Daybeds
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Oak
Late 19th Century Brazilian Romantic Antique Daybeds
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
1940s Rustic Vintage Daybeds
Iron
Late 18th Century Italian Directoire Antique Daybeds
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Daybeds
Wood
Early 1900s Indonesian Tribal Antique Daybeds
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Daybeds
Cowhide, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Wool, Oak
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Daybeds
Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Uzbek Daybeds
Cotton, Silk
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Elm
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
19th Century Javanese Rustic Antique Daybeds
Rattan, Teak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Beech
1780s Italian Neoclassical Antique Daybeds
Gold Leaf
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1970s Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Daybeds
Walnut
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
2010s British High Victorian Daybeds
Beech, Leather
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Alpaca, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Bronze
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Jacquard
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass, Steel
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Teak, Fabric
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Copper, Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Fabric
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Metal
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Bamboo, Elm
19th Century French Empire Antique Daybeds
Bronze
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Linen
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
2010s Asian Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Wood, Velvet
18th Century French Empire Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Daybeds
Oak, Fabric
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Velvet, Imbuia
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Cotton
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Daybeds
Fabric, Rattan, Foam
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Antique, New and Vintage Daybeds
An antique or vintage daybed is a practical solution for furnishing any modest-sized bedroom or guest room and can even be a versatile option for the reading nook in your living room.
Daybeds, which traditionally comprise a simple three-sided frame and twin-size mattress or boxy foam cushion, have a long history that dates back at least to the early Greeks and Romans. The spare construction and multipurpose nature of these multifunctional marvels — they’re not loveseats, sofas or chaise longues, but each share some commonalities — have over time rendered them an easy and often essential piece of seating.
All manner of daybeds have materialized over the years. There are ornate, unconventional versions created in the Louis XV, Art Deco and Empire styles, while popular mid-century modern iterations include the Barcelona daybed, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich, as well as the Nelson daybed, which architect George Nelson created for Herman Miller in the 1940s. But you don’t have to limit yourself to one of the classics.
Variations on the daybed have been developed all over the world, and contemporary examples come in all shapes, upholstery options and sizes. (They’re no longer limited to twin size.) No matter what style you choose, this luxury furnishing ensures that you don’t have to wait until nighttime to start dreaming.
On 1stDibs, find a cozy collection of antique, new and vintage daybeds today.
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