Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Metal
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak, Fabric
Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Daybeds
Ormolu, Bronze
1960s Dutch Vintage Daybeds
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
2010s British Daybeds
Wool, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Wood
1890s French Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
1940s French Vintage Daybeds
Oak
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
20th Century Neoclassical Daybeds
Iron
1950s Directoire Vintage Daybeds
Brass, Steel
Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Paint, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Plastic
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Steel
Early 19th Century French Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
20th Century Daybeds
Aluminum, Steel
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
2010s Mexican Modern Daybeds
Steel
1950s Swiss Vintage Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary French Daybeds
Bronze
1960s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Early 2000s North American Daybeds
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Daybeds
Resin
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Daybeds
Cotton, Foam
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Upholstery, Hardwood, Ash
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
1960s Czech Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish French Provincial Daybeds
Fabric, Jute, Wood, Trimming
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1990s Unknown Neoclassical Revival Daybeds
Iron
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Daybeds
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Jute, Cane, Wood, Trimming, Velvet
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Daybeds
Brass
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Aluminum
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
2010s Egyptian Modern Daybeds
Oak, Velvet
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Mohair, Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass, Chrome, Nickel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Sheepskin, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Rustic Daybeds
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
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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