Daybeds
19th Century Bajan British Colonial Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Mahogany
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Daybeds
Marble
1950s French Vintage Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Daybeds
Velvet
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Velvet
Early 20th Century Daybeds
Pine
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Brass
19th Century Burmese Antique Daybeds
Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Daybeds
Cotton
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Daybeds
Paint, Giltwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather
2010s American Daybeds
Mohair, Walnut
1860s English Gothic Revival Antique Daybeds
Brass
Mid-20th Century Daybeds
Iron
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak, Fabric
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Oak
20th Century Daybeds
Wicker
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Daybeds
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cotton, Wood, Bouclé, Velvet, Leather, Fabric, Mohair, Linen, Oak, Walnut
1950s Directoire Vintage Daybeds
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Iron
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Jacaranda
2010s Daybeds
Brass
2010s European Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Brass
Early 19th Century French Antique Daybeds
Walnut
2010s American American Classical Daybeds
Foam, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Daybeds
Gold
Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Daybeds
Fabric
2010s Argentine Modern Daybeds
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wood
2010s Italian Daybeds
Other, Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile, Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Daybeds
Velvet, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Daybeds
Leather
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood, Foam, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Straw, Laminate, Hardwood
Late 19th Century Unknown Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
1850s Swedish Empire Revival Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
Late 19th Century European Directoire Antique Daybeds
Cane, Wood
Early 1900s Italian Campaign Antique Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
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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