Daybeds
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Goatskin
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
2010s Swedish Modern Daybeds
Concrete
1970s Belgian Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Primitive Vintage Daybeds
Linen, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Plastic, Beech
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Late 18th Century Italian Directoire Antique Daybeds
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Wood, Velvet
20th Century Indonesian Primitive Daybeds
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Daybeds
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Daybeds
Gold Leaf
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Rattan
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
2010s European Daybeds
Leather, Velvet, Foam
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass, Chrome, Nickel
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Oak
Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Daybeds
Ultrasuede, Burl, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Mahogany
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Reed, Elm
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Suede, Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Copper, Stainless Steel
2010s Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Daybeds
Linen
19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Daybeds
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cotton, Teak
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Walnut
1940s French Vintage Daybeds
Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
2010s Egyptian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Pine
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary European Daybeds
Upholstery
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
20th Century Uzbek Daybeds
Cotton, Silk
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Giltwood
1970s European Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Wrought Iron
20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Sycamore, Walnut
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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