Daybeds
1950s American Louis XV Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1980s Swiss Vintage Daybeds
Synthetic, Bamboo
Early 19th Century French Antique Daybeds
Walnut
Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
2010s Mexican Modern Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Daybeds
Resin
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Birch, Wood
1980s Swiss Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood, Plywood, Feathers
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Elm
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Daybeds
Oak, Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Maple, Walnut
18th Century Italian Antique Daybeds
Poplar
21st Century and Contemporary French Daybeds
Bronze
2010s British Daybeds
Wool, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Walnut, Fabric
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
20th Century Daybeds
Aluminum, Steel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
2010s British Post-Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Walnut
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Faux Leather
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1970s Dutch Minimalist Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Elm
1970s French Organic Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Brass
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Linen, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Bouclé, Canvas, Velvet, Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Oak, Fabric
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1950s French Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Aluminum
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Jacaranda
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Daybeds
Ormolu, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Copper, Stainless Steel
1940s Beninese Primitive Vintage Daybeds
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Wenge
2010s Mexican Modern Daybeds
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Bamboo, Elm
1970s European Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Wrought Iron
2010s English Modern Daybeds
Wool, Felt, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Metal, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Chrome
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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