Daybeds
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary French Daybeds
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Jacquard
Early 1800s Austrian Empire Antique Daybeds
Wood, Giltwood
20th Century Unknown Chesterfield Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Faux Leather, Wood, Wenge, Lacquer
1920s Vintage Daybeds
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Daybeds
Cowhide, Leather, Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1970s Vintage Daybeds
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Chrome
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century French Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Elm
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Copper
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Daybeds
Aluminum, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Aluminum
1790s Swedish Gustavian Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Pine, Plaster
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Daybeds
Chrome
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Rush, Walnut
Early 2000s North American Daybeds
Fabric
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
1650s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Daybeds
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Carrara Marble
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Pine
1960s Danish Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Oak
2010s Ukrainian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wool
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
Mid-19th Century North American American Empire Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Oak
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Wool, Oak
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daybeds
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood, Elm
2010s Italian Other Daybeds
Wood, Fabric
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood, Foam, Fabric
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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