Daybeds
2010s Spanish Daybeds
Textile, Hardwood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Mahogany
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Daybeds
Mohair, Oak
2010s British Daybeds
Wool, Oak
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
1970s European Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Wrought Iron
1950s French Vintage Daybeds
Linen
2010s European Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Acrylic
2010s Organic Modern Daybeds
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Polyester
1930s Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
Early 19th Century French Antique Daybeds
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Cotton, Velvet, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Wood, Walnut, Fabric
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak, Cord, Beech
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Nickel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Velvet, Pine
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s American Louis XVI Daybeds
Upholstery, Maple, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
Late 19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Daybeds
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
1860s Italian Other Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
1950s American Louis XV Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Daybeds
Leather
2010s Egyptian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Pine
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Fruitwood, Maple
Early 1900s Italian Campaign Antique Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Oak
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Daybeds
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Danish Daybeds
Teak
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Goatskin
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Velvet, Teak
Early 2000s American Modern Daybeds
Steel
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
2010s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Daybeds
Upholstery
2010s European Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Daybeds
Cane, Hardwood, Paint
Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
1920s Vintage Daybeds
Elm
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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