Daybeds
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
Late 19th Century British Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Daybeds
Chrome
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Plywood, Feathers
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Wood
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Daybeds
Cowhide, Leather, Oak
2010s American American Classical Daybeds
Foam, Oak
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Metal, Stainless Steel
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s American Daybeds
Mohair, Walnut
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Daybeds
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Daybeds
Linen
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Daybeds
Brass
18th Century American Antique Daybeds
Gold
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Hide, Linen, Wood
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Steel
Early 20th Century Italian Daybeds
Silk, Cane, Mahogany
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Daybeds
Wool, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Post-Modern Daybeds
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Copper, Stainless Steel
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Other Daybeds
Wood, Fabric
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1980s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Bronze
1970s Dutch Minimalist Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Elm
1930s Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
1920s French Empire Revival Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century British Victorian Antique Daybeds
Bamboo, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Teak
2010s English Modern Daybeds
Wool, Felt, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Metal
1990s Italian Daybeds
Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Iron
Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Daybeds
Ultrasuede, Burl, Mahogany
20th Century Indonesian Primitive Daybeds
Teak
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1850s Swedish Empire Revival Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
2010s Belgian Daybeds
Walnut
1950s French Vintage Daybeds
Brass, Steel
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage 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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