Daybeds
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
2010s Egyptian Modern Daybeds
Oak, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric
Early 20th Century French Daybeds
Linen
Early 18th Century French Antique Daybeds
Copper
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Daybeds
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Marble, Brass
1990s Italian Daybeds
Leather
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1980s English Empire Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Bronze
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary European Daybeds
Upholstery
1980s German Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric
1930s Belgian Industrial Vintage Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Alpaca, Wood
2010s South African Organic Modern Daybeds
Steel
Mid-19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Daybeds
Chenille, Birch
20th Century American Chippendale Daybeds
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
Late 19th Century Anglo Raj Antique Daybeds
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Bouclé, Canvas, Velvet, Oak
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Brass, Steel
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Aluminum
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Velvet, Teak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Oak
2010s English Modern Daybeds
Wool, Felt, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bronze
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Daybeds
Rosewood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Velvet, Pine
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s Spanish Daybeds
Textile, Hardwood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Daybeds
Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak, Fabric
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Bamboo
2010s European Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1810s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Daybeds
Bamboo
1950s British Regency Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Metal
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
20th Century Art Deco Daybeds
Upholstery
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Daybeds
Beech
20th Century Dutch Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wood, Fabric, Alpaca, Leather, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1870s French Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Hardwood
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Steel
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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