Daybeds
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Upholstery, Hardwood, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Daybeds
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Daybeds
Gold Leaf
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Daybeds
Bronze
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s American Minimalist Daybeds
Aluminum
1980s American Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Birch
2010s Organic Modern Daybeds
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s British Daybeds
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary British Daybeds
Beech, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Bronze
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Daybeds
PVC, Wood
Late 20th Century American Daybeds
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Bronze
2010s American Daybeds
Ash, Oak, Walnut
1970s American Modern Vintage Daybeds
Lucite
1970s Vintage Daybeds
Leather
2010s Organic Modern Daybeds
Mohair, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Leather, Macassar, Wood
1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Daybeds
Fabric
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cotton, Bamboo
1990s Italian Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1980s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1990s Italian Post-Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s Italian Daybeds
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian International Style Daybeds
Wood, Rattan, Cane, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary German Daybeds
Steel
1990s American International Style Daybeds
Steel
1990s Swiss Post-Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery
1980s American Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern 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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