Daybeds
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Cane, Cherry
19th Century Javanese Rustic Antique Daybeds
Rattan, Teak
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s Asian Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s Danish Post-Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Foam, Oak
2010s Italian Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Daybeds
Leather
2010s Philippine Modern Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
1970s Vintage Daybeds
Leather
2010s North American Modern Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Rattan, Foam, Oak
2010s Italian Daybeds
Cement
2010s Egyptian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Pine
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1950s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Daybeds
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Velvet, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Walnut, Cotton
2010s Italian Other Daybeds
Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Polyester
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, PVC
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Hide, Linen, Wood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Wood
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Brass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Travertine, Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Danish Space Age Daybeds
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Daybeds
Upholstery
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Pine
2010s Belgian Modern Daybeds
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
2010s Danish Modern Daybeds
Leather, Oak
2010s Danish Modern Daybeds
Linen, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Daybeds
Leather
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cotton, Linen, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Daybeds
Bronze, Stainless Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Leather, Wood, Beech
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Organic Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Raffia, Rattan
20th Century Uzbek Daybeds
Cotton, Silk
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
20th Century Uzbek Daybeds
Cotton, Silk
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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