Daybeds
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Egyptian Modern Daybeds
Oak, Velvet
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1780s Italian Neoclassical Antique Daybeds
Gold Leaf
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
2010s Indian Louis XVI Daybeds
Copper, Sheet Metal
2010s British Daybeds
Fiberglass
1920s French Empire Revival Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s French Post-Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
1980s Vintage Daybeds
Ultrasuede
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Satin, Silk, Wood
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Daybeds
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
2010s European Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Acrylic
19th Century British Antique Daybeds
Mahogany, Upholstery
2010s Australian Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Giltwood
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Swedish Modern Daybeds
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Leather, Wood, Beech
2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Leather, Bouclé
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
Early 20th Century French Daybeds
Linen
1960s Indian Vintage Daybeds
Cane, Teak
1870s French Louis Philippe Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Mohair, Velvet
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Oak, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Brass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Daybeds
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Vermeil, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Daybeds
Lacquer
18th Century French Empire Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
2010s European Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
1960s Czech Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery
2010s American Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Daybeds
Ash
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Daybeds
Lacquer
19th Century Antique Daybeds
Leather, Sheepskin
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
Mid-19th Century North American American Empire Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
1960s Dutch Industrial Vintage Daybeds
Metal
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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