Daybeds
Early 2000s American Modern Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Metal
Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Daybeds
Ultrasuede, Burl, Mahogany
19th Century British Victorian Antique Daybeds
Bamboo, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Daybeds
Lacquer
1970s Dutch Minimalist Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Elm
1930s Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Indonesian Primitive Daybeds
Teak
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Bronze
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s Belgian Daybeds
Walnut
1950s French Vintage Daybeds
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1920s French Empire Revival Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
1850s Swedish Empire Revival Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Faux Bamboo
2010s English Modern Daybeds
Wool, Felt, Oak
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Oak, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Copper, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Daybeds
Gold Leaf
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Brazilian Daybeds
Cowhide, Wood
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Wood
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1990s Italian Daybeds
Leather
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Daybeds
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
Early 19th Century French Antique Daybeds
Wood
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Linen, Oak
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Daybeds
Marble
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary European Daybeds
Upholstery
1810s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Daybeds
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary French Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Birch, Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric
2010s European Daybeds
Leather, Velvet, Foam
1980s German Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Steel, Aluminum, Metal
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Bronze
1960s Danish Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Daybeds
Bronze
20th Century German Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Linen, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
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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