Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Daybeds
Steel
18th Century French Empire Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Post-Modern Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Iron
Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Faux Bamboo
2010s Italian Post-Modern Daybeds
Other
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cotton, Teak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Beech
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Daybeds
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Daybeds
Felt, Wood
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1950s French Modern Vintage Daybeds
Sycamore
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Birch
2010s European Modern Daybeds
Rope, Acrylic
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wood, Cane, Walnut
1930s French Vintage Daybeds
Iron
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Daybeds
Gold Leaf
1950s Directoire Vintage Daybeds
Brass, Steel
1990s Italian Daybeds
Leather
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Satin, Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century French Daybeds
2010s Belgian Daybeds
Walnut
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Daybeds
Wood, Fabric
1960s Indian Vintage Daybeds
Cane, Teak
1970s American Modern Vintage Daybeds
Lucite
1980s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Teak, Fabric
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Steel
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wood, Oak, Papercord
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Metal
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak, Fabric
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Mohair, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Linen, Velvet, Ash, Oak, Walnut
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Daybeds
Wood, Paint
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
Early 20th Century American Rustic Daybeds
Wicker
1970s Dutch 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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