Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Daybeds
Oak
Early 20th Century French Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1970s Vintage Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Marble, Brass
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Wool, Oak
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Daybeds
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Daybeds
Resin
1870s French Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Hardwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1870s French Gothic Antique Daybeds
Textile, Oak
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Oak, Linen
2010s European Modern Daybeds
Rope, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Steel
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Daybeds
Wool, Wood
18th Century Swedish Baltic Antique Daybeds
Giltwood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Daybeds
Metal, Iron
20th Century Indian Modern Daybeds
Teak, Cedar, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary French Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Daybeds
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Lucite, Wood
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Daybeds
Resin
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Walnut, Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Daybeds
Cane, Hardwood, Paint
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Daybeds
Wood, Paint
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Linen, Oak
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Other
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Wood
2010s Swedish Modern Daybeds
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary European Daybeds
Upholstery
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Polyester
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Daybeds
Steel
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Acrylic, Fiberglass, Rubber
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Daybeds
Marble, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Daybeds
Wood
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Jacquard
2010s Italian Other Daybeds
Wood, Fabric
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Iron
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak, Cord, Beech
1880s English Neoclassical Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
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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