Daybeds
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
2010s European Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Leather, Wood, Beech
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Daybeds
Leather
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
2010s German Organic Modern Daybeds
Cotton, Wood, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Polystyrene
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass, Wrought Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Mohair, Velvet
2010s Belgian Modern Daybeds
Linen, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Early 1900s Chinese Bohemian Antique Daybeds
Elm
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Pine
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Polyester
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wool, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cowhide, Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Polyester
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Rosewood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Chrome
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Mirror, Wood
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Mahogany
2010s Italian Other Daybeds
Wood, Fabric
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Giltwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Wool
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Wool
2010s Israeli Modern Daybeds
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Wool
Late 20th Century New Zealand Space Age Daybeds
Bronze
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Wool
2010s European Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Wool
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Daybeds
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Polyester
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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