Daybeds
1970s Dutch Vintage Daybeds
Metal
19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Daybeds
Bronze
2010s Indian Louis XVI Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Daybeds
Ultrasuede, Burl, Mahogany
1950s French Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Early 2000s American Modern Daybeds
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Oak
1920s Vintage Daybeds
Elm
1920s Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Wood, Walnut, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary English Daybeds
Fiberglass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Linen
2010s Italian Other Daybeds
Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary French Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Bamboo
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass, Nickel
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Pine
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
20th Century Brazilian Daybeds
Cowhide, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Wood, Bouclé, Leather, Fabric
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Beech, Elm
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Latex, Rubber
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Iron
1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal, Aluminum
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Polyester
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Copper, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Steel
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass, Steel, Nickel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Daybeds
Silk, Cane, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Metal, Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century British Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
Early 19th Century French Antique Daybeds
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Walnut
1810s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Daybeds
Bamboo
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Daybeds
Walnut
2010s Dutch Country Daybeds
Cowhide
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Late 19th Century British Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
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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