Daybeds
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Beech
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass, Steel, Nickel
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Acrylic, Fiberglass, Rubber
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Oak
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Suede, Wood, Walnut
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak, Fabric
18th Century Swedish Baltic Antique Daybeds
Giltwood, Paint
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Daybeds
Fabric
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
2010s African Modern Daybeds
Steel
20th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Velvet
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Daybeds
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Copper, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Daybeds
Leather
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
Early 2000s Belgian Post-Modern Daybeds
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Bamboo
2010s Mexican Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Synthetic, Cherry, Oak, Walnut
Mid-19th Century North American American Empire Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
2010s Swedish Modern Daybeds
Leather, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Latex, Rubber
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fiberglass, Beech
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass, Nickel
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Daybeds
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric
19th Century British Antique Daybeds
Mahogany, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Teak
1880s English Neoclassical Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Chrome
2010s Indian Louis XVI Daybeds
Copper, Sheet Metal
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Suede, Wood, Walnut
2010s American Daybeds
Marble, Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Metal, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Copper, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century American Daybeds
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Copper
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Daybeds
Marble, Stainless Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Daybeds
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wood, Cane, Walnut
Early 19th Century British Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
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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