Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Synthetic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Daybeds
Cane, Mahogany, Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Daybeds
Felt, Wood
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Nylon, Wenge
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Cotton, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood
1980s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1660s European Mid-Century Modern Antique Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Velvet
2010s Swedish Modern Daybeds
Leather, Plywood
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
20th Century Brazilian Daybeds
Cowhide, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Bentwood
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Feathers, Plywood, Wood, Foam, Fabric, Leather
18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Daybeds
Paint, Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Maple, Walnut
2010s American American Classical Daybeds
Oak
2010s Spanish Daybeds
Textile, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Beech, Plywood
1960s African Tribal Vintage Daybeds
Wood
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Faux Leather, Wood, Wenge, Lacquer
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1980s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Faux Leather, Wood, Wenge, Lacquer
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cowhide
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Daybeds
Brass
2010s Belgian Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Steel, Aluminum, Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
Late 19th Century British Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
1820s French Neoclassical Antique Daybeds
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Daybeds
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Daybeds
Bronze, Stainless Steel
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Linen
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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