Daybeds
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Suede, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Oak
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Mohair, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Bronze
1980s English Empire Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Daybeds
Stone
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Brass, Steel
2010s Swedish Modern Daybeds
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
2010s Italian Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Alpaca, Wood
Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Daybeds
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
Late 20th Century Modern Daybeds
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Velvet
1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Daybeds
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary French Daybeds
Fabric, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Bronze
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Velvet
1980s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Bronze
1960s Brazilian Vintage Daybeds
Iron
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Wood
2010s European Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
2010s Italian Daybeds
Upholstery, Oak
Late 20th Century French Modern Daybeds
Bamboo
2010s British Daybeds
Wool, Oak
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood, Pine
20th Century Daybeds
Cowhide, Leather
Early 2000s Belgian Post-Modern Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fiberglass, Beech
Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Daybeds
Linen
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Walnut, Upholstery
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Daybeds
Resin
1960s French Vintage Daybeds
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass, Steel
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Daybeds
Brass
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Oak
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
1960s Danish Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s Guatemalan Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century French Daybeds
Beech
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daybeds
Oak
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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