Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Daybeds
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
2010s German Organic Modern Daybeds
Wood, Beech, Cotton
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Steel
2010s Israeli Modern Daybeds
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Marble
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Metal
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
19th Century Bajan British Colonial Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Belgian Modern Daybeds
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wood
1820s Regency Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Polyester
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Satin, Silk, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Polyester
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Metal
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century Swedish Daybeds
Leather, Wood
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass, Steel
Late 19th Century British Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Daybeds
Bronze
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Suede, Wood, Walnut
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Chrome
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Steel
2010s European Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Mirror, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Steel
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Wool, Oak
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Ash
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Daybeds
Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Oak, Fabric
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bentwood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
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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