Daybeds
19th Century French Empire Antique Daybeds
Textile, Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Steel
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Ash
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Early 20th Century French Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Paint
1970s European Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech
1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Imbuia
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Onyx, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Onyx, Marble
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
Late 20th Century Swedish Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Daybeds
Yarn, Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Daybeds
Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Persian Daybeds
Wool, Cotton
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1930s German Streamlined Moderne Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Daybeds
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Wood, Leather, Mahogany
2010s American Minimalist Daybeds
Fiberglass, Leather
1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Birch, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bamboo
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
2010s Italian Daybeds
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Velvet, Walnut
1970s American Vintage Daybeds
Leather
2010s American Daybeds
Mohair, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Daybeds
Pine
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Hardwood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Daybeds
Cotton, Pine, Linen, Damask
1870s British Early Victorian Antique Daybeds
Rattan, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Beech
1970s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Plastic
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Textile, Wood
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Daybeds
Nutwood, Fabric, Birch, Burl
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Cane, Rattan, Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Pine
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak, Fabric
Early 20th Century English Victorian Daybeds
Walnut
20th Century Louis XV Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Hide, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Marble, Onyx
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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