Daybeds
2010s American Daybeds
Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Cane, Rattan, Teak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fiberglass
1970s Dutch Minimalist Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Elm
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1980s French Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Wool, Oak
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Italian Daybeds
Leather
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Brass, Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1790s Italian Antique Daybeds
Canvas, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Daybeds
Bronze, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Daybeds
Bronze, Stainless Steel
1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Birch
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century Daybeds
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Pine
18th Century French Empire Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
2010s Egyptian Modern Daybeds
Oak, Velvet
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Teak
1950s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Rattan
20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Iron
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Daybeds
Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Daybeds
Linen, Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Pine
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Cane, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1950s French Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Pine
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Daybeds
Chenille, Birch
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Foam, Walnut
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1870s French Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Australian Bohemian Daybeds
Hide, Leather, Palmwood
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century French Daybeds
Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century American Organic Modern Daybeds
Metal
1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Brass
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
Early 20th Century French Daybeds
Metal, Iron
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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