Daybeds
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Daybeds
Fabric
1820s Regency Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Satinwood
2010s Italian Daybeds
Wood, Leather
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Daybeds
Bronze
1880s French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Walnut
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Bentwood
1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Daybeds
Walnut
1870s British Early Victorian Antique Daybeds
Rattan, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Oak
1880s English Antique Daybeds
Leather
Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Daybeds
Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Alpaca
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Directoire Antique Daybeds
Velvet, Maple, Paint
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak, Velvet
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Metal
1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Imbuia
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Cane, Rattan, Teak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Rosewood
2010s Ukrainian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wool
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s Daybeds
Leather
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Velvet
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Nickel
2010s Ukrainian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wool, Sheepskin, Bouclé, Cotton, Jacquard, Velvet, Faux Fur
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Arts and Crafts Daybeds
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Wenge
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Marble, Brass
1970s American Vintage Daybeds
Leather
19th Century French Antique Daybeds
Bronze, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Walnut, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Ash
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Aluminum, Steel
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Walnut
Early 1900s French Vienna Secession Antique Daybeds
Cane, Bentwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Ash, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Hardwood
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Metal
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Wood, Leather, Mahogany
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
1960s Swiss Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Ash
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Birch
1920s French Empire Vintage Daybeds
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Rush, Walnut
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cowhide, Wood
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wool, Alpaca, Wood
Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Daybeds
Wood
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Daybeds
Fabric, Kingwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Oak
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Plywood
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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