Daybeds
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Daybeds
Wood, Leather
Late 20th Century Swedish Daybeds
Steel
2010s South African Art Deco Daybeds
Beech, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Oak
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Mahogany, Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Daybeds
Faux Fur, Velvet, Jacquard, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Ash
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Onyx, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Onyx, Marble
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Mahogany
2010s Italian Daybeds
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Daybeds
Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Minimalist Daybeds
Fiberglass, Leather
1970s European Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Asian Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Daybeds
Bamboo, Cane, Naugahyde
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Alpaca, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Canvas, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Mahogany
1970s Belgian Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Daybeds
Mohair, Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Daybeds
Velvet
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Hardwood
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Bentwood
Early 1900s Italian Campaign Antique Daybeds
Metal
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
2010s Italian Daybeds
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Daybeds
Cotton, Pine, Linen, Damask
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Daybeds
Limestone
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Cane, Rattan, Teak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Cane, Rattan, Rosewood
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Daybeds
Steel
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Pine
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
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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