Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s Asian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Synthetic, Wicker
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bamboo
1950s Danish Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Cane, Teak
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Daybeds
Limestone
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Imbuia
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
2010s Ukrainian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Daybeds
Velvet
1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Birch, Plywood
1930s German Streamlined Moderne Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
20th Century Persian Daybeds
Wool, Cotton
1870s British Early Victorian Antique Daybeds
Rattan, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Cotton, Oak
Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Daybeds
Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s American Daybeds
Mohair, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wrought Iron
1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Daybeds
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
19th Century French Empire Antique Daybeds
Textile, Mahogany
20th Century Uzbek Daybeds
Cotton, Silk
1970s American Vintage Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Daybeds
Chrome
1880s French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Walnut
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Walnut
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Rattan
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Aluminum
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Wood, Leather, Mahogany
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Bentwood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Cane, Rattan, Teak
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Beech
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Aluminum
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Daybeds
Nutwood, Fabric, Birch, Burl
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Cane, Oak
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
Early 1900s French Vienna Secession Antique Daybeds
Cane, Bentwood
1950s American Vintage Daybeds
Wicker, Rattan
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Maple
Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Daybeds
Canvas, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Pine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Alpaca
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
1970s 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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