Daybeds
Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Daybeds
Ultrasuede, Burl, Mahogany
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Aluminum, Steel
1870s French Louis Philippe Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Daybeds
Steel
Late 19th Century British Anglo-Japanese Antique Daybeds
Rosewood
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Daybeds
Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Bamboo
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Cane, Walnut, Upholstery
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1980s American Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Birch
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Fruitwood
1980s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1980s American Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery
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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