Daybeds
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Paint
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
19th Century French Space Age Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Daybeds
Cotton, Walnut
1980s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Metal
19th Century French Rococo Antique Daybeds
Silk, Giltwood
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Rattan
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech
19th Century Swedish Antique Daybeds
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s Swiss Vintage Daybeds
Leather
1980s English Empire Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
1860s Italian Other Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Daybeds
Iron
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Birch, Wood
1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Rattan
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
1970s American Vintage Daybeds
Leather
1870s British Early Victorian Antique Daybeds
Rattan, Walnut
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Daybeds
Steel
1990s European Bohemian Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Other Daybeds
Velvet
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Velvet, Walnut
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Rosewood
1990s American Chinoiserie Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Cotton, Linen
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wool, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Daybeds
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Pine
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Daybeds
Oak, Mahogany
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Daybeds
Metal
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1980s American Chesterfield Vintage Daybeds
Lacquer, Wood, Polyester, Foam, Upholstery, Leather
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Beech
1810s Chinese Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
1970s Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis Philippe Daybeds
Leather, Fruitwood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cowhide, Wood
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Zebra Hide
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Wood, Upholstery
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Wood
1820s American American Classical Antique Daybeds
Birdseye Maple
Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Cane, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
1990s Italian Modern Daybeds
Steel
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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