Daybeds
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Wool, Oak
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Pine
Mid-20th Century Daybeds
Oak
2010s Italian Daybeds
Leather
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Oak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Pine
2010s Egyptian Modern Daybeds
Oak, Velvet
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Elm
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Pine
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Foam, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Canvas, Oak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Elm
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Walnut
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Wicker
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wood, Fabric
1930s Belgian Industrial Vintage Daybeds
Leather
1950s French Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Dutch Vintage Daybeds
Wood
2010s American Other Daybeds
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Plywood, Feathers
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Daybeds
Steel
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Bouclé, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Cane, Teak
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Marble, Brass, Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Hardwood
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Jacquard
2010s Danish Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Textile, Wool, Wood, Hardwood, Oak
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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