Daybeds
Early 19th Century British Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Daybeds
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
2010s Swedish Modern Daybeds
Concrete
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Linen
20th Century Unknown Chesterfield Daybeds
Leather
19th Century Antique Daybeds
Leather, Sheepskin
1650s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Daybeds
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century French Daybeds
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Cotton, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Maple, Walnut
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wood, Oak, Papercord
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
1930s French Vintage Daybeds
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Oak
Mid-20th Century English Ming Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Suede, Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Pine
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Steel
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Daybeds
Metal, Iron
2010s Romanian Modern Daybeds
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s Belgian Modern Daybeds
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
2010s Swedish Modern Daybeds
Concrete
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cowhide
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Daybeds
Bronze, Stainless Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Velvet
2010s French Post-Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
1980s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1980s English Empire Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Bronze
1960s French Baroque Revival Vintage Daybeds
Fruitwood
19th Century Chinese Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Beech
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Brass
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Synthetic
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Faux Leather, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century French Modern Daybeds
Bamboo
1960s French Vintage Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Leather
Early 20th Century French Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Leather
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Daybeds
Teak
2010s Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Beech
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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