Daybeds
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Linen
Early 19th Century British Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Pine
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Walnut
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Daybeds
Fabric
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Beech, Elm
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Beech, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Daybeds
Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Walnut, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood, Foam, Fabric
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
20th Century Louis XV Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
1950s Swiss Vintage Daybeds
Leather
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Beech
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Daybeds
Maple, Upholstery, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Beech, Foam
2010s American Louis XVI Daybeds
Upholstery, Maple, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Metal, Stainless Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century Chinese Bohemian Daybeds
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Brass
18th Century American Antique Daybeds
Gold
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
19th Century Chinese Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Beech
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cedar
2010s Italian Daybeds
Upholstery, Oak
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wood, Oak, Papercord
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1930s Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Copper, Stainless Steel
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Plywood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Beech
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary German Daybeds
Metal
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Steel
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Turkish Modern Daybeds
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Other
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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