Daybeds
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Plastic
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Indian Daybeds
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Cherry
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Wood, Rosewood
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Daybeds
Wood, Paint
1970s Louis XIV Vintage Daybeds
Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Bamboo, Elm
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
2010s Egyptian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Pine
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Beech
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Wool, Oak
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Steel
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Daybeds
Wool, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
19th Century British Victorian Antique Daybeds
Wood
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Suede, Wood, Walnut
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
2010s Mexican Modern Daybeds
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak, Upholstery
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Italian Post-Modern Daybeds
Lacquer, Laminate, Fabric
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Polystyrene
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
1970s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Plastic
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Mohair, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
1980s Peruvian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Oak, Velvet
19th Century Swedish Antique Daybeds
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Velvet
Early 1900s French Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Daybeds
Early 18th Century French Antique Daybeds
Copper
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Leather
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather
1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Daybeds
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Daybeds
Brass
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Linen, Wood
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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