Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Bronze
2010s Lebanese Daybeds
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Pine
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Leather
2010s Dutch Country Daybeds
Cowhide
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Steel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Polyester
1970s Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Daybeds
Bronze, Stainless Steel
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
1960s Brazilian Vintage Daybeds
Iron
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Beech
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Cotton
2010s Swedish Modern Daybeds
Concrete
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Daybeds
Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Bronze
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
Early 19th Century Antique Daybeds
Wood
20th Century American Industrial Daybeds
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
19th Century British Regency Antique Daybeds
Brass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut, Oak, Ash, Velvet, Linen
19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Daybeds
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Swedish Daybeds
Leather, Wood
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Brass
2010s Guatemalan Modern Daybeds
Wood, Upholstery
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Other
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Iron
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Copper, Stainless Steel
1790s Italian Antique Daybeds
Canvas, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
1980s Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wicker, Rattan, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Copper, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Daybeds
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
1820s Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1850s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
20th Century Art Nouveau Daybeds
Oak
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood, Foam, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Steel
19th Century French William IV Antique Daybeds
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
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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