Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Plastic
20th Century Dutch Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary English Daybeds
Fiberglass
20th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Daybeds
Mohair, Wood, Birch
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Bouclé
1930s German Streamlined Moderne Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
1960s Belgian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Ceramic
2010s Romanian Modern Daybeds
Pine
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Foam, Oak
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Daybeds
Other
2010s Danish Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fiberglass, Beech
Late 20th Century American Daybeds
Mahogany
20th Century French Bohemian Daybeds
Bamboo
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer, Suede, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Daybeds
Bronze, Stainless Steel
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Daybeds
Felt, Wood
1950s Brazilian Vintage Daybeds
Iron
19th Century Chinese Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Beech
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Chrome
2010s Italian Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Daybeds
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Daybeds
Wood
20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Wood
1920s Minimalist Vintage Daybeds
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s English Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
1940s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1660s European Mid-Century Modern Antique Daybeds
Metal
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Daybeds
Felt, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric
Early 2000s Belgian Post-Modern Daybeds
Metal
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Jute, Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Daybeds
Brass
19th Century American Antique Daybeds
Maple
1820s Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Hardwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Daybeds
Mohair, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Teak
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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