Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Wood
1880s English Antique Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Daybeds
Brass
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood
Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
1860s English High Victorian Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Elm
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Daybeds
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Daybeds
Felt, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer, Upholstery, Foam
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Daybeds
Sheepskin, Wood
1970s French Vintage Daybeds
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s African Modern Daybeds
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Daybeds
Cotton, Maple
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Daybeds
Wood, Paint
1970s American Modern Vintage Daybeds
Lucite
2010s Canadian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Upholstery, Hardwood, Ash
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Daybeds
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Daybeds
Fabric
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass, Cut Steel
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Oak
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Rattan, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Daybeds
Silk
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
2010s Philippine Modern Daybeds
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, 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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