Daybeds
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
1970s American Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Rubber
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Daybeds
Wood, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Teak
2010s African Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s American Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Daybeds
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Daybeds
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Steel
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Rush, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Teak, Cord, Wicker
2010s Daybeds
Oak, Walnut
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
Late 20th Century Modern Daybeds
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s American Modern Vintage Daybeds
Foam, Walnut, Fabric
1990s Danish Modern Daybeds
Steel
1990s Danish Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
2010s American American Classical Daybeds
Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Mohair, Velvet
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1880s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Daybeds
Wood, Wicker
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Philippine Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Bouclé
20th Century Daybeds
Cowhide, Leather
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Foam, Wood
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Daybeds
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s African Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Metal, Stainless Steel
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Daybeds
Fabric
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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