Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Bronze
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Daybeds
Bronze, Stainless Steel
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
1970s Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Plastic, Beech
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wood, Oak, Papercord
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Nylon, Wenge
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Steel
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Daybeds
Late 20th Century American Daybeds
Mahogany
Early 20th Century African Daybeds
Hardwood
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Daybeds
Iron
2010s Lebanese Daybeds
Wood
1880s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Daybeds
Wood, Wicker
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Daybeds
Leather, Wood
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Wool, Mohair
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Leather, Wood
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
2010s Lebanese Daybeds
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Beech
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Linen, Wood
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Linen, Wood
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Carrara Marble
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Daybeds
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather
1970s Vintage Daybeds
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Copper, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s French Post-Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Synthetic
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Polystyrene
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
1850s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Daybeds
Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Turkish Daybeds
Fabric
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
19th Century French Modern Antique Daybeds
Metal
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Rush, Wood, Oak
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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