Daybeds
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
1990s British Regency Daybeds
Wood
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Greco Roman Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Foam, Oak
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Oak
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Daybeds
Silver Leaf
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Wool, Mohair
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Nylon, Wenge
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Daybeds
Metal
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Daybeds
Metal, Iron
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Rush, Wood, Oak
2010s Lebanese Daybeds
Oak
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Daybeds
PVC, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Daybeds
Bamboo, Cane, Naugahyde
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Polystyrene
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Brass
1950s Czech Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
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
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Bronze
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood, Foam, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
2010s Turkish Daybeds
Fabric
2010s Philippine Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood, Foam, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Daybeds
Felt, Wood
Early 20th Century African Daybeds
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Bronze
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s European Daybeds
Steel
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Other
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Bouclé
1920s Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Oak
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Sheepskin, Wood
2010s Turkish Modern Daybeds
Crystal
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
2010s Lebanese Daybeds
Oak
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Brass, Steel
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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