Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s African Modern Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
2010s Mexican Modern Daybeds
Wood
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Steel
2010s American Minimalist Daybeds
Aluminum
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Daybeds
Silver Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Faux Leather
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Wool, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Greco Roman Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Daybeds
Steel
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
Late 20th Century Danish Space Age Daybeds
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary French Daybeds
Bronze
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Wool, Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass, Steel, Nickel
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Beech
1970s American Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Daybeds
Lacquer
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Metal
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Polyester, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Teak
Late 20th Century American Modern Daybeds
Chrome
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
2010s Lebanese Daybeds
Oak
1960s French Baroque Revival Vintage Daybeds
Fruitwood
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Foam, Wood
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Walnut, Leather, Wood
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Walnut
Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Beech
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Daybeds
Teak
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century African Daybeds
Hardwood
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Rubber
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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