Daybeds
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Rosewood
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Velvet
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Early 1800s Italian Antique Daybeds
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Leather, Wood
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Linen, Wood
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Suede, Wood, Walnut
19th Century Antique Daybeds
Wood
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Linen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Daybeds
Hardwood
1950s American Industrial Vintage Daybeds
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Daybeds
Felt, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Leather
2010s European Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Rush, Wood, Oak
1880s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Daybeds
Wood, Wicker
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s Danish Post-Modern Daybeds
Other
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Ash, Oak
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century French Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Elm
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1980s American Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1970s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Wool
1950s Brazilian Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Chrome
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Oak, Wool
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Beech
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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