Daybeds
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Walnut
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Other
1980s French Organic Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood, Foam, Upholstery, Fabric
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cowhide, Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Bosnian Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
2010s Italian Daybeds
Leather, Olive, Burl
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, PVC
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Plastic
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Oak, Wool, Bouclé, Wood, Velvet, Cotton
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
2010s French International Style Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer, Fabric
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Daybeds
Wood
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Foam, Wood
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Walnut, Velvet, Oak
1940s Beninese Primitive Vintage Daybeds
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century North American American Empire Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
2010s Mexican Modern Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Cotton, Oak, Leather, Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Oak, Walnut, Leather
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bronze
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Velvet
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cowhide
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Brass, Steel
1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Birch
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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