Daybeds
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Pine
2010s British Post-Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Marble, Onyx, Stone
1930s Swiss Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Mohair, Oak, Wood, Linen, Bouclé, Velvet, Alpaca, Walnut
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Cherry
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Pine
2010s British Post-Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s North American Modern Daybeds
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bronze
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Cherry
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Cane, Rattan, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Daybeds
Cotton, Pine, Linen, Damask
2010s British Post-Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Walnut
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Elm, Fabric
19th Century French Empire Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Daybeds
Oak
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Daybeds
Wood, Birdseye Maple
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Sheepskin
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Walnut, Fabric
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Mohair, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Late 19th Century Anglo Raj Antique Daybeds
Rosewood
1990s Australian Organic Modern Daybeds
Leather, Palmwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
2010s Italian Daybeds
Leather
1960s Mauritanian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood
19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Daybeds
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Daybeds
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Fabric, Rope, Foam, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Onyx, Marble
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Pine
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Rattan
19th Century British Regency Antique Daybeds
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Oak
1850s American Rococo Revival Antique Daybeds
Wood
1970s Asian Anglo-Indian Vintage Daybeds
Wood
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Elm
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Teak
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Steel
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Walnut
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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