Daybeds
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Wood, Walnut, Burl
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Daybeds
Wood, Paint
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Oak
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Bamboo
1990s British Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Daybeds
Cotton, Foam
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s French Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Daybeds
Bronze
1870s French Gothic Antique Daybeds
Textile, Oak
Late 20th Century French Modern Daybeds
Bamboo
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Daybeds
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Daybeds
Cotton, Pine, Linen, Damask
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1980s French Organic Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Foam
Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Daybeds
Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Walnut
1970s European Space Age Vintage Daybeds
Leather
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Pine
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Bentwood
19th Century French Empire Antique Daybeds
Bronze
1980s Swiss Vintage Daybeds
Synthetic, Bamboo
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather
1970s Italian Regency Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome, Silver Leaf
1990s Australian Organic Modern Daybeds
Leather, Palmwood
Late 20th Century French Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Elm
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Chrome
1980s German Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Late 20th Century Danish Bauhaus Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
1990s Italian Daybeds
Leather
19th Century Javanese Rustic Antique Daybeds
Rattan, Teak
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Textile
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Cane, Cherry
1970s Vintage Daybeds
Leather
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Wenge
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century Danish Space Age Daybeds
Fabric
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century North American Modern Daybeds
Marble, Brass
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Faux Leather
19th Century English Victorian Antique Daybeds
Leather
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bentwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Daybeds
Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
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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