Daybeds
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
2010s British Modern Daybeds
Leather, Sheepskin, Suede, Wool, Upholstery, Ash, Elm, Oak, Sycamore
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
1970s Swiss Vintage Daybeds
Leather
1980s English Empire Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Birch, Wood
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Zebra Hide
1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Rattan
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Beech
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
1990s European Bohemian Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Vintage Daybeds
Leather
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Steel
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wool, Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Italian Daybeds
Leather, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Brass
1990s American Chinoiserie Daybeds
Wood, Upholstery
2010s British Daybeds
Wool, Wood
2010s American Daybeds
Mohair, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Cotton, Linen
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Wool, Oak
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Oak
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Metal
2010s English Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Other
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Other
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis Philippe Daybeds
Leather, Fruitwood
2010s Italian Daybeds
Upholstery, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cowhide, Wood
Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s British Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Alpaca, Bouclé, Sapele Wood
Late 20th Century Danish Bauhaus Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
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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