Daybeds
1950s Brazilian Vintage Daybeds
Iron
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Hardwood
1960s Brazilian Vintage Daybeds
Iron
1940s Austrian Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bentwood, Plywood
1960s Dutch Industrial Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fiberglass
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Teak
2010s American Daybeds
Steel
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Oak, Fabric, Pine
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cane, Rattan, Oak, Wool
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Macassar
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Cotton
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Bouclé
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Daybeds
Brass
2010s Unknown Modern Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Daybeds
Bamboo
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chenille
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Elm
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Oak, Walnut, Leather
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Beech
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Cut Steel
2010s Danish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s French Vintage Daybeds
Oak
1940s Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Walnut, Cotton
2010s Canadian Modern Daybeds
Linen, Oak
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Sheepskin, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Bouclé
1960s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Linen, Rope, Beech
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1940s French Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Teak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood
2010s Canadian Daybeds
Upholstery
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak, Cord, Beech
2010s Daybeds
Rope, Teak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 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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