Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
Early 2000s Italian Modern Daybeds
Chrome
19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Daybeds
Bronze
2010s Ukrainian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Daybeds
Linen, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Elm
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Upholstery
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Plywood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s British Post-Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Walnut
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Walnut, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Wood, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Rush, Walnut
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Daybeds
Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Daybeds
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Wool, Oak, Cotton, Bouclé
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Daybeds
Hide, Bouclé, Bamboo
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Swedish Modern Daybeds
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Ash
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cotton, Wood, Bouclé, Velvet, Leather, Fabric, Mohair, Linen, Oak, Walnut
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Iron
Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Daybeds
Fabric
2010s North American Modern Daybeds
Steel
1930s Belgian Industrial Vintage Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Mohair, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
1990s American Post-Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Revival Daybeds
Fabric, Pine
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Daybeds
Fabric, Kingwood
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Daybeds
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Late 20th Century Swedish Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
19th Century Bajan British Colonial Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Italian Daybeds
Leather
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Daybeds
Steel
18th Century Italian Antique Daybeds
Poplar
Late 20th Century Australian Bohemian Daybeds
Hide, Leather, Palmwood
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Hide, Teak
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Wood, Textile, Beech
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wool, Alpaca, Wood
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
2010s Ukrainian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wool, Sheepskin, Bouclé, Cotton, Jacquard, Velvet, Faux Fur
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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