Daybeds
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Rosewood
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Chrome
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Beech
2010s American Daybeds
Steel
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Oak, Fabric, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Daybeds
Leather
Late 19th Century Louis Philippe Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Mahogany
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Macassar
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Bouclé, Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Wool, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Bouclé
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Cotton
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Oak
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Brass
2010s English Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Walnut, Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Wood, Velvet, Bouclé, Leather, Cotton
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Beech
19th Century French Antique Daybeds
Linen, Wood
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Oak, Walnut, Leather
Early 1900s Organic Modern Antique Daybeds
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
19th Century English Antique Daybeds
Linen
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
1960s French Vintage Daybeds
Oak
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Lambskin, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary British Daybeds
Brass, Steel
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Oak
20th Century French Biedermeier Daybeds
Mohair, Wood, Cherry
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Daybeds
Bronze
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Daybeds
Resin
Mid-20th Century Daybeds
Bamboo
2010s Danish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Cut Steel
1920s Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chenille
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Leather
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Other Daybeds
Velvet
1940s Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Elm
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Oak, 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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