Daybeds
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Ash
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
2010s Dutch Country Daybeds
Cowhide
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Daybeds
Chrome, Steel
2010s Egyptian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Daybeds
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Ash
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Wood, Bouclé, Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Cotton, Wood, Bouclé, Velvet
2010s Egyptian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Pine
2010s Spanish French Provincial Daybeds
Wrought Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Daybeds
Bronze
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century Brazilian Romantic Antique Daybeds
Wood
20th Century Brazilian Daybeds
Cowhide, Wood
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Rush, Wood
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s American Daybeds
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Wood
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Daybeds
Brass
1990s American Post-Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Daybeds
Rattan
2010s British Louis XVI Daybeds
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Late 20th Century American Daybeds
Mahogany
19th Century American Antique Daybeds
Maple
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Brass, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Brass
20th Century American Industrial Daybeds
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Fabric
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
2010s African Modern Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Plastic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s Italian Daybeds
Wood, Leather
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Latex, Rubber
1970s American Modern Vintage Daybeds
Lucite
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Daybeds
Iron
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Other
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Linen, Oak
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Daybeds
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Daybeds
Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Mahogany
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Daybeds
PVC, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
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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