Daybeds
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Revival Daybeds
Fabric, Pine
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Canvas, Pine
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
1930s German Streamlined Moderne Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
2010s British Post-Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Metal
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Daybeds
Bronze
1850s American Rococo Revival Antique Daybeds
Wood
1970s Asian Anglo-Indian Vintage Daybeds
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Sheepskin
2010s British Post-Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
Late 19th Century Anglo Raj Antique Daybeds
Rosewood
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Daybeds
Upholstery
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Rattan, Elm
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
19th Century Caribbean French Provincial Antique Daybeds
Cedar
2010s Turkish Modern Daybeds
Metal
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Upholstery
2010s Italian Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Fabric
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Rush, Walnut
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Teak, Chenille
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s French International Style Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
2010s Italian Daybeds
Upholstery
19th Century British Regency Antique Daybeds
Brass
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Teak
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Daybeds
Hide, Bouclé, Bamboo
2010s Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
2010s Ukrainian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wool
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Daybeds
Elm
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
1940s Rustic Vintage Daybeds
Iron
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Brass, Gold Plate
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
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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