Daybeds
19th Century Bajan British Colonial Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Teak, Chenille
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wrought Iron
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Sheepskin, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Lucite, Wood
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Daybeds
Limestone
2010s Turkish Japonisme Daybeds
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Wood, Mohair, Linen, Oak, Walnut
1950s American Vintage Daybeds
Wicker, Rattan
19th Century British Regency Antique Daybeds
Brass
20th Century Indian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Daybeds
Oak
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Daybeds
Hide, Bouclé, Bamboo
1990s American Post-Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Bronze, Stainless Steel
1970s Asian Anglo-Indian Vintage Daybeds
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Teak, Cord, Wicker
1940s Rustic Vintage Daybeds
Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Alpaca
19th Century Caribbean French Provincial Antique Daybeds
Cedar
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Bronze
2010s Italian Daybeds
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wool, Alpaca, Wood
2010s British Post-Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Walnut
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Daybeds
Linen
2010s British Post-Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Walnut
Late 19th Century British Anglo-Japanese Antique Daybeds
Rosewood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Daybeds
Canvas, Oak
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Nickel
19th Century French Antique Daybeds
Bronze, Steel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Teak
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Daybeds
Sheepskin, Faux Fur, Velvet, Jacquard, Cotton, Bouclé, Fabric, Wool
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Walnut, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Wood, Oak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cotton, Wood, Bouclé, Velvet, Leather, Fabric, Mohair, Linen, Oak, Walnut
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Velvet
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
1960s American Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech
19th Century Swedish Antique 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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