Daybeds
1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 2000s North American Daybeds
Fabric
19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Daybeds
Bronze
20th Century German Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Daybeds
Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Victorian Daybeds
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Elm
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Swedish Daybeds
Steel
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Daybeds
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
1950s British Regency Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
1950s American Vintage Daybeds
Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Daybeds
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
2010s Italian Daybeds
Leather
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Pine
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Aluminum
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Wood, Upholstery, Parchment Paper
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Cherry
2010s Italian Daybeds
Leather
2010s Spanish French Provincial Daybeds
Wrought Iron
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Daybeds
Wood, Birdseye Maple
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wood, Fabric, Alpaca, Leather, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Daybeds
Muslin, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Zebra Hide
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Wood, Rattan
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1960s African Tribal Vintage Daybeds
Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Teak
1930s American Adirondack Vintage Daybeds
Wicker
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Wood
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Linen
1980s French Organic Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Nickel
2010s Italian Daybeds
Wood, Leather
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Mahogany
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Daybeds
Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Fabric, Rope, Foam, Wood
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
2010s French International Style Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
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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