Daybeds
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
19th Century British Victorian Antique Daybeds
Velvet, Walnut
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Daybeds
Upholstery
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Daybeds
Upholstery
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Plywood
1960s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Daybeds
Bamboo, Cane, Naugahyde
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Rattan, Elm
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Bouclé, Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Mohair, Linen, Oak, Walnut
20th Century German Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Daybeds
Ash
19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Daybeds
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Ash
19th Century French Antique Daybeds
Bronze, Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Empire Daybeds
Ormolu
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Rush, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Oak
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cowhide, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Bronze
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Velvet
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Giltwood
1960s French Vintage Daybeds
Elm
20th Century Louis XV Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Birch, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Mahogany
1950s British Regency Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Wood, Walnut, Burl
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Daybeds
Wood
1930s German Streamlined Moderne Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Beech
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Daybeds
Fiberglass
2010s Italian Daybeds
Upholstery
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, 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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