Daybeds
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass, Steel, Nickel
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s African Modern Daybeds
Steel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Vermeil, Silver
2010s American Minimalist Daybeds
Fiberglass, Leather
19th Century Chinese Antique Daybeds
Elm
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Polystyrene
21st Century and Contemporary French Daybeds
Bronze
1940s American Vintage Daybeds
Leather
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Daybeds
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Daybeds
Brass
2010s American Daybeds
Upholstery, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Mahogany
1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Daybeds
Linen
19th Century British Victorian Antique Daybeds
Bamboo, Upholstery
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Daybeds
Bronze
19th Century British Antique Daybeds
Mahogany, Upholstery
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Daybeds
Giltwood, Paint
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Linen
19th Century French William IV Antique Daybeds
Linen
1780s Italian Neoclassical Antique Daybeds
Gold Leaf
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary French Daybeds
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Rustic Daybeds
Wicker
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Walnut
19th Century Burmese Antique Daybeds
Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wool, Oak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood, Pine
Early 19th Century French Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Daybeds
Gold Leaf
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Teak, Fabric
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile, Wood
2010s American American Classical Daybeds
Foam, Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Maple
2010s Chinese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1960s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Wicker
1760s French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
2010s American American Classical Daybeds
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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