Daybeds
2010s Italian Daybeds
Fabric
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Rattan, Wood
2010s Ukrainian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wool
1980s American Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Birch
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Daybeds
Sycamore, Satin
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Daybeds
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Ash
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Revival Daybeds
Fabric, Pine
19th Century British Victorian Antique Daybeds
Velvet, Walnut
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Daybeds
Walnut
1960s Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1920s Minimalist Vintage Daybeds
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Plastic
20th Century Indian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Rattan, Elm
2010s Italian Daybeds
Upholstery
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Wood, Walnut, Burl
2010s Italian Daybeds
Leather
19th Century French Antique Daybeds
Bronze, Steel
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Late 20th Century Australian Bohemian Daybeds
Hide, Leather, Palmwood
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Daybeds
Walnut
20th Century French Empire Daybeds
Ormolu
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Daybeds
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Brass, Gold Plate
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Daybeds
Fabric
2010s Turkish Japonisme Daybeds
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary European Daybeds
Upholstery
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Beech
1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Rush, Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
2010s British Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Alpaca, Bouclé, Sapele Wood
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile
Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Daybeds
Fabric
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Daybeds
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Sheepskin, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Daybeds
Steel
2010s Ukrainian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wool, Sheepskin, Bouclé, Cotton, Jacquard, Velvet, Faux Fur
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Pine
1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Daybeds
Bamboo
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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