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Basso Customizable Metal and Leather Bench or Daybed Handmade by Laylo Studio
Basso Customizable Metal and Leather Bench or Daybed Handmade by Laylo Studio

Basso Customizable Metal and Leather Bench or Daybed Handmade by Laylo Studio

By Laylo Studio

Located in Chicago, IL

shown at various dimensions and finishes blackened steel, brushed stainless, and black leather with natural ash and natural walnut legs standard (60-52” wide x 24-18” deep x 18” t...

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2010s American Daybeds

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Bench
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Bench

Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Bench

Located in San Angelo, TX

Here is an absolutely stunning early 19th century rococo Swedish bench. This beautiful piece has been dry scrapped to the original paint. It features a white color palette throughout...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Daybeds

Materials

Wood, Paint

Rare Antique Day Bed
Rare Antique Day Bed

Rare Antique Day Bed

Located in New York, NY

Rare antique teak day bed from the island of Madura. The patina on the wood is stunning. Circa 1900. The length of the arm is 46” and hand carved ...

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Early 1900s Indonesian Tribal Antique Daybeds

Materials

Wood

Locus Solus Daybed by Gae Aulenti for Production, Italy, 1965
Locus Solus Daybed by Gae Aulenti for Production, Italy, 1965

Locus Solus Daybed by Gae Aulenti for Production, Italy, 1965

By Gae Aulenti

Located in Brussels, BE

ocus Solus Daybed by Gae Aulenti for Production, Italy, 1965 D: 86 cm (33.86") H: 69,5 ( metal structure only 56cm H ) cm W: 202 cm (79.53")

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Metal

André Arbus, Extra-wide Parchment-clad Daybed, France, circa 1940
André Arbus, Extra-wide Parchment-clad Daybed, France, circa 1940

André Arbus, Extra-wide Parchment-clad Daybed, France, circa 1940

By André Arbus

Located in New York, NY

This successful model of the great French designer André Arbus is comprised of an array of materials: parchment, lemon wood, and is finished with lacquer and bronze. The Mobilier Nat...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Parchment Paper

Alessandro Becchi Black Leather Anfibio Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972
Alessandro Becchi Black Leather Anfibio Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972

Alessandro Becchi Black Leather Anfibio Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972

By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti

Located in Vicenza, IT

Anfibio sofa-bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1972. Fully restored and upholstered with high-quality black Italian natural leather. Mattress upholstered with soft sheepski...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam

Gustavian Daybed, Hand-Carved Wood, Painted Blue, Sweden, Circa 1790s
Gustavian Daybed, Hand-Carved Wood, Painted Blue, Sweden, Circa 1790s

Gustavian Daybed, Hand-Carved Wood, Painted Blue, Sweden, Circa 1790s

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An impressive (and long) Swedish Gustavian daybed from the 1790s. The bed frame is all hand carved with bell flower motifs and guilloche patterned carvings defining the graceful curv...

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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Daybeds

Materials

Muslin, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Rene Gabriel Daybed
Rene Gabriel Daybed

Rene Gabriel Daybed

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rene Gabriel daybed with simple oak frame with wonderful patina and recessed legs. New cushion upholstered in natural Bouclé with taupe mohair bolster and leather strap.

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1950s French Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Mohair, Oak, Bouclé

KITA LIVING Daybed
KITA LIVING Daybed

KITA LIVING Daybed

$1,948Sale Price / item|20% Off

KITA LIVING Daybed

By Gökhan Eryaman, İsmail Dağlı

Located in Bomonti, TR

Born in a monumental serenity, Daybed is a piece of furniture that blends comfort and pure geometry. Characterized by structural appearance, it is a balance of horizontal and vertica...

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2010s Turkish Japonisme Daybeds

Materials

Oak

'Berlin' daybed in beech by Bruno Mathsson
'Berlin' daybed in beech by Bruno Mathsson

'Berlin' daybed in beech by Bruno Mathsson

By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson

Located in Copenhagen, DK

'Berlin' daybed with new mattress upholstered in 'Heritage Linen' fabric (color: Natura) with lambskin neck pillow on a patinated beech frame. Label from Illums Bolighus. Designed by...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Lambskin, Fabric, Beech

DW1 Daybed by Dieter Waeckerlin for IdealHeim, Switzerland 1957
DW1 Daybed by Dieter Waeckerlin for IdealHeim, Switzerland 1957

DW1 Daybed by Dieter Waeckerlin for IdealHeim, Switzerland 1957

By Dieter Waeckerlin

Located in STRASBOURG, FR

Modernist daybed with adjustable headrest by Dieter Waeckerlin for Idealheim Basel, Switzerland 1957. The frame is solid beech and painted steel, a heavy and high quality piece wit...

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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Daybed 882 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in newly upholstered brown Mohair
Daybed 882 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in newly upholstered brown Mohair

Daybed 882 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in newly upholstered brown Mohair

By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina

Located in Berlin, DE

Model 882 daybed sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina. This elegant piece features a solid wood frame with refined dovetail joints and new brown Mohair upholstery by Mark...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley Tête-à-tête, Dunbar-1950s, model 5944
Edward Wormley Tête-à-tête, Dunbar-1950s, model 5944

Edward Wormley Tête-à-tête, Dunbar-1950s, model 5944

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Raleigh, NC

This classic mid-century tête-à-tête by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture allows two people to sit facing each other in comfortable conversation. The piece rests on a rich stained...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

1940s French Daybed in the Manner of René Gabriel newly upholstered
1940s French Daybed in the Manner of René Gabriel newly upholstered

1940s French Daybed in the Manner of René Gabriel newly upholstered

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Berlin, DE

French daybed from the 1940s, made of solid oak with a simple, architectural design. Newly upholstered with a tufted seat cushion and cylindrical bolster. In the manner of René Gabri...

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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Brown leather patchwork sleeping sofa daybed, double bed, 1970s
Brown leather patchwork sleeping sofa daybed, double bed, 1970s

Brown leather patchwork sleeping sofa daybed, double bed, 1970s

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Vintage 1970s leather patchwork sofa/ double bed with a bold, sculptural design. This two-seat piece, showcasing unique patina and character throughout. Its layered, geometric const...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Leather

Javanese Carved Teak Indo Wedding Chest Daybed from Bali
Javanese Carved Teak Indo Wedding Chest Daybed from Bali

Javanese Carved Teak Indo Wedding Chest Daybed from Bali

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Amazing Indo-Javanese hand-carved wedding chest daybed crafted from teak. Known as a Grobog the chest was filled with gifts for the bride inside the storage area. The case is embelli...

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20th Century Indonesian Primitive Daybeds

Materials

Teak

An Empire Style French Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Day Bed or "Lit en Bateau"
An Empire Style French Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Day Bed or "Lit en Bateau"

An Empire Style French Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Day Bed or "Lit en Bateau"

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A Fine French 19th Century Empire Style Day or Alcove Bed known in French as "lit en Bateau" The bed is made of fine Cuban Mahogany and is embellished with a ormolu mounts all alo...

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Daybeds

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Continental Neoclassic Chaise Lounge in Mahogany & Silk
19th Century Continental Neoclassic Chaise Lounge in Mahogany & Silk

19th Century Continental Neoclassic Chaise Lounge in Mahogany & Silk

Located in Queens, NY

Continental Neoclassic-style (Possibly Austrian, late 19th Century) parcel gilt mahogany daybed/chaise lounge with scrolled back above a stripped yellow silk...

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19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Daybeds

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage French Louis XV Style Pink & Cream Painted Cane Bed Daybeds - a Pair
Vintage French Louis XV Style Pink & Cream Painted Cane Bed Daybeds - a Pair

Vintage French Louis XV Style Pink & Cream Painted Cane Bed Daybeds - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of Antique French Louis XV Style Pink & Cream Painted Carved Wood & Cane Daybeds. Item features double cane foot and headboards, pink and cream painted finish, solid wood frame,...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Daybeds

Materials

Cane, Wood

'Cleopatra' Daybed by A.R. Cordemeijer for Auping Netherlands, c. 1953, Signed
'Cleopatra' Daybed by A.R. Cordemeijer for Auping Netherlands, c. 1953, Signed

'Cleopatra' Daybed by A.R. Cordemeijer for Auping Netherlands, c. 1953, Signed

By Auping, A.R. Cordemeijer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This stylish 'Cleopatra' daybed by A.R. Cordemeijer for Auping, Netherlands, was designed and produced in circa 1953. Signed on the springs as can be seen in the photos. Featurin...

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1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Casquet Mini in Deep Purple Velvet Daybed
Casquet Mini in Deep Purple Velvet Daybed

Casquet Mini in Deep Purple Velvet Daybed

By Biosofa

Located in Milan, IT

This harmonious and extremely compact daybed proposes a plush design with a fold-up back cushion to enjoy moments of authentic relaxation. With four polished aluminum feet. The luxur...

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2010s Italian Daybeds

Materials

Textile

Large Tito Agnoli (attr) Bamboo Daybed Bamboo and Rattan Daybed
Large Tito Agnoli (attr) Bamboo Daybed Bamboo and Rattan Daybed

Large Tito Agnoli (attr) Bamboo Daybed Bamboo and Rattan Daybed

By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sensational large bamboo daybed with elegant curvature on legs and beautiful woven rattan details. Sturdy, lightweight frame. In original condition with visible wear consistent with ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Bienne Daybed
Bienne Daybed

Bienne Daybed

$21,699 / item

Bienne Daybed

Located in Paris, FR

Daybed Bienne with structure in solid wood, upholstered and covered with high quality fabric Cat. B in white and soft grey finish. Also available with other fabrics, on request.

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21st Century and Contemporary Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Daybed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Daybed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

Daybed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This daybed distills Tenreiro’s philosophy of weightlessness and purity of form. Reduced to its essential planes—a linear platform resting on discreet block supports—it embodies his ...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Teak Wood Sofa Modern Organic
Teak Wood Sofa Modern Organic

Teak Wood Sofa Modern Organic

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This modern teak wood sofa features a large teak wood slab base, backrest and is elevated by two shallow teak wood blocks. The sofa comes with cushions...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Daybeds

Materials

Teak

DS-85 Sofa or Daybed by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s
DS-85 Sofa or Daybed by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s

DS-85 Sofa or Daybed by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Amazing DS-85 sofa or daybed in white (cream) leather. This DS 85 daybed was designed and manufactured in the 1970s by De Sede in Switzerland. This extremely comfortable sofa or l...

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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Leather

Outdoor Royal Botania Tuskany Daybed
Outdoor Royal Botania Tuskany Daybed

Outdoor Royal Botania Tuskany Daybed

By Royal Botania

Located in Boston, MA

Frame: Teak and olefin fiber Teak We only use carefully selected, fully grown teak, which is harvested in accordance with the strictest environmental standards. The reason for its generally commended durability is the high levels of natural oils it contains. The resulting minimal moisture absorption prevents warping which gives it great stability. Moreover, the wood is extremely resistant to the influences of chemicals, as well as against attacks by vermin. Olefin fiber Olefin fibre is a synthetic fibre made from polyethylene. The advantage of this fibre is its strength, color fastness and comfort. Also it is very resistant to staining and different weather conditions. Includes roof, seat/back cushions, and curtain set...

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Teak

Daybed 'Arielle' by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping 1954, New Upholstery
Daybed 'Arielle' by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping 1954, New Upholstery

Daybed 'Arielle' by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping 1954, New Upholstery

By Dick Cordemeijer, Auping

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

The Arielle daybed is often misattributed to Wim Rietveld but is actually by the hand of Dick Cordemeijer who started at Auping in 1953 and was responsible for their famous 'Cleopatr...

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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Metal, Steel

Johannes Spalt 'Constanze' Sofa Daybed in Black Leather and Steel
Johannes Spalt 'Constanze' Sofa Daybed in Black Leather and Steel

Johannes Spalt 'Constanze' Sofa Daybed in Black Leather and Steel

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, sofa or daybed, leather, chrome-plated steel, Austria, 1960s. This mid-century modern sofa is designed by the acclaimed Austrian furniture designer Johannes Spalt. The design is characterized by a solid construction based on sharp lines and angular shapes noticeable in the body of the seat and the chromed steel base, underlining the clear structured design. The metal legs elevate the seat in a graceful way, which establish an open and more transparent look to the whole unit. The tufted seat with buttons is upholstered in black leather. As outcome, this creates more visual interest and adds a graphical touch to the quite simplistic design. By only one hand movement the 'Constance' transforms from a comfortable sofa to daybed. A very elegant and also nifty technique. Johannes Spalt (1920-2010) was a postwar Austrian architect. In 1952 he founded the collective "Arbeitsgruppe 4" together with Wilhelm Holzbauer, Friedrich Kurrent and Otto Leitner. Their ideas and designs are still a great example of Austrian architecture...

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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800
Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800

Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

A Chinese canopy bed was typically part of a bride's dowry or a gift to a courtesan. It grew to be an important household status symbol, and the sub...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds

Materials

Rattan, Elm

Modern Daybed by Rick Owens, Burnt Plywood, Limited Edition, France
Modern Daybed by Rick Owens, Burnt Plywood, Limited Edition, France

Modern Daybed by Rick Owens, Burnt Plywood, Limited Edition, France

By Rick Owens

Located in Geneve, CH

Daybed by Rick Owens Signed And Numbered Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces Dimensions: D 90 x W 250 x H 86 cm. Materials: Burnt and painted plywood. Rick Owens is a California-born fashi...

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2010s French Modern Daybeds

Materials

Plywood

Daybed in Pilat by Laura Gonzalez
Daybed in Pilat by Laura Gonzalez

Daybed in Pilat by Laura Gonzalez

By laura gonzalez

Located in Paris, FR

Made in France with an oak structure and topped with high-density foam and a feather topper, this fully upholstered daybed is covered in a textured woven jacquard fabric (LG.FB-32) c...

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2010s French International Style Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Daybed with Bamboo Seat and Guardian Lions
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Daybed with Bamboo Seat and Guardian Lions

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Daybed with Bamboo Seat and Guardian Lions

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood daybed from the 19th century, with carved foo dog guardian lions, bamboo slats and lift up compartment. Created in China during the Qing Dynast...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds

Materials

Bamboo, Elm

Bodil Kjaer Bench
Bodil Kjaer Bench

Bodil Kjaer Bench

By Bodil Kjaer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Denmark, Bodil Kjaer bench in leather (Re-Edition).

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

Organic Modern Velvet Ostrich Feather Daybed with Bronzed Brass, Egg Design
Organic Modern Velvet Ostrich Feather Daybed with Bronzed Brass, Egg Design

Organic Modern Velvet Ostrich Feather Daybed with Bronzed Brass, Egg Design

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

Sensual curves and theatrical texture define this Organic Modern daybed by Egg Designs, blending sculptural seating with a distinctly glamorous edge. Inspired by 1970s Italian lounge...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of De Sede DS80 Daybed Sofas in Cognac Tan Leather - Switzerland, 1970s
Pair of De Sede DS80 Daybed Sofas in Cognac Tan Leather - Switzerland, 1970s

Pair of De Sede DS80 Daybed Sofas in Cognac Tan Leather - Switzerland, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Introducing this gorgeous center piece Cognac Brown DS80 patchwork daybed sofas by De Sede. The arm and back supports made in lacquer wood can be moved to left to right and back and ...

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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Wood

Fantastic 1950s Pierre Jeanneret Daybed
Fantastic 1950s Pierre Jeanneret Daybed

Fantastic 1950s Pierre Jeanneret Daybed

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Philadelphia, PA

We are pleased to present this fantastic daybed or Diwan by Pierre Jeanneret, circa late 1950s. The bed is documented as model PJ-L-11-A. Pierre Jeanneret first arrived in India ...

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20th Century Indian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Panarea Dormeuse by Massimo Castagna
Panarea Dormeuse by Massimo Castagna

Panarea Dormeuse by Massimo Castagna

By Exteta, Massimo Castagna

Located in Milan, IT

This sophisticated dormeuse brims with retro flair interpreted through a modern lens. Its plump volumes comprise streamlined and embracing elements offering back support, a checkered...

Category

2010s Italian Daybeds

Materials

Leather

Large Antique Chinese Hardwood Daybed with Woven Rattan Platform
Large Antique Chinese Hardwood Daybed with Woven Rattan Platform

Large Antique Chinese Hardwood Daybed with Woven Rattan Platform

Located in Yonkers, NY

This large antique Chinese hardwood daybed, often referred to in the antiques trade as an opium bed, features a woven rattan platform and beautifully preserved late Qing craftsmanshi...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds

Materials

Rattan, Hardwood

Jean Prouvé “SCAL” Daybed for Atelier Jean Prouvé, 1940
Jean Prouvé “SCAL” Daybed for Atelier Jean Prouvé, 1940

Jean Prouvé “SCAL” Daybed for Atelier Jean Prouvé, 1940

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Jean Prouvé “SCAL” Daybed for Atelier Jean Prouvé, France, 1940 Designed in 1940 by Jean Prouvé for Atelier Jean Prouvé, the “SCAL” daybed is a rare example of the designer’s early ...

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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS 80 Daybed in Teak Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
De Sede DS 80 Daybed in Teak Upholstery by De Sede Design Team

De Sede DS 80 Daybed in Teak Upholstery by De Sede Design Team

By De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Feet up and just unwind, our DS-80 relocates sleep to the daytime hours, the time when we are supposed to be active and getting things done. Its subtle appearance reminds us to take ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather

Danish Freestanding Daybed in Rosewood with Cane and Newly Upholstered Mattress
Danish Freestanding Daybed in Rosewood with Cane and Newly Upholstered Mattress

Danish Freestanding Daybed in Rosewood with Cane and Newly Upholstered Mattress

Located in Lejre, DK

Elegant freestanding daybed/sofa produced in Denmark in the 1960s. The frame is crafted in rosewood with beautifully figured grain, and the sides are fitted with cane panels that giv...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Rattan, Rosewood

White Patinated Louis XVI Daybed, Upholstered Wood, France, Circa 1900
White Patinated Louis XVI Daybed, Upholstered Wood, France, Circa 1900

White Patinated Louis XVI Daybed, Upholstered Wood, France, Circa 1900

Located in High Point, NC

An elegant Louis XVI style daybed featuring a white patinated finish that enhances its decorative appeal. The structured, symmetrical design is characteristic of neoclassical aesthet...

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Daybeds

Materials

Wood

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.

Questions About Daybeds

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 28, 2024
    No, not all daybeds are twin size. Variations on the daybed have been developed all over the world, and contemporary examples come in all shapes, upholstery options and sizes. 

    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. Today, daybeds are no longer limited to twin size.

    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.

    Find vintage daybeds for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 28, 2024
    No, daybeds are not typically smaller than twin beds. While today's daybeds can be found in all kinds of sizes, they were traditionally in fact the size of a standard twin bed. Variations on the daybed have been developed all over the world, and contemporary examples come in all shapes, upholstery options and sizes. 

    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. Daybeds are no longer limited to twin size, and you're unlikely to find many that are smaller than twin beds.

    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.

    Find vintage daybeds for sale on 1stDibs.