Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Wicker
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Walnut
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Daybeds
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Daybeds
Teak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Teak
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Daybeds
Fabric
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
Late 20th Century Swedish Daybeds
Steel
18th Century European Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Wood, Beech
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
1950s French Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Walnut
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Stone, Onyx, Marble
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Leather
Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Daybeds
Wood
2010s Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Beech
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Rattan, Wood
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Daybeds
Sycamore, Satin
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Ash
20th Century Neoclassical Daybeds
Iron
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
1830s English William IV Antique Daybeds
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Rattan
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cedar
1950s Danish Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Cane, Teak
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Pine
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Teak
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Daybeds
Wood
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Linen
2010s Spanish French Provincial Daybeds
Wrought Iron
1950s French Vintage Daybeds
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
2010s British Post-Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Bronze
Early 2000s North American Daybeds
Fabric
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
Late 20th Century Danish Space Age Daybeds
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Oak, Walnut, Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Brass
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
Early 2000s Italian Modern Daybeds
Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Walnut, Velvet, Oak, Leather, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, 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.
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