Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
1940s Austrian Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Daybeds
Cowhide, Leather, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Beech, Wood, Textile
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Rush, Wood
2010s American Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Daybeds
Velvet
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s European Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Walnut
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Teak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
2010s Chinese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Ash
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Daybeds
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1960s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Wicker
1930s Belgian Industrial Vintage Daybeds
Leather
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
19th Century French Antique Daybeds
Metal
19th Century French Antique Daybeds
Metal
1850s French Empire Antique Daybeds
Bronze
Late 19th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Daybeds
Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Wood, Leather, Mahogany
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Other
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
1930s French Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Oak
20th Century French Daybeds
Upholstery, Mahogany
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
2010s Ukrainian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wool, Sheepskin, Bouclé, Cotton, Jacquard, Velvet, Faux Fur
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Mohair, Wood
20th Century American Organic Modern Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
1970s American Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
2010s Italian Daybeds
Upholstery
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Steel
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s American Daybeds
Marble, Brass, Steel
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Travertine, Copper
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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