Daybeds
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Suede, Wood, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Sheepskin, Canvas, Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Aluminum
1950s Indian Vintage Daybeds
Sheepskin, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Cherry
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
1960s French Vintage Daybeds
Elm
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Linen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
2010s Mexican Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Metal
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather
1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Steel
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wool, Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Bamboo, Elm
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Daybeds
Mohair, Oak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Ebony
2010s Daybeds
Oak, Walnut
Late 19th Century British Anglo-Japanese Antique Daybeds
Rosewood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
1820s Swedish Gustavian Antique Daybeds
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
Early 19th Century French Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Daybeds
Mahogany, Velvet
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Rattan
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Rush, Walnut
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Daybeds
Marble, Stainless Steel
2010s Mexican Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
Early 19th Century Regency Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Cane, Rattan, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Beech
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Daybeds
Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary French Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Nickel
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Jute, Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
2010s European Modern Daybeds
Rope, Acrylic
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Daybeds
Hide, Bouclé, Bamboo
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Wicker, Rush, Upholstery
1960s Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Rosewood
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Cane, Cherry
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Cane, Teak
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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