Daybeds
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Beech
1960s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Daybeds
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Oak
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Steel
2010s British Daybeds
Wool, Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Beech
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
2010s American Daybeds
Mohair, Oak
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Polyester
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Wool, Oak
2010s American Daybeds
Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Velvet
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Bronze
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Other
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Other
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wool, Alpaca, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Daybeds
Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Louis XVI Daybeds
Upholstery, Maple, Wood
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Beech
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s British Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Alpaca, Bouclé, Sapele Wood
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s Italian Daybeds
Upholstery, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Bamboo
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Metal
1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Beech
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
1950s Directoire Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Brass
1950s Primitive Vintage Daybeds
Linen, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Daybeds
Cowhide, Wood
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Mahogany
2010s French Daybeds
Oak
1960s Danish Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather, 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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