Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Daybeds
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Early 2000s American Rustic Daybeds
Iron
18th Century Italian Antique Daybeds
Poplar
2010s European Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Daybeds
Fabric
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Daybeds
Cotton, Foam, Leather, Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1940s Beninese Primitive Vintage Daybeds
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Daybeds
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Rosewood, Leather, Nylon
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Sheepskin, Wood
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Plastic
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass, Steel
1980s Swiss Vintage Daybeds
Synthetic, Bamboo
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Metal
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1790s Italian Antique Daybeds
Canvas, Walnut
Late 20th Century Australian Bohemian Daybeds
Hide, Leather, Palmwood
2010s British Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Alpaca, Bouclé, Sapele Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Elm
2010s Italian Daybeds
Aluminum, Other
1710s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Daybeds
Brass
1930s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century Anglo Raj Antique Daybeds
Rosewood
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
1990s Unknown Neoclassical Revival Daybeds
Iron
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Daybeds
Paint, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Modern Daybeds
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Bronze
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Oak
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cowhide, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wool, Oak
19th Century French Space Age Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Stone, Marble
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
1980s French Organic Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
2010s Ukrainian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wool
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Teak, Chenille
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Daybeds
Rattan
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Wood, Textile, Beech
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Daybeds
Fabric
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Bouclé
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech
1960s Dutch Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
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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