Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Bouclé, Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Mohair, Linen, Oak, Walnut
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel, Brass
2010s Saudi Arabian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Velvet
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Rattan, Elm
2010s Italian Daybeds
Aluminum, Other
1980s Vintage Daybeds
Ultrasuede
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds
Linen, Upholstery, Pine
1940s French Vintage Daybeds
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Linen
1960s American Vintage Daybeds
Steel
Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Pine, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Daybeds
Cotton, Foam, Leather, Sheepskin
19th Century French Space Age Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
2010s American Louis XVI Daybeds
Wood, Upholstery, Maple
19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Daybeds
Mahogany, Velvet
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1870s British Early Victorian Antique Daybeds
Rattan, Walnut
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Cane, Rattan, Oak
Early 2000s Italian Modern Daybeds
Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Daybeds
Limestone
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Daybeds
Teak
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Daybeds
Cane, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
Early 2000s American Modern Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Marble, Stone, Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Daybeds
Cotton
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Oak
1780s Italian Neoclassical Antique Daybeds
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Nickel
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Teak
20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Teak
1820s American American Classical Antique Daybeds
Birdseye Maple
Late 20th Century Swedish Daybeds
Steel
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s Ukrainian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wool
Late 19th Century American Biedermeier Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Fruitwood
Early 19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Daybeds
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Daybeds
Leather, Elm
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Daybeds
Sycamore, Satin
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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