Daybeds
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
2010s Mexican Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Daybeds
Leather, Oak
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Daybeds
Steel
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Sheepskin, Walnut
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Daybeds
Oak
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Plastic
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Suede, Wood, Walnut
2010s Mexican Modern Daybeds
Cherry, Oak, Walnut, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Synthetic
1990s Italian Modern Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Copper, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Daybeds
Bronze
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Daybeds
Oak, Walnut
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1710s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Daybeds
Brass
1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Revival Daybeds
Fabric, Pine
20th Century American Organic Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Raffia, Rattan
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Plywood, Feathers
1930s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Beech
20th Century Neoclassical Daybeds
Iron
19th Century European Antique Daybeds
Walnut
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Daybeds
Upholstery
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Daybeds
Beech, Wool
2010s Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass, Steel
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cane, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Swedish Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Oak
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Leather
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s Saudi Arabian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Daybeds
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Stone, Marble
Late 20th Century Swedish Daybeds
Steel
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Daybeds
Walnut
2010s British Daybeds
Mohair, Oak, Velvet
1940s Beninese Primitive Vintage Daybeds
Wood
1960s French Vintage Daybeds
Oak
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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