Daybeds
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Nickel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Lucite, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 2000s Italian Other Daybeds
Metal
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Daybeds
Cotton, Foam, Leather, Sheepskin
2010s Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1950s American Vintage Daybeds
Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Plastic
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Daybeds
Muslin, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Aluminum
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Daybeds
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Rush, Walnut
1820s American American Classical Antique Daybeds
Birdseye Maple
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Maple
1950s Primitive Vintage Daybeds
Linen, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Italian Daybeds
Upholstery
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Rosewood, Leather, Nylon
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Zebra Hide
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Wood, Mohair, Linen, Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Chrome
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Brass
1710s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Daybeds
Brass
1980s French Organic Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
19th Century French Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wool, Oak
2010s Spanish Daybeds
Textile, Hardwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Daybeds
Chrome
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel, Brass
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Stone, Onyx, Marble
2010s Italian Daybeds
Fabric
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Linen
2010s Saudi Arabian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Velvet
1960s American Vintage Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Bohemian Daybeds
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Daybeds
Lacquer
1980s Vintage Daybeds
Ultrasuede
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Ash
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Daybeds
Brass
19th Century German Antique Daybeds
Suede, 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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