Daybeds
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Bronze
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Beech, Wood, Textile
2010s German Organic Modern Daybeds
Cotton, Wood, Beech
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Steel
2010s Belgian Modern Daybeds
Linen, Wood
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric
2010s Egyptian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Pine
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Rosewood
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Metal
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
2010s Israeli Modern Daybeds
Iron
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
2010s European Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
2010s Italian Daybeds
Leather, Olive, Burl
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood, Fabric
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Steel
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Steel
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Brass, Steel
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
2010s British Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s Saudi Arabian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Velvet
2010s Italian Post-Modern Daybeds
Lacquer, Laminate, Fabric
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Steel
2010s Guatemalan Modern Daybeds
Wood, Upholstery
2010s Mexican Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Velvet, Teak
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Wool, Mohair
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Steel
2010s Minimalist Daybeds
Steel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Oak, Fabric
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Suede, Wood, Walnut
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
2010s American American Classical Daybeds
Foam, Oak
2010s Mexican Modern Daybeds
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric
2010s American Minimalist Daybeds
Fiberglass, Leather
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
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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