Daybeds
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary French Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Birch, Oak
2010s Asian Modern Daybeds
Synthetic, Wicker, Fabric
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Mohair, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Daybeds
Marble
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Daybeds
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Daybeds
Ceramic
2010s Belgian Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Asian Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Teak, Cord, Wicker
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Daybeds
Cord, Wicker, Fabric, Foam, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Bouclé, Cotton, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1990s Australian Organic Modern Daybeds
Leather, Palmwood
2010s Indian Louis XVI Daybeds
Copper, Sheet Metal
Early 2000s Italian Other Daybeds
Metal
2010s Indian Louis XVI Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Cotton, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Oak
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Daybeds
Wood
2010s Australian Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Regency Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome, Silver Leaf
1990s Italian Modern Daybeds
Steel
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Daybeds
Silver Leaf
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Velvet
2010s Swedish Modern Daybeds
Concrete
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Textile
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Daybeds
Wood, Beech
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Velvet
Late 20th Century French Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Elm
2010s European Daybeds
Steel
1980s German Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Cane, Cherry
2010s Asian Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Velvet
2010s Saudi Arabian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Velvet
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Daybeds
Fabric
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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