Daybeds
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Hide, Wood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
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
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Cherry
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
21st Century and Contemporary French Daybeds
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Beech
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
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Oak
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
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
1950s French Vintage Daybeds
Mohair, Linen, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
20th Century Indonesian Primitive Daybeds
Teak
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Linen, Oak
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Daybeds
Fabric
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Giltwood
1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather
1960s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Daybeds
Wood
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s British Modern Daybeds
Leather, Sheepskin, Suede, Wool, Upholstery, Ash, Elm, Oak, Sycamore
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Rush, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Cane, Oak, Fabric
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
19th Century French Rococo Antique Daybeds
Silk, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
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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