Daybeds
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1830s English William IV Antique Daybeds
Wood
1980s Swiss Vintage Daybeds
Synthetic, Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wool, Oak
2010s Ukrainian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wool
1930s English Vintage Daybeds
Beech
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Mahogany
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1930s Swiss Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wrought Iron
2010s American Minimalist Daybeds
Fiberglass, Leather
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Plastic
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass, Steel
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Steel
Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Daybeds
Cotton, Linen, Walnut, Down
1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Birch
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
2010s Saudi Arabian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Velvet
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Oak
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Metal
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Daybeds
Steel
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cowhide, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Daybeds
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Daybeds
Oak, Mahogany
20th Century American Art Deco Daybeds
Wicker
1950s British Regency Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Daybeds
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Daybeds
Brass
2010s British Daybeds
Mohair, Oak, Velvet
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Elm
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Daybeds
Elm
1950s French Vintage Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wood, Fabric, Alpaca, Leather, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1790s Italian Antique Daybeds
Canvas, Walnut
2010s British Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Alpaca, Bouclé, Sapele Wood
1980s French Organic Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary German Post-Modern Daybeds
Metal
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds
Linen, Upholstery, Pine
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Mirror, Wood
2010s Daybeds
Aluminum
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Wool, Oak
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Daybeds
Wood
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Steel
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Textile, Wood
2010s Chinese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Stone, Onyx, Marble
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Daybeds
Sheepskin, Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern 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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