Daybeds
1950s French Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Steel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Wood, Velvet
2010s Daybeds
Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Cherry
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Cane, Cherry
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wool, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Velvet, Maple
2010s Asian Modern Daybeds
Synthetic, Wicker, Fabric
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Daybeds
Linen, Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Daybeds
Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Fabric, Jute, Cane, Wood, Trimming
1950s American Louis XV Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
2010s Italian Daybeds
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
20th Century Uzbek Daybeds
Cotton, Silk
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Rattan, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Daybeds
Brass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Cane, Rattan, Teak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fiberglass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Rosewood, Leather, Nylon
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Oak
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary French Daybeds
Brass
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Daybeds
Linen, Wood, Paint
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Travertine, Copper
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Wood
2010s European Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cane, Teak
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
1960s American Vintage Daybeds
Steel
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Daybeds
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Velvet, Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Oak, Linen
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Metal, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
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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