Daybeds
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Rush, Wood
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Walnut, Suede, Wood
1950s French Modern Vintage Daybeds
Sycamore
2010s African Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Italian Daybeds
Wood, Leather
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Linen, Oak
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Faux Leather, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Maple
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Teak, Fabric
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Rush, Wood, Oak
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
2010s Italian Daybeds
Steel, Other
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s North American Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
2010s American Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Brass
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s American American Classical Daybeds
Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Ebony
2010s Argentine Modern Daybeds
Wood
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Brass
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Brass, Gold Plate
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Brass
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
2010s American Daybeds
Marble, Brass, Steel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Velvet, Pine
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Iron
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Travertine, Copper
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Brass
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
2010s Italian Daybeds
Aluminum, Other
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s Daybeds
Oak, Walnut
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
2010s Daybeds
Metal
2010s American Daybeds
Brass
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Iron
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile, Wood
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wool, Birch
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Textile, Walnut
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
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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