Daybeds
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Daybeds
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Mohair, Wood
1820s American American Classical Antique Daybeds
Birdseye Maple
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Daybeds
Cotton, Foam
1930s German Streamlined Moderne Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
1990s British Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Beech, Bouclé
1940s French Vintage Daybeds
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Daybeds
Steel
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Daybeds
Pine
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Oak
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Daybeds
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Daybeds
Wood, Paint
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Latex, Rubber
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Teak, Chenille
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
20th Century Indian Daybeds
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Daybeds
Textile, Wood
1980s American Chesterfield Vintage Daybeds
Lacquer, Wood, Polyester, Foam, Upholstery, Leather
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Goatskin
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Bamboo
1990s Italian Modern Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century Czech Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Birch
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Early 1900s French Empire Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Wicker
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wool, Alpaca, Wood
20th Century Art Nouveau Daybeds
Oak
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Jacaranda
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Wicker, Rush, Upholstery
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Danish Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
Late 20th Century French Modern Daybeds
Bamboo
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
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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