Daybeds
Early 1900s Indonesian Tribal Antique Daybeds
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century French Daybeds
Oak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cane, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wool, Alpaca, Wood
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s British Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Alpaca, Bouclé, Sapele Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
1930s German Streamlined Moderne Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Oak
1920s French Empire Revival Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Cane, Oak, Fabric
2010s Italian Daybeds
Upholstery, Oak
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cowhide, Wood
1930s German Streamlined Moderne Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
20th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Daybeds
Mohair, Wood, Birch
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Daybeds
Mohair, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Birch
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Daybeds
Nutwood, Fabric, Birch, Burl
20th Century Art Nouveau Daybeds
Oak
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Other, Stainless Steel
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Steel
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
2010s French Daybeds
Oak
2010s British Daybeds
Mohair, Bouclé, Oak
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis Philippe Daybeds
Leather, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak
1950s Primitive Vintage Daybeds
Linen, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Other
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Teak, Chenille
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Oak
Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s French Daybeds
Oak
1950s Directoire Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Brass
20th Century Uzbek Daybeds
Cotton, Silk
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Late 20th Century Danish Bauhaus Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Oak
2010s Italian Daybeds
Steel
2010s French Daybeds
Wood
1990s British Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Wicker
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Other
2010s French Daybeds
Wood
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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