Daybeds
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Birch
2010s Asian Modern Daybeds
Synthetic, Wicker, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Pine
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Daybeds
Marble
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Daybeds
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Asian Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s Belgian Modern Daybeds
Steel
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Leather
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Teak
2010s Indian Louis XVI Daybeds
Copper, Sheet Metal
1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Birch
2010s Indian Louis XVI Daybeds
Metal
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Oak
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Chrome, Steel
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Daybeds
Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Oak
2010s Australian Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Oak
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Wood
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Velvet
2010s Swedish Modern Daybeds
Concrete
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Teak
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Velvet
2010s European Daybeds
Steel
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Wood
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Travertine, Metal
2010s Asian Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Velvet
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Daybeds
Fabric
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Brass
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Steel
2010s North American Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s Swedish Modern Daybeds
Concrete
2010s Romanian Modern Daybeds
Pine
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern 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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