Daybeds
Late 19th Century British Anglo-Japanese Antique Daybeds
Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Daybeds
Mohair, Oak
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Alpaca
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Cotton, Linen
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Elm
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wool, Alpaca, Wood
1830s English William IV Antique Daybeds
Wood
Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Daybeds
Canvas, Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Ash
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Oak
2010s Italian Daybeds
Leather
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
1950s American Vintage Daybeds
Wicker, Rattan
1970s Vintage Daybeds
Wicker
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Reed, Elm
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Wool, Oak
1960s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Daybeds
Ash
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass, Chrome, Nickel
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
2010s British Louis XVI Daybeds
Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
2010s Daybeds
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Daybeds
Teak
Early 20th Century French Daybeds
Linen
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Daybeds
Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Polystyrene
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak, Cord, Beech
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
1990s Unknown Neoclassical Revival Daybeds
Iron
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
20th Century American Industrial Daybeds
Chrome
Early 19th Century French Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s British Daybeds
Wool, Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Elm
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Plywood
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Walnut
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Daybeds
Other, Steel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Daybeds
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Plastic
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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