Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cane, Teak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Other Daybeds
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Foam, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Mahogany
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
1960s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s English Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
18th Century Italian Antique Daybeds
Cane, Walnut
1960s Indian Vintage Daybeds
Teak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s Italian Daybeds
Leather, Walnut
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Early 20th Century Daybeds
Pine
18th Century Swedish Baltic Antique Daybeds
2010s British Daybeds
Wool, Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Daybeds
Teak
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Other
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Plastic
20th Century Balinese Daybeds
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
1990s American Chinoiserie Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Daybeds
Mohair, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Daybeds
Resin
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wool, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds
Linen, Upholstery, Pine
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Cotton, Linen
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Daybeds
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass, Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Cane, Teak
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Steel
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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