Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
1970s European Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Wrought Iron
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Copper, Stainless Steel
Early 1900s Italian Campaign Antique Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Daybeds
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Teak
20th Century Uzbek Daybeds
Cotton, Silk
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Beech, Wood, Textile
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Leather, Wood
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Daybeds
Cowhide, Leather, Oak
2010s British Post-Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Wood, Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Copper, Stainless Steel
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Copper, Stainless Steel
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Copper, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Copper, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Copper, Stainless Steel
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Daybeds
Brass
2010s Asian Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Oak
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1930s French Vintage Daybeds
Iron
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Brass
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Birch
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Metal, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century French Daybeds
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1970s Vintage Daybeds
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Daybeds
Beech, Wool
2010s American Daybeds
Mohair, Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
2010s American Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Fabric
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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