Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Teak, Cord, Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Walnut, Oak, Linen, Mohair, Leather, Wood, Velvet, Cotton, Bouclé
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Daybeds
Sycamore, Satin
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Mahogany
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Brass
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Daybeds
Gold Leaf
1920s Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Oak
Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Pine, Paint
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Linen, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Metal, Stainless Steel
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Brass, Steel
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s Daybeds
Aluminum
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1970s Asian Anglo-Indian Vintage Daybeds
Wood
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Daybeds
Cotton, Foam, Leather, Sheepskin
1950s American Vintage Daybeds
Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Stone, Onyx, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Daybeds
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Teak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak, Upholstery
Late 18th Century Italian Directoire Antique Daybeds
Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wool, Oak
1950s French Vintage Daybeds
Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
1950s French Vintage Daybeds
Brass, Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Cotton, Linen
2010s Mexican Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Synthetic, Cherry, Oak, Walnut
1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Birch
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Copper, Stainless Steel
2010s British Daybeds
Wool, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s Bosnian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Walnut, Oak, Linen, Mohair, Fabric, Leather, Cotton, Velvet, Bouclé, Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Textile
19th Century French Country Antique Daybeds
Wood, Fruitwood, Rush, Cherry
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Chrome
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood, Fabric
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Daybeds
Bamboo
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Brass
2010s American Daybeds
Marble, Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Copper, Stainless Steel
1990s American Chinoiserie Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Daybeds
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Copper, Stainless 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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