Daybeds
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s Swedish Modern Daybeds
Leather, Plywood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
2010s American Anglo Raj Daybeds
Fabric
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cotton, Linen, Beech
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Brass
2010s Danish Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Daybeds
Metal, Iron
2010s Swedish Modern Daybeds
Concrete
2010s Swedish Modern Daybeds
Concrete
2010s Danish Post-Modern Daybeds
Other
2010s Italian Daybeds
Cement
2010s Danish Post-Modern Daybeds
Other
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile
2010s Philippine Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile
2010s Danish Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Foam, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Brass
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Foam, Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Foam, Oak
1930s Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
2010s Asian Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Teak
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Foam, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Foam, Oak
2010s Mexican Modern Daybeds
Cherry, Oak, Walnut, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Synthetic
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Foam, Oak
2010s Philippine Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Danish Post-Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Foam, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Oak
1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Birch, Plywood
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
2010s Philippine Modern Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Rattan, Foam, Oak
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Daybeds
Oak, Fabric
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1960s African Tribal Vintage Daybeds
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Elm
2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Daybeds
Fabric
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood, Fabric
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Daybeds
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s English Modern Daybeds
Wool, Felt, Oak
2010s Italian Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
2010s Belgian Modern 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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