Daybeds
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
Mid-20th Century Czech Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Oak
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Asian Modern Daybeds
Synthetic, Wicker, Fabric
2010s Asian Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Steel
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Walnut
1950s Dutch Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Daybeds
Cotton
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Other
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Chrome, Steel
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary European Daybeds
Upholstery
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Teak
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Other
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Goatskin
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Linen, Velvet, Ash, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Daybeds
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Early 2000s Italian Modern Daybeds
Chrome
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Wicker, Rush, Upholstery
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Bouclé, Cotton, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Daybeds
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary European Daybeds
Upholstery
2010s Indian Louis XVI Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Birch, Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
2010s Indian Louis XVI Daybeds
Copper, Sheet Metal
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Daybeds
Wood, Beech
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Beech
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Cotton, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood
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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