Daybeds
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam
1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
1890s English Victorian Antique Daybeds
Fabric
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Daybeds
Bamboo
1970s Vintage Daybeds
Leather
Late 20th Century French Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Elm
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Upholstery
19th Century French Antique Daybeds
Linen, Wood
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Daybeds
Marble, Stainless Steel
1970s Belgian Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Birch
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s Dutch Minimalist Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Elm
1980s French Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Teak
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
Mid-19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Daybeds
Chenille, Birch
1870s French Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Australian Bohemian Daybeds
Hide, Leather, Palmwood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century French Daybeds
Iron
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
Late 20th Century French Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Elm
1990s Modern Daybeds
Bouclé
1810s Austrian Empire Antique Daybeds
Bronze
Early 19th Century British Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
1980s European Futurist Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Cherry
Late 20th Century French Daybeds
Velvet, Foam, Elm
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood
1970s German Vintage Daybeds
Leather
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Chrome
Late 19th Century Louis Philippe Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Mahogany
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Antique Daybeds
Linen, Wood
19th Century English Antique Daybeds
Linen
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Daybeds
Bronze
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Rosewood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Oak, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Walnut
19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Other Daybeds
Velvet
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Paint
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Daybeds
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Daybeds
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1970s Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
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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