Daybeds
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass, Steel
1820s American American Classical Antique Daybeds
Birdseye Maple
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
19th Century French Antique Daybeds
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Linen, Wicker, Rattan, Down
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Elm
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chenille, Foam, Teak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Chrome
1950s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Rattan
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
19th Century French Empire Antique Daybeds
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Satinwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
1950s French Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Linen, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Plywood
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, PVC
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1890s English Victorian Antique Daybeds
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Bronze
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Cane, Rattan, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Daybeds
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Pine
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Pine
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Elm
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Teak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Pine
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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