Daybeds
1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wood, Fabric
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Canvas, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
20th Century American Organic Modern Daybeds
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Iron
1980s European Futurist Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1920s Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Linen, Pine
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Bentwood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood
1990s British Regency Daybeds
Wood
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker
1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Birch
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Cane, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1930s Belgian Industrial Vintage Daybeds
Leather
1950s French Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Leather, Velvet
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Oak
1960s Dutch Vintage Daybeds
Wood
1990s Modern Daybeds
Bouclé
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
Late 20th Century French Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Elm
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Cane, Teak
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Hardwood
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Birch
1950s Brazilian Vintage Daybeds
Iron
20th Century American Chippendale Daybeds
Upholstery, Mahogany
1960s Brazilian Vintage Daybeds
Iron
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, 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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