Daybeds
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Oak, Leather
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Linen, Wicker, Rattan, Down
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cane, Teak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Elm
1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Birch
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Teak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chenille, Foam, Teak
1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Early 20th Century French Daybeds
Linen
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Bamboo
Late 20th Century French Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Elm
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1950s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Rattan
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Daybeds
Marble, Stainless Steel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s Belgian Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Iron
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Plywood
1890s English Victorian Antique Daybeds
Fabric
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Linen, Rosewood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Cane, Rattan, Teak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1970s Dutch Minimalist Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Elm
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Daybeds
Bamboo
1980s French Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Teak
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Pine
Mid-20th Century Daybeds
Oak
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Daybeds
Linen, Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Pine
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Teak
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
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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