Daybeds
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Early 20th Century French Daybeds
Metal, Iron
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Wood
1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Spanish French Provincial Daybeds
Wrought Iron
20th Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chenille, Foam, Teak
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Teak
1980s Vintage Daybeds
Wood
Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Rattan
Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Iron
1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
2010s Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s Organic Modern Daybeds
Chenille, Velvet
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Plywood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Foam, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bentwood, Plywood
1960s Dutch Industrial Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Daybeds
Leather
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Walnut
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Daybeds
Bamboo
1960s French Vintage Daybeds
Oak
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Leather
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric
18th Century French Antique Daybeds
Wood
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Linen, Rope, Beech
20th Century European Napoleon III Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Wood, Upholstery
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Plywood
2010s Daybeds
Rope, Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Daybeds
Steel
1960s 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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