Daybeds
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
2010s Spanish French Provincial Daybeds
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Daybeds
Bamboo
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Ebony, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Daybeds
Rattan
1970s German Vintage Daybeds
Leather
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Birch
1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Beech
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Plywood
2010s Organic Modern Daybeds
Walnut, Mohair
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Plywood, Feathers
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Linen, Rosewood
1960s 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
1980s French Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Metal
20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Iron
2010s Egyptian Modern Daybeds
Oak, Velvet
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Pine
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Teak
1950s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Rattan
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Daybeds
Chenille, Birch
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Foam, Walnut
1870s French Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Hardwood
18th Century French Antique Daybeds
Wood
20th Century American Organic Modern Daybeds
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Leather, Velvet
1930s Belgian Industrial Vintage Daybeds
Leather
1960s Dutch Vintage Daybeds
Wood
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Oak
Late 20th Century French Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Elm
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wood, Fabric
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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