Daybeds
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Oak, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Leather
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Aluminum
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam
19th Century French Antique Daybeds
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Linen, Wicker, Rattan, Down
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cane, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Elm
19th Century French Empire Antique Daybeds
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Oak, Velvet, Bouclé, Leather, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Ebony, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood, Velvet, Cotton, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Marble
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
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Maple, Walnut
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
2010s Unknown Modern Daybeds
Steel
1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Birch
18th Century French Antique Daybeds
Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s Mexican Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Synthetic, Cherry, Oak, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Teak
Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
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
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Velvet
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Bouclé
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chenille, Foam, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary British Daybeds
Brass, Steel
1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Walnut
2010s Daybeds
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Daybeds
Linen
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Daybeds
Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Bamboo
2010s Daybeds
Teak
2010s Daybeds
Aluminum
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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