Daybeds
1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
2010s Saudi Arabian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1980s European Futurist Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Polyester
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Daybeds
Iron
Early 2000s North American Daybeds
Fabric
1970s Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Cotton, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Leather
Early 2000s Italian Other Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s Asian Modern Daybeds
Synthetic, Wicker, Fabric
1990s Italian Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Asian Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Plastic
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Polystyrene
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century North American Modern Daybeds
Marble, Brass
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Daybeds
Hide, Bouclé, Bamboo
1950s Swiss Vintage Daybeds
Leather
Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Daybeds
Linen
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Daybeds
Brass
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Steel
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
2010s Italian Post-Modern Daybeds
Lacquer, Laminate, Fabric
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Velvet
Daybeds
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Leather
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Daybeds
Cotton
1940s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Daybeds
Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Daybeds
Steel
1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Acrylic, Fiberglass, Rubber
Late 20th Century American Modern Daybeds
Chrome
1980s American Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
2010s American Daybeds
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Nickel, Brass, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Metal, Stainless Steel
2010s American International Style Daybeds
Steel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Foam, Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
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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