Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Walnut, Velvet, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Plastic
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Mohair, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Steel
Early 2000s Belgian Post-Modern Daybeds
Metal
1970s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Plastic
1960s Czech Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery
1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Daybeds
Linen
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass, Steel, Nickel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Brass
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Daybeds
Fruitwood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1980s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood, Fabric
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Rattan
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Oak, Walnut, Leather
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Wool, Synthetic, Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Oak, Velvet, Bouclé, Leather, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Wood, Velvet, Bouclé, Leather, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Bouclé, Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Wool, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wool, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Early 1900s French Antique Daybeds
Velvet, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Suede
Early 2000s French Daybeds
Fabric
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Daybeds
Wood
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Daybeds
Wood
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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