Daybeds
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
1960s Dutch Industrial Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1810s Austrian Empire Antique Daybeds
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Hardwood
1980s European Futurist Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Chrome
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Daybeds
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Daybeds
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Daybeds
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
20th Century American Chippendale Daybeds
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Jacquard
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Cherry
1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Walnut
2010s Danish Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Textile, Wool, Wood, Hardwood, Oak
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Steel
20th Century English Daybeds
Linen
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Hardwood
Late 19th Century Louis Philippe Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s Brazilian Vintage Daybeds
Iron
1960s Brazilian Vintage Daybeds
Iron
Early 1900s Organic Modern Antique Daybeds
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
1920s Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bentwood, Plywood
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Beech
2010s American Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Beech
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s German Vintage Daybeds
Leather
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wool, Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather
Mid-20th Century Daybeds
Bamboo
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Macassar
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Wood
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Lambskin, Beech
19th Century English Antique Daybeds
Linen
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood
19th Century French Antique Daybeds
Linen, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Bouclé
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Cotton
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Daybeds
Brass
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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