Daybeds
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Marble, Brass, Steel
2010s Saudi Arabian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Velvet
1710s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Daybeds
Brass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Paint
1750s British Regency Antique Daybeds
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Daybeds
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1970s Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Aluminum
1970s Vintage Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo Raj Daybeds
Fabric
2010s Daybeds
Teak
2010s Daybeds
Rope, Teak
Early 2000s Daybeds
Leather
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
2010s British Post-Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Walnut
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Plywood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Wood
1970s Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Plywood, Feathers
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
19th Century French Space Age Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Wicker
1950s French Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
20th Century Persian Daybeds
Wool, Cotton
2010s European Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
20th Century Persian Daybeds
Wool, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary German Daybeds
Metal
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Oak
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Sheepskin
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Turkish Japonisme Daybeds
Oak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
1980s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s European Modern Daybeds
Rope, Acrylic
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
19th Century French Rococo Antique Daybeds
Silk, Giltwood
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Beech
2010s European Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Acrylic
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Mohair, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
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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