Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Rattan
1980s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Daybeds
Limestone
1960s Mauritanian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Walnut, Fabric
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Alpaca, Wood, Linen, Bouclé, Mohair, Leather, Oak, Velvet, Walnut
20th Century French Daybeds
Linen, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fiberglass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Elm
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Upholstery
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Teak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Wood, Upholstery, Parchment Paper
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Elm
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Art Deco Daybeds
Linen, Oak
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Daybeds
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
1950s French Vintage Daybeds
Enamel, Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Early 1900s Organic Modern Antique Daybeds
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech
1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Birch
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Italian Daybeds
Upholstery
2010s Chinese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Ash
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Teak
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Rattan, Elm
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Wood, Rattan
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Daybeds
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
2010s Italian Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Cane, Rattan, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Aluminum
1940s Rustic Vintage Daybeds
Iron
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Copper, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Daybeds
Velvet
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Beech
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Walnut
1850s French Empire Antique Daybeds
Bronze
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Daybeds
Fiberglass
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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