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Daybeds For Sale
French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Bronze Twin Size Daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 19th Century Empire mahogany twin size daybed with applied bronze decorations. Structurally sound with repair done on legs, see photos. Nice finish, bolt together construction...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Daybeds

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Bronze

Unique Modern Concrete Two-Seated Black and White Sofa by Lucas Tyra Morten
Located in Geneve, CH
Svav sofa by Lucas Tyra Morten 2020 Limited edition of 19 Price per module Module dimensions: H 32, D 110, W 140 cm Module weight: 100 kg. Material: concrete...
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2010s Swedish Modern Daybeds

Materials

Concrete

Sculptural form brass day bed by Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamento Borsani, circa 1958
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful and important sculpturakl form brass single bed or day bed circa 1958-1963 by Osvaldo Borsani for 'Arredamento Borsani', Varedo , Italy. The small series of Borsani beds designed were produced in several different designs ,each in very limited numbers and all hand made by the Arredamento Borsani in Varedo, italy. This series of beds never went into serial industrial production , a fact confirmed to me by the Arredamento Borsani archives. Beginning in the late 1950s,Osvaldo Borsani went on to collaborate with many great artists such as Lucio Fontana, Fausto Melotti, Agenore Fabbri, Aligi Sassu and Arnaldo Pomodoro, amongst others entrusting each to provide decorative elements to his designs. The brass headboard features a series of heavy cast solid brass interlocking geometric elements each featuring a beautiful organic three dimensional surface finish creating a supremely elegant and timeless repetitive motif . The bed still retains all its original decorative brass nuts ,bolts and finials which feature the same three dimensional decorative finish as the decorative sculptural forms contained in the headboard. We have had a new bespoke mattress and bolster pillow made with a natural latex foam surface as they would have originally had which also has the benefit that latex breathes. The mattress has an opulent decorative buttoned finish . Botht the mattress and pillow have been finished in 100% wool 'PLOEGWOOL' fabric by the high quality Dutch fabric manufacturer DE PLOEG. MATTRESS DIMENSIONS : Width 100cm x length 200cm / 3ft 3.37inch x 6ft 6.74inch BOLSTER PILLOW DIMENSIONS: Width 100cm diameter 24cm / 3ft 3.37inch x 9.45inch The mattress is supported on a 20mm ( 0.75 inch ) thick plywood board ,with breathing holes, which spans across the transverse brass plated steel frame elements. When used as a day bed SEATING...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Inspired Daybed or Couch in Cherry by Boyd Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This mid-century inspired daybed / couch in cherry was originally designed as a guest bed for a little person but it has since been built for a variety of homes and projects. It is i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds

Materials

Cherry

Pierre Villain Oak Steel Daybed, France 1950’s
Located in New York, NY
Daybed in oak, metal and brass daybed by Pierre Villain. Intricate design involving wrought iron frames joining headboards reminiscent of the work of Je...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Swedish 18th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Daybed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive, elongated Swedish 18th century daybed perfect for bedrooms or living spaces as the arms of this daybed are symmetrical in height, carved with iconic Louis XVI style mo...
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Daybeds

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Modern Conchula Corner Sofa, White Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Conchula Corner Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Conchula corner sofa is a room-defining...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Oak

Fine Danish Box Sofa / Daybed in Oak 1960s. New Upholstered
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish box sofa / daybed with new mattress and new grey wool fabric. Made in solid oak and produced 1960s. We don’t know who designed it, but looks Bør...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pita Outdoors Daybed, Teak Wood and Sunbrella
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Pita daybed outdoors was created to bring you a much needed relax time. Handcrafted in teak wood and upholstered in Sunbrella color Sailcloth Shell Kick ba...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Charles Dufet, Gilt-Wood, Upholstered, Neoclassical Daybed, France, 1918
Located in New York, NY
This neoclassical daybed by the renowned Michel Duffet, who was chosen to create the French Pavilion at the 1939 World's Fair, is an early example of his fine output, dating from the...
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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Iroko Outdoor Sun Lounger by Annibale Colombo
Located in Milan, IT
Masterfully designed, this outdoor lounger features a robust Iroko wood frame, offering both stability and decorative elegance. The light finish showcases the wood’s natural beauty, ...
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2010s Italian Daybeds

Materials

Wood

Sapele wood Alpaca Bouclé Ottoman in style of Brazilian Modernism
Located in London, GB
Brazilian Ottoman was originally designed for a private residence in London and is inspired by South American mid-century furniture. The base is timbered from sustainably sourced Sap...
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2010s British Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Alpaca, Bouclé, Sapele Wood

Dom Hans van der Laan Unique Daybed with Headrest c. 1970
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dom Hans van der Laan unique daybed with headrest. Nijmegen, the Netherlands c. 1970. From home of Architect, Dick Pouderoyen. Pine, steel nails, paint. Pouderoyen was a close fr...
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20th Century Dutch Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Sculptural D’Ivan Chaise Longue in Walnut Maple by Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The D’Ivan Chaise Longue by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi is a sculptural statement of elegance, where artistry and comfort converge. The piece combines walnut and maple in striking...
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2010s Italian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Velvet, Maple, Walnut

Scandinavian modern pine daybed sofa made in Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern pine daybed sofa made in Sweden. Great daybed or sofa size of a twin bed doubles as a sofa or bed. Has lower cushion with 2 back and 2 side cushions. Upholstery i...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Pine

Restored Mid-Century Rattan Day Bed Frame w/ Woven Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Mid-Century rattan day bed frame seamlessly melds modern design with tropical charm. It has a 3-strand head and footboards that double ...
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1950s American Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Custom Modern Sofa in Argentine Rosewood with Shelving from Costantini, Patone
Located in New York, NY
The Patone Sofa balances a modern design with natural materials and can be made in any size with any upholstery material. Shown here in several versions, it can be specified with se...
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2010s Argentine Modern Daybeds

Materials

Wood

Sixteen Foot Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Daybed from the IBM Building
Located in Highland, IN
Here is an extraordinarily rare piece with fantastic provenance– this oversize version of Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona daybed is 16 feet in length and custom fabricated of fiberglass and steel. You would not know that it is fiberglass without touching it. The level of detail and realism is stunning. It’s like an artwork using the principal of transference of material– when an object appears to be made of one expected material, but is really crafted of something totally different, often incongruent with one's expectations. The reason fiberglass was used to make this daybed is that it was created for use in the lobby of Mies van der Rohe’s IBM building at 330 N. Wabash in Chicago. Mies often specified that the public spaces in the buildings he designed be furnished with tables and seating also of his design. In the 1990s the owner of the IBM building hired Chicago designer Judy Niedermaier to decorate the public spaces. Having seen ordinary Barcelona chairs and sofas suffer the abuse of high-traffic spaces see with hundreds of people using them on a daily basis, she opted to something different that would hold up under extreme wear. Interestingly, this was not the first time Niedermaier employed fiberglass in her design work, nor would it be her last. Her firm had used fiberglass for store displays, pots and mannequins in some of their prop and merchandise display work, and then in the early 2000s with the famous downtown Chicago outdoor art projects “Cows on Parade” and “Suite Home Chicago” (fiberglass outdoor furniture...
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1990s American International Style Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Rare Antique Day Bed
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique teak day bed from the island of Madura. The patina on the wood is stunning. Circa 1900. The length of the arm is 46” and hand carved ...
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Early 1900s Indonesian Tribal Antique Daybeds

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Cleopatra Daybed with Block Shop x Amsterdam Modern Collab Mattress and Bolster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our special limited edition collaboration with Los Angeles Textile Studio Block Shop. 1960's Cleopatra style daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer for Auping with painted teak ends and o...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Pierre Jeanneret Daybed
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A very nice and rather rare daybed or diwan by Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh Project, circa 1957. These daybeds were produced in small numbers for Punjab University Administ...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Daybed
Pierre Jeanneret Daybed
$38,400 Sale Price
20% Off
David Horan Paper daybed for Béton Brut, UK, 2022
Located in London, GB
David Horan (born in Dublin, 1982) is a multidisciplinary designer and manufacturer based in London. With a Master of Arts in Design Products from the Royal College of Art 2013, he cut his cloth with London-designers Faye Toogood and Michael Anastassiades, before opening his own studio in 2021. This handmade daybed is part of the inaugural furniture and lighting collection by Horan entitled Paper. The collection ‘Paper’, designed exclusively with Béton Brut gallery, sees Horan as a modern decoupeur, applying his material to an original series of works. The magic of paper is grounded in forms as precise as they are architectonic. Evoking Deco and Classical, the geometries contain harmony in ratio. ‘Paper’ is as much an experiment in de-composition as re-composition, the Dragon Skin daybed, left raw, is made from vintage handmade paper...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Daybeds

Materials

Paper

Hanging Daybed Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Paris, FR
Daybed hanging with structure in steel and polyethylene. With cushion seat and back included. Colors finish in linen cream (indoor), or grey or light grey (outdoor). Structure avai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Large Teak Daybed by Bernhard Pedersen Søn Model 159, Denmark 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This exquisite teak daybed, designed by Danish furniture maker Bernhard Pedersen & Søn, showcases the simplicity and elegance of classic Danish design. Its sleek, solid wood frame f...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Yellow Sofa Bed, Original Fabric by Miroslav Navratil
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Sofa Bed, Original Fabric by Miroslav Navratil 1960s Depth when open : 87cm
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Daybed in Stonewashed Linen 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Art Deco Daybed in Stonewashed Linen, 1930s, Restored and Newly Upholstered. This stunning 1930s Art Deco daybed shows wonderful proportions and is well sized. It features sturdy le...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Daybeds

Materials

Linen, Oak

KITA LIVING Daybed
Located in Bomonti, TR
Born in a monumental serenity, Daybed is a piece of furniture that blends comfort and pure geometry. Characterized by structural appearance, it is a balance of horizontal and vertica...
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2010s Turkish Japonisme Daybeds

Materials

Oak

KITA LIVING Daybed
KITA LIVING Daybed
$2,238 / item
Geraldo de Barros Daybed, Rosewood, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This daybed from the late 1950s embodies the constructive principles that guided de Barros’s work at Unilabor, combining strict geometry with refined rosewood joinery. Its structure ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Rosewood

Kurt Østervig Tufted Black Leather Oak Model 311 Daybed by Matzform (Reissue)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kurt Østervig re-issue Model 311 oak daybed designed in the 1950s. A sleek wooden frame with a thin tufted black leather upholstered cushion. In good original condition with minimal ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Oak

Iguan Big Daybed
Located in Paris, FR
Daybed Iguan big with structure in steel, with abaca wood fiber from Sumatra and nylon. Handmade strong daybed. Mattress size: L 200 x D 180 x H 23 to 30 cm. Mattress not include...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Iguan Big Daybed
Iguan Big Daybed
$11,274 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid Century Scandinavian Daybed in Teak and Sheepskin 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century Scandinavian Daybed in Teak and Sheepskin 1960s. This is a very comfortable and stylish Scandinavian daybed newly upholstered ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
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Late 19th Century Brazilian Romantic Antique Daybeds

Materials

Wood

Martin Visser "BR03" for Spectrum Dutch Minimalist Daybed, Sofa, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
Wonderful Dutch Minimalist modern design sofa / daybed model ''BR03'' designed by Martin Visser for Spectrum 1960s, The Netherlands. Magnificent Minimalist design with black metal f...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Leather and Brass studded Day bed
Located in Faversham, GB
An exceptional fully reclinable brass studded daybed in a rich brown cognac leather. The daybed has two extendable arms, with four adjustable gradients for each arm. The daybed can ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Leather and Brass studded Day bed
Leather and Brass studded Day bed
$3,162 Sale Price
20% Off
1980s Floral Rattan Daybed by Flechtatelier Schütz, Germany, Modernist
Located in Almelo, NL
1980s Floral Rattan Daybed by Flechtatelier Schütz, Germany, Modernist This exceptional sculptural lounge daybed by Flechtatelier Schütz, crafted in Germany during the 1980s, exemp...
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

Daybed black ash
Located in Plymouth, GB
The Shark Daybed was designed and crafted in-house by Founder and Furniture Designer Oliver A-J using the finest materials. Available in almost limitless variations, the Shark Daybed...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Daybeds

Materials

Ash

Daybed black ash
Daybed black ash
$3,141 Sale Price / item
60% Off
Shagreen Daybed with Bronze-Patina Brass and Fur Upholstery by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet Daybed, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional leather and oak daybed by Jacques Adnet. The entire frame is wrapped in dark green leather with signature Adnet contrast stitching and brass hardware. Cane style paneling on all sides. Only the two crossbars underneath the bed are not wrapped in leather. Extremely collectible and rare bed...
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1950s French Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Mahogany Classical Day Bed with Woven Cane Base
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful and simple antique day bed with a full cane base and original vintage silk upholstered cushions (some stains to fabric).
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Early 20th Century Italian Daybeds

Materials

Silk, Cane, Mahogany

Mid Century Teak Daybed, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice teak daybed, fabricated in The Netherlands in the 60's. Underneath the bed there are two drawers. The mattress, bolster and cushions are renewed with new foam and they...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

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Teak, Fabric

1960s Italian Steel and Tufted Velvet Blue Re-Upholstered Sofa or Daybed
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian metal steel sofa or daybed produced by Busnelli, an iconic design company located in the hearth of the Northern Italian furniture district. This piece, both i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Daybed with Foliage Carving
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style painted wood daybed from the 19th century with foliage carved decor and custom upholstery. This 19th-century French Louis XVI style painted wood daybed embod...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Daybeds

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Cinova, sofa or daybed model 711, red leatherette, steel, laminated wood, Italy, 1968. Cubic sofa that can be transformed into a daybed by Italian designer Tito Agno...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Tokyo Pop Daybed Anthracite Grey by Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Tokyo-Pop collection marks, in 2002, the debut on the international scene by Tokujin Yoshioka, now considered one of the masters of contemporar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds

Materials

Polystyrene

Werner Max Moser Sofa for Wohnbedarf, Switzerland, 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Architect Werner Max Moser sofa for Wohnbedarf, Switzerland, 1930s.
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1930s Swiss Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Customizable Tacchini Isola Bella Daybed by Studiopepe
Located in New York, NY
Isola Bella is a daybed that evokes the informality of a seaside home, bringing a fresh summer vibe capable of softening even the most urban and everyday settings. Structure Fire-be...
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2010s Italian Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Dunbar Tete-a-Tete Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
Tete-a-Tete sofa / daybed with walnut base and brass feet. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Reupholstered in Holly Hunt / Herringbone Tweed / Navy & Taupe fabric.
Category

1950s Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Mahogany

Panarea Dormeuse by Massimo Castagna
Located in Milan, IT
This sophisticated dormeuse brims with retro flair interpreted through a modern lens. Its plump volumes comprise streamlined and embracing elements offering back support, a checkered...
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2010s Italian Daybeds

Materials

Leather

Periscopio Fluted Beige Fabric Chaise Longue by Studiopepe
Located in Milan, IT
Ideally combined with its lounge chair counterpart for a cohesive arrangement, this chaise longue reinvents '70s concepts of seriality and boldness in a refined contemporary aestheti...
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2010s Italian Daybeds

Materials

Textile

Pair of French Oak Daybeds by Jacques Hauville - France 1950 s
By Gustave Gautier, Jacques Hauville
Located in New York, NY
Pair of all oak daybed by Jacques Hauville for BEMA Editions. France 1950's. Unique loop shaped end structures. Minor scratches and dents as shown on pictures.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Oak

Custom Daybed with Bolsters, USA 2020
Located in New York, NY
Oak frame upholstered in linen with bolsters. Can be ordered in any size, COM 8yds.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds

Materials

Oak

Cleopatra Daybed by A.R. Cordemeijer for Auping Netherlands, c. 1953, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stylish 'Cleopatra' daybed by A.R. Cordemeijer for Auping, Netherlands, was designed and produced in circa 1953. Signed on the springs as can be seen in the photos. Featurin...
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1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Basso Customizable Metal and Leather Bench or Daybed Handmade by Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Shown in blackened steel, brushed stainless, natural walnut, and black leather. at 20” wide x 18” high x 60” long also shown with natural ash legs in various dimensions The BASS...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

De Sede DS80 Daybed Sofas in Cognac Tan Leather - Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing this gorgeous center piece Cognac Brown DS80 patchwork sofas by De Sede. The arm and back supports made in lacquer wood can be moved to left to right and back and front f...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid 19th Century Barrel Back Daybed
Located in Batley, GB
A good quality mid 19th century tub back daybed of large and particularly wide country house proportions. Raised on 4 thick turned legs with Cope & Collinson brass casters. Structu...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Daybeds

Materials

Walnut

Monumental French Empire Revival Daybed with Gilt Bronze Swan Necks 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A monumental French Empire Revival daybed, crafted in France in the mid 19th century. The piece is built around a finely polished solid mahogany frame and richly mounted with heavy g...
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19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Daybeds

Materials

Bronze

Rare Large African Senoufo Bed Made of Solid Wood from Benin Coffee Table
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large African resting bed made of solid wood from Benin which can also be used as a coffee table. Entirely hand carved in a single piece of wood.
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1940s Beninese Primitive Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Bed or Daybed, 1960 s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Rare model Made of fabric, wood The fabric shows signs of age Measures: Height 34 cm, height of the lounger at the head 55 cm Original state.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Daybed Cleopatra by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This daybed was designed by Dick Cordemeijer in 1954. It is a beautiful and typical example of Dutch design. The frame is made of black coated metal and the ends are made of solid te...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Black Marble, Black Steel, Brass and Boucle Coexist Daybed by Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Coexist daybed consists of a black steel frame, Nero Marquina marble cube, polished brass cube, and mattress upholstered in bouclé fabric. The p...
Category

2010s American Daybeds

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel

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.