Daybeds
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Cane, Rattan, Oak
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Brass
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Beech
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Wood, Upholstery, Parchment Paper
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Daybeds
Fiberglass
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Walnut
2010s Italian Daybeds
Leather
1850s French Empire Antique Daybeds
Bronze
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Cane, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Daybeds
Brass
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Elm
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Wood
Early 2000s Italian Other Daybeds
Metal
1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Mahogany
20th Century Neoclassical Daybeds
Iron
Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Daybeds
Wood
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
2010s French International Style Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Ash
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Daybeds
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam
2010s South African Art Deco Daybeds
Beech, Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Wood, Rattan
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Aluminum
19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Daybeds
Mahogany, Velvet
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Daybeds
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Indian Daybeds
Wool, Cotton
Early 2000s American Modern Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
2010s American Daybeds
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cane, Mahogany
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Daybeds
Pine
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Sycamore, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Wood
2010s Belgian Modern Daybeds
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Beech, Wood, Textile
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
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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