Daybeds
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Unknown Modern Daybeds
Steel
1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Daybeds
Chenille, Birch
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian International Style Daybeds
Wood, Linen, Cane, Rattan
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Walnut
Late 20th Century French Daybeds
Iron
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Ultrasuede
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Bouclé, Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Wood, Velvet, Bouclé, Leather, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Wood, Bouclé, Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Oak, Plywood
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Bouclé, Cotton, Velvet, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Daybeds
Iron
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Daybeds
Felt, Wood
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Daybeds
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo Raj Daybeds
Fabric
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Elm
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cane, Rattan, Oak, Wool
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Walnut
2010s American Louis XVI Daybeds
Upholstery, Maple, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Foam, Wood, Fabric, Rope
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Bronze
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Oak, Velvet, Bouclé, Leather, Cotton
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
2010s Spanish French Provincial Daybeds
Wrought Iron
2010s American Daybeds
Upholstery
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Daybeds
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Teak
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Teak
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam
1870s French Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Hardwood
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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