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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baltic Daybeds
Vintage 1950s Italian Daybeds
Fabric, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Leather
20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Wood, Wool, Foam, Fabric
Antique 19th Century European Benches
Walnut
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Mohair, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Burl, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s Japanese Settees
Wicker, Rattan
Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Canapes
Walnut
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1920s Italian Empire Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Daybeds
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary French Patio and Garden Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1950s European Louis XV Daybeds
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
20th Century French Victorian Chaise Longues
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Chaise Longues
Wicker, Softwood
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Sofas
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds
Metal
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Chaise Longues
Wood, Upholstery, Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Daybeds
Ebony, Satinwood, Wood
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Finding the Right Daybeds for You
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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