Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
1960s French Space Age Vintage Daybeds
Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
1970s Swiss Vintage Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Danish Daybeds
Teak
2010s British Modern Daybeds
Leather, Sheepskin, Suede, Wool, Upholstery, Ash, Elm, Oak, Sycamore
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Daybeds
Upholstery
1960s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Rush, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Cane, Oak, Fabric
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Cane, Wood, Paint
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Birch, Wood
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Steel
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Foam, Wood, Fabric, Rope
1860s Italian Other Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Wood, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Daybeds
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Fabric, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Daybeds
Fabric, Kingwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech, Plastic
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Oak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Upholstery
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Elm
Late 20th Century Danish Bauhaus Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood, Fabric
1960s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Steel, Chrome
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Daybeds
Leather, Walnut
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Wood, Upholstery
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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