Daybed Day Bed
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Daybeds
Chrome, Steel
Antique 1870s French Daybeds
Fabric, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric
Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Tribal Daybeds
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Daybeds
Steel
Vintage 1970s European Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Daybeds
Fabric
Vintage 1920s Minimalist Daybeds
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Daybeds
Oak
Antique 1830s English William IV Daybeds
Wood
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Daybeds
Wood, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Daybeds
Wood
Vintage 1960s Daybeds
Iron
Antique 1660s European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Brass
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Daybeds
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Organic Modern Daybeds
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Daybeds
Fabric
Antique Early 1800s American Folk Art Daybeds
Wood
20th Century Daybeds
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Daybeds
Iron
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Velvet
2010s Guatemalan Modern Daybeds
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Daybeds
Mohair, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Iron
2010s Organic Modern Daybeds
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Daybeds
Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Daybeds
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Daybeds
Fabric, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Daybeds
Linen
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Daybeds
Iron
Vintage 1980s Italian Daybeds
Bronze
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood, Foam, Fabric
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood, Foam, Fabric
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood, Foam, Fabric
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood, Foam, Fabric
2010s Bosnian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Fabric, Hardwood
Early 2000s North American Daybeds
Fabric
Antique 1810s Chinese Chinese Export Daybeds
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Daybeds
Wicker
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Revival Daybeds
Fabric, Pine
Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Daybeds
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Daybeds
Cane, Hardwood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Daybeds
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Daybeds
Cane, Mahogany, Silk
Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Daybeds
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood, Foam, Fabric
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood, Foam, Fabric
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood, Foam, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Daybeds
Cowhide, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric
Vintage 1930s English Daybeds
Beech
Vintage 1950s American Daybeds
Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
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Daybed Day Bed For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Daybed Day Bed?
Finding the Right Day-beds 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because daybeds use normal mattresses, they are almost a type of normal bed taking on the function of a couch. Therefore they can be used as a normal bed, though the comfort level depends on the mattress quality. Designer George Nelson's iconic Nelson daybed and others are available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 28, 2024No, daybeds are not typically smaller than twin beds. While today's daybeds can be found in all kinds of sizes, they were traditionally in fact the size of a standard twin bed. Variations on the daybed have been developed all over the world, and contemporary examples come in all shapes, upholstery options and sizes.
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. Daybeds are no longer limited to twin size, and you're unlikely to find many that are smaller than twin beds.
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.
Find vintage daybeds for sale on 1stDibs.
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