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Are all daybeds twin size?

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Are all daybeds twin size?
No, not all daybeds are twin size. 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. Today, daybeds are no longer limited to twin size.

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.

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Mid-Century Modern Twins Day Bed, DEDAR Mohair, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Day Bed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins daybed and its matching curved sofa share the ...
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"Locus Solus" daybed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Daybed, meridian with cushion in yellow fabric with green stitching and metal structure by Gae Aulenti. Model: Locus Solus. Wear due to time and age FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RE...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Cini Boeri 'Strips' Sofa Bed for Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Cini Boeri 'Strips' Sofa Bed for Arflex. Designed 1972, current production. At the end of the 60s, the architect Cini Boeri revolutionizes the furniture market with her model, that ...
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Cini Boeri 'Strips' Sofa Bed for Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Cini Boeri 'Strips' Sofa Bed for Arflex. Designed 1972, current production. At the end of the 60s, the architect Cini Boeri revolutionizes the furniture market with her model, that ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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De Sede DS80 Leather Patchwork Daybed or Small Sofa, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
De Sede DS80 leather patchwork sofa/daybed,1970. Upholstered in beautiful and soft original leather with amazing wear and patina. The DS80 sofa showcases all of the characteristics o...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Midcentury "Ari" Lounge Chair by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool and comfortable “Ari” lounge chair by Arne Norell, made from steel and leather. Striking and decorative belt closing on the back. Leather in a milk chocolate brown color.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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