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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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1stDibs ExpertAugust 28, 2024
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Maison Regain Daybed in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maison Regain, daybed, solid elm, fabric, France, 1980s. A Maison Regain daybed, whose structure is composed primarily of solid elm, imparts a sense of warmth and organic texture to...
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Fabric, Elm

Midcentury Modern Barcelona Daybed by Mies Van Der Rohe, Vintage Camel Leather
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful, authentic original daybed for a designer collection. The daybed is in good vintage condition. Several pieces of leather in the patchwork were replaced in the 1980s. The ...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal, Chrome

Rohé daybed rattan bed rotan Noordwolde 1950s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rohe Noordwolde Holland 1950s Rattan Daybed . Stunning Bed , needs a 190 cm x 80 cm matrass . please ask for better shipping solutions .
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Rattan

Nazaré Daybed
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
NAZARÉ DAYBED, designed in 2024. The Nazaré Daybed is crafted from solid walnut and has a removable cushion. The legs have a hand-carved detailed wave texture giving the piece it's ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds

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Walnut

Nazaré Daybed
$6,442 / item
De Sede Daybed DS 80 Patchwork Nut Brown Aniline Leather Wood Frame 1969
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage DS 80 daybed launched and designed by Swiss De Sede in 1969 It's upholstered with the original high end quality soft aniline nut brown leather. The patchwork pieces are sust...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Wood

Antique Louis XV Style Chaise Lounge Daybed W Nancy Corzine Matelassé Fabric
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Louis XV Style Chaise Lounge Daybed W Nancy Corzine Matelassé Fabric
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Daybeds

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Wood, Down

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