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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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Early Pierre Chapo 'Godot' L 01 I Daybed in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, 'Godot' daybed, model 'L 01 I', solid elm, fabric, France, 1959 This daybed is an early edition designed by the French designer and master woodworker Pierre Chapo (192...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Fabric, Elm

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 Post-Modern Daybeds

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Fabric, Elm

A Very Beautiful French Leather Daybed, France Early 20th Century, Club Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
A Very Beautiful French Leather Daybed, France Early 20th Century, Club Chair This early 20th century French leather banquette is simply gorgeous. It has four adjustable positions ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds

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Leather, Velvet

"Vanessa" daybed by Tobia Scarpa for Simon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 80"w x 37"d x 28"h Designer: Tobia Scarpa Material: Enameled Metal w/ Cushion VNT1778
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal

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

Daybed by Jacques Adnet Black Stitched Leather and Brass, France 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Jacques Adnet Daybed in Black Stitched Leather with Brass Accents, France, circa 1950 Elegant and rare daybed by Jacques Adnet, France, circa 1950, exemplifying the designer’s signa...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Brass

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