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Ettore Sottsass & Marco Zanini for Leitner Donau Collection Bed and Nightstand
Ettore Sottsass & Marco Zanini for Leitner Donau Collection Bed and Nightstand

Ettore Sottsass & Marco Zanini for Leitner Donau Collection Bed and Nightstand

By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Marco Zanini, Memphis Group

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and iconic Italian post-modern Donau Collection bed and matching nightstand designed by

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Black Lacquered Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Black Lacquered Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Black Lacquered Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished

By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

dresser, and pair of twin beds available separately.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Aluminum

A Pair of Painted Tole Headboards and Footboards 20th Century
A Pair of Painted Tole Headboards and Footboards 20th Century

A Pair of Painted Tole Headboards and Footboards 20th Century

Located in Buchanan, MI

A Pair of Painted Metal Headboards and Footboards 20th Century each sized for a twin size bed

Category

Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Pair of American Midcentury Headboard Paul McCobb for Calvin
Pair of American Midcentury Headboard Paul McCobb for Calvin

Pair of American Midcentury Headboard Paul McCobb for Calvin

By Paul McCobb

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of twin-size bed headboards by Paul Mccobb designed for Calvin, circa 1950s. This pair can

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Pair Wrought Iron Scrollwork Headboards
Pair Wrought Iron Scrollwork Headboards

Pair Wrought Iron Scrollwork Headboards

By John Salterini

Located in New York, NY

Well crafted pair of scrollwork wrought iron headboards suitable for twin size beds ( 44 inch

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Paul McCobb Headboards
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Paul McCobb Headboards

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Paul McCobb Headboards

By Paul McCobb

Located in Pasadena, TX

walnut pair of headboards that can attach to a twin size bed frame with brass spindles. Measures: 38

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Italy Baroque Massive Hend Carved Walnut Bedroom Set
Italy Baroque Massive Hend Carved Walnut Bedroom Set

Italy Baroque Massive Hend Carved Walnut Bedroom Set

By Cucchi & Sola Ammobiliamenti Torino 1

Located in Vigonza, Padua

floral motifs walnut. (Eclectic style) with wardrobe, pair of twin beds with nets, drawers with mirror

Category

Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Revival Bedroom Sets

Materials

Walnut

Daybed by Rachel Whiteread - Available Now
Daybed by Rachel Whiteread - Available Now

Daybed by Rachel Whiteread - Available Now

By Rachel Whiteread

Located in Jersey City, NJ

with the same interests in mind. This custom Daybed takes the form of the empty space beneath a twin

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Daybeds

Materials

Wool, Beech

1970s Shaker Style Pine Desk and Hutch with Brass Hardware
1970s Shaker Style Pine Desk and Hutch with Brass Hardware

1970s Shaker Style Pine Desk and Hutch with Brass Hardware

Located in Round Top, TX

between twin beds with a desk chair that has a woven rush seat. desk + hutch 40”W x 30”D x 77.75”H

Category

Mid-20th Century American Shaker Desks

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian modern pine daybed sofa made in Sweden
Scandinavian modern pine daybed sofa made in Sweden

Scandinavian modern pine daybed sofa made in Sweden

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Scandinavian modern pine daybed sofa made in Sweden. Great daybed or sofa size of a twin bed

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Pine

English Rattan and Bamboo Breakfast Bed Tray with Magazine Rack and Cup Holder
English Rattan and Bamboo Breakfast Bed Tray with Magazine Rack and Cup Holder

English Rattan and Bamboo Breakfast Bed Tray with Magazine Rack and Cup Holder

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

an array of different colors including pink and tortoise bamboo). Imagine two twin beds, with a tray

Category

20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Italian Walnut Marble Top Nightstands
Pair of Italian Walnut Marble Top Nightstands

Pair of Italian Walnut Marble Top Nightstands

Located in Winter Park, FL

bedroom suite set with twin beds and matching dresser with mirror, sold separately. Please see other

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Hand Painted Side Table Early 20th Century Folk Art
French Hand Painted Side Table Early 20th Century Folk Art

French Hand Painted Side Table Early 20th Century Folk Art

Located in Trensacq, FR

as a side table next to an armchair, a nightstand between twin beds or as a pretty stand-alone piece

Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Stocking Stretchers Mounted on Textile, Gold Frame, 1940s
Carved Wood Stocking Stretchers Mounted on Textile, Gold Frame, 1940s

Carved Wood Stocking Stretchers Mounted on Textile, Gold Frame, 1940s

Located in Round Top, TX

hold its own as a singular piece. It would be fun in a bedroom with two twin beds that are separated by

Category

Mid-20th Century American Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century Tortoise-Bamboo and Rattan Headboards -- A Pair
Mid-20th Century Tortoise-Bamboo and Rattan Headboards -- A Pair

Mid-20th Century Tortoise-Bamboo and Rattan Headboards -- A Pair

Located in Austin, TX

. They can be used for twin beds or combined for a queen-size bed. In excellent shape, they are complete

Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Campaign Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Pair Faux Bamboo Carved Benches w/Upholstered Seats
Vintage Pair Faux Bamboo Carved Benches w/Upholstered Seats

Vintage Pair Faux Bamboo Carved Benches w/Upholstered Seats

Located in Atlanta, GA

twin beds, or perhaps tucked up under a larger console in a living room to be used for additional

Category

20th Century American Benches

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Franklin Shockey Sculptured Pine 6 Drawer Tall Dresser Mid-Century Modern 1970s
Franklin Shockey Sculptured Pine 6 Drawer Tall Dresser Mid-Century Modern 1970s

Franklin Shockey Sculptured Pine 6 Drawer Tall Dresser Mid-Century Modern 1970s

By Franklin Shockey Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

for a pair of twin beds + 1 nightstand. Please see last pictures. Please inquire if interested is a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Italian Walnut Marble Top Dresser and Mirror
Italian Walnut Marble Top Dresser and Mirror

Italian Walnut Marble Top Dresser and Mirror

Located in Winter Park, FL

craftsmanship. Minor trim loss and repairs. This is part of a bedroom suit set with a matching pair of twin beds

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Brass

Daybed by Rachel Whiteread
Daybed by Rachel Whiteread

Daybed by Rachel Whiteread

By Rachel Whiteread

Located in Jersey City, NJ

form of the empty space beneath a twin bed; the undulating surface pattern is the form beneath the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Daybeds

Materials

Beech, Wool

Lovely Greek Key Mandarin Chest Designed by Kittinger, Mid-Century Modern
Lovely Greek Key Mandarin Chest Designed by Kittinger, Mid-Century Modern

Lovely Greek Key Mandarin Chest Designed by Kittinger, Mid-Century Modern

By Kittinger

Located in Pemberton, NJ

twin beds, one nightstand, tall dresser, vanity with stool and two mirrors. Each piece is listed

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

1930s Donald Deskey Art Deco Low Maple Dresser with Round Mirror for Widdicomb
1930s Donald Deskey Art Deco Low Maple Dresser with Round Mirror for Widdicomb

1930s Donald Deskey Art Deco Low Maple Dresser with Round Mirror for Widdicomb

By Donald Deskey, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in St. Louis, MO

table with mirror & vanity stool, pair of twin beds and single nightstand. Inspired by the European

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Sleek Donald Deskey Art Deco High Boy Dresser for Widdicomb Furniture in Maple
Sleek Donald Deskey Art Deco High Boy Dresser for Widdicomb Furniture in Maple

Sleek Donald Deskey Art Deco High Boy Dresser for Widdicomb Furniture in Maple

By Donald Deskey, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in St. Louis, MO

stool, pair of twin beds and single nightstand. Inspired by the European Art Deco style, Minnesota

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

RAAK Amsterdam C-1651 ‘Night Owl’ Sconce/ Wall Lamp, Mid-Century Modern
RAAK Amsterdam C-1651 ‘Night Owl’ Sconce/ Wall Lamp, Mid-Century Modern

RAAK Amsterdam C-1651 ‘Night Owl’ Sconce/ Wall Lamp, Mid-Century Modern

By RAAK

Located in CULEMBORG, GE

: ‘RAAK solves a small but vital problem with this ‘Night Owl’: to be placed centrally above the twin beds

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Ceramic Swan Animalia Bird Table Lamps in Pearl White, a Pair 1980s
Ceramic Swan Animalia Bird Table Lamps in Pearl White, a Pair 1980s

Ceramic Swan Animalia Bird Table Lamps in Pearl White, a Pair 1980s

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

, as some new mothers do, on either side of a twin bed or daybed. Because sometimes it’s just easier

Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

(2) Swedish Teak Nightstands with Brass Handles, Circa 1960's
(2) Swedish Teak Nightstands with Brass Handles, Circa 1960's

(2) Swedish Teak Nightstands with Brass Handles, Circa 1960's

Located in Norwalk, CT

. Whether placed beside a king-size bed or a twin bed, these nightstands offer both style and functionality

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Modern Beige with Burnt Orange and Blue Floral Designed Wool Runner 2'4''x6'
Modern Beige with Burnt Orange and Blue Floral Designed Wool Runner 2'4''x6'

Modern Beige with Burnt Orange and Blue Floral Designed Wool Runner 2'4''x6'

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

: 2'4" × 6' Ideal Placement: Entryways, hallways, under benches, between twin beds, or alongside

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

MP-51 Armchairs by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century
MP-51 Armchairs by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century

MP-51 Armchairs by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century

By Percival Lafer

Located in Whitstable, GB

into a twin bed, in 1965, the first such piece on the market. One of his most intriguing projects was

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

'MP-105' Coffee Table, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
'MP-105' Coffee Table, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

'MP-105' Coffee Table, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

By Percival Lafer

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

, creating the MP-7 sofa in 1965, which could transform into a twin bed—the first of its kind on the market

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Upholstered Walnut Buchanan Daybed Twin Size with Dovetails and Turned Legs
Upholstered Walnut Buchanan Daybed Twin Size with Dovetails and Turned Legs

Upholstered Walnut Buchanan Daybed Twin Size with Dovetails and Turned Legs

By Meredith Hart Furniture

Located in Durham, NC

be purchased separately by the customer. The daybed fits extra large twin size bed sheets

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Original Drawing of a Forty-Eight Foot Yacht by George Lawley
Original Drawing of a Forty-Eight Foot Yacht by George Lawley

Original Drawing of a Forty-Eight Foot Yacht by George Lawley

Located in Norwell, MA

bureau and beds, saloon, galley, twin Scripps engines, aft crew's quarters, etc. The vessel drawing shows

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

Early 1900's Chippendale Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers
Early 1900's Chippendale Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers

Early 1900's Chippendale Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers

Located in Germantown, MD

poster twin size beds and a commode chest of drawers.

Category

Early 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Venetian Painted Twin Beds
Italian Venetian Painted Twin Beds

Italian Venetian Painted Twin Beds

Located in Queens, NY

2 Italian Venetian-style (19th Century) green and gold painted single size bed (Includes: headboard

Category

Antique 19th Century Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold

Great Pair of Painted Twin Beds
Great Pair of Painted Twin Beds

Great Pair of Painted Twin Beds

Unavailable|$3,800 / set

Great Pair of Painted Twin Beds

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Great looking pair of hand painted twin beds

Category

Early 20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Karpen De Anza Hotel Twin Bed
Karpen De Anza Hotel Twin Bed

Karpen De Anza Hotel Twin Bed

By Karpen & Bros.

Located in Pasadena, CA

Mahogany twin bed that were custom made for the De Anza Hotel in Calexico in 1931 by Karpen with

Category

Vintage 1930s American Beds and Bed Frames

Elliot's Design, White Iron Twin Bed and Trundle
Elliot's Design, White Iron Twin Bed and Trundle

Elliot's Design, White Iron Twin Bed and Trundle

Located in San Francisco, CA

Elliot's design White iron twin bed a trundle.   

Category

Antique 16th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Other

Pair of Antique American Maple Twin Beds
Pair of Antique American Maple Twin Beds

Pair of Antique American Maple Twin Beds

Located in Livingston, NJ

Unique pair of American Maple twin beds. The set includes 2 headboards, 2 foot boards with side

Category

Early 20th Century North American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Fine Pair of 19th Century Venetian Painted and Giltwood Twin Beds
Fine Pair of 19th Century Venetian Painted and Giltwood Twin Beds

Fine Pair of 19th Century Venetian Painted and Giltwood Twin Beds

Located in Atlanta, GA

Fine pair of 19th century Venetian painted and giltwood twin beds.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Vintage Walnut French Curved Footboard Twin Beds, a Pair
Vintage Walnut French Curved Footboard Twin Beds, a Pair

Vintage Walnut French Curved Footboard Twin Beds, a Pair

Located in El Cerrito, CA

He'll love the cozy country French flair that these elegant twin beds bring to your space. With

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Pair of Rustic Twin Beds in Turned Chestnut Wood, Early 1900s
Pair of Rustic Twin Beds in Turned Chestnut Wood, Early 1900s

Pair of Rustic Twin Beds in Turned Chestnut Wood, Early 1900s

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Pair of rustic twin beds in turned chestnut wood, early 1900s, which can also be used as a double

Category

Early 20th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Chestnut

Pair of French Twin Beds, Cast Iron Fake Wood, Brass and Marquetry, circa 1910
Pair of French Twin Beds, Cast Iron Fake Wood, Brass and Marquetry, circa 1910

Pair of French Twin Beds, Cast Iron Fake Wood, Brass and Marquetry, circa 1910

Located in L'Etang, FR

Pair of French twin beds, cast iron fake wood, brass and marquetry, circa 1910. Superb pair of

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of 1930 Twin Beds
Pair of 1930 Twin Beds

Pair of 1930 Twin Beds

Unavailable|$3,800 / set

Pair of 1930 Twin Beds

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Green original paint. Good condition with small repair on the rail.

Category

Vintage 1930s Beds and Bed Frames

Pair of Antique Edwardian Oak Single Twin Beds, US Twin Size Bedsteads
Pair of Antique Edwardian Oak Single Twin Beds, US Twin Size Bedsteads

Pair of Antique Edwardian Oak Single Twin Beds, US Twin Size Bedsteads

Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire

A splendid pair of antique Edwardian oak single/twin beds dating from circa 1910. These beds are

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Vintage Maple Four-Poster Twin Bed
Vintage Maple Four-Poster Twin Bed

Vintage Maple Four-Poster Twin Bed

Located in El Cerrito, CA

. They'll feel cozy and safely ensconced in this lovely four poster bed, made of (presumably) maple. Easy to

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swiss Alpine Folk Painted Twin Beds
Pair of Swiss Alpine Folk Painted Twin Beds

Pair of Swiss Alpine Folk Painted Twin Beds

Located in Minneapolis, MN

A unique pair of Swiss alpine folk painted twin beds. Please contact dealer for full details.

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Rococo Revival Painted Furniture

Pair of Louis XVI-Style Twin Beds
Pair of Louis XVI-Style Twin Beds

Pair of Louis XVI-Style Twin Beds

Unavailable|$6,995 / set

Pair of Louis XVI-Style Twin Beds

Located in Lawrenceburg, TN

Pair of Louis XVI-style painted twin-size beds with carved and cane-paneled headboards and

Category

Early 20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Cane

Tommi Parzinger Originals Ebonized Mahogany Twin Bed
Tommi Parzinger Originals Ebonized Mahogany Twin Bed

Tommi Parzinger Originals Ebonized Mahogany Twin Bed

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

A four poster ebonized mahogany bed by Tommi Paringer Originals. An extremely rare design with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Antique English Brown Tole Painted and Inlay Twin Bed/Daybed
Antique English Brown Tole Painted and Inlay Twin Bed/Daybed

Antique English Brown Tole Painted and Inlay Twin Bed/Daybed

Located in Corona Del Mar, CA

Handsome dark brown painted english twin size tole bed with inlay mother of pearl amidst wonderful

Category

Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Twin Beds Model L1 "Francesco Giuseppe" for Azucena 1950s
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Twin Beds Model L1 "Francesco Giuseppe" for Azucena 1950s

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Twin Beds Model L1 "Francesco Giuseppe" for Azucena 1950s

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Milan, Italy

This pair of beds was designed by Italian master Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Art Nouveau Twin Beds Bedroom Set of 5 in Solid Carved Oak, circa 1910
French Art Nouveau Twin Beds Bedroom Set of 5 in Solid Carved Oak, circa 1910

French Art Nouveau Twin Beds Bedroom Set of 5 in Solid Carved Oak, circa 1910

Located in L'Etang, FR

Wonderful Art Nouveau twin beds bedroom set of 5, in carved oak on a floral theme: -2 twin beds

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Bedroom Sets

Materials

Marble, Brass

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Twin Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal twin bed for your home. A twin bed — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Find 369 options for an antique or vintage twin bed now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the twin bed you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each twin bed bearing Mid-Century Modern, Louis XVI or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made twin bed over the years, but those crafted by Widdicomb Furniture Co., Kindel Furniture and Baker Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right Beds-frames for You

We find relaxation and solace in our bedrooms, which are often the most cherished rooms of a home. Your antique, new or vintage bed and bed frame are integral to this oasis of personal comfort.

Beds and bed frames have long been an important part of the sanctuary that is the bedroom. For the upper class in countries such as England, the massive, costly beds of the 16th and 17th centuries were decorative and of the poster variety. Some were characterized by large painted wooden headboards, often made of oak, that featured ornate carvings and richly colored curtains affixed to each of the two or four posts — think of today’s sumptuous upholstered headboards as a distant cousin to these luxurious furnishings. The heavy fabric curtains were drawn across a fringed canopy to close out the sunlight that might’ve warmed your grandiose and opulent bedchambers. This feature could also offer privacy as desired, because, as we all know, a bedroom is for more than just sleeping

Coiled springs didn’t make their way into mattresses until the 1800s, which likely made for a far more comfortable night’s sleep for many. Bed frames of cast iron and brass were introduced during the mid- to late-19th century. Later, the 20th century brought with it marvelous innovations for slumberland, among them daybeds from the likes of George Nelson and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich as well as convertible sofa beds.

Today, you will find a range of beds geared toward your individual personality and preferred style of decor. When shopping for a bed and bed frame, keep in mind that you’ve got options. Sizes range from twin to California king. At 76 inches wide and 80 inches long, a king-size bed is roughly 16 inches wider than a queen-size mattress, and your bed frame will likely add two to five inches to each side. (The California king bed is 84 inches long.)

From dramatic bedroom designs to uncomplicated, minimalist approaches, the bedroom has evolved into the haven that it should be: a peaceful place of respite, where we begin and end every day. Take the time to create your very own oasis — you deserve it. Rest easy with an expansive collection of antique, new and vintage beds and bed frames available on 1stDibs.

Questions About Twin Bed
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, there are two popular twin bed sizes—the standard and the extra long. A standard twin bed has a length of 75 inches, while a twin extra long bed is 80 inches long. Both beds are 38 inches wide. Find a collection of vintage and modern twin beds on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, a single bed is the same as a twin. The two terms can be used interchangeably to describe a bed that is 38 inches wide by 75 inches long.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 28, 2024
    No, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While you don’t always need a box spring for a twin size bed, the bed frame should have slats to properly support the sleeper. On 1stDibs, find a collection of twin bed frames from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    No, two twin beds do not make a queen. Two twin beds equal 78 inches in width, which is much larger than a queen size mattress which is 60 inches wide.

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