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19th Century, French Pair of Directoire Style Twin Bed Frames in Original Paint
19th Century, French Pair of Directoire Style Twin Bed Frames in Original Paint

19th Century, French Pair of Directoire Style Twin Bed Frames in Original Paint

Located in Wichita, KS

A pair of French original paint twin bed frames in the Directoire style from the 19th century. The

Category

Antique 19th Century French Directoire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Antique French Louis XV Green Distress Painted European Twin Bed Frames
Pair of Antique French Louis XV Green Distress Painted European Twin Bed Frames

Pair of Antique French Louis XV Green Distress Painted European Twin Bed Frames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of antique French Louis XV style green distress painted European twin bed frames. Beds are

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Paint

Arte Povera Twin Bed Frame
Arte Povera Twin Bed Frame

Arte Povera Twin Bed Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Bed Frame. Painted panels.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Italian Arte Povera Twin Bed
Italian Arte Povera Twin Bed

Italian Arte Povera Twin Bed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Hand painted itilain day bed.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze, Iron

PAIR OF SHAKER TWIN BEDS
PAIR OF SHAKER TWIN BEDS

PAIR OF SHAKER TWIN BEDS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

PAIR OF RARE 19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED ROPE BEDS FOUND IN MAINE WONDERFUL RED PAINTED SURFACE / GREAT

Category

Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Pair of Modernica Case Study Hairpain Leg Walnut Wood Twin Bed Frames
Pair of Modernica Case Study Hairpain Leg Walnut Wood Twin Bed Frames

Pair of Modernica Case Study Hairpain Leg Walnut Wood Twin Bed Frames

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A pair of Modernica Case Study twin bed frames. This is a wonderful set of contemporary bed frames

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

1970s Midcentury Twin Bed or King Headboards in the Style of Milo Baughman
1970s Midcentury Twin Bed or King Headboards in the Style of Milo Baughman

1970s Midcentury Twin Bed or King Headboards in the Style of Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A pair of walnut and painted lacquer cream colored twin beds, the top of the headboards flip up

Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Twin Bed Headboard by Folke Ohlsson, circa 1960s
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Twin Bed Headboard by Folke Ohlsson, circa 1960s

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Twin Bed Headboard by Folke Ohlsson, circa 1960s

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Shippensburg, PA

This nice sculpted teak twin bed headboard is a known design by Folke Ohlsson and manufactured by

Category

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

Materials

Teak

A pair of French Louis XVI painted twin beds with partial gilt, c 1940.
A pair of French Louis XVI painted twin beds with partial gilt, c 1940.

A pair of French Louis XVI painted twin beds with partial gilt, c 1940.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A pair of French Louis XVI painted and carved twin beds with partial gilt, c 1940. The beds have

Category

Vintage 1940s French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carved Mahogany Twin Beds, Pair
Vintage Carved Mahogany Twin Beds, Pair

Vintage Carved Mahogany Twin Beds, Pair

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of carved mahogany twin size bed frames USA, 1950s Measures: 41.5" W x 82.5

Category

Vintage 1950s American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Brazilian Rosewood Twin Bed Frame
Vintage Brazilian Rosewood Twin Bed Frame

Vintage Brazilian Rosewood Twin Bed Frame

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-Century Modern single bed frame in rosewood, circa 1970s. This piece was manufactured in Brazil

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Kittinger Mandarin Collection Twin Beds, Pair
Kittinger Mandarin Collection Twin Beds, Pair

Kittinger Mandarin Collection Twin Beds, Pair

By Kittinger

Located in South Bend, IN

Offering a rare and gorgeous pair of twin beds from the 1940s Mandarin collection by Kittinger. The

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Art Deco Brass Twin Bed French Single, circa 1930
Art Deco Brass Twin Bed French Single, circa 1930

Art Deco Brass Twin Bed French Single, circa 1930

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco brass twin bed French single, circa 1930. Available only 1 bed.   

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Children's Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Twin Bed Frames Stamped Jansen
Pair of Twin Bed Frames Stamped Jansen

Pair of Twin Bed Frames Stamped Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of twin side bed frames, each green painted in the style of Louis XVI, circa 1930s, the

Category

Vintage 1930s Argentine Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Louis XVI Style Twin Bed, circa 1920
Louis XVI Style Twin Bed, circa 1920

Louis XVI Style Twin Bed, circa 1920

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

42" wide x 79.75" long x 35.75" - 39" high A Louis XVI Style Bed in painted sage green and gold

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

French 19th Century Directoire Painted Twin Bed
French 19th Century Directoire Painted Twin Bed

French 19th Century Directoire Painted Twin Bed

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This elegant, 19th century bed is in the Directoire style. It has a pale gray paint with a blue

Category

Antique 19th Century French Directoire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Twin Bed Frame
French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Twin Bed Frame

French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Twin Bed Frame

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French late 19th century faux bamboo pine bed, reflecting the Aesthetic Movement artistry for

Category

Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

Two Ranch Oak Western Cowboy Twin Beds with Strap Details Attributed to A. Bran
Two Ranch Oak Western Cowboy Twin Beds with Strap Details Attributed to A. Bran

Two Ranch Oak Western Cowboy Twin Beds with Strap Details Attributed to A. Bran

By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture

Located in Topeka, KS

Two cool ranch oak twin beds with a western cowboy design and iron strap detail that are attributed

Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Westnofa Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Teak Twin Bed Frames, Pair
Westnofa Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Teak Twin Bed Frames, Pair

Westnofa Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Teak Twin Bed Frames, Pair

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of midcentury Scandinavian Modern teak twin size bed frames By Westnofa

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak

Pair of Gilt Italian Headboards - Pair of Twin Beds
Pair of Gilt Italian Headboards - Pair of Twin Beds

Pair of Gilt Italian Headboards - Pair of Twin Beds

Located in Atlanta, GA

or bole. The price noted in this listing is for the pair of headboards. They fit a pair of twin size

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Pair of 19th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Twin Beds
Pair of 19th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Twin Beds

Pair of 19th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Twin Beds

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of 19th century Italian renaissance walnut beds represent the essence of the style with

Category

Antique 1890s European Renaissance Revival Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Glamorous Pair of French Louis XV Style Twin Beds
Glamorous Pair of French Louis XV Style Twin Beds

Glamorous Pair of French Louis XV Style Twin Beds

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Pair of French Louis XV style painted beds retaining their original off-white paint with scroll

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Louis XVI Style Antique White Twin Beds
Pair of Louis XVI Style Antique White Twin Beds

Pair of Louis XVI Style Antique White Twin Beds

Located in New York, NY

With charming gingham upholstery embroidered with flowers.

Category

20th Century American Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Romweber Midcentury Hollywood Regency Burl Wood and Brass Twin Beds, Pair
Romweber Midcentury Hollywood Regency Burl Wood and Brass Twin Beds, Pair

Romweber Midcentury Hollywood Regency Burl Wood and Brass Twin Beds, Pair

By Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency twin size bed frames from the "Caravan

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Burled Walnut Twin Beds, Pair
Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Burled Walnut Twin Beds, Pair

Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Burled Walnut Twin Beds, Pair

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and outstanding pair of monumental antique Eastlake Victorian twin size bed frames In the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut, Burl

2 Vintage Hitchcock Black Harvest Shaker Style Stenciled Twin Bed Headboards
2 Vintage Hitchcock Black Harvest Shaker Style Stenciled Twin Bed Headboards

2 Vintage Hitchcock Black Harvest Shaker Style Stenciled Twin Bed Headboards

By Lambert Hitchcock

Located in Dayton, OH

Two twin size Shaker style headboards by L. Hitchcock of Connecticut. Part of the Black Harvest

Category

20th Century Shaker Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood

Pair Paint Decorated French Louis XV Style Twin Beds, Circa 1920s
Pair Paint Decorated French Louis XV Style Twin Beds, Circa 1920s

Pair Paint Decorated French Louis XV Style Twin Beds, Circa 1920s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

There are no rails for these beds, but they can be used with Hollywood frames. These beds are

Category

Vintage 1920s American Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Leo Jiranek Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Modern Maple Twin Bed Frame
Leo Jiranek Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Modern Maple Twin Bed Frame

Leo Jiranek Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Modern Maple Twin Bed Frame

By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Leo Jiranek

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century modern Leo Jiranek for Heywood Wakefield twin size bed frame. Made of maple (champagne

Category

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

Materials

Maple

Pair of Cowboy Style Twin Beds by A. Brandt for Ranch Oak
Pair of Cowboy Style Twin Beds by A. Brandt for Ranch Oak

Pair of Cowboy Style Twin Beds by A. Brandt for Ranch Oak

By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Rustic, cowboy style twin size beds, designed by A. Brandt for Ranch Oak. Each bed has cast iron

Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Antique French Louis XV Style Blue Velvet Upholstered Twin Beds, a Pair
Antique French Louis XV Style Blue Velvet Upholstered Twin Beds, a Pair

Antique French Louis XV Style Blue Velvet Upholstered Twin Beds, a Pair

Located in Sheridan, CO

Fits a small single and a narrow twin size bed mattress Eahc bed disassembles in the following pieces

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

A pair of French Louis XVI style painted twin beds, C. 1940.
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted twin beds, C. 1940.

A pair of French Louis XVI style painted twin beds, C. 1940.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The arched and upholstered headboards each with a nicely detailed cartouche. The footboards each with turned legs and additional gilt embellishments. They are newly restored with bot...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Pair of French Art Deco Children Twin Beds in Solid Ash Wood, 1950s
Pair of French Art Deco Children Twin Beds in Solid Ash Wood, 1950s

Pair of French Art Deco Children Twin Beds in Solid Ash Wood, 1950s

By Suzanne Guiguichon

Located in Paris, IDF

Pair of beautiful french Art Deco child twin sized beds made in solid ash wood made in the early

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Venitian twin size bed
Venitian twin size bed

Venitian twin size bed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Venitian twin bed, artisan craftmanship, Repubblica di Venezia symbols

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Hand Painted Palm Tree Twin Beds - a Pair
Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Hand Painted Palm Tree Twin Beds - a Pair

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Hand Painted Palm Tree Twin Beds - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional pair of vintage Coastal twin headboards. Chic hand painted metal frames with a

Category

Late 20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

French Louis XVI Style Brass Twin Bed with Basket and Garlands, circa 1900
French Louis XVI Style Brass Twin Bed with Basket and Garlands, circa 1900

French Louis XVI Style Brass Twin Bed with Basket and Garlands, circa 1900

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This French Louis XVI style brass bed from the turn of the twentieth century features a headboard

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

2 Antique Berkey & Gay Georgian Style Blue Painted Walnut Twin Beds Boho Chic
2 Antique Berkey & Gay Georgian Style Blue Painted Walnut Twin Beds Boho Chic

2 Antique Berkey & Gay Georgian Style Blue Painted Walnut Twin Beds Boho Chic

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in Dayton, OH

2 Antique Georgian style beds by Berkey & Gay, circa 1920. Made from walnut with a blue painted

Category

Vintage 1920s Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut, Paint

Pair of Neoclassical Painted Twin Beds
Pair of Neoclassical Painted Twin Beds

Pair of Neoclassical Painted Twin Beds

Located in Sheffield, MA

The pair of 20th century neoclassical single beds are brushed dull gold with decorative dark red

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Bedroom Sets

Materials

Wood

Pair of Twin Radiator Beds by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton
Pair of Twin Radiator Beds by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton

Pair of Twin Radiator Beds by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton

By Stanley Jay Friedman

Located in New York, NY

Ultra chic pair of polished stainless steel tubular twin beds with upholstered headrests and

Category

Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames

Midcentury Bamboo and Grasscloth Twin Canopy Bed Frame
Midcentury Bamboo and Grasscloth Twin Canopy Bed Frame

Midcentury Bamboo and Grasscloth Twin Canopy Bed Frame

Located in Palm Beach, FL

British Colonial style midcentury twin bed frame crafted in bamboo with grasscloth panels on the

Category

20th Century Philippine British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Grasscloth, Bamboo

Pair of French Louis Twin Size Bed Frames and Headboard Tufted
Pair of French Louis Twin Size Bed Frames and Headboard Tufted

Pair of French Louis Twin Size Bed Frames and Headboard Tufted

Located in Houston, TX

Fantastic pair of French Louis style early 20th century tufted twin beds. COM available. Inside

Category

Vintage 1920s European Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Redwood Twin Size Beds by Brooks Furniture Co., Pair
Art Deco Redwood Twin Size Beds by Brooks Furniture Co., Pair

Art Deco Redwood Twin Size Beds by Brooks Furniture Co., Pair

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish pair of Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern redwood twin beds By Brooks Furniture

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern "Dog Bone" Twin Size Beds, Pair
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern "Dog Bone" Twin Size Beds, Pair

Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern "Dog Bone" Twin Size Beds, Pair

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern "dog bone" twin beds by Heywood Wakefield. USA

Category

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

Materials

Birch

Vintage Colonial Style Maple Wood Urn Finial Twin Single Beds - a Pair
Vintage Colonial Style Maple Wood Urn Finial Twin Single Beds - a Pair

Vintage Colonial Style Maple Wood Urn Finial Twin Single Beds - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Colonial Style Maple Wood Urn Finial Twin Single Beds - (Pair). Set includes (2) twin bed

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Other Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

A Pair of Beds by Paul Frankl
A Pair of Beds by Paul Frankl

A Pair of Beds by Paul Frankl

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of twin beds by Paul Frankl for John Stuart, with decorative lattice headboards.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Carved and Painted Bed
19th Century French Carved and Painted Bed

19th Century French Carved and Painted Bed

Located in Nashville, TN

Scalamandre upholstered twin bed with carved, painted and gilt wood frame and side railings and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Giltwood

Twin French bedframes, antique painted finish
Twin French bedframes, antique painted finish

Twin French bedframes, antique painted finish

Located in Houston, TX

Handsome pair of French twin beds that are complete with Headboards, footboards and side rails

Category

Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Art Deco Beds Twin Singles Burr Walnut, circa 1930
Pair of Art Deco Beds Twin Singles Burr Walnut, circa 1930

Pair of Art Deco Beds Twin Singles Burr Walnut, circa 1930

Located in Labrit, Landes

Pair of Art Deco twin beds figured walnut (apologies for photos due to light reflecting on the

Category

Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Twin Headboards, Pair
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Twin Headboards, Pair

John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Twin Headboards, Pair

By John Widdicomb

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut twin bed frames By John Widdicomb USA, circa

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century French Provincial Twin Bed Headboard & Footboard
Late 19th Century French Provincial Twin Bed Headboard & Footboard

Late 19th Century French Provincial Twin Bed Headboard & Footboard

Located in Ross, CA

Ornately carved head and foot board covered in fabric from Provence in a vibrant yellow. Includes headboard and footboard only, you will need to connect them with a frame. Headboard...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Early 19th Century Hand Painted FrenchTwin Beds
Pair of Early 19th Century Hand Painted FrenchTwin Beds

Pair of Early 19th Century Hand Painted FrenchTwin Beds

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Early 19th Century Hand Painted French Twin Beds that are one of a kind. Very nice

Category

Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cane

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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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