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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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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

Early 20th Century, Freestanding Danish Art Deco Daybed Upholstered in Lambswool
Located in Odense, DK
An exquisite example of Danish Art Deco, this freestanding daybed was designed in the 1920s. Crafted by a skillful cabinetmaker. The frame is made of solid wood and the daybed has be...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Daybeds

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Lambskin, Wool, Beech

Swedish Grace, Freestanding Adjustable Art Deco Daybed in Lambswool, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautifully minimalist Art Deco daybed combining clean lines with tactile richness. The freestanding frame is crafted from beech with rounded wooden panels on the sides/armrests, c...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Daybeds

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Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Beech

Hashi Bench – Architectural Daybed In Charred Oak Black Boucle - Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Hashi Bench is a modular seating object composed of two orthogonal upholstered blocks suspended above a recessed wood base. The lower platform is constructed from engineered wood...
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2010s Portuguese Brutalist Benches

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Bouclé, Foam, Wood

Antique 18th C French Country Fruitwood Daybed Sofa
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C French Country Fruitwood Daybed Sofa
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Antique Late 18th Century French Provincial Daybeds

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Fruitwood

Midcentury Barcelona Daybed Ludwig Mies van Der Rohe for Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona couch daybed for Knoll International, USA, 1980s. One of the most iconic and enduring modernist des...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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