Wood Daybeds

A comparison

Today's daybeds come in a variety of materials, including a wide range of wood. Here's an overview of different wood types and their traits.

Beech daybeds

A very hard, heavy wood, beech makes for highly durable furniture wood. As well as daybeds, beech is also used often for outdoor furniture. This wood needs to be treated to maintain its beauty.

Cedar daybeds

Western Red Cedar is a fine-grain, dimensionally stable wood. Weather resistant and low maintenance, cedar daybeds supply a lifetime of service and charm. This wood also contains natural preservative oils to help the wood resist insects and decay. Properly finished and maintained, Western Red Cedar daybeds age gracefully and endure for many years.

Cherry daybeds

A valuable wood, cherry is one of the most cherished woods for daybeds. When fine-grained, cherry can take a beautiful polish and variety of finishes. Cherry, a rare wood, often demands a higher price than other wood daybeds, but still enjoys popularity because of its remarkable strength.

The cherry tree's center is made of a light wood. As you move outward, the wood darkens. Like most wood, cherry's color varies depending on the part of tree used. 

Cypress daybeds

Cypress is a distinctive, multi-purpose wood for daybeds that promises years of trouble-free satisfaction. In addition to rugged outdoor furniture and sturdy daybeds, cypress is often used for posts, beams, decks, docks, porches, greenhouses and siding. Cypressine, a natural preservative oil, gives cypress its inherent resistance to insect attack and rot.

Mahogany daybeds

Mahogany, a fine-grain tropical wood, is simple to maintain and naturally resistant to fungus, insects and rot. Comparable to oak and teak in strength, mahogany is much more scratch resistant than cedar or pine. Mahogany, chosen for durability and decay resistance, maintains its natural beauty in harsh climates. Although not outside like deck chairs, mahogany daybeds age well with little shrinkage and checking. Mahogany is also an environmentally nontoxic option for daybeds.

Maple daybeds

Although tough, close-grained maple wood can take on a soft, satiny finish. As well as daybeds, versatile maple wood is used in everything from flooring to tool handles. When first cut, the wood appears white but takes on a pinkish hue as light hits it. The Red Maple is sometimes dappled with birds-eye and curled markings, making it a distinct, luxurious wood for daybeds.

Oak daybeds

Valued for its variety of uses, oak is a valuable wood for daybeds.  The White Oak is particularly versatile, used in everything from daybeds to cabinetry. Available in a variety of polishes and finishes, this wood ages beautifully. Durable red oak, although not quite as strong as White Oak, is also used for daybeds.

Pine daybeds

A soft, lightweight wood, pine is found all over the world in a variety of types.  In the United States, Eastern white pine, ponderosa pine and sugar pine are all used to make daybeds.

All pine is yellow with brown knots, making it an excellent shade to stain.

Staining and protective finish is recommended annually for pine daybeds.

Suitable for outdoor use as well as daybeds and resistant to rot, decay, and destructive insects.

Durable.

Poplar daybeds

The poplar family comprises several types of wood, including aspens, cottonwood, and poplar itself. Sometimes growing as tall as 100 feet, trees in the poplar family grow rapidly, making them easy to harvest and replant. A breeze to split and sculpt, poplar is a prevalent wood for daybeds.

Rubber wood daybeds

An affordable alternative to teak, rubber wood is used in a variety of furniture, including daybeds. Easy to worth with, rubber wood is prized for its affordability and versatility. Although grown exclusively in tropical climates, rubber wood is used for daybeds all over the world.

More information on daybeds