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Early 20th Century Empire Revival Painted Scandinavian Day Bed
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Early 20th Century Empire Revival Painted Scandinavian Day Bed

1900 - 1920
Description

Early 20th century empire revival painted scandinavian day bed circa 1900.

Grand sized swedish day bed featuring scrolled end supports.  pine frame has been later painted white, standing on carved paw feet with original gilt and traces of original paint.

Covering in usable condition, but showing signs of wear and ideally in need of replacement.

Minor losses to paintwork.

Seat height: 18"

Seat width: 58"

Seat depth: 32 1/4"

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
227cm (89.37")
Depth
84.5cm (33.27")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Empire Revival Day Bed to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1062314
Dealers Internal Reference
EA2907
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Description
Early 20th century empire revival painted scandinavian day bed circa 1900.

Grand sized swedish day bed featuring scrolled end supports.

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  pine frame has been later painted white, standing on carved paw feet with original gilt and traces of original paint.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

Covering in usable condition, but showing signs of wear and ideally in need of replacement.

Minor losses to paintwork.

Seat height: 18"

Seat width: 58"

Seat depth: 32 1/4"

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
227cm (89.37")
Depth
84.5cm (33.27")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Empire Revival Day Bed to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1062314
Dealers Internal Ref
EA2907
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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An early 20th-century Scandinavian Empire Revival day bed featuring a white painted frame, flared scroll ends, carved gilded paw feet, and yellow striped fabric upholstery.
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Archive I An early 20th-century Scandinavian Empire Revival day bed featuring a white painted frame, flared scroll ends, carved gilded paw feet, and yellow striped fabric upholstery.

Early 20th Century Empire Revival Painted Scandinavian Day Bed

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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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An early 20th-century Scandinavian Empire Revival day bed featuring a white painted frame, flared scroll ends, carved gilded paw feet, and yellow striped fabric upholstery.
EARLY 20TH CENTURY EMPIRE REVIVAL PAINTED SCANDINAVIAN DAY BED
Ref: SA1062314
An early 20th-century Scandinavian Empire Revival day bed featuring a white painted frame, flared scroll ends, carved gilded paw feet, and yellow striped fabric upholstery.
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  • ObjectDay Beds
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEmpire Revival
  • MaterialPainted Wood, Gilt Wood, Fabric
  • ColourWhite and Gold
  • MotifsScroll ends, Carved lion paw feet, Striped fabric upholstery
  • SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 227 cm (89 in) x D 84.5 cm (33 in)

This early 20th century Empire Revival Scandinavian day bed, dating from around 1900, functions as a grand seating or lounging piece in a living room, study or large hallway. The pine frame has been later painted white, and stands upon carved lion paw feet finished in original gilt alongside traces of original paint. Further visible details include flared scroll ends and striped yellow fabric upholstery, complemented by minor losses to the paintwork and a covering showing signs of wear that would ideally be replaced. Measuring 94 cm high, 227 cm wide and 84.5 cm deep, it provides a substantial silhouette. Positioned against a wall or floating within an interior scheme, the day bed brings classic neoclassical proportions to a domestic setting. The combination of white paintwork and gilded paw feet creates a formal yet versatile statement piece suitable for traditional and eclectic period homes alike. Practical for occasional rest or formal presentation, the furniture piece integrates well into spacious reception rooms or bedrooms where classic European styling is desired.

FAQs

Empire Revival furniture, popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reinterprets early 19th-century French and Nordic Empire designs, featuring neoclassical silhouettes, flared scroll ends, and decorative carved elements such as gilded paw feet.

Scandinavian day beds from this period typically feature softwood or hardwood frames painted in pale shades to maximise light reflection, complemented by carved gilded accents and woven or embroidered textile upholstery.

Authentic pieces display traditional joinery techniques, subtle wear to historic paint layers, carved wooden details showing age-related patina, and original support structures beneath updated or historical upholstery.

Position the day bed alongside a feature wall, beneath a window, or at the foot of a bed, pairing it with neutral linen soft furnishings and contemporary artwork to contrast its classical shape.

Dust surfaces regularly using a clean, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding water, chemical detergents, or abrasive polishes that could damage historic paint finish or fragile gilding.
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