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Antique Reclining Day Bed
Kontrast Antiques
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Antique Reclining Day Bed

19th century
Description

Antique Reclining Day Bed.

Functioning reclining mechanism.

Large turned legs with good quality original brass castors.

The velvet upholstery is in reasonable condition and could be useable with a professional clean.

Length 170cm upright 207cm reclined.

Width 89cm, height 89cm. With a seat length of 140cm, a seat width of 58cm and seat height of 42cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
89cm (35.04")
Declaration

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Victorian Velvet Day Bed to the 19th Century.

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SA1100599
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Description
Antique Reclining Day Bed.

Functioning reclining mechanism.

Large turned legs with good quality original brass castors.

The velvet upholstery is in reasonable condition and could be useable with a professional clean.

Length 170cm upright 207cm reclined.

Width 89cm, height 89cm. With a seat length of 140cm, a seat width of 58cm and seat height of 42cm.

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
89cm (35.04")
Date of Manufacture

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Victorian Velvet Day Bed to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1100599
Kontrast Antiques
Kontrast Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023

Here at kontrast.antiques, we mainly concentrate on antique english country house sofas & armchairs. Especially howard & sons seating.

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A Victorian slate blue velvet upholstered reclining day bed with a tufted backrest, turned wood legs, and brass castors.
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Archive I A Victorian slate blue velvet upholstered reclining day bed with a tufted backrest, turned wood legs, and brass castors.

Antique Reclining Day Bed

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Kontrast Antiques

Kontrast Antiques
Telephone 07376 595720
Location
Carlinghow Mills
Bradford Road
Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 8LL
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/kontrastantiques
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Kontrast Antiques
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Location: Carlinghow Mills, Bradford Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8LL, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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A Victorian slate blue velvet upholstered reclining day bed with a tufted backrest, turned wood legs, and brass castors.
Antique Reclining Day Bed
Ref: SA1100599
A Victorian slate blue velvet upholstered reclining day bed with a tufted backrest, turned wood legs, and brass castors.
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A Victorian reclining day bed is an elongated upholstered seat featuring a reclining backrest mechanism or angled end, designed for daytime resting, reading, and relaxation in nineteenth-century interiors.

These day beds were typically constructed using solid hardwood frames such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, stuffed with natural materials like horsehair and wool, and upholstered in plush fabrics such as velvet or damask.

Authentic period examples feature hand-carved turned legs, original brass castors, hand-tied coil springs within the seat construction, and period-appropriate joinery such as mortise and tenon joints under the upholstery.

Position the piece along a wall, in a bay window, or at the foot of a bed to create a dedicated reading nook, pairing the deep upholstery tones with neutral walls or minimalist contemporary lighting.

Vacuum velvet gently with a soft brush attachment in the direction of the pile, keep the piece away from direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading, and apply natural beeswax polish to the exposed wooden legs.
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