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Charming 19th Century French Window Seat or Day Bed
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for sale €1,463     $1,588
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Charming 19th Century French Window Seat or Day Bed

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
Description

Charming 19th Century French Window Seat or Day Bed

This delightful little seat dates from the late 19th Century and is also suitable for use as a child’s single bed or as a Day bed

The bed is made in walnut and stands on sturdy little legs, it is upholstered in Rose Pink Velvet

The bed is good and sound condition the upholstery is not new but it is in good condition, the bed dismantles completely and comes with its own slatted base to support the mattress

The overall size of the bed is 81”long and 31” wide, it is 36” high, the mattress size is 75” x 28.5”

WE210

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
206cm (81.10")
Depth
79cm (31.10")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this French Carved Day Bed to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1137571
Dealers Internal Reference
WE210
Description
Charming 19th Century French Window Seat or Day Bed
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This delightful little seat dates from the late 19th Century and is also suitable for use as a child’s single bed or as a Day bed.
Elmgarden

The bed is made in walnut and stands on sturdy little legs, it is upholstered in Rose Pink Velvet

fig 1. A 19th-century French carved wood daybed featuring raised terracotta velvet upholstered end panels and a tufted cream mattress cushion.
fig 1. Charming 19th Century French Window Seat or Day Bed

The bed is good and sound condition the upholstery is not new but it is in good condition, the bed dismantles completely and comes with its own slatted base to support the mattress

The overall size of the bed is 81”long and 31” wide, it is 36” high, the mattress size is 75” x 28.5”

WE210

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
206cm (81.10")
Depth
79cm (31.10")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this French Carved Day Bed to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1137571
Dealers Internal Ref
WE210
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Archive I A 19th-century French carved wood daybed featuring raised terracotta velvet upholstered end panels and a tufted cream mattress cushion.

Charming 19th Century French Window Seat or Day Bed

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A 19th-century French carved wood daybed featuring raised terracotta velvet upholstered end panels and a tufted cream mattress cushion.
Charming 19th Century French Window Seat or Day Bed
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A 19th-century French carved wood daybed featuring raised terracotta velvet upholstered end panels and a tufted cream mattress cushion.
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  • ObjectDaybeds
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialWalnut, Velvet, Silk
  • ColourTerracotta
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Serpentine rail, Carved floral crests, Padded upholstered ends
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 206 cm (81 in) x D 79 cm (31 in)

This nineteenth-century French window seat and day bed demonstrates classic French Chateau style, manufactured from walnut with rose pink velvet upholstery. The piece stands on cabriole legs with a serpentine rail, carved floral crests, and padded upholstered ends, complemented by a tufted cream mattress cushion. The walnut shows a medium brown timber tone with subtle grain variation. The frame has visible wear consistent with age, while the textile upholstery remains clean and sound. Overall dimensions measure 91 cm high, 206 cm wide, and 79 cm deep. Suitable for placement as a window seat, day bed, or child's single bed in a living room, bedroom, or dressing area, the frame dismantles completely and includes its own slatted base to support the mattress. The warm terracotta and pink tones of the velvet fabric coordinate well with neutral interiors, while the compact scale allows placement in smaller alcoves or beneath large windows.

FAQs

A lit repos, or French daybed, developed during the 18th and 19th centuries as an upholstered recline-seating piece intended for daytime resting in private boudoirs, salons, or window recesses.

These pieces were typically constructed with solid carved hardwood frames, such as walnut, beech, or oak, and upholstered using horsehair padding, steel springs, and natural fabrics like silk, velvet, or linen.

Authentic period examples feature hand-carved detailing such as foliate scrolls or cabriole legs, traditional peg-and-tenon frame joinery, and natural age-related wear or oxidisation on the exposed timber framework.

A daybed works effectively positioned beneath a large window, as a low-profile room divider in open-plan spaces, or placed at the foot of a bed to add architectural structure.

Maintain the fabric by gently vacuuming with a soft brush attachment, keep the piece away from direct sunlight to prevent textile fading, and apply clear beeswax to carved timber frames annually.
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