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Large Country House Daybed
Hunt Gather Antiques
for sale €1,041     $1,130
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Large Country House Daybed

19th century
Description

A well drawn sprung daybed, standing on turned ebony legs retaining its original castors.

France c.1880

H:87cm L:146cm D:65cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
146cm (57.48")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

Hunt Gather Antiques has dated this Antique Country House Daybed to the 19th Century.

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SA1219284
Description
A well drawn sprung daybed, standing on turned ebony legs retaining its original castors.

France c.1880

H:87cm L:146cm D:65cm

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
146cm (57.48")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

Hunt Gather Antiques has dated this Antique Country House Daybed to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1219284
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A Victorian country house daybed upholstered in cream calico, featuring turned ebonised legs on brass castors and a scrolled backrest.
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Archive I A Victorian country house daybed upholstered in cream calico, featuring turned ebonised legs on brass castors and a scrolled backrest.

Large Country House Daybed

Archive II A Victorian country house daybed upholstered in cream calico, featuring turned ebonised legs on brass castors and a scrolled backrest. View II
Archive III A Victorian country house daybed upholstered in cream calico, featuring turned ebonised legs on brass castors and a scrolled backrest. View III
Archive IV A Victorian country house daybed upholstered in cream calico, featuring turned ebonised legs on brass castors and a scrolled backrest. View IV
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Telephone 07525 794887
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Unit 7c
Riverside Trading Estate
Fiddlers Ferry
Penketh
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 2UL
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/huntgather
Verified Since Apr 2026
Items For Sale 45
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Hunt Gather Antiques
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Location: Unit 7c, Riverside Trading Estate, Fiddlers Ferry, Penketh, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 2UL, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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A Victorian country house daybed upholstered in cream calico, featuring turned ebonised legs on brass castors and a scrolled backrest.
Large country house daybed
Ref: SA1219284
A Victorian country house daybed upholstered in cream calico, featuring turned ebonised legs on brass castors and a scrolled backrest.
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Emerging in popularity during the nineteenth century, country house daybeds and chaise longues were designed for informal relaxation in private sitting rooms, drawing rooms, or boudoirs. They typically feature an elongated padded seat combined with an inclined backrest and asymmetrical arm support.

Authentic nineteenth-century daybeds were constructed using solid timber frames, such as beech or oak, fitted with hand-tied steel coil springs, natural horsehair padding, and heavy canvas or calico lining. The visible legs were often turned from hardwood and fitted with brass castors.

Examine the underside frame for hand-hewn woodwork, traditional webbing, and coil springs secured with jute twine. Authentic period pieces generally feature turned or carved legs attached with wood joinery rather than modern screws, often accompanied by original stamped brass castors.

Positioning a daybed beneath a window or along a wide alcove creates a functional reading nook while preserving open floor space. Re-upholstering the piece in neutral linen or textured wool bridges classic antique proportions with contemporary interior palettes.

Vacuum the upholstery regularly using a soft brush attachment to prevent dust build-up within the fibres. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to protect the wood frame from warping and to prevent fabric degradation.
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