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Rare Edwardian Walnut Extending Daybed / Sofa Bed
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Rare Edwardian Walnut Extending Daybed / Sofa Bed

1900 - 1920
Sold 21 October 2024 · William James Antiques
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An incredibly rare walnut extending daybed / sofa bed. Having bergere sides and back with original squab cushions and sprung box base. Raised on turned walnut legs with lovely faded colour and original finish. Circa 1900.

To extend and make up the bed: Remove the back panel by unscrewing 2 small brass screws to the back, this then lifts out. Pull our each end and you have your fully extended bed. For re-upholstery, currently in the original silk velvet.

Dimensions: Height: 86.5 cm - 34 Inches, Width closed: 150 cm - 59 Inches, Width extended: 203 cm - 80 Inches, Depth: 84 cm - 33 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England or Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Edwardian Walnut Daybed to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
203cm (79.92")
Reference Numbers
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SA1087182
Description
An incredibly rare walnut extending daybed / sofa bed. Having bergere sides and back with original squab cushions and sprung box base. Raised on turned walnut legs with lovely faded colour and original finish. Circa 1900.
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To extend and make up the bed: Remove the back panel by unscrewing 2 small brass screws to the back, this then lifts out.
William James Antiques

Pull our each end and you have your fully extended bed. For re-upholstery, currently in the original silk velvet.

Dimensions: Height: 86.5 cm - 34 Inches, Width closed: 150 cm - 59 Inches, Width extended: 203 cm - 80 Inches, Depth: 84 cm - 33 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England or Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Edwardian Walnut Daybed to the Edwardian era.

Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
203cm (79.92")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1087182
William James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the William James Antiques Profile Page

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William James Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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William James Antiques
Telephone 01603 736947
Location
Coltishall
Norfolk
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wja
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An antique Edwardian walnut daybed featuring a cane back and sides with plush purple velvet upholstery.
Rare Edwardian Walnut Extending Daybed / Sofa Bed
Ref: SA1087182
An antique Edwardian walnut daybed featuring a cane back and sides with plush purple velvet upholstery.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDaybeds
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialWalnut, Cane, Velvet
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsCane panelling, Turned legs, Curved armrests
  • SizeH 86.5 cm (34 in) x W 150 cm (59 in) x D 203 cm (80 in)

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Edwardian furniture, produced during the reign of King Edward VII from 1901 to 1910, often lighter and less ornate than heavy Victorian pieces, frequently drew inspiration from earlier 18th-century designs like Sheraton and Hepplewhite.

These pieces typically utilised solid timber framing such as walnut, mahogany, or satinwood, frequently incorporating woven cane panels, mortise and tenon joints, and upholstered cushions filled with traditional materials like horsehair.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the timber patina, hand-woven cane work for consistent tension and ageing, traditional joinery techniques, and appropriate tool marks or hardware consistent with the early 20th century.

An antique daybed functions well as a focal seating piece in a living room or study, where mixing historic wooden frames with modern neutral textiles creates a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to prevent the timber from cracking and the natural cane from drying out, cleaning gently with a soft dry cloth, and avoiding direct exposure to strong sunlight.
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