How do I place a daybed in a room?

These daybeds and chaise longues suit placement against a main wall or floating within a large reception room. Their finished backs and scroll arms make them suitable centrepieces. Pair them with neutral walls to highlight the timber grain and upholstery fabrics like silk or damask.

How do I identify a Regency daybed?

Regency daybeds typically feature mahogany or simulated rosewood frames with distinct scroll ends. Brass inlay and carved details frequently appear on these pieces. They date from the early nineteenth century and often reflect classical architectural influences.

What fabrics are used on these daybeds?

Upholstery materials range from traditional silk and damask to velvet and standard woven fabrics. Many pieces retain or have been restored with period-appropriate textiles. Cane panels also appear on painted frames influenced by French eighteenth-century designs.