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Price category: 7,500 - 10,000 usd / eur

This upholstered French daybed exemplifies the refined elegance and sculptural minimalism that defined much of the late 20th century’s design innovation. French designers of this era often embraced organic silhouettes and thoughtful craftsmanship to create pieces that combined understated luxury with everyday functionality.

The daybed’s asymmetrical form with the back sweeping upward in a single, fluid motion creates a sense of movement and balance, echoing the era’s fascination with soft geometry and architectural grace. Its restrained profile ensures that while sculptural, it does not overwhelm a space, instead it offers a sophisticated yet inviting presence. The plush, textured fabric adds warmth and tactility, complementing the bed’s clean lines and gently contoured frame. Resting on a dark wooden base, the contrast between the luminous fabric and the rich, grounded bottom creates a striking visual interplay, giving the impression that the daybed floats effortlessly above its support. This tension between weight and lightness was a hallmark of many late 20th-century French interiors, where designers sought to merge comfort, practicality, and artistry into a single, cohesive form. The quality of construction, evident in the seamless upholstery and precise joinery, speaks to the French traditional craftsmanship.

As a versatile design statement, this daybed works beautifully as a standalone focal point or integrated into a broader arrangement of contemporary and vintage furnishings. This balance of function and artistry reflects the  20th century desire to elevate utilitarian objects into expressions of aesthetic refinement.

Condition:

In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Item may have some marks, scratches, and discolouration. The daybed has recently been reupholstered in a premium fabric. Each of our items can be reupholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.

Dimensions:

66.92 in W x 27.55 in D x 25.59 in H; Seat height 13.77 in; Seat depth 21.26 in

170 cm W x 70 cm D x 65 cm H; Seat height 35 cm; Seat depth 54 cm