Neoclassical Daybeds
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
Maison Jansen Black Leather Daybed with Gilded Foliate Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th Century Maison Jansen daybed features a squared headboard and footboard on a scrolling base veneered in figured wood. The piece is adorned wit...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Giltwood
Classic Daybed Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Designed for both style and comfort, its daybed form offers a perfect spot to relax or entertain guests in sophisticated fashion.
Wrapped in a soft, light-toned linen fabric, this piece comes with matching bolster pillows that add a touch of luxury. The arcing frame, finished in warm Toasted Sycamore, beautifully complements the rich Charred Bark plinth legs, creating a striking contrast that suits any decor.
Dimensions: 89" W x 28" D x 29.5" H
Seat - 17.5" H x 53.5" W x 28" D
Key Features:
Classic Design: A nod to historic lounges, perfect for creating a refined seating area.
Premium Materials: Upholstered in Performance fabric for durability and easy maintenance.
Comfort First: Webbed seat with a foam cushion and feather down pillows for superior comfort.
Perfect for defining spaces or as a standout piece in your living area, this daybed bench...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$6,657 / item
Italian Neoclassical Style Iron Scrolled Daybed
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish Italian iron daybed featuring large, dramatic scrolled ends with x-form stretchers. The daybed has a fitted cushion measuring 8 inches deep upholstered with newer fabric. Sup...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Daybeds
Materials
Iron
$4,640 Sale Price
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Custom King, Queen Full or Twin Spool Bed by Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom bobbin bed with spool/bobbin head and foot board. Shown here in a twin size, in mahogany. Can be made in oak, mahogany, walnut or alder in a variety ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Daybeds
Materials
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
$7,072 Sale Price / item
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Italian Neoclassical Painted & Gilt Foliage Medallion Fluted Day Bed, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical painted and gilt wood red lacquered day bed with fluted serpentine headboards, flanking foliage medallions, reeded posts, foliage skirts, and resting on fluted r...
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1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Daybeds
Materials
Gold Leaf
Continental Neoclassic Yellow Silk Chaise
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Neoclassic-style (Possibly Austrian, late 19th Century) parcel gilt mahogany daybed/chaise lounge with scrolled back above a stripped yellow silk...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Daybeds
Materials
Gold Leaf
Art Deco Sumy Chaise Longue DEDAR Red Cotton Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sumy Chaise Longue, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Sumy puts a modern twist on the traditional chaise l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Daybeds
Materials
Brass
Russian Mahogany Green Velvet Recamier
Located in Queens, NY
Russian (circa 1810) mahogany diminutive recamier with gilt swan carved sides and ball & claw feet front feet and upholstered in a cut green velvet
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Daybeds
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet
French Early 20th Century Folding Iron Bed
Located in Buchanan, NY
French iron bed, circa 1900, made to be used against the wall. The iron has a nice natural patina.
The bed is sold alone, it does not include a mattre...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Daybeds
Materials
Iron
19th Century Swedish Daybed
Located in New York, NY
19th century daybed /bench. The daybed has a solid wood frame with stripe fabric.
Category
1880s English Antique Neoclassical Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$11,500
Upholstered Daybed with Mattress and Decorative Bolster on Wood Base and Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Randolph daybed is a stylish and modern piece that can be used in any room. Hand made in our shop in Brooklyn it has a foam mattress wrapped in down & feather with a loose decora...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Daybeds
Materials
Foam, Oak
Wood Frame Daybed in Oak with Attached Neck Rest and Loose Cushion
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Douglas daybed is a modern styled piece - attached neck roll with a loose seat cushion made of high density foam wrapped in down and feather - wo...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Daybeds
Materials
Oak
European Neoclassical 1830s Painted Daybed with Carved Rosettes and Fluted Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European Neoclassical period painted wood daybed from the early 19th century, with out-scrolling back, carved rosettes and fluted legs. Created during the second quarter of the 19t...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Neoclassical Daybed style of Henri Jacob (1753-1824), France 19th century
Located in Belmont, MA
Neoclassical Daybed, France 19th century
Unique Neoclassical daybed, the slightly bent armrests are decorated with hand-carved decor showing a rosette in a diamond shaped field and a...
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1820s French Antique Neoclassical Daybeds
Materials
Cherry
Baltic Neoclassical Daybed
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th century mahogany and fruitwood baltic daybed. Having scroll form sides with central ebonized panel. Upholstered in stiped silk fabric.
Category
1850s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Daybeds
Materials
Mahogany
$11,000
Upholstered Daybed with Bolster and Loose Seat Cushion on Oak Wood Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The foster daybed can be used in various rooms - super comfortable loose seat cushion made of foam wrapped in down and feather with a matching bols...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Daybeds
Materials
Oak
Italian Neoclassical Style Polychrome Decorated Day Bed C. 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian Neoclassical Style Polychrome Decorated Day Bed C. 1940
This absolutely stunning day bed features polychrome swags across the frame, figural cartouches to back panels and a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Daybeds
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Paint
$7,160 Sale Price
20% Off
French Neoclassical Talha Real Sofa Jacquard Silver Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Talha Real Sofa, Neoclassical Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Talha Real sofa adds a sophisticated and refined touch to any living area. The sofa is u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Daybeds
Materials
Silver Leaf
Italian Neo-Classic Style Upholstered Daybed
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic-style (19th Century) white painted daybed / bench with gilt trim and scroll design side arms and upholstered seat cushion.
Some light wear and paint loss on frame
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Daybeds
Materials
Gold Leaf
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