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Two Cleopatra Daybeds, Dick Cordemeijer for Auping, circa 1954

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three Cleopatra daybeds, Dick Cordemeijer for Auping, circa 1954 three Cleopatra daybeds. A breakthrough for the Auping bed company designed by Dick Cordemeijer. It was originally envisioned as a sofa bed which could transform into a living room sofa by adding cushions, making it perfect for the often relatively small Dutch post-war homes. The Cleopatra gets its name from the ancient Egyptian-inspired curved end boards. It is built out of steel and solid teak and the legs simply unscrew to facilitate transport or storage.
  • Creator:
    Dick Cordemeijer (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 78.75 in (200 cm)Depth: 35.44 in (90 cm)Seat Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1954
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Saint-Ouen, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1705214985822

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