Recline into the latest interior design trend with a day bed at online auctions
02 July 2020 The sofa bed may sound practical and the chaise longue posh, but the day bed is where the smart money is going.
A Moooi Bart day bed by furniture brand Moooi estimated at £1000 at Pro Auction on July 20-21.
The day bed can be used as an emergency option for a guest to stay (handy now lockdown is being eased) and can also be used for a quick nap while you are working from home (make sure you turn your camera off during video calls). And according to the latest interior designer trends – it is the latest must-have item.
Here is a selection currently on offer at auctions on thesaleroom.com.
1. French oak day bed
This 19th century French oak day bed with carved shell frame on cabriole legs and scrolled feet will be offered at Charterhouse on July 3 with an estimate of £800-1200.
View and bid for this 19th century French day bed via thesaleroom.com.
2. Rococo-style day bed
This 20th century Rococo-style limed beech day bed is upholstered in foliate patterned red and gilt damask on cabriole legs. It is estimated at £500-700 at Toovey’s on July 7.
A 20th century Rococo-style day bed estimated at £500-700 at Toovey’s on July 7.
View and bid for this Rococo-style day bed via thesaleroom.com.
3. Small Regency day bed
This unusually small Regency simulated rosewood and gilt painted day bed, c.1820, is estimated at £250-350 at Dreweatts on July 7.
An unusually small c.1820 Regency day bed estimated at £250-350 at Dreweatts on July 7.
View and bid for this Regency day bed via thesaleroom.com.
4. Moooi day bed
This Moooi Bart day bed made by furniture brand Moooi is inspired by the 18th century Rococo style and is estimated at £1000 at Pro Auction on July 20-21.
View and bid for this Moooi Bart day bed via thesaleroom.com.
5. Cushions
If you have managed to get the must-have day bed you need to think about how to dress it when it is not being lounged upon. How about some vintage scatter cushions?
This selection of cushions is on offer at Sean Eacrett Auctions with an estimate of €30-40 on July 20-25.
A group of scatter cushions estimated at €30-40 at Sean Eacrett Auctions on July 20-25.
View and bid for these cushions via thesaleroom.com.
Read more about furniture with our furniture guide and Antiques Trade Gazette’s antique furniture guide.
