This daybed exemplifies the refined elegance of the French Directoire period, characterized by clean lines, restrained ornamentation, and classical proportions. The frame, executed in period style, is complemented by later Fortuny fabric upholstery, known for its rich colors and luxurious hand-printed textile designs. The combination of historic craftsmanship and high-quality textile illustrates the continued appreciation and adaptation of period furniture for decorative and functional use.
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-Materials: wood frame, antique Fortuny fabric upholstery
-Provenance: France, late 18th–early 19th century (upholstery later)
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This daybed exemplifies the refined elegance of the French Directoire period, characterized by clean lines, restrained ornamentation, and classical proportions. The frame, executed in period style, is complemented by later Fortuny fabric upholstery, known for its rich colors and luxurious hand-printed textile designs. The combination of historic craftsmanship and high-quality textile illustrates the continued appreciation and adaptation of period furniture for decorative and functional use.
-Size:
-Materials: wood frame, antique Fortuny fabric upholstery
-Provenance: France, late 18th–early 19th century (upholstery later)
-Notes: