Daybed

anonymous, anonymous, anoniem, anoniem, c. 1700 - c. 1710

The carving of this bed includes a profusion of fleursde-lis, the heraldic emblem of the French royal family. This exceptionally large piece of furniture was perhaps made for one of the royal princes or princesses. It was probably meant to be used as a daybed. No other piece of furniture of this design and size is known.

  • Artwork typerustbed
  • Object numberBK-1962-44
  • Dimensionswidth 239.5 cm x depth 80 cm, height 125.5 cm x width 263 cm x depth 84 cm x height 124.5 cm x width 263 cm x depth 80 cm
  • Physical characteristicsverguld lindehout; de bekleding vernieuwd