Cleopatra Daybed by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping, 1950s

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The auping cleopatra: a design icon in a modern guise. Are you looking for a true statement piece for your … Read more The auping cleopatra: a design icon in a modern guise. Are you looking for a true statement piece for your interior? a piece of furniture with a special story, but with the comfort and look of today? meet this beautifully restored auping cleopatra. In 1953, the legendary dutch designer dick cordemeijer designed this daybed for royal auping. It proved to be a resounding success and had a huge impact on the design world. At the time, the cleopatra single-handedly ushered in a new era: away with the heavy, bulky furniture of the immediate post-war period, and making way for light, air, and elegant minimalism. With its slender steel frame and subtle wooden details, this bed quickly grew into an absolute classic of mid-century modern design. More than seventy years later, the design is just as powerful and beloved as it was then. Restored with love. This specific piece has been fully restored to its former glory and is ready for a new life. We have thoroughly addressed the foundation: the iconic steel frame has been professionally finished with a fresh coat of lacquer. The solid wood ornaments at the head and foot ends have also been completely stripped and finished in an artisanal manner. This beautifully brings out the warm, natural grain of the wood, creating a stunning contrast with the minimalist metal. Trendy teddy & ultimate comfort. While we cherish the historic design, we also believe that a daybed should be wonderfully comfortable to sit and lie on. That is why this bed is equipped with a completely new, high-quality mattress. For the upholstery, we have chosen an absolute favorite of the moment: a super-soft, luxurious teddy furniture fabric in off-white. This trendy, tactile fabric immediately gives the sleek, industrial frame a warm, inviting, and cozy look. To complete the look, you receive a handmade, matching bolster cushion in exactly the same teddy finish. Perfect for any room. The beauty of the cleopatra? it is incredibly versatile. It is the ultimate lounge piece in the living room, a stylish eye-catcher in a spacious hallway, a haven of tranquility in your home office, or a chic guest bed. Wherever you place it, it immediately adds character and design history to your interior. In short: a timeless design investment in very beautiful, characterful condition.

country of origin: the netherlands

manufacturer: auping

designer: dick cordemeijer

model: cleopatra

year: 1954

height: 38.5 cm
length: 198 cm
width: 84 cm this piece has an attribution mark,
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