Dirk Cordemeijer for Auping Cleopatra daybed - dutch design

Are you looking for a real 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 Koninklijke Auping. It became a huge success and had a major impact on the design world. The Cleopatra ushered in a new era: away with the heavy, bulky furniture of the post-war period, and make way for light, air, and elegant minimalism. With its slender steel frame and subtle wooden details, this bed quickly became a classic of Mid-Century Modern design. More than seventy years later, the design is still as powerful and beloved as ever. This specific example has been fully restored and is ready for a new life. The iconic steel frame has been professionally given a fresh coat of paint. The solid wood ornaments at the head and foot ends have been stripped and finished by hand. The warm, natural grain of the wood is beautifully visible and forms a stunning contrast with the minimalist metal. Although we cherish the historic design, we also believe a daybed should be comfortable. That's why this bed is equipped with a completely new, high-quality mattress. The upholstery is a super soft, luxurious teddy furniture fabric in off-white. This trendy, tactile fabric gives the sleek, industrial frame a warm, inviting, and cozy look. To complete it, you get a handmade, matching bolster pillow in the same teddy fabric. The Cleopatra is perfect for any space: as a lounge piece in the living room, an eye-catcher in a spacious hallway, a resting point in your study, or a chic guest bed. Wherever you place it, it adds character and design history to your interior. In short: a timeless design investment in very fine, 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.