Dick Cordemeijer - Auping

Cleopatra Daybed, Metal and Teak, Netherlands, 1950s

Documentation

Documented elsewhere (exact item)

Origin

Netherlands

Period

1950-1979

Materials

Lacquered metal, new upholstery, shellac polished teak wood

Dimensions

W.	32.88 in;	H.	14.17 in;	D.	32.87 in;
W.	83.5199 cm;	H.	36 cm;	D.	83.5 cm;

Condition

Excellent.

Creation Date

1950s

Description

Iconic and very comfortable midcentury design daybed / Chaise lounge
The ‘Cleopatra’ daybed has been designed by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping and released in 1954.

Very good restoration.
The original metal frame has been newly lacquered with the same as original dark grey color. The original solid Teak wood sides have been over polished with shellac.

Upholstery is made with foam and covered by a very stylish fabric from Kirkby Design in cooperation with the English Designer duo Eley Kishimoto. The neck pillow is made in black velvet on foam with a grey piping and has a height of 21 cm / 8.26 in.

Styles / Movements

Mid Century, Modern

Dealer Reference Number

DE-SI-491

Incollect Reference Number

285710