Channeling the relaxed grandeur of an ancient Balinese royal pavilion, this hand-carved daybed captures a spirit of island nobility. In the historic palaces of Bali, lounge furniture was masterfully designed for fluid, indoor-outdoor living within open-air courtyards. This frame captures that heritage, masterfully hand-carved from premium reclaimed teak wood that carries exceptional grain definition and natural timber strength. The design is instantly anchored by four substantial, hand-turned beehive legs—a signature architectural element of colonial-era Indonesian furniture designed to provide absolute structural stability while lending a soft, sculptural rhythm to the base.
Contrasting this heavy, grounding foundation is the airy, pierced floral carving framing the backrest and front apron. This intricate relief-work mirrors the traditional volcanic stone carvings found on historic temple gates, striking a flawless balance between monumental strength and delicate artistry. Masterfully built using time-honored woodworking traditions, the warm brown teak is treated with a hand-waxed finish to accentuate its organic grain without heavy amber undertones. Whether dressed as a statement living room sofa or placed as an inviting sanctuary on a covered veranda, this daybed instantly infuses a space with a relaxed, upscale resort feel.
Specifications
- Era: Contemporary
- Origin: DE-COR original design; Balinese Bale pavilion tradition; reclaimed teak
- Material: Reclaimed teak with custom foam cushion
- Size: 78"(L) x 42"(D) x 41"(H); seat height 19"; cushion 68" x 32"
- Color: Warm brown, hand-waxed matte finish
- Condition: Very good; minor imperfections inherent to reclaimed materials and its artisanal handmade character.
This hand-carved daybed sofa is a DE-COR original design in the Balinese Bale pavilion tradition, made of reclaimed teak with four hand-turned beehive legs and a pierced floral carved backrest and front apron. It measures 78 inches long, 42 inches deep and 41 inches high, with a 19-inch seat height.
Q: What are beehive legs?
A: Beehive legs are hand-turned, rounded legs, a signature element of colonial-era Indonesian furniture. The four on this daybed give the base structural stability and a soft, sculptural rhythm.
Q: What size is the seat and cushion?
A: The frame is 78 inches long, 42 inches deep and 41 inches high. The seat height is 19 inches and the cushion measures 68 by 32 inches.
Q: What is the finish on the teak?
A: The reclaimed teak has a hand-waxed matte brown finish that brings out the grain without heavy amber undertones.
Q: Where does this daybed sofa belong?
A: It is designed in the spirit of Balinese courtyard pavilions, which were built for indoor-outdoor living. It works as a living room sofa or on a covered veranda.
Q: How is it delivered?
A: It requires White Glove Delivery.
(Requires White Glove Delivery)
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