Is there a technical definitive difference between a daybed and a sofa? For instance, a daybed must be placed against a wall to support back cushions? Does anyone know where the phrase "Daybed" first started being used?
I apologize in advance as I am new to the forum and am fairly excited to have a knowledge base to access other then books and online searches. I am moving 7000 sqft of mostly mid-century items collected over the last 25 years and I can not stand to part with some of the pieces and still have a clear conscience that I have done everything possible to identify their origin, etc. But my new space is much smaller and part with many pieces I must. I would like to keep only those that may have some future value and those that have become a part of me.
I have attached photos of a sofa or daybed which I am attempting to identify. Perhaps it is generic and I should not be so possessive? Any help would be appreciated.
A daybed is...
... deeper than a sofa, with removable back cushions (or no back cushions), and it's either extra-wide or without arms, so it's suitable for lying on.
Your pictures show what I'd call a daybed.
Sorry, no idea who made yours. A dictionary will tell you when "daybed" was first used.
That's a good question.
Though a mid-century "day bed" is typically a slab with box cushion and wedge pillows, day beds were different things in different eras & countries (just check out the assortment of "day beds" featured on 1st Dibs, below).
http://www.1stdibs.com/furniture_search.php?A9=1
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