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Italian Field Bed

$2,600
£1,970.24
€2,296.41
CA$3,716.52
A$3,763.07
CHF 2,140.80
MX$45,733.12
NOK 25,305.33
SEK 25,172.39
DKK 17,166.22

About the Item

An antique Italian military campaign bed featuring a collapsible X-frame aluminum base and its original tightly woven stretched burlap sleeping surface. The original red-painted finish is a classic, utilitarian detail characteristic of vintage European military field equipment. Dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, campaign beds were designed to provide portable comfort for officers while maintaining a lightweight, collapsible form. Today, its restrained industrial silhouette and honest materiality lend themselves to contemporary interiors, functioning equally well as a daybed, entryway bench, luggage stand, or sculptural seating within a spare living space. A study in functional design, the piece embodies the enduring appeal of military utilitarianism, where necessity gives rise to timeless form.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)Width: 76.78 in (195 cm)Depth: 29.93 in (76 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Sag Harbor, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU11035250724992

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