of rectangular form, constructed with a rectangular soft woven cane surface supported by pale webbing and radiating braces on the underside, the surface set into the frame forming the seat, the frame with a round edge ending in a slightly concave band, above a constricted waist and a plain bulging beaded-edged apron, all supported on four sturdy beaded-edged legs ending in hoof feet

The original side panels of the daybed are missing. The wood feet were married and the extra structure to the underside were later added. The old caned seat has old bamboo nail repair.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

文震亨在《長物志》卷六提及此類床榻，稱之獨眠床，道：「宜閨閣及小齋中」。古軸、版畫，有繪相類之榻，或依牆而立、或獨設室中、或移置庭院，上擱書卷、古玩、琴棋，以顯物主儒雅高風。Sarah Handler 指此類床榻，因其體輕，便於挪移至院中乘涼，如上海博物館藏陳洪綬《斜倚薰籠圖》軸上所繪，園內仕女半臥榻上（文見〈Outstanding Pieces in Private Rooms: Chinese Classical Furniture in New American Collections〉，《Chinese Furniture: Selected Articles from Orientations, 1984-1994》，香港，1996年，頁169；圖則載於其著作《Austere Luminosity of Chinese Classical Furniture》，香港，2001年，頁117）。