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A Fabulous Quality 19th Century French Plum Pudding Mahogany and Brass Bed in the Neoclassical Style
Martlesham Antiques
for sale €5,792     $6,287
£4,950

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A Fabulous Quality 19th Century French Plum Pudding Mahogany and Brass Bed in the Neoclassical Style

19th century
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A fabulous quality 19th Century French plum pudding mahogany and brass bed in the Neoclassical style, the tall headboard having a shaped and reeded top with ormolu decoration, the sides in the same manor as the top but with canted corners,the large panelled front showing the wonderful figuration of the plum pudding mahogany, circular ormolu patraes with a highly decorative ormolu mount at the centre incorporating a large circular plaque depicting a scene with two figures and two cherubs, the foot board is in exactly the same style as the headboard but with ormolu moulding at the bottom, this same ormolu moulding is on the two side rails, supported on four short turn feet. Circa 1880.

64” x 81” x 64 1/2” high

163cms x 206cms x 164cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
164cm (64.57")
Width
163cm (64.17")
Depth
206cm (81.10")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this French Neoclassical Mahogany Bed to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1003312
Dealers Internal Reference
3501
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
A fabulous quality 19th Century French plum pudding mahogany and brass bed in the Neoclassical style, the tall headboard having a shaped and reeded top with ormolu decoration, the sides in the same manor as the top but with canted corners,the large panelled front showing the wonderful figuration of the plum pudding mahogany, circular ormolu patraes with a highly decorative ormolu mount at the centre incorporating a large circular plaque depicting a scene with two figures and two cherubs, the foot board is in exactly the same style as the headboard but with ormolu moulding at the bottom, this same ormolu moulding is on the two side rails, supported on four short turn feet. Circa 1880.

64” x 81” x 64 1/2” high

163cms x 206cms x 164cms high

Height
164cm (64.57")
Width
163cm (64.17")
Depth
206cm (81.10")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this French Neoclassical Mahogany Bed to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1003312
Dealers Internal Ref
3501
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A 19th-century French Neoclassical bed frame crafted from dark mottled mahogany featuring decorative brass scroll mounts and a carved central medallion.

A Fabulous Quality 19th Century French Plum Pudding Mahogany and Brass Bed in the Neoclassical Style

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A 19th-century French Neoclassical bed frame crafted from dark mottled mahogany featuring decorative brass scroll mounts and a carved central medallion.
A fabulous quality 19th Century French plum pudding mahogany and brass bed in the Neoclassical style
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French Neoclassical beds from the 19th century draw inspiration from classical antiquity, featuring symmetrical proportions, architectural lines, ornate gilt brass mounts, and rich timber veneers such as plum pudding mahogany.

Plum pudding mahogany refers to mahogany timber displaying small, dark, rounded figure markings reminiscent of plums in a pudding, which is highly valued in fine cabinetmaking for its distinctive visual texture.

Authentic 19th-century French beds often feature hand-cast brass or ormolu mounts, cast iron or timber rail fittings unique to French construction, and high-quality veneers laid over solid hardwood frames.

Balance the rich dark tones and metal accents of the mahogany bed frame with crisp linen bedding, neutral wall shades, and minimalist contemporary lighting to create a refined focal point.

Dust mahogany regularly with a soft cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically, while ensuring brass mounts are kept dry and free from harsh chemical cleaners that can damage original patination.
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