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Discreetly Opulent Carved Gilded Caned King Size Bed
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for sale €2,925     $3,175
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Discreetly Opulent Carved Gilded Caned King Size Bed

1900 - 1920
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Description

*Reduced from £2950*

Lovely carved frame discreetly opulent aged gilded paint French caned king size bed.

Acanthus leaf carving in posts at foot board with beaded ribbon carving at head.

The frame and cane have been carefully cleaned and waxed to preserve the goodness of the gilding.

Side rails have been professionally extended to support modern length king size mattress 150cm x 200cm

Height 136cm

Foot height to top of post 64cm

Side rail height 31.5cm

Overall width 150cm

Overall length 219cm

Price includes wood slats.(sorry not mattress)

As an alternative to the wood slats we can supply mini box bases for superior mattress support and to raise the get into bed height. We can also supply hand made mattresses in all comfort choices. Please see our web site or e mail for full specifications and prices.

Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 25 years. We have our own workshops located along side our showroom in a beautiful medieval barn seven miles south of Bristol.

We can arrange both national and international delivery. Please send post code for quotation.

Physical Dimensions
Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
219cm (86.22")
Declaration

Bedsteads has dated this French Gilded Cane Bed to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1017254
Dealers Internal Reference
69/23
Dealers Notes

Workshop/store open Monday to Friday 8am-4:30pm.

Saturday by arrangement - please do get in contact to arrange a visit on a Saturday.

Description
*Reduced from £2950*

Lovely carved frame discreetly opulent aged gilded paint French caned king size bed.

Acanthus leaf carving in posts at foot board with beaded ribbon carving at head.

The frame and cane have been carefully cleaned and waxed to preserve the goodness of the gilding.

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Side rails have been professionally extended to support modern length king size mattress 150cm x 200cm.
Bedsteads
fig 1. A French Neoclassical king-size bed featuring a carved giltwood frame with an arched caned headboard and detailed fluted posts.
fig 1. Discreetly Opulent Carved Gilded Caned King Size Bed

Height 136cm

Foot height to top of post 64cm

Side rail height 31.5cm

Overall width 150cm

Overall length 219cm

Price includes wood slats.(sorry not mattress)

As an alternative to the wood slats we can supply mini box bases for superior mattress support and to raise the get into bed height. We can also supply hand made mattresses in all comfort choices. Please see our web site or e mail for full specifications and prices.

fig 2. A French Neoclassical king-size bed featuring a carved giltwood frame with an arched caned headboard and detailed fluted posts.
fig 2. Discreetly Opulent Carved Gilded Caned King Size Bed

Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 25 years. We have our own workshops located along side our showroom in a beautiful medieval barn seven miles south of Bristol.

We can arrange both national and international delivery. Please send post code for quotation.

Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
219cm (86.22")
Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this French Gilded Cane Bed to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1017254
Dealers Internal Ref
69/23
Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique beds

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Archive I A French Neoclassical king-size bed featuring a carved giltwood frame with an arched caned headboard and detailed fluted posts.

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Bedsteads
Telephone 01275 464 114
Location
Chelvey Court Barn
Chelvey Rd
Backwell
Bristol
BS48 4AA
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/bedsteads
Verified Since Jun 2011
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A French Neoclassical king-size bed featuring a carved giltwood frame with an arched caned headboard and detailed fluted posts.
Discreetly opulent carved gilded caned king size bed
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A French Neoclassical king-size bed featuring a carved giltwood frame with an arched caned headboard and detailed fluted posts.
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French Neoclassical and Louis XVI beds are defined by geometric symmetry, straight lines, and classical motifs derived from antiquity. They frequently feature carved details such as fluting, acanthus leaves, and ribbon twist borders, paired with arched or rectangular headboards containing upholstery or cane work.

These bedsteads were typically constructed from hardwoods such as beech or walnut, which provided strong foundations for intricate hand carving. Water gilding using gold leaf was applied over a gesso base, while natural hand-woven cane panels were integrated into the headboards and footboards.

Authentic period bedsteads exhibit signs of hand-carving rather than molded ornament, along with visible joinery such as wooden pegs and mortise-and-tenon joints. The gilding often displays natural wear, exposing underlying clay bole tones, and the cane paneling shows slight irregularities consistent with hand weaving.

To integrate a gilded cane bed into modern schemes, style it with crisp, neutral linen bedding in muted tones such as sage, slate, or off-white. Balance the ornate gilt frame with minimalist bedside tables and understated lighting to maintain focus on the bedstead craftsmanship.

Dust giltwood frames gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding wet cloths or commercial polishes which can damage water gilding. Keep cane panels hydrated by occasionally wiping the reverse side with a damp cloth, and position the bed away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent cracking.
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