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Superb Four Poster Double Bed
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Superb Four Poster Double Bed

19th century
Sold 13 October 2024 · Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Description

A very good Victorian mahogany four poster bed, with original fitted base, in overall very good condition. 2 inch castor which can be taken off to reduce height.

7ft 9" high

4ft 6" wide

6ft 6" length

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Please contact us for more images,  Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Declaration

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Four Poster Bed to the 1860s.

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SA1029572
Dealers Notes

All measurements are taken at the widest points.

Please call 07968450046 for more information on this item.

We recommend that you arrange an appointment to view the items before you buy them. Appointments to view our stock can be arranged by contacting us via email donna.fernyhough@ntlworld.com or you can call 07968450046 (lines open 9am-10pm, 365 days a year)

Appointments can be made 7 days a week, daytime or evening appointments offered subject to availability.

Please take time to visit our website WWW.FERNYHOUGHANTIQUES.CO.UK to view more images and stock, Seven showrooms open for viewing by appointment.

All major credit cards accepted.

If by any chance you find an item not suitable, you will receive a full refund if the item is in the same condition as it left us, minus carriage costs.

Description
A very good Victorian mahogany four poster bed, with original fitted base, in overall very good condition. 2 inch castor which can be taken off to reduce height.

7ft 9" high

4ft 6" wide

6ft 6" length

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

fig 1. An antique dark wood four poster bed features carved corner posts, a panelled tester canopy, and a patterned fabric headboard insert.
fig 1. Superb Four Poster Double Bed

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

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Please contact us for more images,  Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Four Poster Bed to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1029572
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

Dealer Profile

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

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Archive I An antique dark wood four poster bed features carved corner posts, a panelled tester canopy, and a patterned fabric headboard insert. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Superb Four Poster Double Bed

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07968 45 00 46
Location
Unit 5
The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fernyhough
Verified Since Jan 2011
Items For Sale 564
Items Sold 4,250
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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An antique dark wood four poster bed features carved corner posts, a panelled tester canopy, and a patterned fabric headboard insert.
Superb Four Poster Double Bed
Ref: SA1029572
An antique dark wood four poster bed features carved corner posts, a panelled tester canopy, and a patterned fabric headboard insert.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBeds
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialMahogany, Oak, Textile
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned posts, Carved canopy cornice, Panelled headboard

FAQs

Four-poster beds originated in medieval Europe, where they were initially used by nobility and wealthy landowners to provide warmth and privacy with heavy fabric hangings.

Authentic period beds are constructed from dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring mortise and tenon joinery and hand-carved decorative motifs on the posts and cornices.

Authentication relies on examining tool marks, timber shrinkage, joint construction methods, and the consistency of the wood patination, which indicates age and manual craftsmanship.

Balancing the visual weight of a heavy wooden frame involves pairing it with neutral, modern linens and minimalist surrounding decor to let the architectural elements stand out.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to prevent timber cracking, avoiding direct sunlight, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood surface.
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