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Louis Xvi Style No End Upholstered King Size Bed with Posts
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for sale €2,106     $2,286
£1,800

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Louis Xvi Style No End Upholstered King Size Bed with Posts

1900 - 1920
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Description

* Reduced to reflect 20% Sale on our own Website *

Lovely carved frame with sweeping round shape. Features pleasing Acanthus leaf carving in feet and posts at foot end with beaded ribbon carving along the head end. Fluting is featured across the attractive low / no foot end and side rails. The frame has been carefully cleaned and waxed to preserve the original paint finish and gilding.

Newly upholstered in attractive stiped fabric. Can be re-upholstered in your own fabric if preferred, please enquire for pricing.

Professionally restored to be sturdy and practical, the side rails have been professionally extended to support modern size mattress.

Suitable for mattress size 5’ x 6’6” / 150cm x 200cm

Head height 140cm

Foot height 70.5cm

Side rail height 31.5cm

Overall width 160.5cm

Overall length 220cm

Price includes wood slats (Sorry not mattress).

As an alternative to the wood slats we can supply a 2” or 4” deep upholstered bed base – Bed photographed on 2” base.

We can also supply hand-made mattresses in all comfort choices. Please ask for details and prices or look at base and mattress section of our own web site.

Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 30 years. We do have many beds awaiting restoration if you are looking for a particular style and can send images if requested.

We have our own workshops located along side our showroom in a beautiful medieval barn seven miles south of Bristol.

Local, National and International delivery can be arranged. Please let us know your location and we can arrange quotation.

Workshop/store open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Saturday by arrangement.

Physical Dimensions
Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
160.5cm (63.19")
Depth
220cm (86.61")
Declaration

Bedsteads has dated this Louis Xvi King Bed to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1061471
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 to reflect 20% Sale on our own Website *

Lovely carved frame with sweeping round shape.

“
Features pleasing Acanthus leaf carving in feet and posts at foot end with beaded ribbon carving along the head end.
Bedsteads

Fluting is featured across the attractive low / no foot end and side rails. The frame has been carefully cleaned and waxed to preserve the original paint finish and gilding.

fig 1. A Louis XVI style king size bed frame featuring a carved timber border, a striped upholstered arched headboard, and low carved corner posts.
fig 1. Louis Xvi Style No End Upholstered King Size Bed with Posts

Newly upholstered in attractive stiped fabric. Can be re-upholstered in your own fabric if preferred, please enquire for pricing.

Professionally restored to be sturdy and practical, the side rails have been professionally extended to support modern size mattress.

fig 2. A Louis XVI style king size bed frame featuring a carved timber border, a striped upholstered arched headboard, and low carved corner posts.
fig 2. Louis Xvi Style No End Upholstered King Size Bed with Posts

Suitable for mattress size 5’ x 6’6” / 150cm x 200cm

Head height 140cm

Foot height 70.5cm

Side rail height 31.5cm

Overall width 160.5cm

Overall length 220cm

Price includes wood slats (Sorry not mattress).

As an alternative to the wood slats we can supply a 2” or 4” deep upholstered bed base – Bed photographed on 2” base.

fig 3. A Louis XVI style king size bed frame featuring a carved timber border, a striped upholstered arched headboard, and low carved corner posts.
fig 3. Louis Xvi Style No End Upholstered King Size Bed with Posts

We can also supply hand-made mattresses in all comfort choices. Please ask for details and prices or look at base and mattress section of our own web site.

Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 30 years. We do have many beds awaiting restoration if you are looking for a particular style and can send images if requested.

fig 4. A Louis XVI style king size bed frame featuring a carved timber border, a striped upholstered arched headboard, and low carved corner posts.
fig 4. Louis Xvi Style No End Upholstered King Size Bed with Posts

We have our own workshops located along side our showroom in a beautiful medieval barn seven miles south of Bristol.

Local, National and International delivery can be arranged. Please let us know your location and we can arrange quotation.

Workshop/store open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Saturday by arrangement.

Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
160.5cm (63.19")
Depth
220cm (86.61")
Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Louis Xvi King Bed to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1061471
Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique beds

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

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Telephone 01275 464 114
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Chelvey Court Barn
Chelvey Rd
Backwell
Bristol
BS48 4AA
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A Louis XVI style king size bed frame featuring a carved timber border, a striped upholstered arched headboard, and low carved corner posts.
Louis XVI Style No End Upholstered King Size Bed with Posts
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Louis XVI style furniture emerged in the late 18th century, characterized by a return to classical Greek and Roman symmetry. Distinctive features include straight lines, geometric proportions, fluted columns, arched headboards, and carved decorative motifs such as ribbons and guilloche bands.

Traditional Louis XVI style bedsteads are constructed using solid hardwoods such as oak, beech, or walnut. Frames are frequently detailed with carved timber elements, painted or gilded finishes, and upholstered panels covered in woven silk, cotton, or linen fabrics.

Authentic period pieces display hand-carved ornamentation, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and natural wear patterns along touchpoints. Look for fluted posts, tapered legs, and symmetrical carved trim around the headboard and side rails.

Pair the detailed carved frame with crisp neutral bed linen, modern bedside lighting, and understated wall finishes. Combining classical neoclassicism with simplified contemporary textiles creates a balanced visual contrast.

Dust the timber frame regularly using a dry microfiber cloth, and apply natural beeswax occasionally to protect carved wooden details. Vacuum upholstery gently with a soft brush attachment and address fabric spills immediately with specialized cleaners.
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