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A Fabulous French King Size Bed from the Film the Great (Series 2).
For sale by John Howkins Antiques
for sale €4,037     $4,382
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A Fabulous French King Size Bed from the Film the Great (Series 2).

1900 - 1920
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A stunning French Louise Style king size bed as seen in the film The Great (series 2 about Alexander The Great). The shaped and carved headboard having a gilded central shield shaped cartouche with hand painted flowers. The padded sections in pale green silk, the whole having cream painted frame with gilded highlights. The footboard of serpentine form again having a gilded and flower decorated panel with conforming painted and gilded frame. The bed benefits from a new slatted sub frame and only needs a mattress for use. Dimensions:-

Max.Height…55’’/ 140cm.

Max.Width…75’’/ 190cm.

Max.Length…86.5’’/ 220cm.

Max. Height of Footboard…24’’/ 61cm.

Internal Length…79’’/ 200.5cm.

Internal Width…60’’/ 152.5cm.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this French Rococo Bed Frame to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08595525
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-120 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Fine crazing across the cream painted surface: natural drying of old paint.
Gilded highlights rubbed thin on raised carvings: gradual softening from handling.
Hand-painted floral bouquet on the central reserve: individual brushwork rather than a print.
Cast iron drop-in rail brackets: factory hardware standard for bedstead frames.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
190220cm (74,889.80")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1085075
Dealers Internal Reference
24465
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Description
A stunning French Louise Style king size bed as seen in the film The Great (series 2 about Alexander The Great).
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The shaped and carved headboard having a gilded central shield shaped cartouche with hand painted flowers.
John Howkins Antiques

The padded sections in pale green silk, the whole having cream painted frame with gilded highlights. The footboard of serpentine form again having a gilded and flower decorated panel with conforming painted and gilded frame. The bed benefits from a new slatted sub frame and only needs a mattress for use. Dimensions:-

Max.Height…55’’/ 140cm.

Max.Width…75’’/ 190cm.

Max.Length…86.5’’/ 220cm.

Max. Height of Footboard…24’’/ 61cm.

Internal Length…79’’/ 200.5cm.

Internal Width…60’’/ 152.5cm.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this French Rococo Bed Frame to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 08595525
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-120 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Fine crazing across the cream painted surface: natural drying of old paint.
Gilded highlights rubbed thin on raised carvings: gradual softening from handling.
Hand-painted floral bouquet on the central reserve: individual brushwork rather than a print.
Cast iron drop-in rail brackets: factory hardware standard for bedstead frames.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
190220cm (74,889.80")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1085075
Dealers Internal Ref
24465
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
Dealer Profile

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

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Archive I An ornate French Rococo style king size bed frame featuring cream painted and carved wood with gilded accents, sage green upholstered headboard panels, and hand-painted floral cartouches.

A Fabulous French King Size Bed from the Film the Great (Series 2).

Archive II An ornate French Rococo style king size bed frame featuring cream painted and carved wood with gilded accents, sage green upholstered headboard panels, and hand-painted floral cartouches. View II
Archive III An ornate French Rococo style king size bed frame featuring cream painted and carved wood with gilded accents, sage green upholstered headboard panels, and hand-painted floral cartouches. View III
Archive IV An ornate French Rococo style king size bed frame featuring cream painted and carved wood with gilded accents, sage green upholstered headboard panels, and hand-painted floral cartouches. View IV
Archive V An ornate French Rococo style king size bed frame featuring cream painted and carved wood with gilded accents, sage green upholstered headboard panels, and hand-painted floral cartouches. View V
Archive VI An ornate French Rococo style king size bed frame featuring cream painted and carved wood with gilded accents, sage green upholstered headboard panels, and hand-painted floral cartouches. View VI
Archive VII An ornate French Rococo style king size bed frame featuring cream painted and carved wood with gilded accents, sage green upholstered headboard panels, and hand-painted floral cartouches. View VII
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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An ornate French Rococo style king size bed frame featuring cream painted and carved wood with gilded accents, sage green upholstered headboard panels, and hand-painted floral cartouches.
A Fabulous French King Size Bed From the Film The Great (series 2).
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  • ObjectBeds
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Rococo
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Paint, Gilt, Fabric
  • ColourCream and Green
  • MotifsRocaille scrolls, Acanthus leaf carving, Hand-painted floral cartouche, Upholstered headboard panels
  • SizeH 140 cm (55 in) x W 190220 cm (74890 in)

This French Rococo king size bed from 1920 is made from carved wood, paint, gilt and fabric, with a cream and green colour scheme. The design includes rocaille scrolls, acanthus leaf carving, hand-painted floral cartouches, and upholstered headboard panels in pale green silk. The shaped and carved headboard has a gilded central shield-shaped cartouche with hand-painted flowers, padded sections in pale green silk, and a cream-painted frame with gilded highlights. The footboard has a serpentine form with a gilded and flower-decorated panel and a conforming painted and gilded frame, resting on scroll-carved cabriole feet. The bed measures 140 cm high, 190 cm to 220 cm wide, and 220 cm long, and includes a new slatted sub-frame requiring only a mattress for use. Suitable for use in a primary bedroom or guest suite, this king size bed provides a decorative focal point in a French chateau or traditionally styled interior. The piece accommodates a standard mattress on its newly fitted slatted sub-frame, combining ornamental woodwork with practical sleeping space. The ornate carved details, serpentine footboard, and painted floral motifs offer a distinct period appearance without requiring additional structural work.

FAQs

French Rococo bed frames, prominent during the reign of Louis XV, feature asymmetrical fluid curves, elaborate rocaille carvings, acanthus leaf details, and painted or gilded wood finishes, often paired with upholstered panels.

Traditional Rococo bedsteads were constructed from solid hardwoods such as beech, oak, or walnut, which allowed for intricate hand-carving. Frames were frequently finished with gesso, gold leaf gilding, or soft paint washes, complemented by woven silk, velvet, or leather upholstery.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved joinery, hand-applied gesso and gilding, subtle asymmetry in decorative flourishes, and natural signs of age on painted surfaces and structural joint connections.

To integrate an ornate bed into contemporary interiors, pair it with neutral, modern bedding, muted wall tones, and understated side tables to allow the intricate frame to act as the central architectural focal point.

Dust painted and gilded wooden surfaces gently using a dry, soft microfibre cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, moisture, and placement near direct heat sources or sunlight, which can cause paint chipping and fabric fading.
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