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Lovely French Carved and Caned King Size Bed
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for sale €3,803     $4,128
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Lovely French Carved and Caned King Size Bed

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Bedsteads
Description

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Lovely French caned carved, original naturally aged painted and gilded king size bed. Paintwork has been cleaned and waxed to preserve. very attractive detail in gilded carving. Central footboard cane replaced, other original cane work in good usable condition. Side rails extended to suit modern king size mattress 150cm x200cm.

Head height 144.5cm

Foot height 84.5cm

Side rail height 26.5cm

Overall width 150cm

Overall length 217cm

Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattress)

As an alternative to the wood slats we can supply mini box bases. 2" base used in photograph. These raise the get into bed height and offer a superior support for quality mattresses. We can also supply hand-made mattresses in all comfort choices. Details are available on our own web-site under Bases and mattresses or e-mail us for specifications and price list.

We can arrange local, national and international delivery. Please send address for quotation.

Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 25 years. We 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.

Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this French Caned King Bed to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08655018
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-140 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Hand-carved guilloche bands and corner paterae: standard Louis XVI revival ornament.
Gilding rubbed thin on high points: normal age from handling.
Darkened cane on the headboard: older woven material.
Paint worn away along exposed edges: domestic use over time.

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
144.5cm (56.89")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
217cm (85.43")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1093574
Dealers Internal Reference
58/24
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 £3750 *

Lovely French caned carved, original naturally aged painted and gilded king size bed. Paintwork has been cleaned and waxed to preserve. very attractive detail in gilded carving. Central footboard cane replaced, other original cane work in good usable condition. Side rails extended to suit modern king size mattress 150cm x200cm.

fig 1. A French Louis XVI style king size bedstead featuring cream painted and gilded carved wood with natural woven cane panels on the headboard and footboard.
fig 1. Lovely French Carved and Caned King Size Bed

Head height 144.5cm

Foot height 84.5cm

Side rail height 26.5cm

Overall width 150cm

Overall length 217cm

Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattress)

As an alternative to the wood slats we can supply mini box bases. 2" base used in photograph. These raise the get into bed height and offer a superior support for quality mattresses. We can also supply hand-made mattresses in all comfort choices.

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Details are available on our own web-site under Bases and mattresses or e-mail us for specifications and price list.
Bedsteads
fig 2. A French Louis XVI style king size bedstead featuring cream painted and gilded carved wood with natural woven cane panels on the headboard and footboard.
fig 2. Lovely French Carved and Caned King Size Bed

We can arrange local, national and international delivery. Please send address for quotation.

Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 25 years. We 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.

Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this French Caned King Bed to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 08655018
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-140 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Hand-carved guilloche bands and corner paterae: standard Louis XVI revival ornament.
Gilding rubbed thin on high points: normal age from handling.
Darkened cane on the headboard: older woven material.
Paint worn away along exposed edges: domestic use over time.

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
144.5cm (56.89")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
217cm (85.43")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1093574
Dealers Internal Ref
58/24
Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique beds

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A French Louis XVI style king size bedstead featuring cream painted and gilded carved wood with natural woven cane panels on the headboard and footboard.
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Archive I A French Louis XVI style king size bedstead featuring cream painted and gilded carved wood with natural woven cane panels on the headboard and footboard.

Lovely French Carved and Caned King Size Bed

Archive II A French Louis XVI style king size bedstead featuring cream painted and gilded carved wood with natural woven cane panels on the headboard and footboard. View II
Archive III A French Louis XVI style king size bedstead featuring cream painted and gilded carved wood with natural woven cane panels on the headboard and footboard. View III
Archive IV A French Louis XVI style king size bedstead featuring cream painted and gilded carved wood with natural woven cane panels on the headboard and footboard. View IV
Archive V A French Louis XVI style king size bedstead featuring cream painted and gilded carved wood with natural woven cane panels on the headboard and footboard. View V
Archive VI A French Louis XVI style king size bedstead featuring cream painted and gilded carved wood with natural woven cane panels on the headboard and footboard. View VI
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Telephone 01275 464 114
Location
Chelvey Court Barn
Chelvey Rd
Backwell
Bristol
BS48 4AA
Verified Since Jun 2011
Items For Sale 152
Items Sold 2,201
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Location: Chelvey Court Barn, Chelvey Rd, Backwell, Bristol, BS48 4AA
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A French Louis XVI style king size bedstead featuring cream painted and gilded carved wood with natural woven cane panels on the headboard and footboard.
Lovely French carved and caned king size bed
Ref: SA1093574
A French Louis XVI style king size bedstead featuring cream painted and gilded carved wood with natural woven cane panels on the headboard and footboard.
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  • ObjectBeds & Bedsteads
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleLouis XVI Style
  • MaterialBeech, Cane, Paint, Gold Leaf
  • ColourCream, Gold, Natural Cane
  • MotifsWoven cane panels, Fluted legs, Gilded trim, Oval footboard medallion
  • SizeH 144.5 cm (57 in) x W 150 cm (59 in) x D 217 cm (85 in)

This French Louis XVI style king size bedstead dates from 1920. Constructed from beech, cane, paint, and gold leaf, the piece displays a cream, gold, and natural cane colour palette. The design includes woven cane panels on the headboard and footboard, fluted legs with carved feet, gilded trim, and an oval footboard medallion. The original naturally aged paintwork is cleaned and waxed to preserve the finish, with the central footboard cane replaced and the side rails extended to suit a modern king size mattress. It measures 144.5 cm high, 150 cm wide, and 217 cm deep. Appropriate for a principal or guest bedroom interior scheme, the bed provides a traditional sleeping structure. It pairs with wooden slats or a mini box base, supporting a standard mattress for everyday domestic use.

Louis XVI style beds typically feature neoclassical design elements such as straight symmetrical lines, fluted turned legs, carved foliage motifs, and woven cane panels set within painted or gilded timber frames.

These bedsteads were constructed using native European hardwoods like beech, walnut, or oak, combined with hand-woven natural rattan cane and finished with milk paint, water-gilding, or natural oil polishes.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved timber joinery, hand-woven cane with subtle natural irregularities, traditional peg construction, and layered paint finishes showing historic age or patination.

Combine the textured woven cane and carved frame with crisp white linen bedding, neutral wool floor coverings, and minimalist lighting to balance historical structure with modern simplicity.

Dust the cane panels gently using a soft brush vacuum attachment, occasionally misting the reverse side with water to maintain elasticity, and clean painted timber surfaces with a dry microfibre cloth.
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