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Antique King Sized Bed
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Antique King Sized Bed

1900 - 1920
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This Stunning Antique Hand Painted 5FT wide Louis XV style Bed finished in two soft shades of grey. The outer edges and ornate carvings of the headboard and footboard are accented in a darker grey, which highlights the intricate details of the design, while the central panels are painted in a lighter grey, providing a subtle contrast. The overall aesthetic has a vintage, French-inspired feel, with elegant curves and sculpted accents that bring a sense of sophistication and charm to the room. Dates from around 1900

The bed and new rails have been adapted to take a standard UK King sized mattress making it usable for todays market it comes with base and breaks down for transportation. does not come with mattress of dressing

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Headboard height 166cm Footboard 95cm

For 35 years, I have specialised in selling and restoring Antique French Bedroom furniture. Each piece is meticulously revived to enhance both modern and classic spaces. All of my carefully selected goods are purchased with love and care, ensuring the highest quality for customers. Nestled in the serene French countryside, all items are stored in our charming residence before being transported to my small rural storage unit in Gloucestershire (5 minutes from M5 Junction.9 ). I am happy to offer assistance in arranging transport or provide options for easy collection. For delivery prices, please feel free to reach out to me, and we'll be happy to provide you with more information.

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Simon Charles Antiques has dated this French Rococo Bed Frame to the 1900s.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1098610
Dealers Internal Reference
B0541
Dealers Notes

For delivery prices, please feel free to reach out to me, and we''ll be happy to provide you with more information.

Description
This Stunning Antique Hand Painted 5FT wide Louis XV style Bed finished in two soft shades of grey. The outer edges and ornate carvings of the headboard and footboard are accented in a darker grey, which highlights the intricate details of the design, while the central panels are painted in a lighter grey, providing a subtle contrast.
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The overall aesthetic has a vintage, French-inspired feel, with elegant curves and sculpted accents that bring a sense of sophistication and charm to the room.
Simon Charles Antiques

Dates from around 1900

fig 1. A painted grey French Rococo style king bed frame featuring a carved crested headboard, curved corbeille footboard, and short cabriole legs.
fig 1. Antique King Sized Bed

The bed and new rails have been adapted to take a standard UK King sized mattress making it usable for todays market it comes with base and breaks down for transportation. does not come with mattress of dressing

fig 2. A painted grey French Rococo style king bed frame featuring a carved crested headboard, curved corbeille footboard, and short cabriole legs.
fig 2. Antique King Sized Bed

Size -

Headboard height 166cm Footboard 95cm

For 35 years, I have specialised in selling and restoring Antique French Bedroom furniture. Each piece is meticulously revived to enhance both modern and classic spaces. All of my carefully selected goods are purchased with love and care, ensuring the highest quality for customers. Nestled in the serene French countryside, all items are stored in our charming residence before being transported to my small rural storage unit in Gloucestershire (5 minutes from M5 Junction.9 ). I am happy to offer assistance in arranging transport or provide options for easy collection. For delivery prices, please feel free to reach out to me, and we'll be happy to provide you with more information.

Date of Manufacture

Simon Charles Antiques has dated this French Rococo Bed Frame to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1098610
Dealers Internal Ref
B0541
Simon Charles Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2024
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A painted grey French Rococo style king bed frame featuring a carved crested headboard, curved corbeille footboard, and short cabriole legs.
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Archive I A painted grey French Rococo style king bed frame featuring a carved crested headboard, curved corbeille footboard, and short cabriole legs.

Antique King Sized Bed

Archive II A painted grey French Rococo style king bed frame featuring a carved crested headboard, curved corbeille footboard, and short cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A painted grey French Rococo style king bed frame featuring a carved crested headboard, curved corbeille footboard, and short cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV A painted grey French Rococo style king bed frame featuring a carved crested headboard, curved corbeille footboard, and short cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V A painted grey French Rococo style king bed frame featuring a carved crested headboard, curved corbeille footboard, and short cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI A painted grey French Rococo style king bed frame featuring a carved crested headboard, curved corbeille footboard, and short cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII A painted grey French Rococo style king bed frame featuring a carved crested headboard, curved corbeille footboard, and short cabriole legs. View VII
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Simon Charles Antiques
Telephone 07850 472102
Location
79 Roman Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 8AB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/simoncharles
Verified Since Apr 2024
Items For Sale 35
Items Sold 64
Simon Charles Antiques
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A painted grey French Rococo style king bed frame featuring a carved crested headboard, curved corbeille footboard, and short cabriole legs.
Antique King Sized Bed
Ref: SA1098610
A painted grey French Rococo style king bed frame featuring a carved crested headboard, curved corbeille footboard, and short cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectBed Frames
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialPainted Wood, Timber
  • ColourGrey
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Floral crest carving, Serpentine top rail, Corbeille footboard

This French Rococo Revival king-sized bed frame from 1900 is made from painted timber and finished in two soft shades of grey, with a darker tone highlighting the outer edges and ornate carvings against lighter central panels. The design includes a serpentine top rail, a floral crest carving at the top of the headboard, a curved corbeille footboard with raised mouldings and side ovals, and short cabriole legs. The headboard measures 166 cm in height and the footboard measures 95 cm. Adapted with new rails to hold a standard UK king-sized mattress, the frame provides practical everyday sleeping space while retaining its antique French chateau aesthetic. It comes with a base and breaks down for transportation. The piece suits a primary bedroom or a guest bedroom, where it functions as a central focal point against neutral walls.

FAQs

French Rococo bed frames, originating in the 18th century during the reign of Louis XV, are characterised by fluid curves, asymmetrical carved ornamentation, shell motifs, and short cabriole legs. The design often features serpentine crest rails and rounded corbeille profiles.

Historically, Rococo bedsteads were constructed from solid European hardwoods such as walnut, beech, and oak to support intricate hand carving. Frames were traditionally assembled using mortise and tenon joinery, then finished with paint, gilding, or natural wax.

Authentic period pieces display evidence of hand-carved detailing with subtle variations, traditional joinery visible on the interior side rails, and natural signs of wood shrinkage or aged paint layers over time. Reproduction pieces frequently use modern mechanical fasteners and uniform moulding.

A painted French bed frame acts as an architectural focal point in a master bedroom. Pair the carved frame with neutral-toned linen bedding, subtle plaster walls, and minimalist bedside tables to balance ornate classical flourishes with contemporary restraint.

Maintain painted timber by dusting regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth. Avoid solvent-based cleansers or excessive moisture, which can degrade historic paint layers, and position the frame away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement.
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