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Very Nice Pair of French Corbeille Painted Single Beds
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Very Nice Pair of French Corbeille Painted Single Beds

1900 - 1920
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Description

This very charming pair of single beds have lots of pretty detail. They have lovely fluted columns with foliate carving. Tulip carving across the lower edged and side rails with bloom of feathers finials and a very pretty ribbon wreath sitting centrally atop the head ends. Painted in a tasteful off white or soft cream colour.

The whole frame has been checked thoroughly to ensure all is sturdy and a good fit.

Head Height 112cm

Foot Height 78.5cm

Side Rail Height 27cm

Overall Width 106.5cm

Overall Length 208cm

Suitable for standard single Size mattress 3’ x 6’3” / 90cm x 190cm. The mattress fits inside the siderails and is a good fit for the corbeille ends.

Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattress). As an alternative to the wood slats we can supply mini box bases for superior mattress support and to raise the get into bed height.

The bed is photographed on 2” deep bed bases with our Montpellier mattresses. We can supply hand-made mattresses in all comfort choices, and also with zip and link connections. Please see our web site or email for full specifications and prices.

Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 30 years.

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 send post code/address if quote required.

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
106.5cm (41.93")
Depth
208cm (81.89")
Declaration

Bedsteads has dated these French Painted Corbeille Beds to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1160304
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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
This very charming pair of single beds have lots of pretty detail. They have lovely fluted columns with foliate carving.
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Tulip carving across the lower edged and side rails with bloom of feathers finials and a very pretty ribbon wreath sitting centrally atop the head ends.
Bedsteads

Painted in a tasteful off white or soft cream colour.

fig 1. A pair of off-white painted French corbeille single bed frames featuring curved footboards, carved details, and fluted legs.
fig 1. Very Nice Pair of French Corbeille Painted Single Beds

The whole frame has been checked thoroughly to ensure all is sturdy and a good fit.

Head Height 112cm

Foot Height 78.5cm

Side Rail Height 27cm

Overall Width 106.5cm

Overall Length 208cm

Suitable for standard single Size mattress 3’ x 6’3” / 90cm x 190cm. The mattress fits inside the siderails and is a good fit for the corbeille ends.

fig 2. A pair of off-white painted French corbeille single bed frames featuring curved footboards, carved details, and fluted legs.
fig 2. Very Nice Pair of French Corbeille Painted Single Beds

Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattress). As an alternative to the wood slats we can supply mini box bases for superior mattress support and to raise the get into bed height.

The bed is photographed on 2” deep bed bases with our Montpellier mattresses. We can supply hand-made mattresses in all comfort choices, and also with zip and link connections. Please see our web site or email for full specifications and prices.

fig 3. A pair of off-white painted French corbeille single bed frames featuring curved footboards, carved details, and fluted legs.
fig 3. Very Nice Pair of French Corbeille Painted Single Beds

Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 30 years.

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 send post code/address if quote required.

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
106.5cm (41.93")
Depth
208cm (81.89")
Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated these French Painted Corbeille Beds to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1160304
Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique beds

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Archive I A pair of off-white painted French corbeille single bed frames featuring curved footboards, carved details, and fluted legs.

Very Nice Pair of French Corbeille Painted Single Beds

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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 pair of off-white painted French corbeille single bed frames featuring curved footboards, carved details, and fluted legs.
Very Nice Pair of French Corbeille Painted Single Beds
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A pair of off-white painted French corbeille single bed frames featuring curved footboards, carved details, and fluted legs.
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A French corbeille bed features a characteristic curved footboard that wraps slightly around the corners, named after the French word for basket. Popularised during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries in France, this design creates an enclosed, distinct outline within traditional bedroom interiors.

Traditional French painted beds are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as beech, walnut, or oak to support intricate carved details. The painted finish was historically applied over a gesso base, finished in soft neutral hues like cream, grey, or off-white.

Authentic pieces feature classic neoclassical motifs including fluted tapering legs, carved flower rosettes, and simple geometric panel moulding. Look for traditional joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints alongside natural age wear to the painted surface.

Place the pair side by side in a guest room or bedroom with matching neutral linen and simple textiles. Pairing them with contemporary minimalist lighting creates a balanced contrast between classical craftsmanship and modern design.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to prevent dirt buildup in carved areas. Avoid abrasive chemical cleaners or excessive moisture, which can degrade or lift historical painted finishes.
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