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Antique King Sized Bed

Name: Antique King Sized Bed
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1182268
Price: 2595 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Sold 14 July 2026 · Simon Charles Antiques

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Description

This 5 ft. wide French walnut bed, crafted in the mid-1800s, is a striking example of Louis XIII–style craftsmanship. Made from solid walnut with a rich, aged patina, it features a grand arched headboard decorated with deeply carved scrollwork, acanthus leaves, and an elegant urn motif. Matching the headboard, the footboard showcases strong architectural panels, a central diamond medallion, and ornate floral carvings.

Both headboard and footboard are framed by impressive barley-twist posts topped with carved finials—classic details of high-quality French work from this period. The side rails have been replaced to make the bed a usable size for the UK market.

Beautifully detailed and exceptionally well preserved, this 19th-century bed offers a timeless focal point for any bedroom, blending historical charm with enduring craftsmanship.

Sizes -

Height Headboard - 171cm

Height Footboard - 101cm

Widest point - 161cm

Bed Sizes - Standard UK King

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.

Declaration

Simon Charles Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Bed to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1182268

Dealers Internal Reference

B0670

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 5 ft. wide French walnut bed, crafted in the mid-1800s, is a striking example of Louis XIII–style craftsmanship.

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Made from solid walnut with a rich, aged patina, it features a grand arched headboard decorated with deeply carved scrollwork, acanthus leaves, and an elegant urn motif.

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Matching the headboard, the footboard showcases strong architectural panels, a central diamond medallion, and ornate floral carvings.

fig 1. An intricately carved antique wooden bed featuring a high headboard and footboard with barley-twist columns and floral motifs. — fig 1. Antique King Sized Bed

Both headboard and footboard are framed by impressive barley-twist posts topped with carved finials—classic details of high-quality French work from this period. The side rails have been replaced to make the bed a usable size for the UK market.

fig 2. An intricately carved antique wooden bed featuring a high headboard and footboard with barley-twist columns and floral motifs. — fig 2. Antique King Sized Bed

Beautifully detailed and exceptionally well preserved, this 19th-century bed offers a timeless focal point for any bedroom, blending historical charm with enduring craftsmanship.

Sizes -

Height Headboard - 171cm

fig 3. An intricately carved antique wooden bed featuring a high headboard and footboard with barley-twist columns and floral motifs. — fig 3. Antique King Sized Bed

Height Footboard - 101cm

Widest point - 161cm

Bed Sizes - Standard UK King

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 Antique Wooden Bed to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1182268

Dealers Internal Ref

B0670

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Antique wooden beds from the 19th and early 20th centuries often incorporate revivalist motifs, drawing inspiration from Renaissance, Baroque, or Gothic architecture with heavy ornamentation and sculptural details.

These pieces were constructed using dense hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or mahogany, featuring traditional joinery techniques like mortise and tenon, hand-carved panels, and turned structural elements.

Authenticity is determined by examining the patination of the timber, hand-cut joinery marks, tool impressions on the carved details, and the historical consistency of the hardware and assembly fixings.

An antique bed frame serves as a strong focal point in a bedroom and can be balanced with neutral linens, minimalist bedside tables, and modern lighting to create a sophisticated contrast.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber warping or fading, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood surface.

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Antique King Sized Bed

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