Impressive 19th Century French Carved Walnut Bed with Parquetry Panels

19th century

Sold by Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Description

A magnificent 19th-century French carved walnut bed, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship, sculptural detail, and richly figured parquetry panels throughout. The bed is centred by an imposing serpentine headboard, beautifully shaped and deeply carved with flowing rococo scrolls, floral garlands, and refined decorative motifs.

The headboard features striking parquetry veneers arranged in geometric patterns, framed by elegant moulded borders and enriched with finely carved floral reliefs. The cresting rail is surmounted by an elaborate carved cartouche, adding height, drama, and unmistakable presence - a hallmark of high-quality French bedroom furniture of the period.

The footboard mirrors the headboard in form and decoration, maintaining perfect visual balance and architectural harmony. Crafted entirely in walnut, the bed retains a warm, rich tone and a beautifully aged patina that enhances the depth of the carving and veneers.

Both decorative and commanding, this bed forms a true centrepiece for a grand bedroom interior, château setting, or refined period home, offering timeless French elegance and craftsmanship on a remarkable scale.

Height: 178 cm

Width: 157 cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

178cm (70.08")

Width

157cm (61.81")

Depth

216cm (85.04")

Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1185164

Description

A magnificent 19th-century French carved walnut bed, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship, sculptural detail, and richly figured parquetry panels throughout.

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The bed is centred by an imposing serpentine headboard, beautifully shaped and deeply carved with flowing rococo scrolls, floral garlands, and refined decorative motifs.

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

fig 1. Impressive 19th Century French Carved Walnut Bed with Parquetry Panels

The headboard features striking parquetry veneers arranged in geometric patterns, framed by elegant moulded borders and enriched with finely carved floral reliefs. The cresting rail is surmounted by an elaborate carved cartouche, adding height, drama, and unmistakable presence - a hallmark of high-quality French bedroom furniture of the period.

fig 2. Impressive 19th Century French Carved Walnut Bed with Parquetry Panels

The footboard mirrors the headboard in form and decoration, maintaining perfect visual balance and architectural harmony. Crafted entirely in walnut, the bed retains a warm, rich tone and a beautifully aged patina that enhances the depth of the carving and veneers.

fig 3. Impressive 19th Century French Carved Walnut Bed with Parquetry Panels

Both decorative and commanding, this bed forms a true centrepiece for a grand bedroom interior, château setting, or refined period home, offering timeless French elegance and craftsmanship on a remarkable scale.

Height: 178 cm

Width: 157 cm