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Impressive 19th Century French Carved Walnut Bed with Parquetry Panels
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Impressive 19th Century French Carved Walnut Bed with Parquetry Panels

19th century
Sold 18 December 2025 · Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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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 French Carved Walnut Bed to the 19th Century.

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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. A nineteenth-century French carved walnut bed featuring elaborate floral carvings and geometric parquetry panels on the headboard and footboard.
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. A nineteenth-century French carved walnut bed featuring elaborate floral carvings and geometric parquetry panels on the headboard and footboard.
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. A nineteenth-century French carved walnut bed featuring elaborate floral carvings and geometric parquetry panels on the headboard and footboard.
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

Height
178cm (70.08")
Width
157cm (61.81")
Depth
216cm (85.04")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Carved Walnut Bed to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1185164
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 01446 744271 or 07973 734452
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Unit 15
Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hawkinsbrothersantiques
Verified Since Oct 2012
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A nineteenth-century French carved walnut bed featuring elaborate floral carvings and geometric parquetry panels on the headboard and footboard.
Impressive 19th Century French Carved Walnut Bed with Parquetry Panels
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A nineteenth-century French carved walnut bed featuring elaborate floral carvings and geometric parquetry panels on the headboard and footboard.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBeds
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Antique
  • MaterialWalnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsParquetry panels, Floral scrollwork, Serpentine mouldings, Crested headboard
  • SizeH 178 cm (70 in) x W 157 cm (62 in) x D 216 cm (85 in)

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Nineteenth-century French bedframes typically feature exuberant hand-carved floral motifs, sweeping serpentine lines, and sophisticated parquetry or marquetry wood veneers, reflecting the revival of classical and rococo design influences.

These pieces were meticulously constructed from solid hardwoods like walnut and oak, often incorporating intricate veneer work arranged in geometric parquetry patterns, secured with traditional joinery techniques.

Authentic items exhibit hand-cut joinery, natural patination on the timber, hand-carved detailing with subtle tool marks, and historical construction methods rather than modern machine-cut fasteners.

Pair the ornate wooden structure with crisp, neutral linens and minimalist modern lighting to create a striking focal point that balances historical grandeur with clean, contemporary aesthetics.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying a quality beeswax to nourish the wood grain.
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