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Edwardian King Size Inlaid Mahogany Four Poster Bedstead
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
for sale €1,737     $1,886
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Wessex Antique Bedsteads

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Edwardian King Size Inlaid Mahogany Four Poster Bedstead

1900 - 1920
Description

Unrestored 5ft Edwardian inlaid mahogany bow top four poster bedstead.

Please note that the price includes full restoration and a high quality 2" platform base.

Head Height: 90" – Foot Height: 90"

The bed will accept a standard 5ft x 6ft6 ( 150 cm x 200 cm) mattress.

We also stock a good range of quality pocket sprung mattresses.

Physical Dimensions
Height
229cm (90.16")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
215cm (84.65")
Declaration

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Mahogany Four Poster Bed to the Edwardian era.

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SA1209234
Dealers Internal Reference
19804
Description
Unrestored 5ft Edwardian inlaid mahogany bow top four poster bedstead.

Please note that the price includes full restoration and a high quality 2" platform base.

Head Height: 90" – Foot Height: 90"

The bed will accept a standard 5ft x 6ft6 ( 150 cm x 200 cm) mattress.

We also stock a good range of quality pocket sprung mattresses.

Height
229cm (90.16")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
215cm (84.65")
Date of Manufacture

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Mahogany Four Poster Bed to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1209234
Dealers Internal Ref
19804
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
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An Edwardian king size mahogany four poster bedstead featuring turned finials, a plain headboard panel, and floral textile curtains.
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Archive I An Edwardian king size mahogany four poster bedstead featuring turned finials, a plain headboard panel, and floral textile curtains.

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Wessex Antique Bedsteads
Telephone 01935 829147
Location
The Old Glove Works
Percombe
Stoke Sub Hamdon
Somerset
TA14 6RD
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wessexbeds
Verified Since May 2017
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Wessex Antique Bedsteads
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Location: The Old Glove Works, Percombe, Stoke Sub Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6RD, United Kingdom
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An Edwardian king size mahogany four poster bedstead featuring turned finials, a plain headboard panel, and floral textile curtains.
Edwardian King Size Inlaid Mahogany Four Poster Bedstead
Ref: SA1209234
An Edwardian king size mahogany four poster bedstead featuring turned finials, a plain headboard panel, and floral textile curtains.
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Edwardian four poster beds typically combine classical proportions with lighter ornamentation compared to earlier Victorian designs. Frequently constructed from mahogany, these bedsteads feature slender upright posts, decorative finials, and occasionally subtle marquetry or inlay detailing.

Historically, four poster beds were constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut to support the overhead framework and drapery. Traditional mortise and tenon joinery was utilised to ensure structural stability across the large wooden framework.

Authentic Edwardian bedsteads display period-appropriate joinery, natural timber patination, and secondary woods on unexposed frame sections. Examining the underside of the rails, original bolt fittings, and uniform age-related wear helps distinguish genuine early 20th-century items from modern reproductions.

A traditional four poster bed functions as a primary focal point when paired with modern, neutral wall treatments and simplified linen bedding. Incorporating lightweight or tailored textiles tempers the visual weight of the dark timber structure without cluttering the room.

Maintain the timber finish by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying natural beeswax polish periodically along the wood grain. Keep the bed frame away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage or fading.
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