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Antique King Sized Bed
Simon Charles Antiques
for sale €2,867     $3,112
£2,450

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Antique King Sized Bed

1900 - 1920
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An exceptional quality Louis XV walnut bed dating from around 1900, showcasing superb craftsmanship and beautifully carved detailing throughout. This impressive antique bed has been thoughtfully adapted with replacement side rails to accommodate a modern UK king size mattress (5ft), combining period elegance with everyday practicality.

The bed features an ornate headboard and footboard with rich walnut grain and decorative carving, making it a stunning statement piece for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Supplied complete with a fitted base — only a mattress and bedding are required. A rare and highly decorative antique bed of outstanding quality and presence..

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.

For delivery prices, please feel free to reach out to me, and we''''ll be happy to provide you with more information.

For delivery prices, please feel free to reach out to me, and we''ll be happy to provide you with more information.

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Simon Charles Antiques has dated this French Carved Walnut Bed to the 1900s.

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SA1215152
Dealers Internal Reference
B0682
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For delivery prices, please feel free to reach out to me, and we''ll be happy to provide you with more information.

Description
An exceptional quality Louis XV walnut bed dating from around 1900, showcasing superb craftsmanship and beautifully carved detailing throughout.
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This impressive antique bed has been thoughtfully adapted with replacement side rails to accommodate a modern UK king size mattress (5ft), combining period elegance with everyday practicality.
Simon Charles Antiques
fig 1. An antique French Rococo Revival style carved walnut bed featuring serpentine shaping, relief floral carvings, and a contoured headboard and footboard.
fig 1. Antique King Sized Bed

The bed features an ornate headboard and footboard with rich walnut grain and decorative carving, making it a stunning statement piece for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Supplied complete with a fitted base — only a mattress and bedding are required. A rare and highly decorative antique bed of outstanding quality and presence..

fig 2. An antique French Rococo Revival style carved walnut bed featuring serpentine shaping, relief floral carvings, and a contoured headboard and footboard.
fig 2. Antique King Sized Bed

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.

fig 3. An antique French Rococo Revival style carved walnut bed featuring serpentine shaping, relief floral carvings, and a contoured headboard and footboard.
fig 3. Antique King Sized Bed

For delivery prices, please feel free to reach out to me, and we''''ll be happy to provide you with more information.

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 French Carved Walnut Bed to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215152
Dealers Internal Ref
B0682
Simon Charles Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2024
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Simon Charles Antiques
Telephone 07850 472102
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79 Roman Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 8AB
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Apr 2024
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An antique French Rococo Revival style carved walnut bed featuring serpentine shaping, relief floral carvings, and a contoured headboard and footboard.
Antique King sized Bed
Ref: SA1215152
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Originating in nineteenth-century France, the Rococo Revival style reinterpreted eighteenth-century Rococo design, featuring dramatic serpentine curves, cresting cartouches, and elaborate relief carvings of asymmetrical scrolls, foliage, and flowers.

These bed frames were typically crafted from dense hardwoods such as walnut, oak, or mahogany. Construction involved traditional joinery techniques, including mortise and tenon joints, hand-carved solid wood panels, and custom timber side rails.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-chiseled relief carving details showing slight human variations, original mortise and tenon joinery, natural timber shrinkage along the panel seams, and evidence of historical hand tools on unfinished interior surfaces.

Contrast the heavy ornamental woodwork with understated crisp white or neutral linen bedding. Combine with minimal architectural lighting and modern nightstands to keep the bedroom feeling balanced and uncluttered.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Position the bed away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent the timber from warping or splitting.
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