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Gorgeous and Uniquely Shaped Louis Xiv Style Upholstered King Size Bed
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Gorgeous and Uniquely Shaped Louis Xiv Style Upholstered King Size Bed

19th century
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This stunning Louis XIV style bed has incredibly attractive shaping in both the head end and foot end with the foot featuring a uniquely shaped upholstered centre. The whole frame is brimming with detail with gorgeous carving throughout featuring classic interlocking geometric patterns and florals. The posts have very nice fluting and foliate carvings with particularly attractive carved finals.

The side rails are also upholstered and feature the same carving as seen on the bottom of the foot end. The upholstery is perfectly usable, and in good condition, the siderail upholstery has a few minor marks, which shouldn’t be seen when the bed is dressed. We can re-upholster in fabric (supplied by the customer) for an additional £650.

All in all, a truly stunning bed and a fabulous example of the skilled craftsmanship of the era. We have cleaned, restored and extended the siderails to ensure a beautiful, solid and sturdy bed. This bed is suitable for a UK modern King size mattress 150cm x 200cm.

Whole bed has been cleaned, checked and sympathetically restored to ensure solid, sturdy construction and good assembly.

Head height 129cm

Foot height 106cm

Side rail height 31cm

Overall width 160cm

Overall length 219cm

Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattress). As an alternative to the wood slats we can supply mini box bases for superior mattress support and to raise the get into bed height.

The bed is photographed on a 2” base inside the rails (sitting flush with the top of the upholstery) with one of our Montpellier mattresses. We can also supply hand-made mattresses in all comfort choices. Please see our web site or email for full specifications and prices.

Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 30 years.

We have our own workshops located along side our showroom in a beautiful medieval barn seven miles south of Bristol.

Local, national and international delivery can be arranged. Please send post code/address if quote required.

Physical Dimensions
Height
129cm (50.79")
Width
160cm (62.99")
Depth
219cm (86.22")
Declaration

Bedsteads has dated this Louis Xvi Upholstered Bed to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218968
Dealers Notes

Workshop/store open Monday to Friday 8am-4:30pm.

Saturday by arrangement - please do get in contact to arrange a visit on a Saturday.

Description
* Reduced to reflect 20% Sale on our own Website *
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This stunning Louis XIV style bed has incredibly attractive shaping in both the head end and foot end with the foot featuring a uniquely shaped upholstered centre.
Bedsteads

The whole frame is brimming with detail with gorgeous carving throughout featuring classic interlocking geometric patterns and florals. The posts have very nice fluting and foliate carvings with particularly attractive carved finals.

fig 1. An antique French Louis XVI style bedstead featuring a cream-painted carved wooden frame, fluted posts, finials, and arched headboard and footboard panels upholstered in green velvet.
fig 1. Gorgeous and Uniquely Shaped Louis Xiv Style Upholstered King Size Bed

The side rails are also upholstered and feature the same carving as seen on the bottom of the foot end. The upholstery is perfectly usable, and in good condition, the siderail upholstery has a few minor marks, which shouldn’t be seen when the bed is dressed. We can re-upholster in fabric (supplied by the customer) for an additional £650.

fig 2. An antique French Louis XVI style bedstead featuring a cream-painted carved wooden frame, fluted posts, finials, and arched headboard and footboard panels upholstered in green velvet.
fig 2. Gorgeous and Uniquely Shaped Louis Xiv Style Upholstered King Size Bed

All in all, a truly stunning bed and a fabulous example of the skilled craftsmanship of the era. We have cleaned, restored and extended the siderails to ensure a beautiful, solid and sturdy bed. This bed is suitable for a UK modern King size mattress 150cm x 200cm.

fig 3. An antique French Louis XVI style bedstead featuring a cream-painted carved wooden frame, fluted posts, finials, and arched headboard and footboard panels upholstered in green velvet.
fig 3. Gorgeous and Uniquely Shaped Louis Xiv Style Upholstered King Size Bed

Whole bed has been cleaned, checked and sympathetically restored to ensure solid, sturdy construction and good assembly.

Head height 129cm

Foot height 106cm

Side rail height 31cm

Overall width 160cm

Overall length 219cm

fig 4. An antique French Louis XVI style bedstead featuring a cream-painted carved wooden frame, fluted posts, finials, and arched headboard and footboard panels upholstered in green velvet.
fig 4. Gorgeous and Uniquely Shaped Louis Xiv Style Upholstered King Size Bed

Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattress). As an alternative to the wood slats we can supply mini box bases for superior mattress support and to raise the get into bed height.

The bed is photographed on a 2” base inside the rails (sitting flush with the top of the upholstery) with one of our Montpellier mattresses. We can also supply hand-made mattresses in all comfort choices. Please see our web site or email for full specifications and prices.

fig 5. An antique French Louis XVI style bedstead featuring a cream-painted carved wooden frame, fluted posts, finials, and arched headboard and footboard panels upholstered in green velvet.
fig 5. Gorgeous and Uniquely Shaped Louis Xiv Style Upholstered King Size Bed

Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 30 years.

We have our own workshops located along side our showroom in a beautiful medieval barn seven miles south of Bristol.

Local, national and international delivery can be arranged. Please send post code/address if quote required.

Height
129cm (50.79")
Width
160cm (62.99")
Depth
219cm (86.22")
Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Louis Xvi Upholstered Bed to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218968
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Archive I An antique French Louis XVI style bedstead featuring a cream-painted carved wooden frame, fluted posts, finials, and arched headboard and footboard panels upholstered in green velvet.

Gorgeous and Uniquely Shaped Louis XIV Style Upholstered King Size Bed

Archive II An antique French Louis XVI style bedstead featuring a cream-painted carved wooden frame, fluted posts, finials, and arched headboard and footboard panels upholstered in green velvet. View II
Archive III An antique French Louis XVI style bedstead featuring a cream-painted carved wooden frame, fluted posts, finials, and arched headboard and footboard panels upholstered in green velvet. View III
Archive IV An antique French Louis XVI style bedstead featuring a cream-painted carved wooden frame, fluted posts, finials, and arched headboard and footboard panels upholstered in green velvet. View IV
Archive V An antique French Louis XVI style bedstead featuring a cream-painted carved wooden frame, fluted posts, finials, and arched headboard and footboard panels upholstered in green velvet. View V
Archive VI An antique French Louis XVI style bedstead featuring a cream-painted carved wooden frame, fluted posts, finials, and arched headboard and footboard panels upholstered in green velvet. View VI
Archive VII An antique French Louis XVI style bedstead featuring a cream-painted carved wooden frame, fluted posts, finials, and arched headboard and footboard panels upholstered in green velvet. View VII
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An antique French Louis XVI style bedstead featuring a cream-painted carved wooden frame, fluted posts, finials, and arched headboard and footboard panels upholstered in green velvet.
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Louis XVI style bed frames are defined by Neoclassical architectural influences, including straight lines, geometric symmetry, fluted columns, and carved motifs such as ribbons or guilloche patterns. Frames are frequently painted in distressed chalk tones or left as natural carved wood, often incorporating upholstered headboard and footboard panels.

Frames were typically carved from hardwoods such as oak, beech, or walnut, which were then gilded or painted with distemper and gesso. Upholstery originally utilised natural fillings like horsehair and wool, covered in silks, velours, or cotton damasks.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-carved joinery, peg construction, and natural wear patterns along high-touch painted areas. Later reproductions often feature machine-cut dowels, modern iron fittings, or standardized sizing rather than traditional French bed dimensions.

A painted French bed frame acts as a soft focal point when paired with crisp neutral linen bedding and muted wall palettes. Integrating streamlined modern nightstands and simple brass lighting balances the ornate carved timber detailing.

Dust painted timber regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and avoid moisture or harsh chemical cleaners that may lift delicate paint or gesso layers. Vacuum velvet upholstery gently using a soft brush attachment in the direction of the nap to remove surface dust.
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