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Victorian Double Size High Button Back Upholstered Burr Walnut Bedstead
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
for sale €2,217     $2,407
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Wessex Antique Bedsteads

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Victorian Double Size High Button Back Upholstered Burr Walnut Bedstead

19th century
Description

Unrestored gorgeous 4ft6 Victorian high button back upholstered burr walnut bedstead with curved foot end.

A very impressive quality bedstead with a really lovely patina.

Head Height: 90" – Foot Height: 42"

Please note that the price includes restoration and a high quality 2 1/2" platform base, but does NOT include the cost of reupholstery, the new fabric, studs etc.

The bed will accept a standard 4ft6 x 6ft3 ( 137 cm x 190 cm) mattress.

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
228cm (89.76")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
221cm (87.01")
Declaration

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Bedstead to the Victorian era.

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SA1221647
Dealers Internal Reference
18784
Description
Unrestored gorgeous 4ft6 Victorian high button back upholstered burr walnut bedstead with curved foot end.

A very impressive quality bedstead with a really lovely patina.

Head Height: 90" – Foot Height: 42"

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Please note that the price includes restoration and a high quality 2 1/2" platform base, but does NOT include the cost of reupholstery, the new fabric, studs etc.
Wessex Antique Bedsteads

The bed will accept a standard 4ft6 x 6ft3 ( 137 cm x 190 cm) mattress.

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

Height
228cm (89.76")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
221cm (87.01")
Date of Manufacture

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Bedstead to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221647
Dealers Internal Ref
18784
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2017
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A Victorian double bedstead showcasing a tall arched headboard upholstered in deep-buttoned rose velvet framed by burr walnut, together with a contoured burr walnut footboard with carved detailing.
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Archive I A Victorian double bedstead showcasing a tall arched headboard upholstered in deep-buttoned rose velvet framed by burr walnut, together with a contoured burr walnut footboard with carved detailing.

Victorian Double Size High Button Back Upholstered Burr Walnut Bedstead

Archive II A Victorian double bedstead showcasing a tall arched headboard upholstered in deep-buttoned rose velvet framed by burr walnut, together with a contoured burr walnut footboard with carved detailing. View II
Archive III A Victorian double bedstead showcasing a tall arched headboard upholstered in deep-buttoned rose velvet framed by burr walnut, together with a contoured burr walnut footboard with carved detailing. View III
Archive IV A Victorian double bedstead showcasing a tall arched headboard upholstered in deep-buttoned rose velvet framed by burr walnut, together with a contoured burr walnut footboard with carved detailing. View IV
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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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A Victorian double bedstead showcasing a tall arched headboard upholstered in deep-buttoned rose velvet framed by burr walnut, together with a contoured burr walnut footboard with carved detailing.
Victorian Double Size High Button Back Upholstered Burr Walnut Bedstead
Ref: SA1221647
A Victorian double bedstead showcasing a tall arched headboard upholstered in deep-buttoned rose velvet framed by burr walnut, together with a contoured burr walnut footboard with carved detailing.
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Victorian upholstered bedsteads from the mid-to-late nineteenth century typically feature dramatic high headboards, rich wood veneers like burr walnut, and plush deep-buttoned fabric upholstery, reflecting the opulent interior design preferences of the era.

These bedsteads were constructed using solid timber frames topped with decorative veneers such as burr walnut, rosewood, or mahogany. Upholstery traditionally incorporated natural horsehair padding, cotton wadding, steel coil springs, and silk or wool velvet fabrics.

Authentic pieces exhibit distinctive figure matching in the burr veneer, hand-cut joining work along the rails, age-appropriate patination on the woodwork, and evidence of original cast-iron or timber fitting mechanisms connecting the headboard and footboard.

Place the bedstead as the primary focal point against a plain or subtly textured wall, balancing its strong architectural silhouette with crisp modern linens and simple bedside lighting to maintain emphasis on the decorative woodwork.

Preserve the burr walnut veneer by applying high-grade beeswax polish periodically and keeping the timber away from direct heat sources. Clean the velvet upholstery using a soft brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner and address spills immediately with gentle dry spot treatments.
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