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Edwardian Mahogany Four Poster Bedstead in the Georgian Style
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
for sale €1,164     $1,264
£995

Wessex Antique Bedsteads

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Edwardian Mahogany Four Poster Bedstead in the Georgian Style

1900 - 1920
Description

Unrestored 3ft3 x 6ft3 Edwardian mahogany four poster bedstead in the Georgian Style, ca 1910.

The bed will be cleaned, waxed and polished prior to delivery.

Please note that the price includes a high quality 2 1/2" platform base.

Head Height: 84" - Foot Height: 84"

Total Width: 45 1/2"

Total Length: 80"

The bed will accept 3ft3 x 6ft3 (99 cm x 190 cm) mattress.

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
213cm (83.86")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
203cm (79.92")
Declaration

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Mahogany Four Poster Bed to the 1910s.

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SA1226141
Dealers Internal Reference
20163
Description
Unrestored 3ft3 x 6ft3 Edwardian mahogany four poster bedstead in the Georgian Style, ca 1910.

The bed will be cleaned, waxed and polished prior to delivery.

Please note that the price includes a high quality 2 1/2" platform base.

Head Height: 84" - Foot Height: 84"

Total Width: 45 1/2"

Total Length: 80"

The bed will accept 3ft3 x 6ft3 (99 cm x 190 cm) mattress.

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

Height
213cm (83.86")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
203cm (79.92")
Date of Manufacture

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Mahogany Four Poster Bed to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1226141
Dealers Internal Ref
20163
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2017
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An Edwardian mahogany four-poster bedstead featuring reeded upright posts, a geometric frieze cornice, and a simple panelled headboard.
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Archive I An Edwardian mahogany four-poster bedstead featuring reeded upright posts, a geometric frieze cornice, and a simple panelled headboard.

Edwardian Mahogany Four Poster Bedstead in the Georgian Style

Archive II An Edwardian mahogany four-poster bedstead featuring reeded upright posts, a geometric frieze cornice, and a simple panelled headboard. View II
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Archive IV An Edwardian mahogany four-poster bedstead featuring reeded upright posts, a geometric frieze cornice, and a simple panelled headboard. 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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An Edwardian mahogany four-poster bedstead featuring reeded upright posts, a geometric frieze cornice, and a simple panelled headboard.
Edwardian Mahogany Four Poster Bedstead in the Georgian Style
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An Edwardian mahogany four-poster bedstead featuring reeded upright posts, a geometric frieze cornice, and a simple panelled headboard.
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Four-poster beds were originally developed for warmth and privacy in large period rooms. During the Georgian and subsequent revival periods, heavy draperies gave way to lighter frames, featuring delicate reeded posts, carved friezes, and fine timber veneers that showcased architectural symmetry.

Traditional bedsteads from the eighteenth and early twentieth centuries were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut. Components were joined using traditional mortise and tenon joints, iron bed bolts, and hand-carved decorative elements.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-saw marks on non-visible surfaces, traditional bolt-together rail joinery, and natural patination on the timber. Inspecting the underside of rails and the construction of turned posts often reveals historical tool marks and age-consistent wear.

Balance the dark mahogany wood by contrasting it with crisp white or neutral linen bedding. Incorporating subtle wall paint shades and contemporary lighting allows the structural silhouette of the bed posts to function as a focal point without overwhelming the room.

Dust the frame regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year following the grain. Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent shrinking, warping, or cracking.
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