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19th Century French Painted Double Bed
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19th Century French Painted Double Bed

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19th Century French Painted Double Bed

A 19th Century French Painted 5ft Double Bed with Original Paint.

Of conventional bed form, being 5ft in width. This interesting bed frame is carved and painted with urn finials on the bed head above leaf carved supports and a repeating guilloche pattern carved across the top rail. The frame of the bed is painted a soft grey/blue with white highlights and there is lots of carved detail. The tapering toupie feet have waisted collars and fluted sections. The poles at the bottom of the bed have repeated carved finials and applied swags and floral paterae.

The headboard is stripped back to the original calico and will require reupholstery.

H 129cm x W 162cm x D 204cm


H 50¾” x W 63¾” x D 80¼”

Double Mattress: W 150cm x D 191cm

(#4079)

Physical Dimensions
Height
129cm (50.79")
Width
162cm (63.78")
Depth
204cm (80.32")
Declaration

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this French Painted Double Bed to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1228111
Dealers Internal Reference
4079
Description
19th Century French Painted Double Bed

A 19th Century French Painted 5ft Double Bed with Original Paint.

Of conventional bed form, being 5ft in width.

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This interesting bed frame is carved and painted with urn finials on the bed head above leaf carved supports and a repeating guilloche pattern carved across the top rail.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

The frame of the bed is painted a soft grey/blue with white highlights and there is lots of carved detail. The tapering toupie feet have waisted collars and fluted sections. The poles at the bottom of the bed have repeated carved finials and applied swags and floral paterae.

The headboard is stripped back to the original calico and will require reupholstery.

H 129cm x W 162cm x D 204cm


H 50¾” x W 63¾” x D 80¼”

Double Mattress: W 150cm x D 191cm

(#4079)

Height
129cm (50.79")
Width
162cm (63.78")
Depth
204cm (80.32")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this French Painted Double Bed to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228111
Dealers Internal Ref
4079
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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A 19th-century French Neoclassical double bed frame with a light grey painted finish, fluted posts topped with finials, and an arched cream upholstered headboard.
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Archive I A 19th-century French Neoclassical double bed frame with a light grey painted finish, fluted posts topped with finials, and an arched cream upholstered headboard.

19th Century French Painted Double Bed

Archive II A 19th-century French Neoclassical double bed frame with a light grey painted finish, fluted posts topped with finials, and an arched cream upholstered headboard. View II
Archive III A 19th-century French Neoclassical double bed frame with a light grey painted finish, fluted posts topped with finials, and an arched cream upholstered headboard. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century French Neoclassical double bed frame with a light grey painted finish, fluted posts topped with finials, and an arched cream upholstered headboard. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century French Neoclassical double bed frame with a light grey painted finish, fluted posts topped with finials, and an arched cream upholstered headboard. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century French Neoclassical double bed frame with a light grey painted finish, fluted posts topped with finials, and an arched cream upholstered headboard. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century French Neoclassical double bed frame with a light grey painted finish, fluted posts topped with finials, and an arched cream upholstered headboard. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century French Neoclassical double bed frame with a light grey painted finish, fluted posts topped with finials, and an arched cream upholstered headboard. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century French Neoclassical double bed frame with a light grey painted finish, fluted posts topped with finials, and an arched cream upholstered headboard. View IX
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Location
Lodge Farm
Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

By appointment only
Verified Since Nov 2018
Items For Sale 138
Items Sold 1,009
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Verified Since Nov 2018
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Location: Lodge Farm, Walton Lane, Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6NN, United Kingdom, , By appointment only
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A 19th-century French Neoclassical double bed frame with a light grey painted finish, fluted posts topped with finials, and an arched cream upholstered headboard.
19th Century French Painted Double Bed
Ref: SA1228111
A 19th-century French Neoclassical double bed frame with a light grey painted finish, fluted posts topped with finials, and an arched cream upholstered headboard.
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  • ObjectBeds
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XVI Style
  • MaterialWood, Fabric, Paint
  • ColourGrey and Cream
  • MotifsFluted posts, Upholstered headboard, Finials, Guilloche moulding
  • SizeH 129 cm (51 in) x W 162 cm (64 in) x D 204 cm (80 in)

This nineteenth-century French painted double bed in the Louis XVI style is constructed from wood and fabric with a soft grey-blue paint finish and white highlights. The piece displays carved detailing including urn finials on the bed head above leaf-carved supports, a repeating guilloche pattern across the top rail, tapering toupie feet with waisted collars and fluted sections, and poles at the foot with repeated carved finials and applied swags and floral paterae. The arched headboard is upholstered in cream fabric stripped back to original calico. The dimensions are 129 cm high, 162 cm wide, and 204 cm deep to accommodate a double mattress measuring 150 cm wide and 191 cm deep. This bed frame serves as a central sleeping fixture in a master bedroom or guest room.

Louis XVI style French beds from the 19th century are defined by Neoclassical architectural influences, featuring symmetrical proportions, fluted column posts, arched headboards, and restrained carved details such as guilloche moulding.

These bedsteads were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as beech or oak, featuring traditional mortise and tenon joinery, layered paint or gesso finishes, and padded fabric upholstery held with decorative tacks.

Authentic 19th-century French bedframes often feature hand-carved decorative elements, historical iron rail connector fittings, natural surface wear exposing underlying wood or gesso, and period hand-sewn webbing.

Integrate the bedstead into a modern space by pairing it with crisp linen bedding, neutral wall tones, and contemporary bedside lighting to contrast the aged paint finish and structured silhouette.

Dust the painted timber frame regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoid harsh chemical cleansers that may dissolve delicate paint finishes, and clean fabric panels gently using a soft brush vacuum attachment.
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