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Antique King Sized Bed
Simon Charles Antiques
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Antique King Sized Bed

1900 - 1920
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A magnificent, heavily hand-carved golden oak bed from around 1900, full of exceptional detail and character. The rich golden oak has a wonderful warm colour and natural aged patina, beautifully complemented by the elaborate floral carvings, decorative panels and turned posts.

A truly impressive statement piece, combining superb craftsmanship with generous proportions and timeless antique appeal.

The side rails have been converted to accommodate a UK standard king-size mattress, making this beautiful period bed both practical and ready for modern use. The Bed comes with a base please see last image as an example sometimes the base sits inside the rails sometimes on the rails

or 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 contact me.

Declaration

Simon Charles Antiques has dated this Carved Oak King Bedstead to the 1900s.

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SA1233890
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BD695
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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
A magnificent, heavily hand-carved golden oak bed from around 1900, full of exceptional detail and character.
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The rich golden oak has a wonderful warm colour and natural aged patina, beautifully complemented by the elaborate floral carvings, decorative panels and turned posts.
Simon Charles Antiques
fig 1. A French Neoclassical style carved oak king-sized bedstead featuring ribbon swags and turned corner posts.
fig 1. Antique King Sized Bed

A truly impressive statement piece, combining superb craftsmanship with generous proportions and timeless antique appeal.

The side rails have been converted to accommodate a UK standard king-size mattress, making this beautiful period bed both practical and ready for modern use. The Bed comes with a base please see last image as an example sometimes the base sits inside the rails sometimes on the rails

fig 2. A French Neoclassical style carved oak king-sized bedstead featuring ribbon swags and turned corner posts.
fig 2. Antique King Sized Bed

or 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 contact me.

Date of Manufacture

Simon Charles Antiques has dated this Carved Oak King Bedstead to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1233890
Dealers Internal Ref
BD695
Simon Charles Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2024
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Simon Charles Antiques Profile Page

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Simon Charles Antiques
Telephone 07850 472102
Location
79 Roman Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 8AB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/simoncharles
Verified Since Apr 2024
Items For Sale 36
Items Sold 63
Simon Charles Antiques
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A French Neoclassical style carved oak king-sized bedstead featuring ribbon swags and turned corner posts.
Antique King Sized Bed
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French Neoclassical bedsteads are characterized by symmetrical forms, straight lines, fluted columns, and carved decorative motifs inspired by ancient Greco-Roman architecture, such as ribbon swags, garlands, and rosette medallions.

These bedsteads were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or mahogany, utilizing mortise and tenon joinery to secure the heavy headboards and footboards to side rails.

Authentic period pieces display hand-carving irregularities, hand-cut joinery at the frame connections, natural wood shrinkage over time, and an established patina within the carved crevices.

Balance the detailed woodwork by dressing the bed in crisp, neutral linen bedding and placing minimal modern lighting or minimalist side tables nearby to create visual contrast.

Clean the carved surfaces regularly with a soft dry brush or vacuum attachment, apply high-quality beeswax polish annually to protect the timber, and maintain stable indoor humidity levels to prevent cracking.
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