Search 0
54,389  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 183 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
183 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1233890
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Antique King Sized Bed
Sold by Simon Charles Antiques
sold SA1233890
Sorry, but this item has been sold.

Simon Charles Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Apr 2024
Browse dealers 36 items
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1233890
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Antique King Sized Bed

1900 - 1920
Sold 20 October 2026 · Simon Charles Antiques
This “Antique King Sized Bed” found a buyer.

It was listed by Simon Charles Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale
Antique Oak BedsteadCarved Oak Bed FrameCarved Wooden King Bed Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1233890
Dealers Internal Reference
BD695
Dealers Notes

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.
“
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
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1233890
Dealers Internal Ref
BD695
Simon Charles Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2024
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Simon Charles Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A French Neoclassical style carved oak king-sized bedstead featuring ribbon swags and turned corner posts. SOLD20 OCT 26
1 / 15
Archive I A French Neoclassical style carved oak king-sized bedstead featuring ribbon swags and turned corner posts. SOLD20 OCT 26

Antique King Sized Bed

Archive II A French Neoclassical style carved oak king-sized bedstead featuring ribbon swags and turned corner posts. View II
Archive III A French Neoclassical style carved oak king-sized bedstead featuring ribbon swags and turned corner posts. View III
Archive IV A French Neoclassical style carved oak king-sized bedstead featuring ribbon swags and turned corner posts. View IV
Archive V A French Neoclassical style carved oak king-sized bedstead featuring ribbon swags and turned corner posts. View V
Archive VI A French Neoclassical style carved oak king-sized bedstead featuring ribbon swags and turned corner posts. View VI
Archive VII A French Neoclassical style carved oak king-sized bedstead featuring ribbon swags and turned corner posts. View VII
Archive VIII A French Neoclassical style carved oak king-sized bedstead featuring ribbon swags and turned corner posts. View VIII
Archive IX A French Neoclassical style carved oak king-sized bedstead featuring ribbon swags and turned corner posts. View IX
Archive X A French Neoclassical style carved oak king-sized bedstead featuring ribbon swags and turned corner posts. View X
Archive XI A French Neoclassical style carved oak king-sized bedstead featuring ribbon swags and turned corner posts. View XI
Archive XII A French Neoclassical style carved oak king-sized bedstead featuring ribbon swags and turned corner posts. View XII
Archive XIII A French Neoclassical style carved oak king-sized bedstead featuring ribbon swags and turned corner posts. View XIII
Archive XIV A French Neoclassical style carved oak king-sized bedstead featuring ribbon swags and turned corner posts. View XIV
Archive XV A French Neoclassical style carved oak king-sized bedstead featuring ribbon swags and turned corner posts. View XV
Enlarged Archival View

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 68
Simon Charles Antiques
Verified Since Apr 2024
View Dealer Info
Location: 79 Roman Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8AB, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/simoncharles
Verified
Apr 2024
For Sale
36
Sold
68
A French Neoclassical style carved oak king-sized bedstead featuring ribbon swags and turned corner posts.
Antique King Sized Bed
Ref: SA1233890
A French Neoclassical style carved oak king-sized bedstead featuring ribbon swags and turned corner posts.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Detail View 11
Detail View 12
Detail View 13
Detail View 14
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBedsteads
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Neoclassical
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRibbon swags, Turned posts, Fluted panels, Corner finials

This French Neoclassical style king-sized bedstead dates from around 1900 and is constructed from oak with a warm brown colour and natural aged patina. The piece displays elaborate hand-carved floral motifs, ribbon swags, fluted panels, and turned corner posts with finials. The headboard features a shaped crest rail, while the footboard incorporates carved rectangular panels flanked by turned uprights. The side rails have been converted to accommodate a standard king-size mattress. Suitable for use as a central statement bed in a master bedroom, the bedstead combines historic character with practical modern utility. The substantial wooden construction provides a traditional French chateau aesthetic that integrates into both classic and contemporary bedroom schemes.

FAQs

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.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories