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Georgian Mahogany Four Poster Bed Frame.
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Georgian Mahogany Four Poster Bed Frame.

18th century
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A Georgian mahogany four-poster bed frame, with twisted turned columns with spiralling acanthus leaf carvings. The posts are San Domingo mahogany, the absolute best-quality mahogany imported in the 18th century, with rosewood lower arch-top insets.

Ready for dressing. Slats will be provided.

The top rails are plain and just require new Velcro to hang Velcro-backed permit drop materials of choice.

7 ft tall

6 ft 10 inches long

5ft 6inches wide.

Physical Dimensions
Height
213.8cm (84.17")
Width
170.7cm (67.20")
Depth
213cm (83.86")
Declaration

Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated this Georgian Four Poster Bed to the Georgian era.

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SA1235829
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A Georgian mahogany four-poster bed frame, with twisted turned columns with spiralling acanthus leaf carvings.
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The posts are San Domingo mahogany, the absolute best-quality mahogany imported in the 18th century, with rosewood lower arch-top insets.
Country Homes Antiques Stirling

Ready for dressing. Slats will be provided.

The top rails are plain and just require new Velcro to hang Velcro-backed permit drop materials of choice.

7 ft tall

6 ft 10 inches long

5ft 6inches wide.

Height
213.8cm (84.17")
Width
170.7cm (67.20")
Depth
213cm (83.86")
Date of Manufacture

Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated this Georgian Four Poster Bed to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235829
Country Homes Antiques Stirling
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Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2016

Fine period furniturnishings-timeless design

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A dark mahogany Georgian four-poster bed frame featuring carved spiral-twist foot posts and a plain headboard panel.
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A dark mahogany Georgian four-poster bed frame featuring carved spiral-twist foot posts and a plain headboard panel.
Georgian mahogany four poster bed frame.
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A dark mahogany Georgian four-poster bed frame featuring carved spiral-twist foot posts and a plain headboard panel.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBeds
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Timber
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist posts, Carved acanthus leaves, Square section posts
  • SizeH 213.8 cm (84 in) x W 170.7 cm (67 in) x D 213 cm (84 in)

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Originating in the 18th and early 19th centuries, a Georgian four poster bed is characterized by its tall corner posts designed to support heavy drapery for warmth and privacy. These beds were prominent status symbols in grand homes and featured refined classical proportions.

Craftsmen predominantly used dense, high-grade timbers such as West Indian or Cuban mahogany, valued for its rich colour and durability. The components were joined using traditional mortise and tenon construction held together with iron bed bolts.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved decorative elements on the foot posts, such as barley twists, reeding, or acanthus leaves, alongside plain head posts that were originally hidden behind drapes. Looking for hand-saw marks and original bolt access holes also helps confirm age.

A period bedstead can be dressed in simple crisp white linen to create a clean contrast against dark polished mahogany. Surrounding the frame with modern neutral wall tones allows the architectural silhouette and hand-carved posts to remain the central focus.

Dust the timber regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth, following the direction of the grain. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood, and ensure the frame is kept clear of direct heat sources or damp walls.
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