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A 19th C Italian Rococo Bed
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A 19th C Italian Rococo Bed

19th century
Description

Faded Grandeur!

A romantic 19th Century Italian Queen size Rococo Bed.

Orignal faded patina.

We have done nothing more than clean the frame which is made from solid fruitwood.

The bed has recently been re-upholstered in Zoffany Malmaison brocade.

It also has new latts. We can also supply a quality mattress that would be bespokely made at an extra £400

150cm W x 216cm Lx 175 cm H

Physical Dimensions
Height
175cm (68.90")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
216cm (85.04")
Declaration

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this Italian Rococo Giltwood Bed to the 19th Century.

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SA1237390
Description
Faded Grandeur!

A romantic 19th Century Italian Queen size Rococo Bed.

Orignal faded patina.

We have done nothing more than clean the frame which is made from solid fruitwood.

The bed has recently been re-upholstered in Zoffany Malmaison brocade.

It also has new latts. We can also supply a quality mattress that would be bespokely made at an extra £400

150cm W x 216cm Lx 175 cm H

Height
175cm (68.90")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
216cm (85.04")
Date of Manufacture

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this Italian Rococo Giltwood Bed to the 19th Century.

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SA1237390
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An Italian 19th-century Rococo style giltwood bed with shell crest carvings and purple floral damask upholstery on the headboard and footboard.
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Archive I An Italian 19th-century Rococo style giltwood bed with shell crest carvings and purple floral damask upholstery on the headboard and footboard.

A 19th C Italian Rococo Bed

Archive II An Italian 19th-century Rococo style giltwood bed with shell crest carvings and purple floral damask upholstery on the headboard and footboard. View II
Archive III An Italian 19th-century Rococo style giltwood bed with shell crest carvings and purple floral damask upholstery on the headboard and footboard. View III
Archive IV An Italian 19th-century Rococo style giltwood bed with shell crest carvings and purple floral damask upholstery on the headboard and footboard. View IV
Archive V An Italian 19th-century Rococo style giltwood bed with shell crest carvings and purple floral damask upholstery on the headboard and footboard. View V
Archive VI An Italian 19th-century Rococo style giltwood bed with shell crest carvings and purple floral damask upholstery on the headboard and footboard. View VI
Archive VII An Italian 19th-century Rococo style giltwood bed with shell crest carvings and purple floral damask upholstery on the headboard and footboard. View VII
Archive VIII An Italian 19th-century Rococo style giltwood bed with shell crest carvings and purple floral damask upholstery on the headboard and footboard. View VIII
Archive IX An Italian 19th-century Rococo style giltwood bed with shell crest carvings and purple floral damask upholstery on the headboard and footboard. View IX
Archive X An Italian 19th-century Rococo style giltwood bed with shell crest carvings and purple floral damask upholstery on the headboard and footboard. View X
Archive XI An Italian 19th-century Rococo style giltwood bed with shell crest carvings and purple floral damask upholstery on the headboard and footboard. View XI
Archive XII An Italian 19th-century Rococo style giltwood bed with shell crest carvings and purple floral damask upholstery on the headboard and footboard. View XII
Archive XIII An Italian 19th-century Rococo style giltwood bed with shell crest carvings and purple floral damask upholstery on the headboard and footboard. View XIII
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Junk Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 07772 579011
Location
Top floor
The Apiary
38 Borough Street
Castle Donington
Leicestershire
DE74 2LA
United Kingdom
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An Italian 19th-century Rococo style giltwood bed with shell crest carvings and purple floral damask upholstery on the headboard and footboard.
A 19th c Italian Rococo Bed
Ref: SA1237390
An Italian 19th-century Rococo style giltwood bed with shell crest carvings and purple floral damask upholstery on the headboard and footboard.
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  • ObjectBeds & Bedsteads
  • Period19th century
  • StyleItalian Rococo Revival
  • MaterialGiltwood, Damask Fabric, Pine Slats
  • ColourGold and Purple
  • MotifsShell cresting, C-scroll carvings, Cabriole legs, Damask upholstery panels
  • SizeH 175 cm (69 in) x W 150 cm (59 in) x D 216 cm (85 in)

A nineteenth-century Italian Rococo Revival bed of solid fruitwood construction, finished with a faded giltwood patina and recently re-upholstered in Zoffany Malmaison purple floral damask brocade on the headboard and footboard panels. The frame displays elaborate C-scroll carvings, cabriole legs, and shell cresting to both the arched headboard and the low footboard, complemented by new pine slats. The bed measures 175 cm high, 150 cm wide, and 216 cm deep. Designed for residential bedroom use, this statement piece provides a commanding focal point in a master suite or guest bedroom. The piece accommodates a standard queen mattress within its ornate framework, combining decorative flourish with practical sleep support.

FAQs

Italian Rococo furniture from the 19th century revived 18th-century design hallmarks, featuring elaborate C-scrolls, asymmetric shell carvings, fluid curves, and gilded finishes tailored for grand residential interiors.

These bed frames were typically hand-carved from solid timber such as pine or beech, covered in a gesso layer, finished with hand-applied gold leaf, and inset with woven fabric panels on the headboard and footboard.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display hand-carved timber joinery, natural age-related craquelure on the gilded gesso, subtle wear to raised edges, and traditional pegged joint construction.

Pair a gilded carved frame with neutral wall paint and plain white linen bedding to balance the elaborate detailing and highlight the contrast between fabric textures and metallic gilding.

Dust the carved giltwood gently with a dry, soft bristle brush, avoiding liquid cleansers or water that can damage water-gilded gesso layers or stain antique textile panels.
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