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Victorian Walnut Single Bed with Mop & Abalone Inlay
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Victorian Walnut Single Bed with Mop & Abalone Inlay

19th century
Description

An outstanding quality and very elegant antique late Victorian walnut single bedstead with mother of pearl and abalone inlay dating from circa 1895. This is a very substantial solid walnut bed with arched, double-domed headboard and footboard both carved with stylised laurel wreath enclosing a wonderfully decorative and unusual, circular mother-of-pearl and abalone inlay rosette. It stands on Ogee bracket-style feet outfitted with original small brass casters. The solid side rails are veneered in matching walnut and they slot in to make a very sturdy bedframe. No base or mattress included.

Construction:

Solid Walnut

Condition Report:

Good condition. General scuffs, scratches and marks commensurate with age.

Approx. Dimensions:

Headboard Height: 138cm

Footboard Height: 108cm

Bed Frame Internal Length: 198cm

Bed Frame External Length: 210cm

Bed Frame Width Rail to Rail: 90cm

Bedframe Max External Width at Feet: 97cm

To Fit Mattress Size:

Standard Single: 90cm x 192cm (3FT x 6FT2)

Physical Dimensions
Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
210cm (82.68")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Victorian Walnut Single Bed to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238016
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Description
An outstanding quality and very elegant antique late Victorian walnut single bedstead with mother of pearl and abalone inlay dating from circa 1895. This is a very substantial solid walnut bed with arched, double-domed headboard and footboard both carved with stylised laurel wreath enclosing a wonderfully decorative and unusual, circular mother-of-pearl and abalone inlay rosette. It stands on Ogee bracket-style feet outfitted with original small brass casters.
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The solid side rails are veneered in matching walnut and they slot in to make a very sturdy bedframe.
Antique Furniture Direct

No base or mattress included.

fig 1. A Victorian walnut single bedstead featuring arched panels, carved circular wreaths, and central mother-of-pearl and abalone shell floral inlays.
fig 1. Victorian Walnut Single Bed with Mop & Abalone Inlay

Construction:

Solid Walnut

Condition Report:

Good condition. General scuffs, scratches and marks commensurate with age.

Approx. Dimensions:

Headboard Height: 138cm

Footboard Height: 108cm

Bed Frame Internal Length: 198cm

Bed Frame External Length: 210cm

Bed Frame Width Rail to Rail: 90cm

Bedframe Max External Width at Feet: 97cm

To Fit Mattress Size:

Standard Single: 90cm x 192cm (3FT x 6FT2)

Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
210cm (82.68")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Victorian Walnut Single Bed to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238016
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Archive I A Victorian walnut single bedstead featuring arched panels, carved circular wreaths, and central mother-of-pearl and abalone shell floral inlays.

Victorian Walnut Single Bed with Mop & Abalone Inlay

Archive II A Victorian walnut single bedstead featuring arched panels, carved circular wreaths, and central mother-of-pearl and abalone shell floral inlays. View II
Archive III A Victorian walnut single bedstead featuring arched panels, carved circular wreaths, and central mother-of-pearl and abalone shell floral inlays. View III
Archive IV A Victorian walnut single bedstead featuring arched panels, carved circular wreaths, and central mother-of-pearl and abalone shell floral inlays. View IV
Archive V A Victorian walnut single bedstead featuring arched panels, carved circular wreaths, and central mother-of-pearl and abalone shell floral inlays. View V
Archive VI A Victorian walnut single bedstead featuring arched panels, carved circular wreaths, and central mother-of-pearl and abalone shell floral inlays. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian walnut single bedstead featuring arched panels, carved circular wreaths, and central mother-of-pearl and abalone shell floral inlays. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian walnut single bedstead featuring arched panels, carved circular wreaths, and central mother-of-pearl and abalone shell floral inlays. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian walnut single bedstead featuring arched panels, carved circular wreaths, and central mother-of-pearl and abalone shell floral inlays. View IX
Archive X A Victorian walnut single bedstead featuring arched panels, carved circular wreaths, and central mother-of-pearl and abalone shell floral inlays. View X
Archive XI A Victorian walnut single bedstead featuring arched panels, carved circular wreaths, and central mother-of-pearl and abalone shell floral inlays. View XI
Archive XII A Victorian walnut single bedstead featuring arched panels, carved circular wreaths, and central mother-of-pearl and abalone shell floral inlays. View XII
Archive XIII A Victorian walnut single bedstead featuring arched panels, carved circular wreaths, and central mother-of-pearl and abalone shell floral inlays. View XIII
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A Victorian walnut single bedstead featuring arched panels, carved circular wreaths, and central mother-of-pearl and abalone shell floral inlays.
Victorian Walnut Single Bed with MOP & Abalone Inlay
Ref: SA1238016
A Victorian walnut single bedstead featuring arched panels, carved circular wreaths, and central mother-of-pearl and abalone shell floral inlays.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSingle Beds
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Mother of Pearl, Abalone
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsArched panels, Floral shell inlay, Carved wreath, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 138 cm (54 in) x W 90 cm (35 in) x D 210 cm (83 in)

This late Victorian single bedstead dates from 1890 and follows a Victorian style. Constructed from solid walnut with a warm brown timber finish, the piece features an arched, double-domed headboard and footboard adorned with moulded panels, carved laurel wreath motifs, and central mother-of-pearl and abalone shell floral inlays displaying iridescent greens and pinks. Ogee bracket feet fitted with small brass casters support the substantial frame, which measures 138 cm high, 90 cm wide, and 210 cm deep. General scuffs, scratches, and marks commensurate with age are visible across the polished wood surfaces. Suitable for use in a bedroom as a functional single sleeping frame, this bed accommodates a standard single mattress without a base included. The solid side rails lock securely into position to form a sturdy structure suited for everyday domestic environments.

FAQs

Victorian bed designs typically featured rich hardwoods such as walnut or mahogany, characterised by arched headboards, moulded panels, and decorative inlays like mother-of-pearl or abalone shell.

Craftsmen utilised solid walnut and walnut veneers over softwoods, employing mortise and tenon joinery alongside hand-carved architectural details and shell marquetry.

Authentic pieces exhibit original brass castors, subtle variations in natural shell inlay, genuine patination, and evidence of hand-carved wreath motifs or traditional joinery.

Pairing dark polished timber frames with crisp white linen bedding, neutral wall surfaces, and modern lighting creates a balanced contrast between historic woodwork and contemporary design.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a beeswax polish sparingly, avoiding excess moisture or chemical cleansers that could loosen delicate shell inlays.
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