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Hand Carved Queen Size Four Poster Bed
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Hand Carved Queen Size Four Poster Bed

19th century
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​Magnificent Hand-Carved Victorian Style Mahogany Four-Poster Bed | UK King Size (5ft) | Ball-and-Claw Feet

​An imposing Victorian-style four-poster bed, hand-carved in rich mahogany with exceptional craftsmanship throughout.

​Elevated on bold, hand-carved ball-and-claw feet, this magnificent centerpiece features heavy barley-twist posts, carved flame finials, and an ornate, deeply carved crest highlighting acanthus leaves and central floral motifs on the headboard. The headboard and side rails display rich flame mahogany panels with deep warm hues and a stunning natural timber grain.

​Key Features & Details:

​Material: Hand-carved solid mahogany with rich flame mahogany veneers.

​Style: Victorian / Early 19th Century Style.

​Sizing: Takes a standard UK King / 5ft mattress (150cm x 200cm). (Note: In UK trade terminology, a 5-foot width is standard UK King, corresponding to US Queen dimensions).

​Details: Turned barley-twist columns, carved finials, raised panel footboard, and heavy ball-and-claw feet.

​Condition: Excellent condition with a deep luster. Clean, sturdy, and ready for immediate use.

​Delivery & Personal Assembly Service:

​White-Glove Setup Available: For complete ease with a grand piece of this scale, personal delivery and full on-site assembly can be provided directly to your room of choice for a small additional fee. The bed will be fully erected on-site so it is ready for your mattress.

​Shipping: Nationwide UK delivery available. Please message directly with your postcode before purchase to receive an accurate transport quote or to arrange personal assembly.

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Collectable Interiors has dated this Carved Mahogany Poster Bed to the Victorian era.

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SA1239076
Description
​Magnificent Hand-Carved Victorian Style Mahogany Four-Poster Bed | UK King Size (5ft) | Ball-and-Claw Feet
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​An imposing Victorian-style four-poster bed, hand-carved in rich mahogany with exceptional craftsmanship throughout.
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fig 1. A dark mahogany four-poster bed frame featuring four spiral barley-twist posts topped with finials, a carved headboard, and claw-and-ball feet.
fig 1. Hand Carved Queen Size Four Poster Bed

​Elevated on bold, hand-carved ball-and-claw feet, this magnificent centerpiece features heavy barley-twist posts, carved flame finials, and an ornate, deeply carved crest highlighting acanthus leaves and central floral motifs on the headboard. The headboard and side rails display rich flame mahogany panels with deep warm hues and a stunning natural timber grain.

fig 2. A dark mahogany four-poster bed frame featuring four spiral barley-twist posts topped with finials, a carved headboard, and claw-and-ball feet.
fig 2. Hand Carved Queen Size Four Poster Bed

​Key Features & Details:

​Material: Hand-carved solid mahogany with rich flame mahogany veneers.

​Style: Victorian / Early 19th Century Style.

​Sizing: Takes a standard UK King / 5ft mattress (150cm x 200cm). (Note: In UK trade terminology, a 5-foot width is standard UK King, corresponding to US Queen dimensions).

fig 3. A dark mahogany four-poster bed frame featuring four spiral barley-twist posts topped with finials, a carved headboard, and claw-and-ball feet.
fig 3. Hand Carved Queen Size Four Poster Bed

​Details: Turned barley-twist columns, carved finials, raised panel footboard, and heavy ball-and-claw feet.

​Condition: Excellent condition with a deep luster. Clean, sturdy, and ready for immediate use.

fig 4. A dark mahogany four-poster bed frame featuring four spiral barley-twist posts topped with finials, a carved headboard, and claw-and-ball feet.
fig 4. Hand Carved Queen Size Four Poster Bed

​Delivery & Personal Assembly Service:

​White-Glove Setup Available: For complete ease with a grand piece of this scale, personal delivery and full on-site assembly can be provided directly to your room of choice for a small additional fee. The bed will be fully erected on-site so it is ready for your mattress.

​Shipping: Nationwide UK delivery available. Please message directly with your postcode before purchase to receive an accurate transport quote or to arrange personal assembly.

Date of Manufacture

Collectable Interiors has dated this Carved Mahogany Poster Bed to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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A dark mahogany four-poster bed frame featuring four spiral barley-twist posts topped with finials, a carved headboard, and claw-and-ball feet.
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Archive I A dark mahogany four-poster bed frame featuring four spiral barley-twist posts topped with finials, a carved headboard, and claw-and-ball feet.

Hand Carved Queen Size Four Poster Bed

Archive II A dark mahogany four-poster bed frame featuring four spiral barley-twist posts topped with finials, a carved headboard, and claw-and-ball feet. View II
Archive III A dark mahogany four-poster bed frame featuring four spiral barley-twist posts topped with finials, a carved headboard, and claw-and-ball feet. View III
Archive IV A dark mahogany four-poster bed frame featuring four spiral barley-twist posts topped with finials, a carved headboard, and claw-and-ball feet. View IV
Archive V A dark mahogany four-poster bed frame featuring four spiral barley-twist posts topped with finials, a carved headboard, and claw-and-ball feet. View V
Archive VI A dark mahogany four-poster bed frame featuring four spiral barley-twist posts topped with finials, a carved headboard, and claw-and-ball feet. View VI
Archive VII A dark mahogany four-poster bed frame featuring four spiral barley-twist posts topped with finials, a carved headboard, and claw-and-ball feet. View VII
Archive VIII A dark mahogany four-poster bed frame featuring four spiral barley-twist posts topped with finials, a carved headboard, and claw-and-ball feet. View VIII
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A dark mahogany four-poster bed frame featuring four spiral barley-twist posts topped with finials, a carved headboard, and claw-and-ball feet.
Hand carved Queen size Four poster bed
Ref: SA1239076
A dark mahogany four-poster bed frame featuring four spiral barley-twist posts topped with finials, a carved headboard, and claw-and-ball feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBeds
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist posts, Claw and ball feet, Carved scroll pediment, Urn finials

This Victorian-style four-poster bed is made from dark brown solid mahogany with rich flame mahogany veneers and a deep lustre finish. The imposing frame stands on bold, hand-carved claw-and-ball feet and incorporates four heavy barley-twist posts topped with pointed urn finials, along with a headboard featuring an ornate, deeply carved scroll pediment with central floral and acanthus leaf motifs, raised panel footboards, and moulded side rails. The bed is designed to take a standard UK king-size mattress measuring 150 cm by 200 cm. Suitable as a grand focal point in a master bedroom, the substantial architecture and traditional English country house aesthetic make it appropriate for anchoring a spacious, period-inspired bedroom interior. The clean, sturdy structure arrives ready to accommodate a custom mattress and bedding scheme within a residential setting.

FAQs

Four-poster beds originated in medieval Europe, initially designed with heavy drapery suspended from a upper frame to retain warmth and provide privacy.

Traditional four-poster beds are predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, walnut, or rosewood, often featuring hand-carved details and mortise and tenon joinery.

Authentic period examples feature hand-sawing marks on the timber frame, traditional bolt-iron fittings, and natural patination or wear around the base and posts.

Balance the substantial visual weight of a dark timber bed frame by incorporating neutral bedding, light wall paint, and clean-lined surrounding furniture.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources, dust regularly with a soft lint-free cloth, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to protect the wood.
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