Search 0
55,943  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 225 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
225 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 #SA1239927
FOR SALE
£3,750
Email Phone
Save
19th Century French King Size Quarter Veneered Walnut Bedstead
For sale by Wessex Antique Bedsteads
for sale €4,388     $4,763
£3,750

Wessex Antique Bedsteads

Sellingantiques Verified Since May 2017
Browse dealers 143 items
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1239927
PDF SHARE
SAVE

19th Century French King Size Quarter Veneered Walnut Bedstead

19th century
Description

Unrestored exceptional quality and elegant 5ft 19th C French carved quarter veneered walnut bedstead with curved ends and omalous mounts.

This bed is of the finest quality and could actually free stand in a room as even all of the back of the head end of the bed is finished to the same as front panels.

Ca 1870

Please note that the price includes full restoration and a high quality 2 1/2″ platform base.

Head Height: 63" – Foot Height: 38 1/2"

The bed will accept a standard 5ft x 6ft6 ( 150 cm x 200 cm) mattress.

We also stock a good range of quality pocket sprung mattresses.

Physical Dimensions
Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
219cm (86.22")
Declaration

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this French Walnut King Bedstead to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1239927
Dealers Internal Reference
19806
Description
Unrestored exceptional quality and elegant 5ft 19th C French carved quarter veneered walnut bedstead with curved ends and omalous mounts.
“
This bed is of the finest quality and could actually free stand in a room as even all of the back of the head end of the bed is finished to the same as front panels.
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
fig 1. A 19th-century French king-size bedstead made from quarter-veneered walnut with carved cresting and gilt bronze mounts on the headboard and footboard.
fig 1. 19th Century French King Size Quarter Veneered Walnut Bedstead

Ca 1870

Please note that the price includes full restoration and a high quality 2 1/2″ platform base.

Head Height: 63" – Foot Height: 38 1/2"

The bed will accept a standard 5ft x 6ft6 ( 150 cm x 200 cm) mattress.

We also stock a good range of quality pocket sprung mattresses.

Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
219cm (86.22")
Date of Manufacture

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this French Walnut King Bedstead to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1239927
Dealers Internal Ref
19806
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2017
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Wessex Antique Bedsteads Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A 19th-century French king-size bedstead made from quarter-veneered walnut with carved cresting and gilt bronze mounts on the headboard and footboard.
1 / 6
Archive I A 19th-century French king-size bedstead made from quarter-veneered walnut with carved cresting and gilt bronze mounts on the headboard and footboard.

19th Century French King Size Quarter Veneered Walnut Bedstead

Archive II A 19th-century French king-size bedstead made from quarter-veneered walnut with carved cresting and gilt bronze mounts on the headboard and footboard. View II
Archive III A 19th-century French king-size bedstead made from quarter-veneered walnut with carved cresting and gilt bronze mounts on the headboard and footboard. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century French king-size bedstead made from quarter-veneered walnut with carved cresting and gilt bronze mounts on the headboard and footboard. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century French king-size bedstead made from quarter-veneered walnut with carved cresting and gilt bronze mounts on the headboard and footboard. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century French king-size bedstead made from quarter-veneered walnut with carved cresting and gilt bronze mounts on the headboard and footboard. View VI
Enlarged Archival View

Wessex Antique Bedsteads
Telephone 01935 829147
Location
The Old Glove Works
Percombe
Stoke Sub Hamdon
Somerset
TA14 6RD
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wessexbeds
Verified Since May 2017
Items For Sale 143
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
Verified Since May 2017
View Dealer Info
Location: The Old Glove Works, Percombe, Stoke Sub Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6RD, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/wessexbeds
Verified
May 2017
For Sale
143
A 19th-century French king-size bedstead made from quarter-veneered walnut with carved cresting and gilt bronze mounts on the headboard and footboard.
19th Century French King Size Quarter Veneered Walnut Bedstead
Ref: SA1239927
A 19th-century French king-size bedstead made from quarter-veneered walnut with carved cresting and gilt bronze mounts on the headboard and footboard.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
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
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Louis XVI
  • MaterialWalnut, Ormolu
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsQuarter veneering, Ormolu mounts, Fluted columns, Ribbon cresting
  • SizeH 160 cm (63 in) x W 150 cm (59 in) x D 219 cm (86 in)

This French Louis XVI style bedstead dates from 1870 and is constructed from warm brown quarter-veneered walnut with gilt ormolu mounts. The piece displays intricate grain patterns arranged in diamond formations across the headboard and footboard panels, accompanied by fluted columns, decorative ormolu mounts at the corners, and a pierced ribbon cresting on top of the headboard. Turned bun feet support the structure, while raised mouldings outline the veneered panels on both the curved footboard and the fully finished reverse of the headboard. The overall dimensions measure 160 cm high, 150 cm wide, and 219 cm deep. Designed to accommodate a standard mattress size, this freestanding bedstead is suitable for placement in a principal bedroom suite or guest bedroom. The piece provides a classical French chateau aesthetic with symmetrical timber panelling and gilt accents, functioning as a central sleeping platform that coordinates with traditional or transitional bedroom interiors.

FAQs

These bedsteads feature walnut wood cut and arranged in four symmetrical quadrants to create geometric diamond or book-matched grain patterns across the panels. They often draw inspiration from Louis XVI and Neoclassical styles, featuring fluted columns, ribbon crests, and gilt bronze mounts.

Craftsmen primarily utilised solid walnut or hardwood carcasses overlaid with figure-rich walnut veneers. Decorative embellishments were formed using chased gilt bronze or brass, known as ormolu, to frame panels and cap architectural posts.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut timber veneers, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and heavy cast metal mounts secured with period-appropriate iron screws. The reverse and underside of the frames usually display hand-sawn wood marks and age-consistent patination.

A French walnut bedstead serves as an architectural anchor in a modern bedroom scheme. Pairing the dark timber with neutral linen bedding, contemporary muted wall tones, and modern side tables balances the ornate classical wood detailing.

Dust the veneered surfaces regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish annually to preserve the timber nourish. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent veneer lifting or fading.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories