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Pair of Hand Painted Leather “Dutch Style” Bedsteads
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for sale €1,814     $1,969
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Wessex Antique Bedsteads

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Pair of Hand Painted Leather “Dutch Style” Bedsteads

1900 - 1920
Description

Good pair of 3ft restored hand painted studded embossed leather “Dutch Style” bedsteads resting on bun feet, ca 1900.

They have been gently cleaned and polished and have a very good look to them.

Please note that the price includes a pair of high quality 2 1/2″ platform bases.

The beds will accept standard 3ft x 6ft3 (90 cm x 190 cm) mattresses.

Head Height: 54″ – Foot Height: 27 1/2″

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
137cm (53.94")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
198cm (77.95")
Declaration

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated these Painted Leather Single Bedsteads to the 1900s.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1241560
Dealers Internal Reference
15423
Description
Good pair of 3ft restored hand painted studded embossed leather “Dutch Style” bedsteads resting on bun feet, ca 1900.

They have been gently cleaned and polished and have a very good look to them.

Please note that the price includes a pair of high quality 2 1/2″ platform bases.

The beds will accept standard 3ft x 6ft3 (90 cm x 190 cm) mattresses.

Head Height: 54″ – Foot Height: 27 1/2″

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

Height
137cm (53.94")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
198cm (77.95")
Date of Manufacture

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated these Painted Leather Single Bedsteads to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241560
Dealers Internal Ref
15423
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2017
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A pair of matching single bedsteads upholstered in aged brown hand-painted leather with brass stud trimming and arched tops.
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Archive I A pair of matching single bedsteads upholstered in aged brown hand-painted leather with brass stud trimming and arched tops.

Pair of Hand Painted Leather “Dutch Style” Bedsteads

Archive II A pair of matching single bedsteads upholstered in aged brown hand-painted leather with brass stud trimming and arched tops. View II
Archive III A pair of matching single bedsteads upholstered in aged brown hand-painted leather with brass stud trimming and arched tops. View III
Archive IV A pair of matching single bedsteads upholstered in aged brown hand-painted leather with brass stud trimming and arched tops. View IV
Archive V A pair of matching single bedsteads upholstered in aged brown hand-painted leather with brass stud trimming and arched tops. View V
Archive VI A pair of matching single bedsteads upholstered in aged brown hand-painted leather with brass stud trimming and arched tops. View VI
Archive VII A pair of matching single bedsteads upholstered in aged brown hand-painted leather with brass stud trimming and arched tops. View VII
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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
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Wessex Antique Bedsteads
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Location: The Old Glove Works, Percombe, Stoke Sub Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6RD, United Kingdom
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A pair of matching single bedsteads upholstered in aged brown hand-painted leather with brass stud trimming and arched tops.
Pair of Hand Painted Leather “Dutch Style” Bedsteads
Ref: SA1241560
A pair of matching single bedsteads upholstered in aged brown hand-painted leather with brass stud trimming and arched tops.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBedsteads
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleDutch Revival
  • MaterialLeather, Timber, Brass
  • ColourAged Brown
  • MotifsBrass studs, arched headboards, painted crests, turned feet
  • SizeH 137 cm (54 in) x W 90 cm (35 in) x D 198 cm (78 in)

This pair of 1900 Dutch Revival bedsteads in the English Country House style consists of two matching single beds constructed from timber, leather, and brass. The pieces are finished in an aged brown colour with hand-painted crests on the arched headboards and footboards, brass stud trimming along the edges, and turned bun feet at the base. Each bedstead shows visible signs of age and wear through surface scuffs and patination across the leather panels. They measure 137 cm high, 90 cm wide, and 198 cm deep overall, accommodating standard single mattresses. These bedsteads suit placement in a guest bedroom or a master bedroom scheme, providing a traditional focal point for a period interior. They require standard domestic assembly with the included platform bases and mattresses to function as regular sleeping furniture within a home.

FAQs

Dutch-style bedsteads are recognised for their arched, shaped cresting on the headboard and footboard, often embellished with polychrome painting, tooled leather, or decorative studwork reflecting 17th and 18th-century Northern European craft traditions.

These bedsteads typically feature solid timber frames covered in hide upholstery, decorated with tempera or oil pigments, and secured around the perimeter using hand-hammered brass or iron studs.

Authentic period leather exhibits natural craquelure across the painted surface, gentle fading of pigments, and oxidisation around the individual brass tacks, alongside historic wear patterns on the wooden rails.

Pairing painted leather bedsteads with neutral linen bedding and crisp walls allows the rich texture and painted crests of the headboards to act as the primary focal point in a guest bedroom or twin room layout.

Painted leather should be kept away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent drying or cracking. Regular light dusting with a dry microfibre cloth is recommended, avoiding chemical cleansers or heavy oils that may damage historic pigments.
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