Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
The bed stands on four stunning carved angel legs, featuring wings and prominent faces. The carved frame and legs are prominent on all sides of the bed (including the back). This style of bed was designed to sit in the centre of a room; this is why all sides of the bed are symmetrically carved. The bed frame attaches to four tapering ring turned posts, which support a protruding canopy. The superstructure lends itself to be dressed with romantic fabric drapes.
Retaining the original polish and patination, the bed has a dark rich red and brown colour, with a mid satin polish finish. The bed is constructed of sissoo wood (a member of the Rosewood family) and has a superior structure. This bed would look stunning in either a contemporary or traditional setting. This is a superior quality centrepiece for any bedroom. It dismantles for easy transportation.
Provenance:
Colonial Raj beds usually date from 1840 until 1947 (until Indian Independence). However, this bed is much earlier. The beds were constructed for the British Raj, their families and the British Military in Colonial India. The beds were designed to collapse and be transported “flat pack” so could easily be moved whilst on military exercises and to their summerhouses in the hills. The size, style and quality of the bed depict the status of the occupier or the military rank of the owner.
External Dimensions:
External Height = 225cm or 88½” or 7ft 4½”
External length = 220cm or 86” or 7ft 2”
External width = 171cm or 67¼ or 5ft 7¼”
Height from floor to top of side rails = 43.4cm or 17”
Height from floor to bottom of side rails = 29.4cm or 11½”
Side rail depth = 14cm or 5½”
Mattress Dimensions:
Length = 196cm or 77” or 6ft 5” max
Width (slats) = 140cm or 55” or 4ft 7” max
Width (including side rails) = 149cm or 58¼” or 4ft 10¼ max
This bed will fit a standard UK king size mattress which is 5ft wide by 6ft 3” long. The mattress shown on the bed in the picture is a king size mattress.
Draping Service:
We do offer a separate draping service whereby we can dress the bed with any fabric of choice. The bed would have originally been decorated with a light muslin cotton material to prevent the mosquitos from biting the occupants in bed.
Condition Report:
This bed is in excellent original condition, which is commensurate with its age. Some nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. This bed, which retains the original polish, boasts a dark rich brown and red colour, with a light gloss polish finish. The bed is solid in joint and ready to use.
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas, please contact us for a delivery quote.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee).
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
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5ft King Size Colonial Raj Four Poster Day Bed (Circa 1800)
