Exceptional Quality French Mercier Feres Burr Walnut with Gilded Bronze Ormalu Mounts King Size Bed.box Wood and Fruit Wood Inlaid Cross Banding

Name: Exceptional Quality French Mercier Feres Burr Walnut with Gilded Bronze Ormalu Mounts King Size Bed.box Wood and Fruit Wood Inlaid Cross Banding
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA486968
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Bedsteads

Description

Exceptional quality French Mercier Feres burr walnut with gilded bronze ormalu mounts king size bed.Box wood and fruit wood inlaid cross banding . Professionally cleaned and polished maintaining patina and detail . Lovely quality in detail of decorative ormalu mounts. Please see close up images to appreciate. Suitable for king size 150cm x 200 cm mattress inside rails or 160cm x 200cm mattress on top of rails.

Mercier Freres was a distinguished French design studio and furniture manufacturer founded late in the 19th century in Paris on rue Faubourg Saint-Antoine in the heart of the Parisian furniture district. It was recognized as one of the leading French design firms of the late 19th century, a distinction that continued well into the 20th century. In 1924, Mercier Freres was chosen to represent France in the Exposition Française de New York, an important trade fair that was held in the Grand Central Palace. At one time the firm had branches in both Geneva and Dallas

Head height 146cm

Foot height 80cm

Side rail height 29cm

Overall width 168cm

Overall length 215.5cm

Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattress)

As an alternative to the wood slats we can supply mini box bases. These raise the get into bed height and offer a superior support for quality mattresses. Photograph taken on slats. We can also supply hand made mattresses in all comfort choices. Details are available on our own web site under Bases and mattresses or e mail us for specifications and price list.

Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 25 years.

We do have many beds awaiting restoration if you are looking for a particular style and can send images if requested. We have our own workshops located along side our showroom in a beautiful medieval barn seven miles south of Bristol.

Physical Dimensions

Height

146cm (57.48")

Width

168cm (66.14")

Depth

215cm (84.65")

Declaration

Bedsteads has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA486968

Dealers Notes

Workshop/store open Monday to Friday 8am-4:30pm.

Saturday by arrangement - please do get in contact to arrange a visit on a Saturday.

Description

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Suitable for king size 150cm x 200 cm mattress inside rails or 160cm x 200cm mattress on top of rails.

Bedsteads

fig 1. Exceptional quality French Mercier Feres burr walnut with gilded bronze ormalu mounts king size bed.Box wood and fruit wood inlaid cross banding — fig 1. Exceptional Quality French Mercier Feres Burr Walnut with Gilded Bronze Ormalu Mounts King Size Bed.box Wood and Fruit Wood Inlaid Cross Banding

Mercier Freres was a distinguished French design studio and furniture manufacturer founded late in the 19th century in Paris on rue Faubourg Saint-Antoine in the heart of the Parisian furniture district. It was recognized as one of the leading French design firms of the late 19th century, a distinction that continued well into the 20th century. In 1924, Mercier Freres was chosen to represent France in the Exposition Française de New York, an important trade fair that was held in the Grand Central Palace. At one time the firm had branches in both Geneva and Dallas

fig 2. Exceptional quality French Mercier Feres burr walnut with gilded bronze ormalu mounts king size bed.Box wood and fruit wood inlaid cross banding — fig 2. Exceptional Quality French Mercier Feres Burr Walnut with Gilded Bronze Ormalu Mounts King Size Bed.box Wood and Fruit Wood Inlaid Cross Banding

Head height 146cm

Foot height 80cm

Side rail height 29cm

Overall width 168cm

Overall length 215.5cm

Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattress)

As an alternative to the wood slats we can supply mini box bases. These raise the get into bed height and offer a superior support for quality mattresses. Photograph taken on slats. We can also supply hand made mattresses in all comfort choices. Details are available on our own web site under Bases and mattresses or e mail us for specifications and price list.

fig 3. Exceptional quality French Mercier Feres burr walnut with gilded bronze ormalu mounts king size bed.Box wood and fruit wood inlaid cross banding — fig 3. Exceptional Quality French Mercier Feres Burr Walnut with Gilded Bronze Ormalu Mounts King Size Bed.box Wood and Fruit Wood Inlaid Cross Banding

Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 25 years.

We do have many beds awaiting restoration if you are looking for a particular style and can send images if requested. We have our own workshops located along side our showroom in a beautiful medieval barn seven miles south of Bristol.