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George III Period Mahogany Bed Foot Stand I.m. Gillows of Lancaster.
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for sale €1,755     $1,905
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George III Period Mahogany Bed Foot Stand I.m. Gillows of Lancaster.

19th century
Description

A George III Period Mahogany Bed Foot Stand I.M. Gillows of Lancaster. This has now had a cushion made for it and would double as a window seat.

Ca. 1800

Height: 20”, 51 cms

Width: 43”, 109 cms

Depth: 19”, 48 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bed Bench to the 1800s.

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SA631642
Dealers Internal Reference
HB28
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Description
A George III Period Mahogany Bed Foot Stand I.M. Gillows of Lancaster. This has now had a cushion made for it and would double as a window seat.

Ca. 1800

Height: 20”, 51 cms

Width: 43”, 109 cms

Depth: 19”, 48 cms

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bed Bench to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA631642
Dealers Internal Ref
HB28
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

Specialists in 17th-18th and early 19th century fine english furniture, art, clocks and other objets d'art

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A George III period mahogany rectangular bed foot stand featuring four tapered square legs and a cream upholstered top cushion.
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Archive I A George III period mahogany rectangular bed foot stand featuring four tapered square legs and a cream upholstered top cushion.

George III Period Mahogany Bed Foot Stand I.m. Gillows of Lancaster.

Archive II A George III period mahogany rectangular bed foot stand featuring four tapered square legs and a cream upholstered top cushion. View II
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Oxfordshire
OX28 6BU
United Kingdom
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A George III period mahogany rectangular bed foot stand featuring four tapered square legs and a cream upholstered top cushion.
George III Period Mahogany Bed Foot Stand I.M. Gillows of Lancaster.
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A George III period mahogany rectangular bed foot stand featuring four tapered square legs and a cream upholstered top cushion.
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  • ObjectBenches & Stools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Textile
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTapered legs, Rectangular frame, Upholstered top, Straight apron
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 109 cm (43 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This George III period mahogany bed foot stand dates from around 1800. The piece displays a dark brown wooden frame with a rectangular shape, a straight apron, and four tapering square legs. A newly made cream upholstered cushion rests on top, providing a comfortable seat. The stand measures 51 cm high, 109 cm wide, and 48 cm deep, making it a versatile item for various domestic settings. Originally designed for the foot of the bed, this practical item now doubles as a window seat or a compact bench in a hallway, bedroom, or living room. The classic design integrates well into traditional and period interiors, complementing classic English country house schemes while offering functional seating. The simple construction and clean lines ensure it remains a practical addition to a contemporary home.

FAQs

A Georgian bed foot stand, or bed stool, is an eighteenth-century seating piece designed to sit at the foot of a bed frame to assist with climbing into elevated curtained beds or to provide secondary bedroom seating.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid timbers such as mahogany or walnut, featuring mortise and tenon joinery alongside traditional wool or horsehair padded upholstery.

Authentic George III furniture frequently exhibits hand-sawn timber markings, hand-cut mortise joinery, original structural pegs, and naturally worn patination across the legs and timber frame.

Position the bench at the foot of a modern bed, within a hallway as an entryway seat, or under a window bay to introduce warm timber tones and geometric structure.

Maintain mahogany timber by dusting regularly with a dry cloth, applying beeswax or microcrystalline polish twice annually, and positioning the piece away from direct sunlight or radiators.
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