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Incredible Napoleon II Style Double Bed Bedside and Mirror
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Incredible Napoleon II Style Double Bed Bedside and Mirror

19th century
Sold by Bedsteads
Sold 21 November 2024 · Bedsteads
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Description

*Reduced from £2950*

Incredible mahogany and brass Napoleon II style double bed; beautiful patina and colour in timber. Fluted columns with brass inlay and spectacular quality brass foliate inlay and brass palm bed knobs at head and brass figured caps at foot board

Suitable for double 135 cms x 190 cms /4'6" 6'3" mattress size

Dimensions of bed

Head board height 154 cm

Foot board height 86cm

Side rail height 33cm

Overall width 146cm

Overall length 207cm

Dimensions of bedside

Height 80cm

Depth 37cm

Width 49cm

Mirror

Height 175cm

Width 113cm

Depth 37cm

Price includes pine wood slats (sorry not mattress)

As an alternative to the wood slats we can supply mini box bases. Please click on link to our web site and enter mattress section for images, specifications and price list for these type of bases and our range of hand made mattresses.

We can arrange national and international delivery. Please send address/postcode for quotation.

Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 25 years. We have our own workshops located along side our showroom in a beautiful medieval barn seven miles south of Bristol.

Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Napoleon III Double Bed to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
154cm (60.63")
Width
146cm (57.48")
Depth
207cm (81.50")
Reference Numbers
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SA821979
Dealers Internal Reference
117/21
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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
*Reduced from £2950*

Incredible mahogany and brass Napoleon II style double bed; beautiful patina and colour in timber.

“
Fluted columns with brass inlay and spectacular quality brass foliate inlay and brass palm bed knobs at head and brass figured caps at foot board.
Bedsteads
fig 1. An antique Napoleon III mahogany double bed featuring elaborate brass marquetry inlay, decorative mounts, and turned feet with castors.
fig 1. Incredible Napoleon II Style Double Bed Bedside and Mirror

Suitable for double 135 cms x 190 cms /4'6" 6'3" mattress size

Dimensions of bed

Head board height 154 cm

Foot board height 86cm

Side rail height 33cm

Overall width 146cm

Overall length 207cm

Dimensions of bedside

fig 2. An antique Napoleon III mahogany double bed featuring elaborate brass marquetry inlay, decorative mounts, and turned feet with castors.
fig 2. Incredible Napoleon II Style Double Bed Bedside and Mirror

Height 80cm

Depth 37cm

Width 49cm

Mirror

Height 175cm

Width 113cm

Depth 37cm

Price includes pine wood slats (sorry not mattress)

As an alternative to the wood slats we can supply mini box bases. Please click on link to our web site and enter mattress section for images, specifications and price list for these type of bases and our range of hand made mattresses.

fig 3. An antique Napoleon III mahogany double bed featuring elaborate brass marquetry inlay, decorative mounts, and turned feet with castors.
fig 3. Incredible Napoleon II Style Double Bed Bedside and Mirror

We can arrange national and international delivery. Please send address/postcode for quotation.

Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 25 years. We have our own workshops located along side our showroom in a beautiful medieval barn seven miles south of Bristol.

Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Napoleon III Double Bed to the 1890s.

Height
154cm (60.63")
Width
146cm (57.48")
Depth
207cm (81.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA821979
Dealers Internal Ref
117/21
Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique beds

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

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Archive I An antique Napoleon III mahogany double bed featuring elaborate brass marquetry inlay, decorative mounts, and turned feet with castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Incredible Napoleon II Style Double Bed Bedside and Mirror

Archive II An antique Napoleon III mahogany double bed featuring elaborate brass marquetry inlay, decorative mounts, and turned feet with castors. View II
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Archive VIII An antique Napoleon III mahogany double bed featuring elaborate brass marquetry inlay, decorative mounts, and turned feet with castors. View VIII
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Archive XIV An antique Napoleon III mahogany double bed featuring elaborate brass marquetry inlay, decorative mounts, and turned feet with castors. View XIV
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Telephone 01275 464 114
Location
Chelvey Court Barn
Chelvey Rd
Backwell
Bristol
BS48 4AA
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/bedsteads
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An antique Napoleon III mahogany double bed featuring elaborate brass marquetry inlay, decorative mounts, and turned feet with castors.
Incredible Napoleon II style double bed bedside and mirror
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An antique Napoleon III mahogany double bed featuring elaborate brass marquetry inlay, decorative mounts, and turned feet with castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBeds
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III
  • MaterialMahogany, Ormolu, Brass, Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass stringing, Marquetry inlay, Ormolu mounts, Turned feet with castors
  • SizeH 154 cm (61 in) x W 146 cm (57 in) x D 207 cm (81 in)

FAQs

The Napoleon III style, or Second Empire, emerged in France during the mid-to-late 19th century, drawing eclectic inspiration from past historical periods like Louis XIV, Louis XVI, and the Renaissance, while incorporating rich veneers, marquetry, and gilt-bronze mounts.

These pieces typically feature solid hardwood foundations such as mahogany or walnut, embellished with exotic wood veneers, intricate brass stringing, hand-cut marquetry, and cast or gilded brass mounts known as ormolu.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct joinery, hand-carved details, natural patination on wood and metal surfaces, and traditional finishing methods such as french polishing, rather than modern synthetic varnishes.

Pairing the rich wood tones and metallic accents with neutral, textured linens and minimalist modern decor allows the historic craftsmanship of the bed to serve as a focal point without overwhelming the space.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft, dry cloth, avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity fluctuations, and periodically applying a microcrystalline wax to protect the timber.
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