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George III Chippendale Style Super King Four Poster Bed
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George III Chippendale Style Super King Four Poster Bed

18th century
Sold by A Brookes
Sold 1 April 2025 · A Brookes
This “George III Chippendale Style Super King Four Poster Bed” found a buyer.

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George III Chippendale style opulent super king mahogany Four Poster Bed with original stepped cornice, very fine crisply carved, reeded & spiral fluted end posts with a rare floral design carved to the gadrooned bases in excellent condition.

Price includes the fine golden pure silk bedspread, curtains, pelmets, headboard etc

please enquire regarding other similar four poster beds that we have available

Date of Manufacture

A Brookes has dated this Chippendale Four Poster Bed to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
240cm (94.49")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
200cm (78.74")
Reference Numbers
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SA868705
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George III Chippendale style opulent super king mahogany Four Poster Bed with original stepped cornice, very fine crisply carved, reeded & spiral fluted end posts with a rare floral design carved to the gadrooned bases in excellent condition.

Price includes the fine golden pure silk bedspread, curtains, pelmets, headboard etc

please enquire regarding other similar four poster beds that we have available

Date of Manufacture

A Brookes has dated this Chippendale Four Poster Bed to the 18th Century.

Height
240cm (94.49")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
200cm (78.74")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA868705
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A dark mahogany George III style four poster bed featuring a coffered tester, carved posts, and draped gold fabric. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A dark mahogany George III style four poster bed featuring a coffered tester, carved posts, and draped gold fabric. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George III Chippendale Style Super King Four Poster Bed

Archive II A dark mahogany George III style four poster bed featuring a coffered tester, carved posts, and draped gold fabric. View II
Archive III A dark mahogany George III style four poster bed featuring a coffered tester, carved posts, and draped gold fabric. View III
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Nr Ledbury
Herefordshire / Gloucestershire Border
HR8 2LL
United Kingdom

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Location: Nr Ledbury, Herefordshire / Gloucestershire Border, HR8 2LL, United Kingdom, , Portabello, Notting Hill, London, NW11, United Kingdom
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A dark mahogany George III style four poster bed featuring a coffered tester, carved posts, and draped gold fabric.
George III Chippendale style super king Four Poster Bed
Ref: SA868705
A dark mahogany George III style four poster bed featuring a coffered tester, carved posts, and draped gold fabric.
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  • ObjectBeds
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Silk, Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved fluted posts, Coffered cornices, Draped pelmets
  • SizeH 240 cm (94 in) x W 168 cm (66 in) x D 200 cm (79 in)

The George III Chippendale style, prevalent in the 18th century, is characterised by classical proportions, intricate hand-carved ornamentation, and the prominent use of rich timbers such as mahogany, often drawing inspiration from Gothic, Rococo, and Chinese aesthetics.

These beds were traditionally constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany and oak, joined using traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and featured hand-turned posts alongside panelled wooden testers or cornices.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, hand-carved detailing without modern tooling marks, natural timber oxidisation, and construction methods consistent with 18th-century cabinet making.

Pairing a historic bed with neutral wall colours, minimal contemporary lighting, and unpretentious linen or silk drapery balances historic grandeur with modern simplicity.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the wood surface.
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