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French Lit Bateau in Burr Maple
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French Lit Bateau in Burr Maple

19th century
Sold 9 May 2025 · Youlls Antiques
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Description

A lovely colour & elegant shape to this french lit bateau bed , with simple inlay .

The internal measurements are 115 wide by 183 long . ( mattress size )

Circa 1820 .

Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this French Burr Maple Lit Bateau to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
200cm (78.74")
Reference Numbers
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SA903786
Description
A lovely colour & elegant shape to this french lit bateau bed , with simple inlay .

The internal measurements are 115 wide by 183 long . ( mattress size )

Circa 1820 .

Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this French Burr Maple Lit Bateau to the 19th Century.

Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
200cm (78.74")
Reference Numbers
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SA903786
Youlls Antiques
Youlls Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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An antique French lit bateau bed frame crafted from figured burr maple with scrolled head and footboards. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique French lit bateau bed frame crafted from figured burr maple with scrolled head and footboards. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French Lit Bateau in Burr Maple

Archive II An antique French lit bateau bed frame crafted from figured burr maple with scrolled head and footboards. View II
Archive III An antique French lit bateau bed frame crafted from figured burr maple with scrolled head and footboards. View III
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Youlls Antiques

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27-28 Charnham St
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 OEJ
United Kingdom
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An antique French lit bateau bed frame crafted from figured burr maple with scrolled head and footboards.
French Lit Bateau in Burr Maple
Ref: SA903786
An antique French lit bateau bed frame crafted from figured burr maple with scrolled head and footboards.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBeds
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialBurr Maple, Oak
  • ColourGolden Amber
  • MotifsScrolled ends, Figured wood veneer, Panelled construction
  • SizeH 108 cm (43 in) x W 123 cm (48 in) x D 200 cm (79 in)

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A lit bateau, or sleigh bed, is a classic French bed style characterised by scrolled head and footboards resembling the shape of a boat, which gained popularity during the late 18th and early 19th centuries within the Empire and Neoclassical periods.

These beds are typically constructed from solid timber frames veneered with highly figured woods such as burr maple, mahogany, or walnut, utilising traditional joinery methods and hand-carved decorative elements.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, hand-turned or carved veneers with natural ageing patterns, and construction methods characteristic of French cabinet-making workshops from the 19th century.

A sculptural wooden bed frame pairs effectively with neutral linens, minimalist bedside tables, and layered textiles to balance its substantial visual weight within a modern bedroom scheme.

Preserve burr maple and similar veneers by maintaining stable room humidity, avoiding direct sunlight, and cleaning periodically with a soft, dry cloth without applying modern chemical polishes.
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