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Pair Victorian Carved Oak Bed Posts
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Pair Victorian Carved Oak Bed Posts

19th century
Description

Pair Victorian period carved bedposts originally from a four poster bed.

Carved detail including lion heads to lower section. Circa 1850

Measurements

Height 84”

Width 10”

Depth 10”

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated these Victorian Carved Oak Bedposts to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
213.5cm (84.06")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Reference Numbers
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SA942551
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MW C1
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Description
Pair Victorian period carved bedposts originally from a four poster bed.

Carved detail including lion heads to lower section. Circa 1850

Measurements

Height 84”

Width 10”

Depth 10”

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated these Victorian Carved Oak Bedposts to the 1850s.

Height
213.5cm (84.06")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA942551
Dealers Internal Ref
MW C1
Harrison Antique Furniture
Harrison Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

At harrison antique furniture we sell online affordable antique & pre-1940's furniture for every room in the home.

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A pair of tall dark carved oak bed posts featuring gadrooned turned balusters, open arcaded sections, and square bases decorated with carved lion masks.
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Archive I A pair of tall dark carved oak bed posts featuring gadrooned turned balusters, open arcaded sections, and square bases decorated with carved lion masks.

Pair Victorian Carved Oak Bed Posts

Archive II A pair of tall dark carved oak bed posts featuring gadrooned turned balusters, open arcaded sections, and square bases decorated with carved lion masks. View II
Archive III A pair of tall dark carved oak bed posts featuring gadrooned turned balusters, open arcaded sections, and square bases decorated with carved lion masks. View III
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Archive V A pair of tall dark carved oak bed posts featuring gadrooned turned balusters, open arcaded sections, and square bases decorated with carved lion masks. View V
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Warwickshire
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A pair of tall dark carved oak bed posts featuring gadrooned turned balusters, open arcaded sections, and square bases decorated with carved lion masks.
Pair Victorian Carved Oak Bed Posts
Ref: SA942551
A pair of tall dark carved oak bed posts featuring gadrooned turned balusters, open arcaded sections, and square bases decorated with carved lion masks.
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  • ObjectArchitectural Salvage
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Gothic Revival
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsLion mask carvings, Gadrooning, Turned balusters, Open arcading
  • SizeH 213.5 cm (84 in) x W 25.5 cm (10 in) x D 25.5 cm (10 in)

These Victorian Gothic Revival architectural salvage pieces comprise a pair of tall dark brown carved oak bed posts dating from around 1850. The wood has a deep, aged dark brown finish with natural grain texture visible throughout. Each column incorporates elaborate craftsmanship including gadrooned turned balusters with vertical fluting, rope-twist bands, repeating shell-like motifs, open arcaded architectural sections supported by small ring-turned columns, and square lower bases featuring prominent carved lion mask reliefs beneath rounded arches. Measuring 213.5 cm high, 25.5 cm wide, and 25.5 cm deep, these substantial structural elements originate from a traditional four-poster bed. They suit display within heritage interior schemes, period architectural projects, or as standalone sculptural decorative elements in grand entrance halls or study spaces.

FAQs

Authentic Victorian pieces exhibit subtle variations in hand-carved details, natural patina within recessed areas, and original joint markings or mortise cuts. The oak timber typically displays dark natural oxidisation, slight age-related shrinkage, and substantial structural weight.

Victorian bed posts can be re-purposed as freestanding architectural accents, incorporated into custom carpentry, or integrated into bespoke interior structures. They are often utilized to add vertical emphasis and historical texture to contemporary or traditional rooms.

Keep carved oak posts in a stable environment away from direct heat sources to prevent timber cracking or warping. Dust the detailed carvings regularly with a soft brush, and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically to maintain the wood grain and protective finish.

These posts were typically crafted from solid English or European oak due to its durability and prominent grain structure. Construction involved turning on a lathe to create baluster profiles, followed by hand-carving intricate elements such as foliage, lion heads, and fluting.

Victorian carved oak bed posts are vertical timber columns crafted to support the canopy or frame of a four-poster bed during the nineteenth century. Often executed in the Gothic or Renaissance Revival styles, these posts feature hand-carved detailing such as gadrooning, fluting, and lion mask motifs.
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