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Very Attractive Pair of Continental Mahogany Single Beds
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Very Attractive Pair of Continental Mahogany Single Beds

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Bedsteads
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Very attractive pair of continental mahogany and flame mahogany single beds with barley twist posts with carved and gilded pineapple knobs and bow fronted foot boards Lovely figuring and colouring in timber. Good solid construction. We have waxed the beds to preserve the natural patina. Side rails have been previously extended to suit 3' x 6'6" /90cm x 200cm mattress size so comfortable for both child and adult use.

Max head board height 126cm

Max foot board height 63cm

Side rail height 30.5cm

Overall width 91cm

Overall length 220cm

We can supply 2'" deep or 4" deep box bases if required to raise get into bed height as well as hand made mattresses in all comfort choices.

Please se our web site for specifications and prices.

National and international delivery can be arranged please send postcode for quotation.

Physical Dimensions
Height
126cm (49.61")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
220cm (86.61")
Declaration

Bedsteads has dated these Continental Mahogany Single Beds to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA958358
Dealers Internal Reference
10/23
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Description
* Reduced from £2950 *

Very attractive pair of continental mahogany and flame mahogany single beds with barley twist posts with carved and gilded pineapple knobs and bow fronted foot boards Lovely figuring and colouring in timber. Good solid construction. We have waxed the beds to preserve the natural patina.

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Side rails have been previously extended to suit 3' x 6'6" /90cm x 200cm mattress size so comfortable for both child and adult use.
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fig 1. A pair of matching continental mahogany single beds featuring arched headboards, flame veneer panels, spiral turned posts, and gilt pineapple finials.
fig 1. Very Attractive Pair of Continental Mahogany Single Beds

Max head board height 126cm

Max foot board height 63cm

Side rail height 30.5cm

Overall width 91cm

Overall length 220cm

We can supply 2'" deep or 4" deep box bases if required to raise get into bed height as well as hand made mattresses in all comfort choices.

Please se our web site for specifications and prices.

National and international delivery can be arranged please send postcode for quotation.

Height
126cm (49.61")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
220cm (86.61")
Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated these Continental Mahogany Single Beds to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA958358
Dealers Internal Ref
10/23
Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique beds

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A pair of matching continental mahogany single beds featuring arched headboards, flame veneer panels, spiral turned posts, and gilt pineapple finials.
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Archive I A pair of matching continental mahogany single beds featuring arched headboards, flame veneer panels, spiral turned posts, and gilt pineapple finials.

Very Attractive Pair of Continental Mahogany Single Beds

Archive II A pair of matching continental mahogany single beds featuring arched headboards, flame veneer panels, spiral turned posts, and gilt pineapple finials. View II
Archive III A pair of matching continental mahogany single beds featuring arched headboards, flame veneer panels, spiral turned posts, and gilt pineapple finials. View III
Archive IV A pair of matching continental mahogany single beds featuring arched headboards, flame veneer panels, spiral turned posts, and gilt pineapple finials. View IV
Archive V A pair of matching continental mahogany single beds featuring arched headboards, flame veneer panels, spiral turned posts, and gilt pineapple finials. View V
Archive VI A pair of matching continental mahogany single beds featuring arched headboards, flame veneer panels, spiral turned posts, and gilt pineapple finials. View VI
Archive VII A pair of matching continental mahogany single beds featuring arched headboards, flame veneer panels, spiral turned posts, and gilt pineapple finials. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of matching continental mahogany single beds featuring arched headboards, flame veneer panels, spiral turned posts, and gilt pineapple finials. View VIII
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Telephone 01275 464 114
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Chelvey Court Barn
Chelvey Rd
Backwell
Bristol
BS48 4AA
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A pair of matching continental mahogany single beds featuring arched headboards, flame veneer panels, spiral turned posts, and gilt pineapple finials.
Very attractive pair of continental mahogany single beds
Ref: SA958358
A pair of matching continental mahogany single beds featuring arched headboards, flame veneer panels, spiral turned posts, and gilt pineapple finials.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSingle Beds
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleContinental Neoclassical
  • MaterialMahogany, Burr Walnut, Gilded Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPineapple finials, Barley twist posts, Arched headboard, Veneer panelling
  • SizeH 126 cm (50 in) x W 91 cm (36 in) x D 220 cm (87 in)

This pair of continental single beds dates from 1900 in the Continental Neoclassical style. Each bed is constructed from mahogany, burr walnut, and gilded wood with a warm brown wax finish and rich timber figuring. The design incorporates arched headboards with flame veneer panels, bow-fronted footboards, barley twist posts, and carved pineapple finials. The surface shows a preserved natural patina with good solid construction. Each bed measures 126 cm high by 91 cm wide and 220 cm deep, accommodating standard single mattresses suitable for both child and adult use. In a home today, these beds suit a guest bedroom or twin bedroom scheme.

FAQs

Continental single beds from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries frequently feature rich timber veneers, such as flame mahogany or burr walnut, alongside classical architectural elements like turned posts, arched headboards, and gilded details.

These bed frames were typically constructed from solid hardwoods like mahogany, detailed with matching veneers, and assembled using mortise and tenon joints along with traditional drop-in metal brackets or side-rail bolts.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved decorative motifs, hand-cut joinery, original side-rail mounting hardware, natural wood shrinkage, and genuine oxidation or patina along unpolished surfaces.

A pair of single beds functions well in a guest bedroom or twin room when styled with crisp neutral linens to contrast the dark mahogany tones, complemented by modern lighting and simple wall finishes.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, ensuring the furniture remains positioned away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
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