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Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted and Upholstered Bedsteads,
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Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted and Upholstered Bedsteads,

1900 - 1920
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Pair of French Louis XVI style carved and painted wooden and upholstered bedsteads, with arched guilloche moulded headboard flanked by fluted acanthus capped tapered supports with acorn finials, raised on fluted tapered feet, with guilloche moulded runners and conforming footboards, reupholstered in linen, 122cm x 208cm x 116cm high approx (2) 40 Winks, London In 2009 interior designer David Carter, opened his stately East London townhouse home to guests as 40 Winks, the world’s first “micro boutique hotel.” Designed not for scale but for soul, it offered just two rooms and an experience described by German Vogue as “the most beautiful small hotel in the world.” What began as a labour of love soon became a global sensation. The world’s leading fashion and design magazines, from Vogue and Elle Decor to Tatler and The Guardian, featured 40 Winks, each enchanted by its magical, immersive atmosphere. “It’s like slipping down Alice in Wonderland’s rabbit hole,” wrote Tatler. “Witty and whimsical.”

Physical Dimensions
Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
208cm (81.89")
Declaration

Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated these Louis XVI Upholstered Bedsteads to the 1900s.

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SA1183349
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Pair of French Louis XVI style carved and painted wooden and upholstered bedsteads, with arched guilloche moulded headboard flanked by fluted acanthus capped tapered supports with acorn finials, raised on fluted tapered feet, with guilloche moulded runners and conforming footboards, reupholstered in linen, 122cm x 208cm x 116cm high approx (2) 40 Winks, London In 2009 interior designer David Carter, opened his stately East London townhouse home to guests as 40 Winks, the world’s first “micro boutique hotel.
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” Designed not for scale but for soul, it offered just two rooms and an experience described by German Vogue as “the most beautiful small hotel in the world.
Country Homes Antiques Stirling

” What began as a labour of love soon became a global sensation. The world’s leading fashion and design magazines, from Vogue and Elle Decor to Tatler and The Guardian, featured 40 Winks, each enchanted by its magical, immersive atmosphere. “It’s like slipping down Alice in Wonderland’s rabbit hole,” wrote Tatler. “Witty and whimsical.”

Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
208cm (81.89")
Date of Manufacture

Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated these Louis XVI Upholstered Bedsteads to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1183349
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Fine period furniturnishings-timeless design

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A pair of French Louis XVI style twin bedsteads featuring carved off-white painted wood frames, fluted corner posts with finials, and grey fabric upholstered headboards and footboards.
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Archive I A pair of French Louis XVI style twin bedsteads featuring carved off-white painted wood frames, fluted corner posts with finials, and grey fabric upholstered headboards and footboards.

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted and Upholstered Bedsteads,

Archive II A pair of French Louis XVI style twin bedsteads featuring carved off-white painted wood frames, fluted corner posts with finials, and grey fabric upholstered headboards and footboards. View II
Archive III A pair of French Louis XVI style twin bedsteads featuring carved off-white painted wood frames, fluted corner posts with finials, and grey fabric upholstered headboards and footboards. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A pair of French Louis XVI style twin bedsteads featuring carved off-white painted wood frames, fluted corner posts with finials, and grey fabric upholstered headboards and footboards.
Archive V A pair of French Louis XVI style twin bedsteads featuring carved off-white painted wood frames, fluted corner posts with finials, and grey fabric upholstered headboards and footboards. View V
Archive VI A pair of French Louis XVI style twin bedsteads featuring carved off-white painted wood frames, fluted corner posts with finials, and grey fabric upholstered headboards and footboards. View VI
Archive VII A pair of French Louis XVI style twin bedsteads featuring carved off-white painted wood frames, fluted corner posts with finials, and grey fabric upholstered headboards and footboards. View VII
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A pair of French Louis XVI style twin bedsteads featuring carved off-white painted wood frames, fluted corner posts with finials, and grey fabric upholstered headboards and footboards.
Pair of French Louis XVI style carved and painted and upholstered bedsteads,
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A pair of French Louis XVI style twin bedsteads featuring carved off-white painted wood frames, fluted corner posts with finials, and grey fabric upholstered headboards and footboards.
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  • ObjectBeds
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Louis XVI Style
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Painted Wood, Fabric
  • ColourOff-White and Grey
  • MotifsFluted posts, Arched headboards, Upholstered panels, Carved finials
  • SizeH 116 cm (46 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 208 cm (82 in)

This pair of twin bedsteads dates from the 1900 period in the French Louis XVI style. Each bedstead has an off-white painted and carved wooden frame with upholstered panels in grey linen, fluted corner posts, and carved finials. The headboards are arched with guilloche moulding, flanked by fluted acanthus-capped tapered supports with acorn finials, and raised on fluted tapered feet with conforming footboards and guilloche-moulded runners. The scale measures 116 cm high by 122 cm wide by 208 cm deep. These pieces work well as twin beds in a guest bedroom or bedroom today. The traditional French chateau style provides a decorative focal point for sleeping quarters, pairing well with classic or transitional interior furnishings.

FAQs

Louis XVI style bedsteads typically feature rectilinear frames, classical symmetry, fluted columns or posts, and restrained decorative carving such as leaf or ribbon motifs, contrasting with the fluid curves of the earlier Louis XV era.

These bedsteads are commonly crafted from hardwoods such as beech or oak, finished with light grey or off-white paint, and fitted with padded fabric panels made from linen, silk, or cotton.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved classical motifs, straight tapered or fluted corner posts, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and natural wear or patination on the painted surface over time.

A pair of painted single bedsteads can be placed side-by-side in a guest bedroom with crisp neutral bedding, soft wall tones, and subtle metallic accents to create a refined classical aesthetic.

Clean the painted frame regularly using a dry, soft cloth while avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners, and vacuum the fabric upholstery gently using a soft brush attachment to remove dust.
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