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French Walnut Double Bed C.1900
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French Walnut Double Bed C.1900

1900 - 1920
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Fabulous French walnut double bed c.1900. To take standard 4'6" x 6'3" double bed base and mattress. Shapely head and foot boards with quartered walnut veneers, bombe shaped centre panels, raised mouldings and beautifully carved scrolling acanthus detail, continued on the sides and feet. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Dissembles for delivery.

Width: 69" (175.5 cm)

Height: 70" (178 cm)

Length: 80" (203 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this French Walnut Double Bed to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 09483951
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Drop-in iron rail fittings at the posts: French bed hardware from the 1900s.
Deeply undercut hand-carved rocaille cresting: fine turn-of-the-century craftsmanship.
Quartered book-matched walnut veneers across the panels: high-end decorative cabinetwork.
Stencilled assembly number on the headboard base: workshop batch marking during manufacture.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
178cm (70.08")
Width
175.5cm (69.09")
Depth
203cm (79.92")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1211993
Dealers Internal Reference
38326
Dealers Notes

Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.

Description
Fabulous French walnut double bed c.1900. To take standard 4'6" x 6'3" double bed base and mattress.
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Shapely head and foot boards with quartered walnut veneers, bombe shaped centre panels, raised mouldings and beautifully carved scrolling acanthus detail, continued on the sides and feet.
Collinge Antiques

Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Dissembles for delivery.

Width: 69" (175.5 cm)

Height: 70" (178 cm)

Length: 80" (203 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this French Walnut Double Bed to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09483951
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Drop-in iron rail fittings at the posts: French bed hardware from the 1900s.
Deeply undercut hand-carved rocaille cresting: fine turn-of-the-century craftsmanship.
Quartered book-matched walnut veneers across the panels: high-end decorative cabinetwork.
Stencilled assembly number on the headboard base: workshop batch marking during manufacture.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
178cm (70.08")
Width
175.5cm (69.09")
Depth
203cm (79.92")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1211993
Dealers Internal Ref
38326
Collinge Antiques
Collinge Antiques
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An antique French double bed frame crafted from carved walnut featuring serpentine edges, shell motifs, and book-matched veneered panels on the headboard and footboard.
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Archive I An antique French double bed frame crafted from carved walnut featuring serpentine edges, shell motifs, and book-matched veneered panels on the headboard and footboard.

French Walnut Double Bed C.1900

Archive II An antique French double bed frame crafted from carved walnut featuring serpentine edges, shell motifs, and book-matched veneered panels on the headboard and footboard. View II
Archive III An antique French double bed frame crafted from carved walnut featuring serpentine edges, shell motifs, and book-matched veneered panels on the headboard and footboard. View III
Archive IV An antique French double bed frame crafted from carved walnut featuring serpentine edges, shell motifs, and book-matched veneered panels on the headboard and footboard. View IV
Archive V An antique French double bed frame crafted from carved walnut featuring serpentine edges, shell motifs, and book-matched veneered panels on the headboard and footboard. View V
Archive VI An antique French double bed frame crafted from carved walnut featuring serpentine edges, shell motifs, and book-matched veneered panels on the headboard and footboard. View VI
Archive VII An antique French double bed frame crafted from carved walnut featuring serpentine edges, shell motifs, and book-matched veneered panels on the headboard and footboard. View VII
Archive VIII An antique French double bed frame crafted from carved walnut featuring serpentine edges, shell motifs, and book-matched veneered panels on the headboard and footboard. View VIII
Archive IX An antique French double bed frame crafted from carved walnut featuring serpentine edges, shell motifs, and book-matched veneered panels on the headboard and footboard. View IX
Archive X An antique French double bed frame crafted from carved walnut featuring serpentine edges, shell motifs, and book-matched veneered panels on the headboard and footboard. View X
Archive XI An antique French double bed frame crafted from carved walnut featuring serpentine edges, shell motifs, and book-matched veneered panels on the headboard and footboard. View XI
Archive XII An antique French double bed frame crafted from carved walnut featuring serpentine edges, shell motifs, and book-matched veneered panels on the headboard and footboard. View XII
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Collinge Antiques

Collinge Antiques
Telephone 01492 580022
Location
Conwy Road
Llandudno Junction
North Wales
LL31 9LU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/collinge
Verified Since Jan 2013
Items For Sale 273
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An antique French double bed frame crafted from carved walnut featuring serpentine edges, shell motifs, and book-matched veneered panels on the headboard and footboard.
French Walnut Double Bed c.1900
Ref: SA1211993
An antique French double bed frame crafted from carved walnut featuring serpentine edges, shell motifs, and book-matched veneered panels on the headboard and footboard.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBeds & Bedsteads
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialWalnut, Walnut Veneer
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRocaille cresting, Serpentine top rail, Book-matched veneer, Cabriole legs
  • SizeH 178 cm (70 in) x W 175.5 cm (69 in) x D 203 cm (80 in)

This French Rococo Revival double bed frame dates from around 1900 and uses walnut timber with warm brown book-matched walnut veneers. The high headboard and matching footboard have serpentine top rails, bombé-shaped centre panels, raised mouldings, and deeply carved scrolling acanthus leaf details. Rocaille cresting adorns the very top of the headboard, while detailed carving extends down the cabriole legs and feet. The polished timber shows rich grain patterns across the panels, clean waxed surfaces, and sculptural wooden joinery framing the undulating edges. This bed frame measures 178 cm high, 175.5 cm wide, and 203 cm deep to accommodate a standard double mattress base. In a contemporary home, this statement piece serves as a sleeping sanctuary in a principal bedroom or guest suite, anchoring the space with ornate antique character. It pairs well with neutral textiles, classic wooden bedside tables, and traditional lighting to highlight the rich warm tones of the walnut woodwork. The substantial timber construction disassembles into component parts for straightforward transport and installation within a bedroom interior.

FAQs

French beds from this era often feature Rococo Revival elements, including serpentine top rails, elaborate carved crest mouldings, scrolled feet, and book-matched timber veneers.

These bed frames were typically constructed using solid hardwoods such as walnut or oak, often finished with highly figured walnut veneers and detailed hand-carved elements.

Authentic examples feature traditional joinery, such as hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, original side rail connection fittings, and natural patination across the walnut timber.

Pair the warm timber tones with neutral linen bedding, subtle plaster walls, and understated contemporary lighting to allow the carved silhouette to serve as a central focal point.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to nourish the grain.
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