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King Size French Painted Bed Circa 1900
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for sale €3,335     $3,620
£2,850
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King Size French Painted Bed Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Youlls Antiques
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A kingsize French bed in original paint with an inset oil painting of cherubs , well carved with roses & bows, Compleat with headboard, foot board & side rails. This bed requires a 150 x 200 mattress.

Part of a set which includes a matching triple wardrobe & a bedside table , available separately.

Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this French Painted King Bed to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 09715525
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Carved ribbon bows and floral garlands: French Louis XVI revival taste.
Curved footboard with rounded corners: classic French corbeille bed shaping.
Inset oval canvas painted with cherubs: decorative work of the Belle Époque.
Cast iron drop-in rail brackets: typical bed fittings around 1900.

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
150cm (59.06")
Width
170cm (66.93")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245075
Description
A kingsize French bed in original paint with an inset oil painting of cherubs , well carved with roses & bows, Compleat with headboard, foot board & side rails. This bed requires a 150 x 200 mattress.

Part of a set which includes a matching triple wardrobe & a bedside table , available separately.

Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this French Painted King Bed to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09715525
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Carved ribbon bows and floral garlands: French Louis XVI revival taste.
Curved footboard with rounded corners: classic French corbeille bed shaping.
Inset oval canvas painted with cherubs: decorative work of the Belle Époque.
Cast iron drop-in rail brackets: typical bed fittings around 1900.

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
150cm (59.06")
Width
170cm (66.93")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245075
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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A French Louis XVI style carved off-white painted king size bed frame featuring floral swags and a central painted oval medallion on the headboard.
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Archive I A French Louis XVI style carved off-white painted king size bed frame featuring floral swags and a central painted oval medallion on the headboard.

King Size French Painted Bed Circa 1900

Archive II A French Louis XVI style carved off-white painted king size bed frame featuring floral swags and a central painted oval medallion on the headboard. View II
Archive III A French Louis XVI style carved off-white painted king size bed frame featuring floral swags and a central painted oval medallion on the headboard. View III
Archive IV A French Louis XVI style carved off-white painted king size bed frame featuring floral swags and a central painted oval medallion on the headboard. View IV
Archive V A French Louis XVI style carved off-white painted king size bed frame featuring floral swags and a central painted oval medallion on the headboard. View V
Archive VI A French Louis XVI style carved off-white painted king size bed frame featuring floral swags and a central painted oval medallion on the headboard. View VI
Archive VII A French Louis XVI style carved off-white painted king size bed frame featuring floral swags and a central painted oval medallion on the headboard. View VII
Archive VIII A French Louis XVI style carved off-white painted king size bed frame featuring floral swags and a central painted oval medallion on the headboard. View VIII
Archive IX A French Louis XVI style carved off-white painted king size bed frame featuring floral swags and a central painted oval medallion on the headboard. View IX
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Youlls Antiques
Telephone 01488 682 046
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27-28 Charnham St
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 OEJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/youlls
Verified Since Jun 2009
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Items Sold 4,026
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A French Louis XVI style carved off-white painted king size bed frame featuring floral swags and a central painted oval medallion on the headboard.
King Size French Painted Bed Circa 1900
Ref: SA1245075
A French Louis XVI style carved off-white painted king size bed frame featuring floral swags and a central painted oval medallion on the headboard.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBeds & Bedsteads
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Louis XVI Revival
  • MaterialPainted Wood, Timber
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsFloral swags, Ribbon bows, Guilloche carving, Oval medallion
  • SizeH 150 cm (59 in) x W 170 cm (67 in)

This king size French Louis XVI revival bed frame originates from around 1900. Built from painted wood, the piece displays an off-white finish with carved floral swags, ribbon bows, guilloche carving, and an oval medallion inset with an oil painting of cherubs on the headboard. Additional visible details include curved side rails, fluted legs, and raised mouldings enclosing rectangular panels along the lower headboard and footboard. Measuring 150 cm high and 170 cm wide, the bed accommodates a 150 x 200 mattress and requires assembly of the headboard, foot board, and side rails. Designed for the bedroom, the piece suits traditional interiors as a central sleeping furniture item.

FAQs

Originating in 18th-century France and popularised again around 1900, Louis XVI style beds feature classical symmetry, straight architectural lines, carved floral garlands, ribbon motifs, and soft painted finishes.

These beds were constructed using solid hardwoods such as beech, walnut, or oak, which were carved by hand and finished with layered distemper, gesso, or oil-based paints.

Look for hand-carved decorative motifs, original joinery such as drop-in iron rail fixtures, castors or scroll feet, and natural paint patination along high-wear edges.

Position the bed as the central focal point in a neutral bedroom scheme, pairing its detailed carved woodwork with crisp linen bedding and understated lighting to balance historic and modern elements.

Dust gently with a soft dry cloth, avoid moisture or chemical cleaners, and keep the frame away from direct sunlight or high humidity to preserve the aged painted finish.
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