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Mahogany Empire Style King Size Bed with Exquisite Quality Ormalu Decoration
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Mahogany Empire Style King Size Bed with Exquisite Quality Ormalu Decoration

19th century
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Sold 1 January 1900 · Bedsteads
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Description

Very handsome mahogany French empire style king size bed with exquisite ormalu decoration depicting unicorns, cherubs and eagle. All symbols of safety and success which can come to you whilst you sleep. Gently curved foot board to soften the angle so the bed with columns with ormalu detail. Lovely colouring and patina in the mahogany.

Suitable for king size mattress 5' x 6'6".

Overall width 5'4" so could take 5'3" width mattress. Overall length 84".

Head board height 59"; foot board height 35.5"; side rail height 12"

Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattress)

Alternatively we can supply mini box bases 2" with platform top (£225) or 4"with springs (£275)for superior mattress support and to raise get into bed height. We can also supply hand made mattresses in all comfort choices.

National and international delivery can be arranged. Please send post code/address if quote required.

We do have many more beds awaiting restoration please feel free to ask about these if searching for different style.

Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this piece to the 1890s.

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Description
Very handsome mahogany French empire style king size bed with exquisite ormalu decoration depicting unicorns, cherubs and eagle. All symbols of safety and success which can come to you whilst you sleep. Gently curved foot board to soften the angle so the bed with columns with ormalu detail. Lovely colouring and patina in the mahogany.
fig 1. Mahogany Empire style King size bed with exquisite quality ormalu decoration
fig 1. Mahogany Empire Style King Size Bed with Exquisite Quality Ormalu Decoration

Suitable for king size mattress 5' x 6'6".

Overall width 5'4" so could take 5'3" width mattress. Overall length 84".

Head board height 59"; foot board height 35.5"; side rail height 12"

Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattress)

“
Alternatively we can supply mini box bases 2" with platform top (£225) or 4"with springs (£275)for superior mattress support and to raise get into bed height.
Bedsteads

We can also supply hand made mattresses in all comfort choices.

fig 2. Mahogany Empire style King size bed with exquisite quality ormalu decoration
fig 2. Mahogany Empire Style King Size Bed with Exquisite Quality Ormalu Decoration

National and international delivery can be arranged. Please send post code/address if quote required.

We do have many more beds awaiting restoration please feel free to ask about these if searching for different style.

Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA291915
Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique beds

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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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Verified Since Jun 2011
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Mahogany Empire style King size bed with exquisite quality ormalu decoration
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