Overview

A highly decorative French bedstead dating to the early 20th century, designed in the Louis XV taste. The shaped headboard and footboard with delicate hand-painted floral garlands and bouquets, flowing serpentine form, and carved cresting combine to create a bed of considerable elegance and decorative character - a statement piece suited to period interiors, boutique settings, or refined country homes.

Key Features

  • French, early 20th century - Louis XV taste
  • Shaped headboard and footboard with flowing serpentine form
  • Delicate hand-painted floral garlands and bouquets throughout
  • Carved cresting giving elegance and movement
  • Warm timber tones contrasting attractively with painted detailing
  • Turned legs with castors
  • Light and refined silhouette
  • Dismantles for transport and installation

Craftsmanship & Detail

The shaped headboard and footboard are beautifully enhanced with delicate hand-painted floral garlands and bouquets - the flowing serpentine form and carved cresting giving the piece the elegance and movement that defines the finest Louis XV taste. The warm timber tones contrast attractively with the painted detailing, creating a decorative composition of considerable charm and refinement. Raised on turned legs with castors and designed to dismantle for transport and installation, this bed combines decorative presence with practical convenience - ideal for period interiors, boutique settings, or refined country homes.

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International Shipping

Worldwide shipping is available. We regularly arrange professional international delivery for clients across Europe, the USA, and beyond. Please enquire for a tailored quotation.

Packaging & Handling

  • Professionally wrapped and protected
  • Handled by experienced furniture specialists
  • Carefully transported to minimise movement and risk
  • Collection available by appointment

Condition Report

A well-proportioned and decorative antique piece in good condition throughout. The hand-painted floral decoration is intact and presenting well, and the structure is sound. Age-related wear consistent with early 20th century date.

Additional Notes

  • Hand-painted floral decoration intact and presenting well
  • Structure sound throughout
  • Castors present and functioning
  • Dismantles for transport — all components present

Dimensions


Height 124cm   Width 115cm   Depth 201cm

Three Generations Since 1960

Hawkins Antiques has been sourcing and selling fine antique furniture for over six decades, combining traditional expertise with carefully curated stock.

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