Louis XVI-style Bed Made Of Gilded And Lacquered Wood.

Louis XVI-style bed, Napoleon III period (circa 1860–1880)

An elegant Louis XVI-style bed from the Napoleon III era, crafted from carved and molded wood, featuring a beautiful gray-blue patina accented with gilding.

The arched headboard is adorned with an upholstered panel framed by a frieze of gilded godrons, characteristic of the Louis XVI decorative style. The crossbars are adorned with regular fluting, while the side posts rest on tapered, fluted legs. The footboard is embellished with finely carved pine cones—an emblematic motif of the Louis XVI style—as well as carved rosettes at the corners.

The piece features simple and elegant lines, typical of the neoclassical revival that was highly popular during the Second Empire. It is meticulously crafted, with a solid structure and finely executed decoration.

Characteristics:

• Period: Napoleon III (circa 1860–1880)
• Style: Louis XVI
• Materials: carved, painted, and partially gilded wood
• Decor: frieze of godrons, fluting, rosettes, and pinecones
• Condition: in excellent condition, ready to accommodate a suitable bed frame and bedding measuring 140 x 190 cm.

This bed is a stunning decorative piece, ideal for a classic bedroom, a mansion, or an interior that blends antique and contemporary furniture.
This bed can be viewed at our warehouse in L’Aigle (61 300) in Normandy, by appointment.

in Normandy, by appointment.

Delivery available; please contact us.