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American Federal Four Poster Mahogany King-Size Bed, Early 19th Century

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This elegant New York poster bed has some of the finest hand carving and delicate details making it a very fine example of a Federal bed. The solid mahogany post have opposing twist feet with brass cups below the bedstead. Each column going up to four lamb tongue corners where the turnings start with a reeded cuff below a leaf carved urns going up to opposing twist columns below acanthus carved urns finish with acorns top the cones. The headboard is solid mahogany with an carved crest of a floral basket flanked by Acanthus S-scroll. This exceptionally carved mahogany four poster bed has been converted to a king size bed for modern use by our traditional cabinet-maker. The king size mattress fits on top of the bed rails.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 91 in (231.14 cm)Width: 77.5 in (196.85 cm)Depth: 88.25 in (224.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Federal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800-1820
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: The rails are made out of poplar for the king size conversion. The bed comes with a custom bucky board that fits inside the rails. The king-size mattress fits on top of the rails. The bed rail height at the top of the rail is 20.75. Refinished. The rails are made out of poplar for the king size conversion. The bed comes with a custom bucky board that fits inside the rails. The king-size mattress fits on top of the rails. The bed rail height at the top of the rail is 20.75.
  • Seller Location:
    Charleston, SC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DSA95189621stDibs: LU887019518962

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