A preview of an American Federal canopy bed, circa 1800-30, just in. Mahogany with deep and expertly carved details of fluted urns, acanthus, and water leaves. Call for details. The posts are under 8′ tall.
Category: Beds
New England Tester Bed, circa 1810-20s
New England tester bed, circa 1810-20s. Often my collectors want a period bed but insist that it be “king sized”. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, these were generally built in “three quarter”Continue reading
Tester Bed or Canopy Bed in Maple, circa 1790-1800
Tester bed or canopy bed in maple, circa 1790-1800. We always have received most favorable comments when they are set up in a bedroom. They complete the room as the major, important bit that givesContinue reading
18th Century Tester Bed
An American late 18th century tester bed, restored to full size with later steel side rails. the slender pencil posts were made to hold drapery in winter and fishnet in the summer. H. 79″ w. 52″,Continue reading
English Bedsteps of the Early1800’s
English bedsteps of the early 1800’s. mahogany with embossed leather treads. The hidden compartmant held the commode. H. 26″, w. 18″, d. 27″. Two available at $700 each.