19th century french gilded king size bed

FRANCE

French Gilded King Size Bed

149i

French Gilded King Size Bed, 19th Century

A very fine 19th century French gilded king size bed in original condition. The carved frame in the form of olive leaves and ribbons surrounding a painted frame bordering an upholstered panel, offering the opportunity to personalise the bed through custom fabric selection and restoration. Beds of this scale and craftsmanship are rare and were designed as focal points within a room. This antique French king size bed balances ornate detail with elegant restraint, making it suitable for a wide range of interior styles.

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Please note the first and second images attached are digital renders of this bed to convey how it could be restored, with particular reference to changing the green in the frame to an alternative colour and replacing the worn fabric. Please enquire for a quote to re-upholster and fabric.

Is this bed a standard king size?
Yes, this piece can be adapted to suit Australian standard king-size mattresses during restoration.

Can the gilding be restored or changed?
Yes, the gilded finish can be preserved, enhanced, or adjusted depending on your preference.

Is this an original antique?
Yes, this is a genuine 19th century French antique, sourced and restored with authenticity guaranteed.

Restoration: This bed is offered in original condition, allowing for a tailored restoration to suit your interior.

At Wallrocks, each piece is carefully restored using traditional techniques, with options including:

Repair of gilding or preservation of original patina
Custom upholstery in linen, velvet, silk or bespoke designer fabrics
Structural adjustments to accommodate modern mattresses

This collaborative process ensures your antique becomes both functional and uniquely personal.

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Circa: 1870

SPECIFICATIONS MAKE AN ENQUIRY

Dimensions

1900mmW x 1360mmH (Head) x 700mmH (Foot)

Restoration Chart

Upholstery & Fabric

Re-upholstery and beautiful fabric breathe new life into your antique and allow you to be part of the story of its history. We source some of the finest quality fabrics in the world, including hand embroidered silks, bespoke custom panels, linens, velvets and more.After selecting your antique, we have a discussion with you to understand your own style, tastes and preferences in terms of fabric and upholstery. From here, we present you with a range of beautiful quality fabrics that meet your criteria for final selection on your piece of furniture. From here, we organise the upholstery and then deliver to you a complete and beautiful piece.We can also help you with fabrics for cushions, curtains and more on request.
To discuss fabric and upholstery options for this piece please don’t hesitate to phoneor email us..

Redecorating and Finishing

We buy our furniture in original condition. Sometimes, the condition of the paint-work and gilding (decoration) needs some attention. We work closely with you to respectfully restore the paintwork and gilding on the furniture. Whether you prefer the hallmarks of age, or like your antique to look perfect, like the antique as it is or would prefer the colour changed, we can cater to all tastes during restoration. To understand how the decoration on this piece can be restored, please phone or email us to discuss.

Delivery

Wallrocks has over 35 years experience shipping antiques all around the world.

Be assured that we invest in the safe delivery of all our antique furniture, and track all our deliveries. It is of paramount importance to us that your purchase arrives at your home safely, and we personally pack all items ourselves prior to shipping.

Delivery Within Australia

For delivery of antique furniture to anywhere beyond a 150 kilometre radius of Brisbane CBD, Wallrocks relies on a number of reputable carriers, depending on your requirements, to ensure safe delivery. Please ask for a quote.

We have a complimentary delivery service of antique furniture within a 150 kilometre radius of Brisbane CBD. We will personally deliver it to your door to guarantee it arrives safely.

Overseas delivery

International customers can be confident that Wallrocks are experienced in shipping freight around the world by sea and air. Freight charges will be determined and quoted at the time of purchase.

Please contact us to discuss your delivery options.

Delivery times

Wallrocks delivery service is subject to restoration times. Our pieces are hand restored in the traditional methods and do take some time. We will always do our best to fit in with our customers’ delivery time frames and will discuss this at the time of purchase.

Are you in mid-renovation? We offer free storage of your Wallrocks purchase for a negotiated period of time with individual customers. Please contact us to find out more…

Exchange & Return

We understand buying antiques online can be of concern for some customers. For this reason, if you purchase a piece from Wallrocks and the piece that arrives is not as we have described, then we will provide a 100% refund. In 35 years of business this has never been necessary, but we provide this option as a safety-net to all our customers.