French Provincial Beds - Fine 19th Century French King & Queen Beds

Examples of our work

Beds

Here at Wallrocks, we take great pleasure in scouring the world to seek out some of the finest pieces of antique furniture for our discerning Australian clientele. Finding an unloved antique bed is such a joy and the thought of breathing new life into each unique piece is a rather thrilling given how much they transform. Purchased in original condition to ensure authenticity, one needs a trained eye to be able to look past the decades of dirt and grime for what we believe will be revealed underneath. Sometimes the reality even exceeds our expectations! We currently have a collection of some of the finest marquetry and French Provincial beds we have ever sourced.

Skillfully hand restored in our workshop in Brisbane, our gallery contains examples of the before and after shots from some of our previous restorations. Many pieces can be custom restored to suit individual tastes, and for French Provincial beds with upholstery, we can offer our interior decorating services to beautifully match a fabric selection with your room interior to achieve a stunning result.

Beds date back as far as the early Egyptian society when ancient pharaohs slept on raised platforms with semi-cylindrical stone headrests. They have since evolved in both comfort and style, reaching their peak in the 17th century, which was known as “the century of magnificent beds”, when Louis XIV was renowned to have had 413 beds throughout his many palaces.

The production of some of the most magnificently carved and intricately decorated wooden bed frames occurred during the 1900’s by master craftsmen such as François Linke (1855-1946) who was a leading Parisian ébéniste (cabinetmaker). Wallrocks currently have two beds in our collection that we have attributed to Linke. Whilst it cannot be proven, the workmanship is typical of his and outstanding quality.

For an understanding of how formal or French Provincial beds will be restored, please enquire.

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Exquisitely Carved Parcel Gilt Bed

This beautiful parcel gilt bed with carved flowers and leaves flanked by basket of flowers bed knobs, restored to its former glory and finished off with a sophisticated top fabric cover

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The lovely carved detail in the ornate bed knobs comes alive having had a good clean and polish

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French Art Deco Bed

Cleaned and polished the subtle marquetry decoration can be fully appreciated

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We bought this bed complete with royal blue velvet cover. It was overlooked for two years until one client with a fantastic imagination saw through what it was to how it could be.

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what a difference a clean makes

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Christine Spencer, Brisbane, Queensland

"My husband and I have been dealing with Jess and Nick Wallrock for the past 2 years. Their insight and expertise of all antiques is amazing. They are extremely knowledgeable and passionate and have no trouble sourcing items from all over the world. I have full confidence in all the items we have purchased for our home and I fully trust and respect their expertise. Wallrock's is like an Aladdins Cave that is my one stop shop for all things wonderful and beautiful They are the best antique dealers in Queensland hands down and I have no hesitation in any item that I purchase from them. We Hope to have a long ongoing association with them for many years to come. I love and value all the little treasures that I've brought from Wallrock's and look forward to acquiring many more. "

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Doug Patrick, Melbourne, Victoria

""My wife and I met Jess and Nick at an antique exhibition in Melbourne in mid-2014. We had long been looking for a special piece of furniture for one of the rooms in our Victorian-era home, and we were delighted to find exactly what we wanted at the Wallrocks stand. Jess and Nick could not have been more informative and encouraging, and our precious item was duly delivered to us with great care and efficiency. In addition, and thanks to their extensive range of stock, Jess and Nick were able to source and deliver two further items which complemented our original purchase. Together, the three items have made a dramatic difference to our home. My experience with the Wallrock family has been very satisfying, and the efforts which they have made to establish an outstanding website will ensure that I am able to find more irresistible items in the future.""

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Elizabeth Foster, Gold Coast, Qld

""Hello Jessica I just wanted to thank you ……I love the bed! It has surpassed all expectations. I am amazed at how beautiful it is. Please pass on this note to any who are considering buying an antique through “Wallrocks” It is encouraging to find people that can combine passion with their work and this was evident from the first time I stepped through the door at Wallrocks. Nick Wallrock’s qualifications and experience in sourcing antiques is demonstrated in the simple act of displaying the antiques in their natural un-restored state. Most insightful, as it allowed me to see the piece I intended to buy for what it truly is. Seeing restoration take place on site further bolstered my approval that the piece I bought would be given the respect it deserved. Lynden and Peter are truly gifted restorers as evident in the finished piece. I enjoyed talking with them and seeing their restoration work in progress. Visualising the finished piece in my home was an easy step to take with the assistance of Jessica Wallrock (Nick’s daughter). Jessica’s has a natural ability with style and taste. Jessica imparted to me that antiques are not only beautiful but also useful and easily incorporated into the modern home. I hope that your experience with “Wallrocks” is as rewarding as mine. To Jessica, Nick and everyone at Wallrocks…..Thank You. I look forward to dealing with you in the future.""

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Jannene Madden, Melbourne, Victoria

""Recently I went online searching for a particular piece of furniture and found an interesting piece at Wallrocks in Brisbane. It so happened I had planned a trip to Brisbane and upon entering the store, was very impressed with the quality of their pieces. Nick kindly offered to include my chosen piece in his next delivery to Melbourne, whereby I could place the piece insitu to ensure I was totally happy with the size and appearance. He was also happy to take the furniture back to Brisbane if it did not suit my space. Of course the piece was absolutely perfect and is a much treasured piece adorning my home.""

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