The Antique Furniture Company

Description

This is a fabulous unusual 19th century Dutch canopied walnut bed or lit en bateau inlaid all over in floral marquetry with birds and butterflies. The facing side has scrolling carved dolphins to the ends joined by a rail inlaid with flowers and a butterfly, beneath is a scroll and shell carved apron. The opposing side, canopy supports and canopy frieze are also inlaid. The canopy could be used to hang curtains or veils and the whole thing can be moved about thanks to wheels to the underside.

Please do not hesitate to contact me for more information, photos or to view this super bed.

The overall measurements are
Width 134cm wide (52 3/4in)
Length 226cm (89in) (the bed has been extended by 32cm)
Height ends 116cm (45 3/4in)
Height overall 261cm (102 3/4in)
Takes mattress size 121.5cm wide x 201cm long (47 3/4in wide x 79in long)

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