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Antique Queen-Size Carved Four-Poster American Empire Bed, Philadelphia, c 1825

$29,000
£22,032.84
€25,320.36
CA$40,734.06
A$44,337.99
CHF 23,493.12
MX$533,231.47
NOK 298,708.99
SEK 273,733.73
DKK 189,141.56

About the Item

An extraordinary American empire four-poster bed in cherry wood from the Philadelphia area that appears in the book, Philadelphia Empire Furniture by Boor. Features an elaborate series of foliage-carved turnings, gadrooned edged urns and spiral acanthus leafage with a central basket of fruit, flanked by cornucopias, adorning the headboard. Presently fits a queen mattress, but may be modified to fit a king mattress in our workshop for an additional cost. Philadelphia, circa 1825 Dimensions: 62" wide x 91" long x 103" high (with tester); 62" height of headboard. Note: You should always request a shipping quote. Quoted amounts are an estimate of what it might cost to ship out to you based on destinations of the greatest distance. We would love to find you a better quote if possible.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 103 in (261.62 cm)Width: 62 in (157.48 cm)Depth: 91 in (231.14 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cherry,Poplar,Hand-Carved,Turned
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    1820-1829
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1825
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Additions or alterations made to the original: Side rails were lengthened to 80" to fit a queen mattress. Wear consistent with age and use. Side rails were modified to fit a queen mattress box. Made of solid 6" x 6" cherry or poplar square stock, that was turned carved for the posts. Has original dark varnish finish.
  • Seller Location:
    INTERLAKEN, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BED000031stDibs: LU9881835429

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