Ref 2. Colonial Four Poster Bed circa 1840
THIS BED HAS RECENTLY SOLD

This colonial four poster bed will take a mattress at least 6 foot wide x 6 foot 6 long - we include a top quality award winning mattress made to measure for this bed see below. The exact dimensions of this bed are not available yet as it is on its way to us from India, measurements and new photographs will be posted when it arrives unless it is sold before hand. A fabulous colonial four poster bed and a fascinating piece of history. (For more information about the history of this bed please scroll down).

Condition report- Wonderful carving on this particular bed, in very good original condition. The usual signs of age, this bed has been well cared for over the last 160 years. The outdoor  photographs below show the bed in India before restoration, any cleaning or restoration will be completed when it arrives. As with all these beds restoration is kept to a minimum - careful cleaning and polishing conserving the beautiful patina and giving a natural sheen.     

Price £4,900
 Mattress made to measure for this bed!
we can supply at cost price = £400 a made to measure award winning Health beds "memory flex mattress" Which guides best UK 2006. usual retail price - £850 click here for info 
 Memory Flex Mattress

Please note we do concentrate on searching out the larger sized four poster beds which are increasingly difficult to find but if you require a different size please contact us we may be able to help.

From the 17th century to 1911 The British East India Company had a colony in India, especially in the then capital city Calcutta. Calcutta was a very important city and trading port to protect the British interests, so a large contingent of British troops were also posted here. In 1858 the rule of the East India Company was transferred to the Crown, The British Raj.  These rulers had grand tastes and wanted British style in their homes, they were very wealthy people so commissioned the finest craftsmen to make impressive pieces of furniture including beds, none more impressive than four poster beds. The local Nawabs (land-owners) and maharajahs were also greatly influenced by European lifestyles and also commissioned furniture for their palaces.

The magnificent colonial antique four poster beds on this site are completely original, no replacement parts and date around 1850. They were built in India for the Generals and officers of the British Raj and the Indian nobility. Due to trading restriction these antique four poster beds have been stored away for over a hundred years. They are carved from very hard wood usually mahogany or rosewood in the Victorian style demanded by Queen Victoria's high ranking officers.

Four poster beds were made in various sizes sometimes very large. The large size is probably because you would have wanted to spread out during the heat of an Indian summer. Originally these four poster beds would have been covered with mosquito net, but look fabulous with traditional drapes or muslin for a modern touch. The beds are restored sympathetically, carefully cleaned preserving their natural patina then wax polished giving them a natural sheen.