Colonial Four Poster Bed circa 1840 ref 2
A beautiful four poster bed with Victorian barley twist posts in excellent condition for an antique four poster bed The carving is very well done on the headboard and foot rail and the feet on this bed are very elegantly carved. This very attractive colonial four poster bed had the addition of angel figures carved in the crest - these were enjoyed by Indian noblemen and it would probably have been made for one of their palaces rather than one of Queen Victoria's straight laced high ranking officers! This colonial four poster bed will take a mattress at least 5 foot 6 wide. 
It is a very sturdy bed and in good condition with the usual signs of age in a 150 year old bed. 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-
Very good condition, as with all these antique beds restoration is kept to a minimum - careful cleaning and polishing conserving the beautiful patina and giving a natural sheen.         

Price £3200

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Please note we do concentrate on searching out the larger sized four poster beds which are increasingly difficult to find but if you require different size please fourposters 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 original 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.