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Colonial Four Poster Bed Ref 3 circa 1840

I have the pleasure of including this magnificent antique four poster bed it is carved mahogany and is of an exceptional quality dating around 1840 mid Victorian. This fourposter has a wonderful patina and rich colour and is in excellent condition.

The unusual foliate crest and headboard is 66 inches tall which is a desirable and rare feature in colonial four posters. 

The foot board is extremely impressive and beautifully carved there are reeded and carved posts and wonderful carvong to the sides and canopy, an extraordinary piece of craftsmanship.

Every inch of this bed is opulent, it is very difficult to come across such beds these days and this is certainly one of a kind and the most remarkable bed we have ever acquired.

The outside measurements of this four poster is 74 inches wide, 93 inches in length and 94 inches high

Shipping information

This can be shipped worldwide,
Shipping costs are very reasonable beds are packed in crates for transport and delivered to your home please note this does not include un packing or moving the crate or bed indoors- cost can vary according to your location please contact me for an exact quote.

Price £5,900
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.

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Colonial Four Poster Beds - The History

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.

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