Parisian canopy bed - Louis XVI style - Mahogany and gilt bronze - circa 1850

Parisian canopy bed - Louis XVI style - Mahogany and gilt bronze - circa 1850
Superb Louis XVI style Parisian canopy bed, made circa 1850, in mahogany with ormolu ornaments. This exceptional piece of furniture perfectly illustrates the craftsmanship of the great cabinetmaking workshops of the XIXᵉ century.
The structure features an elegant, balanced architecture characteristic of the Louis XVI style, with sober, refined lines underlined by decorative elements in gilded bronze.
The slender uprights support an elegant canopy, while the crosspieces are richly worked on both sides, allowing this bed to be placed in the center of a room without losing the decorative quality of the whole. This relatively rare feature testifies to a design intended for prestigious interiors.
The cabinetmaker's work is of the highest quality, combining the nobility of mahogany with the finesse of gilded bronze applications, creating an elegant, luminous contrast.
With its imposing proportions and great decorative presence, this bed is an exceptional piece, ideal for a bedroom of character or a classic interior.
Features

Type : Parisian canopy bed

Style : Louis XVI

Period: circa 1850

Materials: mahogany and gilded bronzes

Decorated crosspieces on both sides

Can be placed in the center of a room

High-quality cabinetwork

Dimensions

Height: 241 cm

Width: 219 cm

Depth: 111 cm

Sleeps: 90 × 200 cm

Condition

Good condition

Nice mahogany patina

Bronzes in good condition

Slight age-related wear

Highlights

a rare and elegant piece of furniture

high quality mahogany

gilt bronze ornaments

can be installed in the center of a room

decorative piece of great prestige

Magnificent canopy bed from the XIXᵉ century, combining classic elegance, cabinetmaking quality and great decorative presence.

Ref: 4KA537Y5K7