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Incredible rare Louis XV style suite

PriceSOLD
reference#1831
manufactured1890
sizesuperking
Overall length222cm
Overall width186cm
Head height160cm
Foot height92cm
Side rail height35cm
Incredible spectacular Louis XV style bedroom suite with super king size bed. Exquisite quality with the highest skilled craftsmanship. Phenomenal detail in the exquisite foliate decorative carvings. Beautiful bombe shaping in bed, armoire and matching pair of bedsides.Please do study the photographs so you can appreciate the full beauty f this suite.More photos available requestThe armoire has shelving in each side cupboard and we could put in a hanging rail in the central wardrobe if required. In the thirty years that we have been searching for beds and bedroom furniture we have not found one of this quality with such a big bed. It was undoubtably a very special order in its time. Louis XV furniture was created by the collaboration of complex network of designers and craftsmen. The Menuisier, made the wooden framework of the furniture, which was held together by its structure and wooden chevilles or dowels. The Ebenist then perfected the decorative carvings. The whole suites been carefully restored and cleaned to preserve the lovely aged patina. The side rails on the bed have been adapted to support modern size super king size mattress 180cm x 200cm. Dimensions Bed Overall width 186cm Overall length 222cm Height top of crest head board 160cm Height to top of centre of foot board 92cm Side rail height 35cm Armoire Height to top of crest 290cm Height at corners 236cm Overall width 240cm Overall depth 70cm Depth of mani body 55cm Bedsides Height 85cm Width 39cm Depth 39cm Price includes a 5cm deep platform base with additional central support (sorry not mattress) We can supply mattresses in a variety of comfort choices. Please contact us to enquire re specifications and pricing