A Charles X period “boat bed” in mottled maple with fine incrustations of amaranth wood, circa 1820-1820. The amaranth highlights scroll around the sides of the headboards, descending along the curves of the boat bed, conjoining in the center of the frame to form a simple but intricate shell. Beds such as these are finished on one side and are thus placed up against a wall so that the “positive” side can be viewed from the room.

“Boat” or “sleigh” beds played an important decorative role in the early 19th century, and this one is of the same style (wood and inlay) as the secretary desk from the same period beside it.

H: 35.5 inches L: 90 inches D: 43.5 inches

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