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Bed With Alcove

Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove
Located in Buffalo, NY
served. The front alcove section of the bed chamber features beautifully carved panels, daily life and
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

French Empire Alcove Bed
Located in Hudson, NY
Empire fruitwood alcove bed with ebonized carved wood caryatid heads, feet and two pairs of urns.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fruitwood

French Empire Alcove Bed
French Empire Alcove Bed
H 42 in W 76.5 in D 53 in
Mid 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Alcove Queen Bed
Located in Sheridan, CO
French Louis XVI style alcove bed, 20th c., having white and gilt painted wood frame, in later
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Textile, Wood, Giltwood

Alcove (bed) in walnut with sliding doors, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient Alcove in solid walnut with sliding and carved doors, it was a bed built into a niche to
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Antique 18th Century Italian Bed Coronas

Materials

Walnut

Unopiu' Synthesis Alcove Outdoor Collection - IN STOCK
By Unopiù
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Synthesis is a contemporary collection with a basic design, where the purity of the lines is conveyed through an elegant combination of teak and hand-woven WaProlace® synthetic fibre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak

Iconic Modern Upholstered US King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
With an arched alcove geometric tufted headboard with brass finish button tufting, with quilted
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...

Materials

Metal

Iconic Modern Upholstered US King Bed
Iconic Modern Upholstered US King Bed
H 63.5 in W 82.5 in D 89 in
French 19th Century Empire Daybed & Bed Crown
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous French Empire mahogany alcove daybed and bed crown hand-crafted in France in the 19th
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Walnut Alcove or Daybed Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
boards are finished on both side so its clear that it was always meant to be seen form an alcove bed
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Burl

Vintage Turkish Oushak Accent Rug with Floral Medallion Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
double medallion with lush palmettes. The ornate medallion rests on a bed of abrashed mocha shot through
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Crafts of Comfort and Style: Upholstery and Furniture Design in the 1760s
Located in Langweer, NL
high, domed canopy, and a "Lit en alcôve," a bed designed to be set into a recess of a room
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Antique 1760s Prints

Materials

Paper

17th Century Breton Wardrobe or Cupboard in Oak Turning in Boxwood
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A fine wardrobe or cupboardof of the 17th century in oak and turning in boxwood other times alcove
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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Camphor wood campaign chest
Located in Salisbury, GB
coffee table. It also will provide great storage if you want to put it at the end of a bed, an alcove, or
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Antique 1840s English Campaign Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

Camphor wood campaign chest
Camphor wood campaign chest
H 20.5 in W 41.5 in D 18 in
Contemporary PI2 Stool, Fumed Oak Frame, Black Danish Cord Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
elongated proportions. The longer seat is ideal for the end of a bed, as a side/coffee table in your living
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Contemporary pi2 Stool, Ebonised Oak Frame, Split Willow Skein Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
elongated proportions. The longer seat is ideal for the end of a bed, as a side/coffee table in your living
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak, Willow

Contemporary pi2 Stool, Ebonised Oak Frame, Black Danish Cord Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
elongated proportions. The longer seat is ideal for the end of a bed, as a side/coffee table in your living
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Papercord, Wood, Oak

Contemporary pi2 Stool, Ebonised Oak Frame, Ebonised Oak Slatted Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
elongated proportions. The longer seat is ideal for the end of a bed, as a side/coffee table in your living
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Contemporary pi2 Stool, Fumed Oak Frame, Split Willow Skein Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
elongated proportions. The longer seat is ideal for the end of a bed, as a side/coffee table in your living
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Willow, Oak

Contemporary pi2 Stool, Natural Oak Frame, Natural Oak Slats Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
elongated proportions. The longer seat is ideal for the end of a bed, as a side/coffee table in your living
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Papercord, Wood, Oak

Contemporary pi2 Stool, Fumed Oak Frame, Fumed Oak Slatted Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
elongated proportions. The longer seat is ideal for the end of a bed, as a side/coffee table in your living
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Contemporary pi2 Stool, Ebonised Oak Frame, Natural Danish Cord Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
elongated proportions. The longer seat is ideal for the end of a bed, as a side / coffee table in your
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Papercord, Wood, Oak

Contemporary pi2 Stool, Ebonised Oak Frame, Natural Danish Cord Seat
By par-avion co.
Located in Norwich, GB
elongated proportions. The longer seat is ideal for the end of a bed, as a side/coffee table in your living
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Papercord, Wood, Oak

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Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Regency style carved giltwood and painted decoration daybed. Having four wonderful carved eagles heads to the scrolling ends and raised on carved claw feet.
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Regency Influenced Carved Giltwood Daybed
Regency Influenced Carved Giltwood Daybed
H 32.68 in W 88.59 in D 28.35 in
Hand Painted Folk Art Teal Single Canopy Bed
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Hand Painted Folk Art Teal Single Canopy Bed Frame and turned posts in teal Headboard and footboards featuring framed hand-painted landscapes and bouquets of red and white flowers ...
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Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 6-shade
By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli, Bruno Gatta
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
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Belgian Brutalist Bar Cabinet in Dark Oak, 1970s
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
A stunning dark brown brutalist/modernist bar cabinet with graphical doors. The continuous pattern gives this sideboard a strong and eye catching expression. Shows amazing woodwork o...
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Belgian Brutalist Bar Cabinet in Dark Oak, 1970s
Belgian Brutalist Bar Cabinet in Dark Oak, 1970s
H 54.34 in W 43.31 in D 18.12 in
French Louis XV Style Ciel de Lit or Bed Canopy, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XV style 19th century Chapeau de gendarme bed canopy, was formerly the top of a Provencal armoire. This beautifully carved piece has been repurposed as a bed canopy. ...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bed Coronas

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17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved and Laqué Gilded Bergère Settees or Loveseats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Louis XVI style carved and Laqué gilded bergère settees. The elegant pair of carved loveseats, upholstered in a blue velvet, with padded backs and sides and a cushion seat,...
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Gio Ponti Velvet Lounge Chairs in Walnut & Brass for M. Singer and Sons, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, M. Singer & Sons
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare pair of lounge chairs designed by Italian architect Gio Ponti and produced for M. Singer & Sons circa 1950. Exquisitely restored to the highest possible standard.
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Antique Venetian Paint Decorated Secretary Bookcase
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A tall cabinet made in two parts in blue paint with polychrome painted floral and gilt figural decoration. With a serpentine baroque crest with a gilt landscape in the center cartouc...
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Wood

Antique Lion Griffon Carved Italian 1860 Monks Settle Bench Internal Storage
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved circa 1860 Monks oak settle bench with internal storage from the north of Italy depicting Lions, Griffons, and a coat of ...
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Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Benches

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Oak

In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Settee
By Valentino Panciera Besarel, Andrea Brustolon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare Italian 19th century Baroque style carved walnut figural settee (Sofa-Loveseat), attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel (Venice, 1829-1902) in the manner of Andrea ...
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PH Bow Grand Piano in American Red Maple Burl with Brass, Modern, Sculptural
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
- All prices are listed ex works. - 5 year guarantee. - We regularly crate, ship and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance. This gorgeous new PH Bow Grand Piano, finis...
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2010s Danish Art Deco Musical Instruments

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Antique Carved Oak Lit Clos Bed From Brittany France
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Historic Lit Clos bed from Brittany France now in use as a Cupboard. The Lit Clos was the traditional Country French bed in use when one room served as kitchen, living room and bed...
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Chinoiserie Chinese Elm Wedding Opium Canopy Queen Bed Hand Carved Asian Design
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal vintage chinoiserie Chinese Wedding opium canopy bed comprised of Chinese elm and all-over hand carved Asian gilded designs. It will hold a queen size mattress and is made...
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Gothic Style Single Walnut Antique Bed WS12
Located in Wrexham, GB
Gothic style antique bed made from walnut on an oak frame, with fielded panels, flower carvings and scroll design on the foot panel. This bed accepts a 3ft wide by 6ft 32in base ...
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Mirror by Jean-Michel Basquiat
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in Jersey City, NJ
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French Empire Daybed
Located in Savannah, GA
Elaborately carved mahogany French daybed or alcove bed with front column supports and turned
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French Empire Daybed
French Empire Daybed
H 54 in W 87 in D 53 in
Paneled Boiserie from the Chateau Du Razat
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
alcove for the master bed features a beautiful floral motif and cross above the bed. The entire room
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Panelling

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Marble

Paneled Boiserie from the Chateau Du Razat
Paneled Boiserie from the Chateau Du Razat
H 156 in W 218 in D 264.5 in
Empire Mahogany Alcove bed
Located in Hudson, NY
A crotch mahogany empire alcove bed with gilt bronze mounts
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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Empire Mahogany Alcove bed
Empire Mahogany Alcove bed
H 45.5 in W 89 in D 52 in
Italian Empire Alcove Bed
Located in Hudson, NY
A rather exhuburant faux painted, ebonized and gilt Italian Empire Alcove bed. Highly carved and
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20th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Italian Empire Alcove Bed
Italian Empire Alcove Bed
H NaN in W 80 in D 47 in
Louis XVI Period Walnut Alcove Bed
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine bed made in circa 1780 in the Louis XVI style is constructed of walnut. The foot and
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Louis XVI Period Walnut Alcove Bed
Louis XVI Period Walnut Alcove Bed
H 48.5 in W 78.5 in D 51.5 in
Vintage Turkish Angora Blanket Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
couch throw blanket, bed coverlet, or rug. Perfect for a bedroom, study, studio, home office, private
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Vintage Turkish Angora Blanket Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
as a couch throw blanket, bed coverlet, or rug. Perfect for a bedroom, study, studio, home office
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Japanese Fine Antique Rich Gold Leaf Screen, Perfect for Small Spaces, 100 Years
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Vintage Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Nightstand/Table
Located in Chicago, IL
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Vintage 1930s American Night Stands

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Lucretia - Oil on Panel by Johann Franz Meskens a Flemish Painter, 18th century
Located in PARIS, FR
here sitting on her bed, framed by heavy embroidered velvet curtains. In the background of the alcove
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19th Century Directoire Lit de Alcove
Located in New Orleans, LA
Stunning daybed with beautiful Neoclassical carving in green and gold of scroll work, pineapple finials, rosettes and stars. Ceil de lit attaches to the back and has upholstered fabr...
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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

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19th Century Directoire Lit de Alcove
19th Century Directoire Lit de Alcove
H 97.5 in W 77 in D 50.75 in
Small 19th Century Alcove Wall Clock
Located in Berlin, DE
A small 19th century alcove wall clock, a 'pendules d'alcove' that was usually hanging in an alcove
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Bronze, Enamel

Small 19th Century Alcove Wall Clock
Small 19th Century Alcove Wall Clock
H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 2.76 in
Vintage Mexican Kilim Serape Blanket Rug with Flower & Deer Pictorial
Located in Dallas, TX
a tapestry, wall hanging, bed coverlet, headboard or rug. Perfect for a small space, reading nook
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Late 20th Century Mexican Tribal North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Angora Blanket Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
throw blanket, bed coverlet, or rug. Perfect for a bedroom, study, studio, home office, private library
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Bauhaus Moroccan Style Rug with Alexander Calder Style and Abstract Art Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Calder type design in variegated shades of brick red, rust, charcoal-sage on a bed of creamy-beige. The
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Bauhaus Moroccan Style Rug with Alexander Calder Style and Abstract Art Design
Located in Dallas, TX
design in muted red and brown on a bed of creamy-beige. This contemporary Moroccan rug will add an
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19th Century French Empire Mahogany Bed Nicely Appointed with a Canopy
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Empire mahogany bed, also referred to as an alcove bed or daybed, with full corner front
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Ormolu

Napoleon 1st - Lit d'Alcove en Acajou (Alcove or Day Bed)
Located in Woodbury, CT
Empire single bed was intended for use with one long side against a wall. Accommodates a box spring and
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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

18th c. Exotic Chinese Dining Room/Bed Alcove
Located in Summerland, CA
Converted 18th c. Shanghai alcove bed that seats four in romantic surroundings of superbly carved
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Louis XVI Painted Lit de Alcove
Located in Natchez, MS
18TH C. LIT DE ALCOVE DAYBED painted with stained silk covering. Perfect for foot of a king size
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Wood, Silk, Upholstery

Louis XVI Painted Lit de Alcove
Louis XVI Painted Lit de Alcove
H 41 in W 79 in D 35 in
19th Century Hired-Hand Bed as Bench
Located in Madison, WI
19th century hired-hand bed as wide platform bench with 3-board basswood top and fluted, notched
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19th Century Hired-Hand Bed as Bench
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Young Woman Languid on Her Bed, French School, circa 1770
Located in Paris, FR
Young woman languid on her bed, French School, circa 1770 Young woman languid on her alcove bed
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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Paintings

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Canvas

Salem Massachusetts Late Federal Bowfront Settle with Drawer
Located in Woodbury, CT
velvet covered cushion is included. Rare and desirable form in a hall, alcove, nook or at the foot of a
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Benches

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Mahogany

French Decorated Window Seat
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
the watered silk effect. This is very elegant and would be great at the end of the bed in an alcove
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Antique 1890s French Edwardian Stools

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French Decorated Window Seat
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H 29.5 in W 38.5 in D 15.5 in
Victorian grade 1 English Leather buttoned seat Ottoman blanket chest
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
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Bed With Alcove For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bed with alcove you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, oak and natural fiber, every bed with alcove was constructed with great care. There are 8 variations of the antique or vintage bed with alcove you’re looking for, while we also have 9 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the bed with alcove you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right bed with alcove, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Empire and louis xv styles are of considerable interest. par-avion co. each produced at least one beautiful bed with alcove that is worth considering.

How Much is a Bed With Alcove?

Prices for a bed with alcove can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $999 and can go as high as $375,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,606.
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