Lit Corona
Ciel de Lit, 18th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Also known as a baldacchino, baldaquin, or baldachin. Very large 18th Century architectural piece that would have been suspended from the ceiling over an altar but would be a stunnin...
Category
Antique 18th Century French Bed Coronas
Materials
Wood
Large Italian Giltwood Bed Canopy 'Corona'
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian giltwood bed canopy, or corona (also known in France as a ciel de lit), circa 1760
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bed Coronas
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Large French Antique Ciel de Lit in Walnut Louis XV Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Large French Antique Ciel de Lit in Walnut (Louis XV Style)
This attractive ciel de lit / bed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bed Coronas
Materials
Wire
French Louis XV Style Ciel de Lit or Bed Canopy, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
(not included) attached to the Ciel de Lit and suspended over the bedstead, this bed crown will
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bed Coronas
Materials
Wood
Mid-century Italian Back Lit Mirror with Glass Rosettes
Located in Miami, FL
mirror surrounded by glass rosettes rising as a corona upon metal stems. The rosettes vary in positions
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Victorian Rococo Giltwood Top
Located in Sheffield, MA
row of beading. This can be used as ceil de lit, bed corona, wall decoration or above a door frame.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown High Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
2 Hand Painted Old World Floral Botanical Paintings After Basilius Besler 57"
By Basilius Besler
Located in Dayton, OH
flor coccineo and Corona imperialis polyanthos. Painted on a thin board, framed behind glass in green
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
H 56.5 in W 2 in D 40 in
People Also Browsed
French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Bed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lovely vintage Louis XVI style full sized bed from France. Gently arched headboard and footboard are upholstered with an artisan made Zak & Fox “Kaze” linen fabric with a graceful ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Wood, Paint
Pair of Brass Campaign Four Poster Beds M4P37
Located in Wrexham, GB
A magnificent pair of all brass four poster beds with delicate posts, ornate brass casting in the head panels below serpentine rails, decorative brass knee-caps and arched canopies.
...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Victorian Walnut and Burl Walnut Tall Lincoln Style Full Size Bed
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous antique Victorian tall Lincoln style full size bed in solid walnut and walnut burl with footboard and side rails. It is in wonderful original vintage condition. That does no...
Category
Antique 19th Century American High Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 91 in W 58.5 in D 85.5 in
Sherle Wagner Rock Crystal 24 karat Gold Candelabra Bird Sconce, Italy
By Sherle Wagner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sherle Wagner Rock Crystal 24 karat Gold Candelabra Bird Sconce, Italy. H 15” x 10.5” x 5.5”. 2 matching sconces available. Please change quantity to “2” to purchase both.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold
French Giltwood Louis XVI Style Full Size Bed, C 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French giltwood Louis XVI style full size bed C 1900.
Interior Dimensions : 52.5' W x 81.25" D.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Giltwood
Rosace Bed, Louis XVI Style made by La Maison London, US King size mattress Size
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The Rosace bed is an elegant example of the French LXVI style, with its classic columns and restrained ornamentation the bedstead stands tall and exudes a noble confidence. The apex ...
Category
2010s English Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 66.15 in W 80.71 in D 84.65 in
Exclusive Oak Staircase with Carving and Balustrade 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
This is a very beautiful unique stairs.
It is hand carved and comes out of a mansion
Near Paris, France.
Category
Antique 1880s French Stairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Reclaimed Atlas Garden Statues
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This highly decorative pair of near life-size composition term statues of Greek God Atlas are an imposing mythological addition to a formal garden or interior. Traditionally, Atlas i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Statues
Materials
Cement
Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 13.78 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver Jesmond pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our flatware co...
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bespoke Round Italian Travertine Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table
Made to order in Italy
Round top
Dimensions can be adjusted
Honed or polished finish
Rounded or straight edges
Travertine pedestal
Photos show recently...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Travertine
19th c. French Louis XVI Style Bergere Sofa
Located in Mckinney, TX
A stunning example of a Louis XVI style sofa with lovely hand-carved details including floral die joins, ornamental whorls, acanthus leaves and fluted legs. The frame features a beau...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Louis XVI Style Bed
Located in Beaune, FR
Very pretty Louis XVI style bed around 1880 with canage, lacquered and gilded wood and carved wooden rose drops on the headboard and the footboards. French work from the end of the 1...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
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,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Walnut Wood Pulpit Canopy
Located in Dallas, TX
This large and attractive architectural piece is known as a pulpit canopy. Before the advent of microphones and speakers, orators would often address assemblies from elevated platfor...
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
The Education of Achilles by Auguste-Clément Chrétien
By Auguste-Clément Chrétien
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Education of Achilles by the Centaur Chiron
Signed and dated "A.C. Chrétien 1861" (lower right)
Oil on canvas
A masterpiece of French Neoclassical painting, this monumental oil...
Category
19th Century Academic Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Recent Sales
A Paint and Gilded Bed Corona, c. 1800
Located in New Orleans, LA
A circular ciel du lit, or bed corona, with finely carved and gilded stars. Early, likely original
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bed Coronas
Materials
Giltwood
Unusual Five-Armed Empire Style Chandelier
Located in London, GB
held by stylised dolphins, projecting five arms, and also internally lit, suspended on chain joining to
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
18th Century Liege Chandelier
Located in Glen Ellen, CA
A LEAF CAST CORONA ATOP THE UPPER CIRCULAR TIER FITTED WITH 12 GLASS SCROLLS AND SMALL VASES
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Tuscan bed corona/"ciel du lit"
Located in New Orleans, LA
A gilt wood bed corona/"ciel du lit" from Tuscany
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Bed Coronas
Materials
Wood
18c Ciel de lit
Located in New Orleans, LA
18c Ciel de lit
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Bed Coronas
Materials
Gold
7254 CIEL DU LIT
Located in New Orleans, LA
LOUIS XVI STYLE GOLD WOOD CIEL DU LIT.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bed Coronas
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Giltwood Ciel de Lit or Bed Crown
Located in Dallas, TX
This bed crown is known in French, as a "Ciel De Lit", circa 1750. It has a beautiful parcel gold
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Bed Coronas
Materials
Giltwood
Decorative Italian Carved and Painted Wooden Corona Crown, 1950s
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming couronne de lit (French) or corona del letto (Italian) with a wide opening, this bed
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Bed Coronas
Materials
Wood
Antique French Walnut Ciel de Lit or Bed Canopy Louis Philippe Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French walnut Ciel de Lit bed Canopy Corona
This Ciel de Lit is crafted in striking walnut
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Bed Coronas
Materials
Boxwood, Walnut
Antique Gilt-on-Wood Cornice King
Located in Sheffield, MA
Elegant Louis XVI curve with center floral 19th century gilt wood bed corona, ciel de lit or
Category
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Bed Coronas
"Corona de Lit" or Bed Crown
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
"Corona de Lit" in gilt metal and wood with cupid seated above two swags of roses. This piece can
Category
Early 20th Century French Romantic Wall Brackets
Materials
Metal
19thc Carved Giltwood Valance
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th Century giltwood valance, ciel de lit or bed corona.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Curtains and Valances
Materials
Giltwood
Architectural Metal Decorative Fragment/Arm or Support for Hanging Lantern
Located in Sheffield, MA
a bed as ciel de lit, bed corona, wall or over door decoration, frieze. Suitable for use in many
Category
Antique 19th Century European Rococo Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
H 25.75 in W 52.25 in D 7 in
Large 12-Light Chandelier by E. F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
retaining their original gilded finish. The center dome (lit from within) and top corona in fluted, floral
Category
Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-516 Teak Cane Easy Chair, 1951
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Munich, DE
restored.
lit.
- Hans J. Wegner´s 100 Chairs, Noritsugu Oda, Corona Books , 2002, japan, page 182
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Teak Cane Easy Chair, 1951
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Munich, DE
one in cane all with the same dimensions)
lit. Hans J. Wegner´s 100 Chairs, Noritsugu Oda, Corona
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
19th Century Giltwood Ciel de Lit Bed Canopy Corona
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Giltwood Ciel de Lit Bed Canopy Corona
This Ciel de Lit is superbly carved and gilded
Category
Antique 1830s Rococo Bed Coronas
Materials
Giltwood
Bed Canopy Ciel De Lit Antique Bed Corona Bed Crown
Located in East Hampton, NY
A ciel de lit, literally a ceiling for the bed, or bed crown in a drum motif; the bed canopy can be
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Bed Coronas
Materials
Metal
19th Century Polished Brass Bed Canopy, Corona or Ciel de lit Behead
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century polished brass bed canopy, corona or ciel de lit behead.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bed Coronas
Materials
Brass
18th c Ornate Rococo Bed Corona
Located in New Orleans, LA
A carved, painted and gilded wood ciel du lit (bed corona) of the period. Gilded leaves, scrolls
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Neoclassical Bed Coronas
Materials
Wood
Italian Bed Corona Gilded in Gold and Silver
Located in Houston, TX
Italian bed corona gilded in gold and silver. Bed canopy, or wall-mounted ciel du lit, circa 1810
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Bed Coronas
Materials
Silver Leaf
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Giltwood Ciel de Lit or Bed Canopy
Located in Dallas, TX
shape, the "Ciel de Lit" is decorated with a cherub face in the center and dress with wooden finials
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Bed Coronas
Materials
Giltwood
Hollywood Regency Italian Parcel Gilt & Gesso Hanging Crown, Corona Ciel De Lit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Hollywood Regency period ceiling mounted bed corona or ciel de lit, composed of gold leaf and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Architectural Elements
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
Antique Silver Gilt Hand-Carved Wood Pediment "Ciel De Lit"
Located in Sheffield, MA
could decorate a mirror, act as a pediment above a doorway or top a headboard, bed corona. queen-size
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Hey Basket Glass Chandelier c. 1950
Located in London, GB
Hey basket form chandelier internally lit and decorated with daisies and facet buttons boarded with
Category
Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal and Gilt Bronze Baltic Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
Baltic gilt bronze and crystal chandelier, the corona issuing six curved arms laden with crystal
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Gilt Bronze Corona - Ciel de lit - Bed Canope
Located in Hudson, NY
A gilt bronze Italian Corona, that goes above a bed holding drapery.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Bed Coronas
Materials
Ormolu
Italian Bed Canopy / Ciel du Lit
Located in New Orleans, LA
Walnut and walnut veneer, gilt brass stars. Early 19th century.
Bottom diameter 25.75".
Bottom diameter 25.75".
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Bed Coronas
19th Century Ciel De Lit Canopy Frame
Located in Boston, MA
19th century French ciel de lit canopy frame.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bed Coronas
"Ciel de Lit" Sky of the Bed
Located in Hudson, NY
A GILT WOOD CANOPE FOR ABOVE A BED. IN CARVED WOOD IN THE LOUIS 15TH STYLE.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bed Coronas
19th C. Directoire Painted "Lit a Alcove"
Located in Natchez, MS
19th c Directoire painted "lit a alcove" having two tones of grey paint and a six sided corona
Category
Antique 19th Century French Daybeds
Materials
Wood
Pair of Corona Chairs by Poul M. Volther
By Poul Volther
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of "Corona Chairs" by Poul M. Volther. Manufactured by Erik Jørgensen Møbelfabrik A
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Important Gilt Bronze, Glass and Crystal Chandelier Stamped Mottheau
By Maison Mottheau et Fils
Located in London, GB
adorned with crystal rain drops, from a top corona hung with crustal drops and coeurettes, the chandelier
Category
Antique 1890s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Lit Corona", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Lit Corona For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the lit corona you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and giltwood, every lit corona was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a lit corona — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right lit corona, those designed in Louis XV and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is a Lit Corona?
A lit corona can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,875, while the lowest priced sells for $575 and the highest can go for as much as $6,000.
More Ways To Browse
Wall Hung Glass Cabinet
Standing Candelabra Antique
Canopy Bedroom Set
Corona Chairs
Lits Empire
Italian Giltwood Sofa
Italian Iron Headboard
Vintage Bed Crown
Antique French Bed Canopy
Antique Pan Light Fixtures
Giltwood Ceiling Light
Mid-Century Modern Papercord Lounge Chairs
Cherub Bed
Parcel Gilt Bed
Lit Louis Xvi
Baltic Six Light Chandeliers
Dolphin Chandelier
Metal Canopy Bed