French Louis XVI Period Walnut Lit en Bibliotheque, ca. 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
constructed of light walnut in the late 18th century this remarkable "murphy bed" disguised as a
Leather, Walnut
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H 53.94 in W 83.47 in D 64.97 in
Large French Louis XVI Period Carved and Lacquered Wood Bed, circa 1780
Located in Paris, FR
A large French Louis XVI period carved and lacquered wood two persons bed, circa 1780. Very rare
Wood
Louis XVI Carved and Painted Bed, circa 1780
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very nice Louis XVI carved and painted bed or daybed made in France during the last quarter of
Paint, Wood, Upholstery
Louis XVI, French, 18th Century Painted Wood Daybed
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Revolution of 1789. A different pastoral landscape decorates the panel of the opposite end piece
Wood
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