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Antique Alcove Bed

Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove
Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove

Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove

$12,500

H 80 in W 81 in D 92 in

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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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

17th Century Breton Wardrobe or Cupboard in Oak Turning in Boxwood
17th Century Breton Wardrobe or Cupboard in Oak Turning in Boxwood

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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17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Oak

19th C. French Giltwood, Ormolu Swan Bed Corona, Circle Desmalter/ Krieger
19th C. French Giltwood, Ormolu Swan Bed Corona, Circle Desmalter/ Krieger

19th C. French Giltwood, Ormolu Swan Bed Corona, Circle Desmalter/ Krieger

By Jacob-Desmalter, Maison Krieger

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

embellishments. Comparable examples appear in French Directoire and Restoration-style bed alcoves. Use

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Ormolu

Small Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Style Sofa
Small Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Style Sofa

Small Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Style Sofa

$6,257

H 39.38 in W 47.64 in D 24.41 in

Small Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Style Sofa

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

. Ideal size for those hard to fill spaces; the end of a bed, alcove or landing.

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19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Wood

Crafts of Comfort and Style: Upholstery and Furniture Design in the 1760s
Crafts of Comfort and Style: Upholstery and Furniture Design in the 1760s

Crafts of Comfort and Style: Upholstery and Furniture Design in the 1760s

$606Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 16.54 in W 21.15 in D 0 in

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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1760s Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Paper

Large French Breton lit-clos Cabinet from 1817
Large French Breton lit-clos Cabinet from 1817

Large French Breton lit-clos Cabinet from 1817

$14,800

H 100.79 in W 80.32 in D 23.63 in

Large French Breton lit-clos Cabinet from 1817

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

lit-clos - a traditional built-in country house bed (alcove furniture). The ‘closed bed’ was the main

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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Oak

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French Empire Daybed
French Empire Daybed

French Empire Daybed

Unavailable

H 54 in W 87 in D 53 in

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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19th Century French Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XVI Style "Alcove" Hand Carved in French Oak, 19th Century, France
French Louis XVI Style "Alcove" Hand Carved in French Oak, 19th Century, France

French Louis XVI Style "Alcove" Hand Carved in French Oak, 19th Century, France

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

A pair of French Louis XVI style "Alcove" top parts (Top Bed's Surrounds) handcrafted in oak (wood

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Wood, Oak

Paneled Boiserie from the Chateau Du Razat
Paneled Boiserie from the Chateau Du Razat

Paneled Boiserie from the Chateau Du Razat

Unavailable

H 156 in W 218 in D 264.5 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 Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Marble

Empire Mahogany Alcove bed
Empire Mahogany Alcove bed

Empire Mahogany Alcove bed

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H 45.5 in W 89 in D 52 in

Empire Mahogany Alcove bed

Located in Hudson, NY

A crotch mahogany empire alcove bed with gilt bronze mounts

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19th Century French Antique Alcove Bed

Louis XVI Period Walnut Alcove Bed
Louis XVI Period Walnut Alcove Bed

Louis XVI Period Walnut Alcove Bed

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H 48.5 in W 78.5 in D 51.5 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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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Walnut

Alcove (bed) in walnut with sliding doors, France
Alcove (bed) in walnut with sliding doors, France

Alcove (bed) in walnut with sliding doors, France

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H 64.57 in W 69.3 in D 5.12 in

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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18th Century Italian Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Walnut

A Madras Taffeta striped silk alcove bed quilt cover - France Circa 1740
A Madras Taffeta striped silk alcove bed quilt cover - France Circa 1740

A Madras Taffeta striped silk alcove bed quilt cover - France Circa 1740

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1740 -1760 France Beautiful quilted alcove bed cover called Courtepointe in striped taffeta

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Alcove Bed

19th Century French Empire Mahogany Bed Nicely Appointed with a Canopy
19th Century French Empire Mahogany Bed Nicely Appointed with a Canopy

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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Early 19th Century French Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Ormolu

Very Rare Antique circa 1835 Hardwood French Louis Philippe Alcove Daybed Frame
Very Rare Antique circa 1835 Hardwood French Louis Philippe Alcove Daybed Frame

Very Rare Antique circa 1835 Hardwood French Louis Philippe Alcove Daybed Frame

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this extremely rare circa 1835 Louis Philippe French hardwood alcove

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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Hardwood

French 19th Century Empire Daybed & Bed Crown
French 19th Century Empire Daybed & Bed Crown

French 19th Century Empire Daybed & Bed Crown

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H 41 in W 85 in D 57.88 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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19th Century French Empire Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Brass

Japanese Fine Antique Rich Gold Leaf Screen, Perfect for Small Spaces, 100 Years
Japanese Fine Antique Rich Gold Leaf Screen, Perfect for Small Spaces, 100 Years

Japanese Fine Antique Rich Gold Leaf Screen, Perfect for Small Spaces, 100 Years

Located in South Burlington, VT

tea rooms, above beds, or alcoves tokonoma (toko-no-ma), or simply toko, which is a built-in recessed

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Empire Alcove Bed
French Empire Alcove Bed

French Empire Alcove Bed

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H 42 in W 76.5 in D 53 in

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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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Fruitwood

French Louis Philippe Alcove Bed
French Louis Philippe Alcove Bed

French Louis Philippe Alcove Bed

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H 43.5 in W 84 in D 49 in

French Louis Philippe Alcove Bed

Located in Hudson, NY

. Alcove beds make great sofas in rooms that can then be used as guest quarters in the evenings

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Alcove Bed

19th Century Directoire Lit de Alcove
19th Century Directoire Lit de Alcove

19th Century Directoire Lit de Alcove

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H 97.5 in W 77 in D 50.75 in

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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19th Century French Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Wood

Napoleon III Walnut Alcove or Daybed Sofa
Napoleon III Walnut Alcove or Daybed Sofa

Napoleon III Walnut Alcove or Daybed Sofa

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H 45.5 in W 82.5 in D 37 in

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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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Burl

Small 19th Century Alcove Wall Clock
Small 19th Century Alcove Wall Clock

Small 19th Century Alcove Wall Clock

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H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 2.76 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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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

18th c. Exotic Chinese Dining Room/Bed Alcove
18th c. Exotic Chinese Dining Room/Bed Alcove

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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19th Century Chinese Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Wood

18TH CENTURY FRENCH CAST IRON ALCOVE/DAY BED
18TH CENTURY FRENCH CAST IRON ALCOVE/DAY BED

18TH CENTURY FRENCH CAST IRON ALCOVE/DAY BED

Located in Hudson, NY

A LOUIS 16TH STYLE CAST IRON ALCOVE BED, GREAT FOR A SOFA, THAT DOUBLES FOR EXTRA SLEEPING.

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Iron

Napoleon 1st - Lit d'Alcove en Acajou (Alcove or Day Bed)
Napoleon 1st - Lit d'Alcove en Acajou (Alcove or Day Bed)

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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19th Century French Antique Alcove Bed

Young Woman Languid on Her Bed, French School, circa 1770
Young Woman Languid on Her Bed, French School, circa 1770

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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1770s French Louis XVI Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Canvas

French Decorated Window Seat
French Decorated Window Seat

French Decorated Window Seat

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H 29.5 in W 38.5 in D 15.5 in

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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1890s French Edwardian Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Walnut

Victorian buttoned leather Ottoman
Victorian buttoned leather Ottoman

Victorian buttoned leather Ottoman

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H 18 in W 40 in D 19 in

Victorian buttoned leather Ottoman

Located in Salisbury, GB

you can fit in here! This Victorian buttoned leather ottoman can be used at the end of a bed, in an

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1880s English Victorian Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Leather

Camphor wood campaign chest
Camphor wood campaign chest

Camphor wood campaign chest

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H 20.5 in W 41.5 in D 18 in

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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1840s English Campaign Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Hardwood

Victorian grade 1 English Leather buttoned seat Ottoman blanket chest
Victorian grade 1 English Leather buttoned seat Ottoman blanket chest

Victorian grade 1 English Leather buttoned seat Ottoman blanket chest

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

to be used as a coffee table or in a more traditional position at the end of a bed, in an alcove or

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1870s English Victorian Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Leather

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1960s Coca-Cola Trade Sign 'Drugs & Soda' From WPB, Florida Clematis Street

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1960s Coca-Cola Trade Sign: 'Drugs & Soda'  Salvaged from a pharmacy on Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, Florida  A piece of Americana history: a 1960s Coca-Cola Trade Sign adverti...

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1960s American Antique Alcove Bed

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Metal

German Neo-Gothic Painted and Carved Cupboard, around 1870
German Neo-Gothic Painted and Carved Cupboard, around 1870

German Neo-Gothic Painted and Carved Cupboard, around 1870

$2,462Sale Price|20% Off

H 74.81 in W 53.15 in D 19.69 in

German Neo-Gothic Painted and Carved Cupboard, around 1870

Located in Berlin, DE

Immerse yourself in the intricate beauty of German craftsmanship with this stunning Neo-Gothic painted and carved cupboard, dating back to around 1870. Rich in history and artistry, ...

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1870s German Gothic Revival Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Pine, Lacquer

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's

Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's

By Alberto Giacometti

Located in New York, NY

Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.

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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

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Late 19th Century European Moorish Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Framed Oil Painting on Canvas of Nativity ~ Flemish School
18th Century Framed Oil Painting on Canvas of Nativity ~ Flemish School

18th Century Framed Oil Painting on Canvas of Nativity ~ Flemish School

Located in Dallas, TX

18th Century Framed Oil Painting on Canvas of Nativity ~ Flemish School is an amazingly inspirational work, displaying the influences of the Old Masters in the setting, composition, ...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Aesthetic Movement Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Fine Antique Napoleon III circa 1870 Gold Giltwood Bergere Louis XVI Sofa Settee
Fine Antique Napoleon III circa 1870 Gold Giltwood Bergere Louis XVI Sofa Settee

Fine Antique Napoleon III circa 1870 Gold Giltwood Bergere Louis XVI Sofa Settee

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this stunning original circa 1860-1870 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère settee which is part of a suite This sofa comes with a matching pair of parl...

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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Giltwood

Rare 15th Century Solid Oak Medieval Dutch Gothic Chest or Trunk
Rare 15th Century Solid Oak Medieval Dutch Gothic Chest or Trunk

Rare 15th Century Solid Oak Medieval Dutch Gothic Chest or Trunk

$10,419Sale Price|41% Off

H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 27.17 in

Rare 15th Century Solid Oak Medieval Dutch Gothic Chest or Trunk

Located in Casteren, NL

A very rare chest that was completely made of solid oak from the Netherlands middle ages. It is a joined chest with hand carved geometric gothic front panels. The ornaments used ar...

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15th Century and Earlier Dutch Gothic Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Italian Giltwood Bed Canopy 'Corona'
Large Italian Giltwood Bed Canopy 'Corona'

Large Italian Giltwood Bed Canopy 'Corona'

Located in Chireno, TX

Large Italian giltwood bed canopy, or corona (also known in France as a ciel de lit), circa 1760-1780. Hand carved giltwood with painted detail decoration. Portion of reverse side is...

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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Large beautiful  Baccarat  and Rock Crystal Frencht chandelier with 36 light
Large beautiful  Baccarat  and Rock Crystal Frencht chandelier with 36 light

Large beautiful Baccarat and Rock Crystal Frencht chandelier with 36 light

Located in London, GB

A spectacular and large antique Baccarat French gilt bronze and rock crystal triple tier 30 bulb plus 6 pygmy bulb chandelier. Embellished with bronze bobeches, from which large rock...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England Burr Walnut ornately carved Half Tester Canopy bed A very good looking, extremely comfortable and well-made bed, t...

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1860s British Victorian Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Hardwood

Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century
Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century

Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century

$1,400Sale Price|78% Off

H 10.5 in W 13 in D 9.75 in

Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

Presenting an exquisite antique French Tantalus liquor cabinet that transports you back to the elegance of the mid to late 1800s. This remarkable piece has been crafted in the sophis...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Brass

Late Victorian Ornate Cast Iron Garden Side End Table Plant Stand
Late Victorian Ornate Cast Iron Garden Side End Table Plant Stand

Late Victorian Ornate Cast Iron Garden Side End Table Plant Stand

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic late Victorian cast iron plant stand end table. Very ornate tri-leg with a cast round top. Top has a little warp to it, a slight tilt, not much. Lots of patina, surface rus...

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1890s American Late Victorian Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Iron

Antique Carved Oak Lit Clos Bed From Brittany France
Antique Carved Oak Lit Clos Bed From Brittany France

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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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Oak

18th Century Italian Walnut Wood Pulpit Canopy
18th Century Italian Walnut Wood Pulpit Canopy

18th Century Italian Walnut Wood Pulpit Canopy

$3,400

H 43.75 in W 55.25 in D 9.5 in

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...

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18th Century Italian Antique Alcove Bed

Materials

Iron

Italian Mid-19th Century Painted & Giltwood Bed Corona / Bed Crown, Large-Size
Italian Mid-19th Century Painted & Giltwood Bed Corona / Bed Crown, Large-Size

Italian Mid-19th Century Painted & Giltwood Bed Corona / Bed Crown, Large-Size

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian mid-19th century painted and giltwood bed corona (bed crown). This Italian bed corona has a nicely carved pattern wrapping around its front, reminiscent of a regal crown, ...

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19th Century Italian Antique Alcove Bed

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Rope, Wood

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Antique Alcove Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique alcove bed you’re looking for. An antique alcove bed — often made from wood, hardwood and walnut — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique alcove bed, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique alcove bed bearing Empire or modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Antique Alcove Bed?

An antique alcove bed can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,518, while the lowest priced sells for $707 and the highest can go for as much as $22,500.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Popularized in the early to mid 1900s, antique ¾ beds are ones that measure approximately 48” wide by 75” long. They are a size in between a single and a double, perfect if you need that tiny bit of extra space. You can also find a variety of antique beds from some of the top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
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    A 3/4 bed is any bed that measures around 48 inches wide by 75 inches long. They were popular during the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. On 1stDibs, shop a wide collection of antique beds from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.