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Antique Carved Wooden Beds

Hand-Carved Italian King Size Bed and Nightstands, 1930
Hand-Carved Italian King Size Bed and Nightstands, 1930

Hand-Carved Italian King Size Bed and Nightstands, 1930

$4,828

H 47.25 in W 66.93 in D 78.75 in

Hand-Carved Italian King Size Bed and Nightstands, 1930

Located in Buxton, GB

Beautifully carved wooden bed and Nightstands: ​Elevate your bedroom to a sanctuary of timeless

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Wood

Art Nouveau Carved and Painted Wooden Bed, Floral Theme: Poppies, France, 1900
Art Nouveau Carved and Painted Wooden Bed, Floral Theme: Poppies, France, 1900

Art Nouveau Carved and Painted Wooden Bed, Floral Theme: Poppies, France, 1900

By Louis Majorelle

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

A sublime piece of furniture that reflects the refinement of Art Nouveau, this bed embodies the

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Wood, Oak, Paint

18th Century French Hand Carved Hand Painted Wooden Baby Crib or Bed Frame
18th Century French Hand Carved Hand Painted Wooden Baby Crib or Bed Frame

18th Century French Hand Carved Hand Painted Wooden Baby Crib or Bed Frame

$1,293Sale Price|54% Off

H 25.2 in W 16.54 in D 37.41 in

18th Century French Hand Carved Hand Painted Wooden Baby Crib or Bed Frame

Located in Sofia, BG

18th century antique charming and colourful hand carved and hand painted wooden baby crib or bed

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Late 18th Century French Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Wood

American Salesman Sample Late 19th Century Wooden Flat Bed Cargo Wagon
American Salesman Sample Late 19th Century Wooden Flat Bed Cargo Wagon

American Salesman Sample Late 19th Century Wooden Flat Bed Cargo Wagon

Located in Incline Village, NV

Salesman Sample : Late 19th century. American (4) wheeled hand carved all wooden horse drawn flat

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1890s American Folk Art Antique Carved Wooden Beds

Materials

Wood

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D. Maria style double bed, in rosewood, Portugal, 19th century.
D. Maria style double bed, in rosewood, Portugal, 19th century.

D. Maria style double bed, in rosewood, Portugal, 19th century.

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H 68.12 in W 58.27 in D 75.6 in

D. Maria style double bed, in rosewood, Portugal, 19th century.

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

patterns characteristic of rosewood. The inclusion of a beautifully carved wooden lintel further enhances

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Late 19th Century Portuguese Romantic Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Rosewood

King Size 4-Poster Sheraton Bed with Carved Posts, Phyfe School, c. 1815
King Size 4-Poster Sheraton Bed with Carved Posts, Phyfe School, c. 1815

King Size 4-Poster Sheraton Bed with Carved Posts, Phyfe School, c. 1815

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

; there is no wobble or squeaking. Comes with original carved, wooden bed bolt covers. We also made a

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Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Mahogany

ON SALE-Antique Carved Wooden French Bed with Tufted Headboard
ON SALE-Antique Carved Wooden French Bed with Tufted Headboard

ON SALE-Antique Carved Wooden French Bed with Tufted Headboard

Located in Redding, CT

Antique carved Wooden French bed with tufted velvet headboard. Comes with custom mattress and box

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Carved Wooden Beds

Materials

Metal

Headboard, lacquered wooden bed frame and padded with original lining, Italy
Headboard, lacquered wooden bed frame and padded with original lining, Italy

Headboard, lacquered wooden bed frame and padded with original lining, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique Headboard, headrest bed frame in green and gold lacquered wood, carved floral details and

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18th Century Italian Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Poplar

Early 19th Century Carved Guatemalan Daybed
Early 19th Century Carved Guatemalan Daybed

Early 19th Century Carved Guatemalan Daybed

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H 60.5 in W 73 in D 44.75 in

Early 19th Century Carved Guatemalan Daybed

Located in Milford, NH

This early 19th century carved wooden bed, probably Guatemalan in origin, features a broken

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Early 19th Century Guatemalan Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Wood

Antique Senufo Bed from Mali
Antique Senufo Bed from Mali

Antique Senufo Bed from Mali

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H 20.5 in W 91.5 in D 23 in

Antique Senufo Bed from Mali

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique wooden tribal bed carved out of one piece of wood. Conical legs, headrest and carved detail

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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Wood

Large Scale Old Senufo Tribe Bed/Coffee Table/Bench
Large Scale Old Senufo Tribe Bed/Coffee Table/Bench

Large Scale Old Senufo Tribe Bed/Coffee Table/Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very large old wooden tribal bed carved out of one piece of wood. Conical legs, headrest and carved

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Early 20th Century Malian Rustic Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Wood

Swedish 1780s Painted Bed Corona with Carved Sheaf of Wheat and Guilloches
Swedish 1780s Painted Bed Corona with Carved Sheaf of Wheat and Guilloches

Swedish 1780s Painted Bed Corona with Carved Sheaf of Wheat and Guilloches

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish painted and carved wooden bed corona from the late 18th century, with sheaf of wheat

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18th Century Swedish Antique Carved Wooden Beds

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Hand Carved and Painted Wooden Bed Frame Louis XV Period
19th Century French Hand Carved and Painted Wooden Bed Frame Louis XV Period

19th Century French Hand Carved and Painted Wooden Bed Frame Louis XV Period

Located in Sofia, BG

Remarkable authentic bed frame from Louis XV period made of solid hand carved walnut three with

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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Wood

French Louis XVI Period 1770s Hand-Painted Wooden Bed with Floral Décor
French Louis XVI Period 1770s Hand-Painted Wooden Bed with Floral Décor

French Louis XVI Period 1770s Hand-Painted Wooden Bed with Floral Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XVI period painted wood bed from the late 18th century, with floral décor, quiver

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Wood

19th Century Italian Wooden Cradle
19th Century Italian Wooden Cradle

19th Century Italian Wooden Cradle

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H 28 in W 36 in D 24 in

19th Century Italian Wooden Cradle

Located in Charleston, SC

Charming handmade wooden cradle with original paint. 19th century, Italy. Inside measurements

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Pine

Early 20th Century Two-Piece Korean Summer Wooden Bed
Early 20th Century Two-Piece Korean Summer Wooden Bed

Early 20th Century Two-Piece Korean Summer Wooden Bed

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early 20th century two-piece Korean summer wooden bed Two-piece bed, with slats 1 1/2" apart and

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Early 20th Century Japanese Other Antique Carved Wooden Beds

Materials

Wood

Antique Senufo Bed, Mali
Antique Senufo Bed, Mali

Antique Senufo Bed, Mali

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H 20.5 in W 91.5 in D 23.5 in

Antique Senufo Bed, Mali

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique wooden tribal bed carved out of one piece of wood. Conical legs, headrest and carved detail

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Early 20th Century Malian Primitive Antique Carved Wooden Beds

Materials

Wood

18th C. childs bed
18th C. childs bed

18th C. childs bed

Located in Sagaponack, NY

beautifully carved wooden bed.Headboard is 92" tall and 49" wide .presently a single futon is

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Carved Wooden Beds

Chinese Carved Wooden Marriage Bed, circa 1920s
Chinese Carved Wooden Marriage Bed, circa 1920s

Chinese Carved Wooden Marriage Bed, circa 1920s

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H 85.44 in W 59.45 in L 85.44 in

Chinese Carved Wooden Marriage Bed, circa 1920s

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Large Chinese carved wooden raised marriage bed, circa 1920s. The canopy with its lattice type work

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Carved Wooden Beds

Double, Jacobean Oak Wooden Bed
Double, Jacobean Oak Wooden Bed

Double, Jacobean Oak Wooden Bed

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H 61 in W 58.5 in D 82 in

Double, Jacobean Oak Wooden Bed

Located in Headley, GB

This is an incredibly rare bedframe as the bed is around 400 years old. The Jacobean period of

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17th Century English Jacobean Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Oak

Emperor, Vintage French Wooden Bed
Emperor, Vintage French Wooden Bed

Emperor, Vintage French Wooden Bed

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H 47 in W 82.5 in D 79 in

Emperor, Vintage French Wooden Bed

Located in Headley, GB

This French bed is large and measures up as a super king / emperor sized bedstead. The paneled bed

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Oak

Large-scale Carved Wooden Panel
Large-scale Carved Wooden Panel

Large-scale Carved Wooden Panel

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H 53 in W 78.25 in D 2 in

Large-scale Carved Wooden Panel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Four different hand-carved columns repeat across the front of this massive wooden panel accented at

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Carved Wooden Beds

Super King 78" Wide Antique French Wooden Walnut Louis XV  Bed
Super King 78" Wide Antique French Wooden Walnut Louis XV  Bed

Super King 78" Wide Antique French Wooden Walnut Louis XV Bed

Located in Headley, GB

A huge antique French walnut wooden Louis XV bedstead 6'6" that has a curved foot end. Excellent

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Walnut

King Size, (5') Antique Painted Wooden Bed Louis XV with Decorative Carvings
King Size, (5') Antique Painted Wooden Bed Louis XV with Decorative Carvings

King Size, (5') Antique Painted Wooden Bed Louis XV with Decorative Carvings

Located in Headley, GB

Stunning king size Louis XV in old paint which is worn in places. This is a lovely bed with

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Late 19th Century English Louis XV Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Wood, Paint

Pair of Carved Wood Lamps
Pair of Carved Wood Lamps

Pair of Carved Wood Lamps

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H 12 in Dm 5.75 in

Pair of Carved Wood Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of lamps made from 19th century French carved wooden bed post finials. Carved lamp is 12" and

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19th Century French Antique Carved Wooden Beds

Decorative Wooden Bedstead - WD19
Decorative Wooden Bedstead - WD19

Decorative Wooden Bedstead - WD19

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H 60 in W 58 in D 80 in

Decorative Wooden Bedstead - WD19

Located in Wrexham, GB

A walnut French bed with fine carving on the foot board and pediment. This bed accepts a double

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Late 19th Century French Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Walnut

Italian 18c Carved Wooden Corona
Italian 18c Carved Wooden Corona

Italian 18c Carved Wooden Corona

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H 38.98 in Dm 48.04 in

Italian 18c Carved Wooden Corona

Located in London, GB

AN EXCEPTIONAL ITALIAN EIGHTEENTH CENTURY CARVED WOODEN CORONA C.1780

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Folk Art Antique Carved Wooden Beds

Materials

Wood, Gesso

Siebe Gorman Deep Sea Diver Lamp and Cigar Boxes
Siebe Gorman Deep Sea Diver Lamp and Cigar Boxes

Siebe Gorman Deep Sea Diver Lamp and Cigar Boxes

By Siebe Gorman & Co.

Located in London, GB

his dive suit, stands on a similarly carved wooden sôcle, depicting the sea bed with rocks, shells and

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Early 1900s British Other Antique Carved Wooden Beds

Materials

Bronze

Carved Wooden Bed Crown
Carved Wooden Bed Crown

Carved Wooden Bed Crown

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H 18 in W 44 in D 21 in

Carved Wooden Bed Crown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A vintage carved wood bed crown.

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19th Century Antique Carved Wooden Beds

Double (4'6") Antique French Painted Wooden Bed in the Louis XV Style, Rococo
Double (4'6") Antique French Painted Wooden Bed in the Louis XV Style, Rococo

Double (4'6") Antique French Painted Wooden Bed in the Louis XV Style, Rococo

Located in Headley, GB

A double 4’6 wide antique French painted bed in the Louis XV style. Circa 1910. Newly painted in a

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Hand Carved Wooden African Bed
19th Century Hand Carved Wooden African Bed

19th Century Hand Carved Wooden African Bed

Located in Amarillo, TX

African wooden bed originally from Nigeria.

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19th Century Nigerian Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Wood

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English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...

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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

$234,370Sale Price|33% Off

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Other

1920's Chinese Export Oriental Heavily Carved Camphor Wood Wardrobe Part Suite
1920's Chinese Export Oriental Heavily Carved Camphor Wood Wardrobe Part Suite

1920's Chinese Export Oriental Heavily Carved Camphor Wood Wardrobe Part Suite

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made Chinese Export circa 1900-1920 Camphor wood wardrobe which is part of a set I have the matching super rare chest of draw...

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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Wood

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Linen, Velvet

French Art Deco Bed in Rosewood attributed to Jules Leleu
French Art Deco Bed in Rosewood attributed to Jules Leleu

French Art Deco Bed in Rosewood attributed to Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in Miami, FL

Rosewood Art Deco bed attributed to Jules Leleu, the bottom part inlaid figuring vegetal and butterfly. Slightly curved lines with bronze accents. Measures: 47".50 height at the head...

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1930s French Art Deco Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Bronze

LOVELY DOUBLE SiZED CIRCA 1920 CHINESE CHINOISERIE BEDSTEAD FRAME PART SUITE
LOVELY DOUBLE SiZED CIRCA 1920 CHINESE CHINOISERIE BEDSTEAD FRAME PART SUITE

LOVELY DOUBLE SiZED CIRCA 1920 CHINESE CHINOISERIE BEDSTEAD FRAME PART SUITE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Circa 1920, super rare and collectable, bleached Walnut, Chinese Chinoiserie bedstead frame wi...

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1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Walnut

French Super King Size Painted Bed
French Super King Size Painted Bed

French Super King Size Painted Bed

$2,414

H 61 in W 74 in D 84 in

French Super King Size Painted Bed

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A superb painted and upholstered French super kingsize bed, in excellent original parcel gilt and painted condition, comes with new slatted pine bed base.

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Paint

Antique French King Cane Bed, Louis XV Style, Italy, 1940
Antique French King Cane Bed, Louis XV Style, Italy, 1940

Antique French King Cane Bed, Louis XV Style, Italy, 1940

Located in Buxton, GB

Exquisite Antique French-Style Cane Bed ​Bring a touch of timeless elegance and European charm to your bedroom with this stunning antique-style bed frame. A beautiful interpretati...

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1940s Italian Louis XV Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Fabric, Wood

Art Nouveau Bentwood Ebonised Bench Circa 1900
Art Nouveau Bentwood Ebonised Bench Circa 1900

Art Nouveau Bentwood Ebonised Bench Circa 1900

$1,170

H 38.19 in W 44.49 in D 22.05 in

Art Nouveau Bentwood Ebonised Bench Circa 1900

By Thonet

Located in Norwich, GB

Art Nouveau ebonised bentwood bench. No 96. Circa 1900. There is no maker's mark, but almost certainly made by Thonet or J&J Kohn in Vienna, Austria. The bench is in good original ...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Cane, Bentwood

17th Century Leather and Brass Fleur De Lys Malle Trunk from Avignon, France
17th Century Leather and Brass Fleur De Lys Malle Trunk from Avignon, France

17th Century Leather and Brass Fleur De Lys Malle Trunk from Avignon, France

Located in Dallas, TX

Trunks are one of the oldest types of furniture in existence today. They date back many centuries and come in various shapes and styles. This leather and brass trunk, known as a mall...

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17th Century French Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Brass

Art Deco Spectacular Display Cabinet Vitrine, English, circa 1930
Art Deco Spectacular Display Cabinet Vitrine, English, circa 1930

Art Deco Spectacular Display Cabinet Vitrine, English, circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

Impressively wacky shaped and genuinely rare design is this superb 1930's English Art Deco Display cabinet. This beautiful cabinet is veneered in a lightly figured walnut veneer whic...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Glass, Walnut, Plywood, Bentwood

Country English Painted Pine Trunk with Georgian House Facade
Country English Painted Pine Trunk with Georgian House Facade

Country English Painted Pine Trunk with Georgian House Facade

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Charming grand country English folk art blanket chest or trunk crafted from pine. The chest features a painted Georgian manor house facade on three sides. The house is decorated with...

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20th Century English Folk Art Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Iron

Pair of Italian Rococo Walnut Salon Sofas
Pair of Italian Rococo Walnut Salon Sofas

Pair of Italian Rococo Walnut Salon Sofas

$28,000 / set

H 48.5 in W 107 in D 29 in

Pair of Italian Rococo Walnut Salon Sofas

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of large-scale Italian Rococo salon sofas carved in walnut. Each sofa features a continuous serpentine crest rail with symmetrical rocaille carving centered by a shell motif. Sc...

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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Walnut

Restored Suite of William Morris Richard Norman Shaw Tabard Bench & Armchairs
Restored Suite of William Morris Richard Norman Shaw Tabard Bench & Armchairs

Restored Suite of William Morris Richard Norman Shaw Tabard Bench & Armchairs

By Norman Shaw, William Morris (English)

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to this very rare suite of original William Morris Richard Norman Shaw tabard seating with new Morris forest linen upholstery A very good looking and well-made su...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Upholstery, Walnut

Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s
Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s

Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s

$11,778 / set

H 72.05 in W 89.77 in D 25.99 in

Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Lovely and lively exotic bedroom set comprised of one three-door wardrobe, a double bed and a large mirror. The set is lacquered in red and black with gilt and silvered decor repr...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Carved Wooden Beds

Bespoke Made in France Country French The Provence Collection King Canopy Bed
Bespoke Made in France Country French The Provence Collection King Canopy Bed

Bespoke Made in France Country French The Provence Collection King Canopy Bed

Located in West Hartford, CT

Part of the The Provence Collection with was a bespoke canopy bed that was made special order back in the late 20th Century. This king size canopy bed is ready to ship is is the onl...

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Late 20th Century French Antique Carved Wooden Beds

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Fabric, Fruitwood, Walnut

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Antique Carved Wooden Beds For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique carved wooden beds available for sale. The range of distinct antique carved wooden beds — often made from wood, paint and walnut — can elevate any home. Antique carved wooden beds have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique carved wooden beds made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique Carved Wooden Beds?

Prices for antique carved wooden beds can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique carved wooden beds begin at $550 and can go as high as $9,295, while the average can fetch as much as $2,345.

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