Exquisite Louis XV Style Corbeille Bed Carved Walnut & Blue Floral Damask
Up for sale is an incredibly striking and luxurious Louis XV style corbeille bed. Featuring a beautifully contoured, deep-buttoned, or padded wrap-around footboard, this statement piece perfectly embodies classic French elegance and dramatic Rococo styling. It is an exceptional find for a master bedroom, boutique hotel project, or high-end interior scheme.
Item Specifics & Features
Style: Ornate Louis XV / French Rococo Provincial.
Design: demi Corbeille (basket) style, featuring the iconic gracefully rounded, enveloping curved footboard that beautifully frames the mattress.
Upholstery: Premium, heavy-weight tapestry/damask fabric in a stunning palette of deep French blue, cream, and gold-toned floral motifs. The upholstery covers both the grand headboard and the signature curved footboard, finished with matching piping.
Frame & Woodwork: Solid wood frame with a rich, warm walnut finish. It features gorgeous hand-carved floral, acanthus leaf, and rocaille crests along the top arches of the headboard and footboard, all supported by graceful cabriole legs.
Condition: Good vintage/antique condition. The wooden frame is structurally robust, sound, and sturdy. The intricate carvings are crisp and undamaged. The blue and gold damask upholstery is exceptionally clean, tightly fitted, well-padded, and ready for immediate use.
The Appeal of the Corbeille Design
The classic French corbeille bed...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames