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19th Century King Size Mahogany Jamaican Double Waterfall Bed

$78,500
£59,606.91
€68,164.95
CA$109,675.88
A$121,983.52
CHF 63,696.01
MX$1,484,409.72
NOK 813,495.19
SEK 762,914.97
DKK 508,741.16
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About the Item

This elegant Caribbean mahogany bed was constructed in the 19th century in Jamaica. This Rare West Indies Bedstead exhibits a scarce and desirable hand carved iconic Jamaican Double Waterfall headboard which resonates with the four solid mahogany turned and reeded bedpost. This exceptionally carved bed with grand scale makes it a decorative work of art. This Remarkable Jamaican mahogany four poster bed has been converted to a king size bed for modern use by David Skinner Antiques. The king size mattress fits on top of the bed rails and measures 80 inches deep by 76 inches wide.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 84 in (213.36 cm)Width: 79.5 in (201.93 cm)Depth: 91 in (231.14 cm)
  • Style:
    British Colonial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Jamaica
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820-1840
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: The rails are made out of poplar for the king size conversion. The bed comes with a custom bucky board that fits inside the rails. The king-size mattress fits on top of the rails. The bed rail height at the top of the rail is 20.75. Refinished. The rails are made out of poplar for the king size conversion. The bed comes with a custom bucky board that fits inside the rails. The king-size mattress fits on top of the rails. The bed rail height at the top of the rail is 20.75.
  • Seller Location:
    Charleston, SC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DSA95187221stDibs: LU887019518722

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