Skip to main content
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 12

19th Century French Copper and Walnut "Bassinoire" Bed Warmer

About the Item

Decorate a kitchen wall with this French copper bassinoire, or bed warmer. Crafted in France circa 1880, the piece is dressed with a wooden handle, and features a copper vessel with lid at the end; the top with floral and leaf motifs is pierced with sporadically placed vent holes. The Bassinoire is in excellent condition, and adorns a rich patinated finish. Back in the days, hot coals would be placed into a bassinoire’s vented receptacle, and the user would pass the device under the covers, warming the bed during the rough winters. Copper was the preferred metal, as it is an excellent heat conductor. The handle was almost always wooden, allowing the bassinoire to be held safely. 46" L.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 46 in (116.84 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Country (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Copper,Walnut,Hand-Crafted,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 231-2381stDibs: LU951233685442

More From This Seller

View All
Pair of 19th Century French Octagonal Repousse Copper Decorative Wall Chargers
By David Teniers
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wine cellar with this elegant pair of antique wall plaques. Created in France, circa 1880, and octagonal in shape, each charger...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Copper

Pair of 19th Century French Octagonal Repousse Copper Decorative Wall Chargers

Pair of 19th Century French Octagonal Repousse Copper Decorative Wall Chargers

$1,300 / set
19th Century French Renaissance Style Polished Iron Crest on Walnut Plaque
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or a man's office with this elegant antique plaque. Crafted in France circa 1880, the wall decor features a coat of arms with a medieval royal knight...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Renaissance Style Polished Iron Crest on Walnut Plaque

19th Century French Renaissance Style Polished Iron Crest on Walnut Plaque

$1,975
19th Century French Hand Painted Terracotta Woman Figure Wall Plaque
Located in Dallas, TX
This rectangular, antique terracotta wall plaque was crafted in Provence, France, circa 1860. The colorful wall hanging cameo features a woman's ...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

19th Century French Hand Painted Terracotta Woman Figure Wall Plaque

19th Century French Hand Painted Terracotta Woman Figure Wall Plaque

$975
19th Century French Hand Painted Porcelain "Fete Champetre" Wall Platter
Located in Dallas, TX
This colorful antique French Majolica charger was created in France, circa 1860. Round in shape, the hand painted platter depicts an outdoor "Fete Champetre...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Platters and Serveware

Materials

Faience

19th Century French Hand Painted Porcelain "Fete Champetre" Wall Platter

19th Century French Hand Painted Porcelain "Fete Champetre" Wall Platter

$1,200
19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Wall Platter from Brittany
Located in Dallas, TX
This large ceramic platter was sculpted in Brittany, France, circa 1880. The colorful, antique plate features a hand painted, outdoor banquet scene with Breton people eating, drinkin...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Wall Platter from Brittany

19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Wall Platter from Brittany

$1,300
19th Century French Hand Painted Porcelain Signed Wall Platter from Limoges
By Limoges
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall or a bookcase with this colorful antique wall platter. Crafted in France circa 1890 and round in shape, the large hand painted plate...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Hand Painted Porcelain Signed Wall Platter from Limoges

19th Century French Hand Painted Porcelain Signed Wall Platter from Limoges

$575

You May Also Like

Brass or Copper Bed Warmer with Iron Handleg, Spain Late 19th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Blue and white ceramic or porcelain kitchen mortars or pestles with wooden handles, to hang Wall kitchen decoration.    
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Brass or Copper Bed Warmer with Iron Handleg, Spain Late 19th Century

Brass or Copper Bed Warmer with Iron Handleg, Spain Late 19th Century

$548 / set
Brass or Copper Bed Warmer with Iron Handleg, Spain Late 19th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Late 19th century brass or copper bed warmer with iron handle.
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Brass or Copper Bed Warmer with Iron Handleg, Spain Late 19th Century

Brass or Copper Bed Warmer with Iron Handleg, Spain Late 19th Century

$458 / item
19th Century English Hammered Copper Bed Warmer
Located in Savannah, GA
English hand-hammered copper warming pan with long turned wooden handle. The center of the hinged flip top lid features a sunburst motif with brass ring li...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Country Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Copper

19th Century English Hammered Copper Bed Warmer

19th Century English Hammered Copper Bed Warmer

$399
Copper Pudding Mold, French 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 19th century French solid copper pudding mold is tin lined, having beautiful patina and in fine condition for its age.  
Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Copper

Copper Pudding Mold, French 19th Century

Copper Pudding Mold, French 19th Century

$245
Copper Pudding Mold, French, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century French solid copper pudding mold, tin lined with beautiful patina and in fine condition for its age.     
Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Copper

Copper Pudding Mold, French, 19th Century

Copper Pudding Mold, French, 19th Century

$295
Late 18th Century Brass or Copper Bed Warmers with Wood Handles
Located in Savannah, GA
Late 18th century brass or copper bed warmers with great patina wood handles. They are great for hanging on the wall or next to a fireplace. Measure...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Decorative Art

Materials

Brass, Copper

Late 18th Century Brass or Copper Bed Warmers with Wood Handles

Late 18th Century Brass or Copper Bed Warmers with Wood Handles

$600 / item

Recently Viewed

View All