Description : This full-size antique bed frame showcases a rare and historically significant rope-slat construction, where side rails connect the headboard and footboard using a laced rope support system—predating metal spring frames. The headboard features beautifully turned spindles, refined paneling, and an oval marquetry inlay of delicate floral motifs. The footboard offers deep scroll-cut shapes and coordinating turned finials, all carved from solid hardwood. This bed’s craftsmanship and character make it a standout example of pre-industrial furniture. With original wear and a few surface imperfections, it remains structurally sound and is perfect for restoration, display, or adaptive reuse.
Era
Mid to Late 19th Century (c. 1850s–1880s)
Style
Victorian with Rococo Revival influence
Technique
Hand-lathed posts, rope-slat joinery, floral marquetry inlay, scroll sawing, pegged construction
Tools Used
Lathe, bow saw, marquetry knife, hand chisel, auger, drawknife
History
Rope beds like this were commonly used before the widespread adoption of box springs. The rope lattice was tightened periodically to support a feather or straw mattress—origin of the phrase “sleep tight.”
Item Number : P12785
Category : Bed Frame
Brand : UK
