Brittany Antique King Size Bed, Carved Scenes

This antique bed from Brittany dates to the 1890's and has been adapted to fit modern king size bedding. Artistically hand-carved solid chestnut and oak depicts bucolic folk scenes. A courting scene at a stone well is hand carved in high relief on the headboard, and the footboard depicts a country scene, with a village couple in traditional garb and wooden shoes.

Brittany or Bretagne is a maritime province of northwest France. Formerly a separate country, the "Breton" language is still spoken. Famous for their cultural traditions and distinctive dress, the local hand-carved furniture has outstanding workmanship, using native local hardwoods with picturesque traditional motifs.

The deep brown finish is excellent on this spectacular heirloom furniture, which traditionally descended with the daughters of a family as part of their dowry. Side rails are richly carved as well, and dimensions are 6'10" wide, 7'2" long, the headboard is 5'4" tall, the footboard is 33" tall.

Item # E-B2145