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Keen

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Can anyone tell me ANYTHING about this bed?
« on: August 22, 2011, 06:54:54 pm »
This bed was given to my family by a really close friend who passed away a couple weeks ago. All we really know about it is that it was her's as a little girl growing up in Connecticut (1940s - 1950s) and that it was most likely passed down to her by her grandmother or maybe even great-grandmother.
The only markings on the whole bed are just a few black marker or chalk marks on the back of one of the side boards, but I don't understand them.

If anyone can tell me anything about it so I can further my search, it would be greatly appreciated! (:

Below are some pictures of the headboard, a close up on the painting on the headboard, side boards/foot board/planks for under the bed, and the black markings on the back of the side board.





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Re: Can anyone tell me ANYTHING about this bed?
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2011, 09:57:03 pm »
Beautiful! It's just my style. :) I would say your bed dates to the 1920s, that's when this style of bed became really popular again. It is a reproduction of beds made in the 1700s. Is it hand painted or is the design an applied decal? Is it a twin size? Depending on the size, a bed like this would sell for about $300 if twin size. About $350 if full size in my area (Seattle). At least that's what I would pay for it. ;) By the way, I believe this particular style is Loius XV or Louis XVI, if that helps in your searches.
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Re: Can anyone tell me ANYTHING about this bed?
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2011, 10:03:37 pm »
I, for one, would kill for this one! Just my luck, it's in the UK.

http://www.frenchfinds.co.uk/furniture/ib1820_louis_xvi_double_bed.htm
You can also search for "1920s Louis bed" to see similar beds and prices. The prices are a bit higher online than I think they are actually worth.

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Re: Can anyone tell me ANYTHING about this bed?
« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2011, 12:32:02 am »
What a lovely bed! So special and unique. Don't try to restore it, leave it just as it is.
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Re: Can anyone tell me ANYTHING about this bed?
« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2011, 10:05:31 am »
Thank you all for posting! (:
And it's all hand painted and it fits a full size bed.
Does anyone know anyway I could find where it was made or where it came from?

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Re: Can anyone tell me ANYTHING about this bed?
« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2011, 11:13:14 am »
The best way to do that is to post some good clear images of its construction. Hardware, how pieces are joined etc can all help to date it
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