WROUGHT IRON BED - GENOA - 18TH CENTURY
Antique Genoese Wrought Iron Bed (18th Century)
A rare and magnificent antique double bed, an authentic Genoese manufacture from the 18th century.
Features and Details:
Era: 18th century (circa 1700s).
Origin: Genoese manufacture (Liguria, Italy).
Material: Hand-forged wrought iron.
Decoration: Features a charming and well-preserved original lacquering with a dark reddish-brown base enriched by precious highlights and gold details, which enhance the volutes and curves of the design.
Design: The bed sports an elaborate design of volutes and curls, typical of the Baroque and Rococo style, giving lightness and great visual impact.
Headboard and Footboard: Are adorned with central cartouches.
The Headboard features an oval medallion framed with a print depicting a sacred scene.
The Footboard sports a large oval panel painted with an elegant still life composition, with fruit, flowers and a vase surrounded by golden floral motifs.
Bronze Elements: The uprights are finished with details and spherical knobs in gilded bronze.
Structure: The front band of the frame is decorated with a stylized wave pattern in gold, in contrast with the dark patina of the iron
Conditions:
The bed is in an authentic and lived-in state of conservation (original patina), with minimal signs of aging that attest to its age and history. The lacquering shows natural wear and minimal flaking.
Dimensions:
Maximum width 155 cm
Maximum depth 223 cm
Internal width 149 cm
Internal Depth: 207
Maximum headboard height 175 cm
Maximum footboard height 116 cm