Bordeaux Intendant’s House Four Poster Bed

Period Inspiration:

This poster bed takes its cues from late-18th-century Louis XVI provincial furniture associated with Bordeaux, a prosperous Atlantic port governed by royal intendants whose hôtels particuliers adopted Parisian neoclassical taste. The rectilinear frame, attenuated fluted posts, and restrained gilt carving reflect the shift from Rococo asymmetry to the archaeological classicism fashionable after the 1760s. Finials and capitals derive from classical urn and acanthus forms, while the upholstered headboard - common in urban French interiors - provided both insulation and ceremony beneath a suspended textile canopy.

Beds of this type stood within panelled chambers of merchant-administrators and civic elites, often dressed with linen or damask curtains that signalled rank and privacy. The present design follows period construction logic: mortise-and-tenon joinery, a paneled headboard framed by moulded rails, and carved ornament applied sparingly to emphasize proportion rather than excess. It is a historically coherent interpretation of a Bordeaux household bedstead from the final decades of the Ancien Régime, when provincial workshops translated courtly Louis XVI vocabulary into durable domestic furniture.

Material – Teak Wood

Dimensions in Inches:

Overall Length: 82
Overall Width: 78 for King, 66 for Queen
Headboard Height: 60
Overall Height (with Post): 77

Delivery Timeline - Every piece from The Collectors is crafted to order. Production and delivery typically require 4–6 weeks, with occasional extensions reflecting the care, materials, and finishing each object demands.

Customisation – Please email us at hi@thecollectors.in or call at 9886331003, before placing the order, in case you want to customise the wood type, dimensions or polish.

The price mentioned includes all taxes and delivery.

Item code - TCB34

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