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Beds · First half of the 20th Century
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Description
Style and Period: Dating from the late 19th or early 20th century (circa 1890 - 1910).
Materials: Tubular structure made of brass and bronze with a gilt finish and a natural patina that testifies to its authenticity and age.
Design and Details:
- Upper crest: Features a prominent central openwork crest in cast bronze, decorated with floral motifs and a refined central classical palmette (acanthus / fan).
- Spindles: Features an elegant grille of vertical spindles finished with delicate relief joints shaped like rosettes or stars.
- Finials: The side posts are crowned with classic spherical brass knobs or pommels.
Object history
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries (circa 1890–1910), bedroom design in Europe underwent a significant evolution. With the advent of the industrial era and a growing emphasis on domestic hygiene, metal and brass beds gradually replaced traditional wooden structures, being regarded as symbols of cleanliness, sturdiness, and durability.
During this period, artisanal workshops and foundries combined the strength of iron and tubular brass with elaborate decorative elements in cast bronze. The elegant upper crest crowning this piece—with its classic palmette and floral openwork—reflects the transition from historicist taste toward the organic lines of Art Nouveau.
Today, pieces such as this retain the authenticity, natural patina, and distinctive character of an era when industrial functionality merged with decorative craftsmanship.
- Century
- First half of the 20th Century
- Origin
- Spain
- Material
- Brass and bronze
- Condition
- Original, good condition
- Dimensions
- 108 cm × 150 cm
- Listed on
- 16 October 2026
Sold by
Tarifa, Spain
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