Ball & Claw Bed, CB-1
Post Height. 82", 208 cm

A superlative example of high style Chippendale furniture. The richly carved tall posts illustrate the high level of skill attained by 18th century American craftsmen. A powerful piece, this four poster bed requires a large room and a formal setting. The original is from Newburyport, Mass. Shown full size in mahogany with tester frame and finials. Post height 84"; with tester frame and finials 91".

Available in any size in maple with stained or painted finish and in tiger maple, cherry or mahogany in a natural or stained finish.

Each bed is based on an antique bed design and individually built to your specifications in our shop with your choice of headboard, rails, mattress support and finials where appropriate.

Reference: "Fine Points of Furniture: Early American", Albert Sack, Crown Publishers Inc., MCML, pg. 89