Cav. Nicola De Risi - Bed (2) - Iron - Hand-painted
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Iron painted bed from the late 19th century (c. 1850–1900) made in Italy and signed by Cav. Nicola De Risi Bari, transformable from single to double with two headboards, dimensions: height 180 cm, single width 82 cm, double width 164 cm, length 185 cm (210 cm with extension); hand-painted floral decor with gilded friezes, in good condition with age-related signs and light oxidation, set of two objects.
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Description from the seller
An authentic masterpiece of Italian cabinetmaking and decoration from the late 19th century, signed Cav. Nicola De Risi Bari, a famous Apulian craftsman renowned for his extraordinary works in wood and painted iron.
This antique bed, convertible from single to double, is a rare testament to elegance and artisanal mastery.
The headboards feature refined floral decorations, gilded friezes, and hand-painted scenes of putti, framed by walnut rootwood inlays and structured in glossy black-painted iron with turned and worked details.
Main features
Period: End of the 19th century (circa 1880-1890)
Author: Cav. Nicola De Risi – Bari (signed)
Materials: Iron, hand-painted decorations
Configuration: Single or double bed (by joining the two headboards)
Measurements:
Headboard height: 180 cm
Single width: 82 cm
Double width: 164 cm
Length: 185 cm (extendable up to 210 cm with extension)
Conditions: Good overall condition with normal signs of wear and some light oxidations consistent with age. Details that make the difference
Signed at the bottom “Cav. Nicola De Risi Bari”
Exceptional pictorial and decorative quality
Solid structure with the original crossbars intact
A collectible item, perfect for period furnishings, stage sets, or refined interiors
High shipping cost due to customized packing
An authentic masterpiece of Italian cabinetmaking and decoration from the late 19th century, signed Cav. Nicola De Risi Bari, a famous Apulian craftsman renowned for his extraordinary works in wood and painted iron.
This antique bed, convertible from single to double, is a rare testament to elegance and artisanal mastery.
The headboards feature refined floral decorations, gilded friezes, and hand-painted scenes of putti, framed by walnut rootwood inlays and structured in glossy black-painted iron with turned and worked details.
Main features
Period: End of the 19th century (circa 1880-1890)
Author: Cav. Nicola De Risi – Bari (signed)
Materials: Iron, hand-painted decorations
Configuration: Single or double bed (by joining the two headboards)
Measurements:
Headboard height: 180 cm
Single width: 82 cm
Double width: 164 cm
Length: 185 cm (extendable up to 210 cm with extension)
Conditions: Good overall condition with normal signs of wear and some light oxidations consistent with age. Details that make the difference
Signed at the bottom “Cav. Nicola De Risi Bari”
Exceptional pictorial and decorative quality
Solid structure with the original crossbars intact
A collectible item, perfect for period furnishings, stage sets, or refined interiors
High shipping cost due to customized packing
Details
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Hand-painted
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Italy
Designer/artist/maker
Cav. Nicola De Risi
Material
Iron
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
180 cm
Width
210 cm
Depth
164 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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