Bedspread - 2.15 m - 1.45 m

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France-origin cotton bedcover dating from 1850–1900, in excellent condition, measuring 2.15 m by 1.45 m and white.

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A charming relic of late 19th-century French domestic life, this exquisite hand-crafted bedcover evokes an era when beauty and care were woven into the fabric of everyday living . It stands as an early expression of the beloved patchwork tradition that would come to define classic French bedspreads.

In households across France, such pieces were more than simple furnishings—they were quiet labours of love. Each stitch spoke of time, skill, and devotion, as families created their own unique designs to adorn the home. A properly dressed bed, crowned with a decorative coverlet, was the finishing touch to a room, a sign of order, pride, and understated elegance.

With its unusual and versatile proportions (2.15 m in length and 1.45 m in width), this piece lends itself beautifully to a variety of uses. It may be draped across a bed to reveal fine linens and pillows, folded gracefully at the foot, or displayed as a refined throw over a sofa. Equally, it can transform an occasional table into a point of quiet distinction.


A charming relic of late 19th-century French domestic life, this exquisite hand-crafted bedcover evokes an era when beauty and care were woven into the fabric of everyday living . It stands as an early expression of the beloved patchwork tradition that would come to define classic French bedspreads.

In households across France, such pieces were more than simple furnishings—they were quiet labours of love. Each stitch spoke of time, skill, and devotion, as families created their own unique designs to adorn the home. A properly dressed bed, crowned with a decorative coverlet, was the finishing touch to a room, a sign of order, pride, and understated elegance.

With its unusual and versatile proportions (2.15 m in length and 1.45 m in width), this piece lends itself beautifully to a variety of uses. It may be draped across a bed to reveal fine linens and pillows, folded gracefully at the foot, or displayed as a refined throw over a sofa. Equally, it can transform an occasional table into a point of quiet distinction.


Details

Era
1400-1900
Material
Cotton
Country of origin
France
Length
2.15 m
Colour
White
Width
1.45 m
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Estimated period
1850-1900
FranceVerified
2348
Objects sold
100%
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