Pencil Post Bed in Mahogany with Carved Shell

This queen size pencil post bed was constructed of solid mahogany using traditional joinery and construction, including: the tapered octagonal posts which are shaped by hand with a drawknife and spokeshave, to the hand turned finials at the top. The bed is constructed from solid mahogany with mortise and tenon joinery and bed bolts with covers to connect the rails to the posts. A hand carved shell - modeled after a shell on a John Goddard secretary - was carved for the headboard and integrated into the design. Other headboard designs are available with and without carvings. The use of another wood, such as cherry or maple would make a very beautiful piece as well. The bed size, style, wood selection, and coloring can be customized to suit the customer's requirements.

Whispering Woodworks David S. Beach Fine Custom Furniture and Reproductions Leesburg, VA 703-737-2126

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Features

• Solid mahogany construction. • Hand shaped tapered octagonal posts. • Hand turned finials complete the top of each post. • Scrolled headboard with a very detailed hand carved shell. • Available with and without the tester frame for a canopy cover. I can provide information on where to order some excellent handmade canopies in a variety of styles. • The height of the bed, mattress size and headboard designs can all be specified by the customer. • Rails joined to the posts with traditional bed bolts - bolt covers are available in a wide variety of styles and finishes. • Bed bolt wrench included to allow periodic tightening of the joints as the humidity changes. • All joinery is mortise and tenon. • This bed was stained an antique mahogany color and finished with wiping varnish - then buffed and waxed to a satiny sheen • Other woods, styles and finishes are available - including turned post, shaker or raised panel.