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The Great Bed of Ware is shown here in Hardwood (e.g Mahogany) and in medium brown finish.
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In Situ
This remarkable four poster bed showing by the quality of its carved figures, and carved bulbous legs and carved bed frame shows the skill and artistry of the guilds master wood carver.
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Headboard Carving Details 1
Headboard Carving Details 2
Post Carving Details
Roof
Top Carvings
A Note on Four Poster Bed Sizes
We will make any four poster bed to any design or size specified by the client.
The Great Bed of Ware Four Poster Bed
Reference Number: E4P05
History and Detail
The most famous Four Poster Bed is the Great Bed of Ware, which can be seen in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. This was probably made for Sir Henry Fanshaw of Ware Park in about 1611. But by 1612 it had been transferred to the White Hart Inn, Ware, Hertfordshire. It was moved from inn to inn in the town until 1669. when it was removed to Rye House, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire. It is 10 feet 8 inches (3.25 metres) square and stands 8 feet 9 inches (2.67 metres) high, (the Guild craftsmen make your four poster bed to the size you specify) and, according to Sir Henry Chauncey’s History of Hertford (1700), bedded six citizens and their wives from London Such a size was not unusual: the royal 4 poster beds of King Henry VII. King Henry VIII and King Edward VI was quoted as being II feet (3.35 metres) square when on display at Windsor in 1598.
Soft furnishings are not included in the price.
Standard Dimensions
- Total height - 7'1" or (2m15cm)
- To fit UK Size 4’6” Wide 6’6” Long (English Standard double 1m 36cm Wide x 97.5cm long)
As the bed is made to order, any of the dimensions can be changed to your own specifications. We also make this bed to fit a standard 5' (king size), 6' (superking size) mattress and other special mattress sizes including American and European sizes.
Height of Bed
You have three options when it comes to the height of the mattress.
- You can place a Divan base and mattress straight inside the frame so that it sits on the floor.
- We can provide you with slats (as an extra cost option of £50), which lay across the two bottom rails. You can then put a mattress straight on top of these.
- You can have the slats as in option 2, but can put a Divan base and mattress on top of these to give a traditional height.
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UK Prices £
| Wood | Dimension | UK Price (VAT Included) |
|---|---|---|
| Mahogany | 4'6" x 6'6" | £7,556.00 |
| Mahogany | 5' x 6'6" | £7,736.00 |
| Mahogany | 6' x 6'6" | £8,010.00 |
| Oak | 4'6" x 6'6" | £8,395.00 |
| Oak | 5' x 6'6" | £8,595.00 |
| Oak | 6' x 6'6" | £8,895.00 |
USA Prices $
| Wood | Dimension | USA Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mahogany | Size Double 54ins by 75ins |
$10,448.00 |
| Mahogany | Queen Size 60ins by 80ins |
$10,628.00 |
| Mahogany | King Size 76ins by 80ins |
$10,700.00 |
| Mahogany | California King 72in by 84ins |
$10,691.00 |
| Mahogany | Grand King 80ins by 98ins |
$10,709.00 |
| Oak | Size Double 54ins by 75ins |
$11,609.00 |
| Oak | Queen Size 60ins by 80ins |
$11,809.00 |
| Oak | King Size 76ins by 80ins |
$11,889.00 |
| Oak | California King 72in by 84ins |
$11,879.00 |
| Oak | Grand King 80ins by 98ins |
$11,899.00 |
Please order by:
- Telephone
- (UK Country Code 44) (0)1278 424246
- (USA Country Code 1) 86661 59239
- Fax
- (UK Country Code 44) (0)1278 424266
- info@woodcarversguild.com
Please fax or email your inquiries and we will contact you by telephone. Contact us for a sample of American State by State delivery prices.
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