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R. J. Horner Faux Bamboo Bed

Creator: R.J. Horner & Co. (Attributed)
Offered by: MJH Design Arts

Description
This is a very good example of an R.J. Horner & Co. Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo bed. The bed is beautifully designed utilizing various type of maple--birds-eye maple, curly maple, tiger maple and plain maple. These finely grained maples are very desirable--an added element of quality is the use of solid (as opposed to veneer) curly and tiger maple; the design is achieved through the application of birds-eye maple over the solid curly and tiger maple. The faux bamboo spindles are finely crafted as are the elaborately turned finials. The bed appears tp retain all of its original elements, it has an old, if not original, surface. A previous owner added compressed bun feet to the side posts, which can easily be removed, returning the bed to its original state.

More Information

Notes:	The bed conforms to other R. J. Horner beds in its design, fabrication, use of materials, dimensions and overall quality.
Origin:	United States, New York
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Figured Maple; hand carved
Condition:	Good. Overall very good condition; old surface; original fittings. Flattened bun feet (which are easily removable) were added at some point to raise the height.
Creation Date:	c. 1880-1890
Styles / Movements:	Aesthetic Movement, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	mjhdesignarts.07.01.22
Incollect Reference #:	570561

Dimensions

W.	80 in;	H.	68 in;	D.	62 in;
W.	203.2 cm;	H.	172.72 cm;	D.	157.48 cm;

Message from Seller:

MJH DESIGN ARTS expresses the broad decorative arts aesthetic of its principal, Mary Tindukasiri. Mary, having lived the majority of her life overseas--Mexico, Spain and Asia plus The East Coast and The South--brings these cultural influences to her carefully selected offerings. MJH DESIGN ARTS aims to offer objects incorporating great design, history, construction and life. Our aesthetic is constantly evolving and stretches from late 17th century furniture to 21st century lighting.

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