Solid walnut bed, dating from the 17th century.

Solid walnut bed, dating from the 17th century.

The Baroque walnut bed is a true masterpiece of furniture, combining the opulence of the Baroque style with the warm elegance of walnut wood. This type of bed is distinguished by its sinuous lines, elaborate carvings and an imposing stage presence, with a high, richly decorated headboard. The walnut wood, known for its robustness and deep grain, adds a touch of natural refinement that further enhances the ornamental details typical of Lombard Baroque. The Baroque walnut bed was born in the heart of the 17th century, during the Baroque era (ca. 1650-1720), a period when furniture became a means of expressing power, wealth and theatricality. Walnut wood, precious and easily worked, was highly prized for its durability and deep, warm grain, perfect for enhancing the elaborate carvings typical of the Baroque style.

These beds were often made for aristocratic residences and featured monumental headboards and footboards, turned columns and carved friezes. The design was influenced by both Italian and French traditions, with a taste for excess and symmetry. The term 'baroque' itself derives from the Portuguese barroco, meaning an irregular pearl - a reminder of the deliberately exuberant and unconventional aesthetics of this style.

Measurements in centimetres 210x170