Pair of French historicist-style beds, ca. 1900

Pair of French historicist-style beds, ca. 1900.
Silver-plated metal and mahogany-veneered wood.
Metal bed frames.
In good overall condition, with signs of wear consistent with their age.
Measurements: 96 × 205 × 102 cm each.

The combination of mahogany and metal, along with an ornamental repertoire inspired by 18th-century French styles, places this pair of beds within the historicist aesthetic that developed during the Belle Époque. The design combines symmetry and Louis XVI-inspired moldings with curved profiles, scrollwork, and plant motifs that also recall the Louis XV style—a characteristic synthesis of decorative furniture from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.