This extraordinary pair of beds has classic cluster column posts and carved embellishments which effectively tie the clusters together. These beds illustrate a well-executed design composition with commensurate craftsmanship of the highest quality. The elaborate cluster columns with urn finials are only part of the design and rest upon square Gothic arched inlaid carved plinths.
The posts are all very heavy, dense, and of closed grain, indicative of
the best mahogany.  The back
posts are traditionally plainer and are beautifully tapered and massive,
allowing the visual statement to be made with the headboard.

The
headboard is composed of an open lattice carved pediment typical of its
high style Chippendale design context. 
The scrolled carving within the pediment is beautifully executed.
Below the
pediment, an inlaid paneled headboard with bookend matched flame mahogany
of contrasting colors create a dramatic composition. 

Similar to the
headboard, all rails are paneled with highly figured mahogany inset with a
beaded edge molding.  The
embellishment of rails is not often done, as they are usually left as
plain square stock in the four tall-post bed form.

 Double beds are used often in guest bedrooms and this pair makes an
important statement in the type of room that calls for a rich, formal, and
elaborate statement.  These
are fine solid beds, the best of their category, and interestingly, employ
rarely seen double bolts, as if to say “these beds aren’t going
anywhere, they’re special”.

Height: 81 1/2  in.  Width:
47 1/4
 in.  Depth: 83 in.
Mattresses need be less than: 42 3/4 in. x 78 1/4 in.