R. J. Horner Bed
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.
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Creator: R.J. Horner & Co. (Designer)
Dimensions: Height: 68 in (172.72 cm)Width: 80 in (203.2 cm)Depth: 62 in (157.48 cm)
Style: Aesthetic Movement (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques: Birdseye Maple,Maple,Hand-Carved
Place of Origin: United States
Period: Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture: circa 1880-1890
Condition: Good. As noted above, a prior owner added compressed bun feet to the side posts. These buns are removable; the original structure has not been altered.
Reference Number: mjhdesignarts.07.01.22
