1870s Renaissance Revival Solid Walnut Headboard & Footboard Set | Architectural Salvage & Photography Prop

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An exceptional, museum-quality pair of late 19th-century American furniture elements, salvaged directly from a historic 1871 Methodist Church property in … Read more An exceptional, museum-quality pair of late 19th-century American furniture elements, salvaged directly from a historic 1871 Methodist Church property in Stamford, Vermont.
This matching headboard and footboard set exemplifies the elegant craftsmanship of the Renaissance Revival era. It features grandly turned posts with elegant finials, a beautifully carved arched top crest with deep applied molding, and gorgeous book-matched wood grain figuring throughout. The wood surfaces have been meticulously cleaned, hand-waxed, and buffed to a rich, soft, historic satin patina.
Ideal Applications:
High-End Portrait Photography Prop: A stunning, authentic vintage studio piece for luxury infant, child, or editorial portraits.
Architectural Design Focal Point: Can be easily wall-mounted as an elegant architectural headboard or decorative paneling element for a historic home.
Custom Furniture Project: A premier canvas for creating a bespoke, high-end garden bench, settee, or luxury pet daybed.
Dimensions:
Headboard: 34” H x 30” W x 2 1/4” D
Footboard: 21” H x 30” W x 2 1/4” D
Condition:
Excellent antique condition. Missing the original connecting side rails, making this set ideal for custom woodworking, decorative wall-mounting, or prop styling. The structural woodwork is incredibly sound, free of modern repairs, and showcases a beautifully preserved, freshly buffed antique finish. See less