Ball & Claw Bed, CB-1
Post Height. 82", 208 cm

A superlative example of high style Chippendale furniture. The richly carved tall posts illustrate the high level of skill attained by 18th century American craftsmen. A powerful piece, this four poster bed requires a large room and a formal setting. The original is from Newburyport, Mass. Shown full size in mahogany with tester frame and finials. Post height 84"; with tester frame and finials 91".

Reference: "Fine Points of Furniture: Early American", Albert Sack, Crown Publishers Inc., MCML, pg. 89