Federal Canopy or Field Bed

New England, circa 1800
Birch and pine with original red paint stain
H. 64” (without canopy), L. 70” (rails), W. 54 ½” (end rails)

This rare and beautifully designed bed with its reeded posts and bowed canopy is in a remarkable state of preservation, retaining its wonderful original red paint stained surface.

Reference:
Fine points of Furniture, by Albert Sack, p. 94, for a nearly identical example labeled “Best”.
Also, The New Fine Points of Furniture, by Albert Sack, 1993. P., for another nearly identical bed labeled “Superior”

Blacksmith Trade SignNautical Painting by Jurgan Huge