Custom Cannonball Double Bell Bed | Antique Mahogany Four Poster Bed
The Cannonball Double Bell Bed is a masterpiece of traditional turning and monumental scale. By combining the heavy, commanding presence of the classic cannonball sphere with highly complex, stacked bell turnings, this custom carved bed frame offers an incredibly rich visual profile. As an elite bespoke furniture maker, Liberty Carvings crafts these magnificent hand carved beds entirely to order, providing interior designers and private clients with a spectacular centerpiece for grand residential spaces.
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Alt Text: A commanding, towering solid wood bed featuring heavy cannonball finials and intricate double bell turnings.
The Intricacy of the Double Bell Profile
Unlike standard low-post designs, this bed features four soaring, equal-height posts that command the room. The true artistry lies in the intricate sequence carved into the upper sections of these posts. Beneath the perfectly proportioned spherical finial, our master carvers shape two distinct, inverted “bell” forms. These bells are separated by deep, crisp rings that catch the light and cast dramatic shadows.
Because we do not use automated copy-lathes, every bell and ring is shaped by hand using traditional tools. This labor-intensive process ensures a depth, crispness, and vitality that mass-produced reproductions simply cannot match. It is the defining characteristic of genuine heirloom custom furniture.
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Alt Text: Close up view of the towering solid mahogany post, showcasing the deeply carved double bell and cannonball finial.
Solid Mahogany and Heirloom Construction
A bed of this stature requires the structural integrity of premium, kiln-dried hardwoods. We highly recommend commissioning this design as an antique mahogany four poster bed. Mahogany possesses the dense, tight grain necessary to hold the sharp edges of the complex turnings, and it finishes to a breathtaking, luminous polish. The heavy posts are secured using traditional, rock-solid mortise-and-tenon joinery, guaranteeing the bed will remain a fixture in your home for generations.
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Alt Text: Detail showing the highly polished, arched solid wood headboard securely mortised to the massive double bell posts.
A Bespoke Commission for the Design Trade
Our studio operates exclusively on a quote-first, commission basis. This means the dimensions of your Cannonball Double Bell Bed are entirely customizable. We collaborate with architects and interior designers to determine the ideal post height for the specific ceiling, adjust the mattress platform for modern bedding, and apply custom, hand-rubbed finishes that perfectly complement the interior scheme.
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Alt Text: View of the beautifully turned footboard post tapering gracefully toward the floor, highlighting the rich mahogany grain.
We invite you to reach out to our artisans to begin the quoting process. Please provide your required mattress size, ceiling height, and specific finishing requests.
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