As the name implies, a sleigh bed is postless bed with the foot and head boards of an "S" shape, similar to that of a sleigh. In France it is an Empire style bed known as a "lit en bateau". Sleigh beds are still being made and sold at the present time.

Literally from the French, 'boat-shaped bed', an Empire-style bed with curving head and footboards, often forming S-shaped scrolls, with the head and foot of equal height. Also known as a "sleigh bed"

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A French cherrywood sleigh bed, mid 19th century, of typical…

19th Century French Cherrywood Sleigh Bed

A French cherrywood sleigh bed, mid 19th century, of typical form with swept head and foot panels, height 105 cm, length 214 cm, width 130 cm (internal dimensions 186 x 121 cm)

French sleigh bed, made from pine, with mattress rails. 181 cm…

Pine French Sleigh Bed with Mattress Rails

French sleigh bed, made from pine, with mattress rails. 181 cm long, by 98 cm wide and 90 cm tall.

An elm root lit en bateau bed early 19th century, with gilt…

19th Century Italian Style Elm Bed from Buonaparte Villa

An elm root lit en bateau bed early 19th century, with gilt wood Anthemion, scrolls, Foliage, and frieze of stars to the apron, in the manner of Italian Craftsmanship, height 115 cm, length 229 cm, depth 102 cm. Provenance: Purchased in Lucca from the…

Scandinavian sleigh bed

Scandi Sleigh Bed

Scandinavian sleigh bed

A king-size mahogany sleigh style bed, 20th century, with…

Mahogany Sleigh Bed, King Size, 20th Century

A king-size mahogany sleigh style bed, 20th century, with curved bedhead and foot, 100 cm high (top rail), 234 cm long, 190 cm wide

A French walnut queen-size sleigh bed

French Walnut Queen Sleigh Bed

A French walnut queen-size sleigh bed

A French Empire King size sleigh bed, raised on gilt lion's paw…

Gilded French Empire King Sleigh Bed with Lion Feet

A French Empire King size sleigh bed, raised on gilt lion's paw feet, 150 cm high, 255 cm long, 188 cm wide

American mahogany king size sleigh bed comprising of 2 ends and…

King Size Mahogany Sleigh Bed Set

American mahogany king size sleigh bed comprising of 2 ends and 2 rails

A Queen size zinc coated sleigh bed

Zinc Sleigh Bed - Queen Size

A Queen size zinc coated sleigh bed

Antique French Mahogany sleigh bed, approx 109 cm high, 213 cm…

French Mahogany Sleigh Bed - Antique and Elegant

Antique French Mahogany sleigh bed, approx 109 cm high, 213 cm wide,

Antique flambe mahogany sleigh bed, approx. 123 cm wide, 115 cm…

Antique Mahogany Sleigh Bed - 123cm x 115cm

Antique flambe mahogany sleigh bed, approx. 123 cm wide, 115 cm high

A French mahogany Empire day bed, circa 1830s, the…

Empire Mahogany Day Bed

A French mahogany Empire day bed, circa 1830s, the 'Lit-En-Bateau' with simple typical outswept and curved sides, upholstered in sage green velvet with two associated bolsters and raised upon scalloped and fan like bracket feet. height 88 cm. Width 200 cm…

An antique pine single sleigh bed. Provenance: Purportedly…

Naomi Watts' Childhood Sleigh Bed

An antique pine single sleigh bed. Provenance: Purportedly Naomi Watt's childhood bed