Australian cedar, also known as red cedar or Toona ciliata, is a species of tree that is native to eastern Australia. It is known for its high-quality timber, which has a distinctive red color, fine grain, and a pleasant aroma. In the 19th century, Australian cedar was widely used in the manufacture of furniture, particularly in Australia and the United Kingdom.

The timber was considered to be a highly desirable material for furniture making due to its strength, durability, and natural resistance to rot and insects. It was also relatively easy to work with and could be finished to a high standard and was used to make a wide range of furniture items, including tables, chairs, wardrobes, and chests of drawers.

Australian cedar furniture was particularly popular in the Victorian era and was considered to be of very high quality. However, over-harvesting of the tree led to a more...

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An antique pair of three quarter colonial bed ends, blackwood…

An antique pair of three quarter colonial bed ends, blackwood and cedar, Tasmanian origin, mid 19th century, 126 cm high, 129 cm wide

A antique colonial pair of three quarter bed ends, blackwood…

A antique colonial pair of three quarter bed ends, blackwood and cedar, Tasmanian origin, circa 1850, 120 cm high, 125 cm wide

A colonial cedar four-poster bed, Australian circa 1845, reeded…

A colonial cedar four-poster bed, Australian circa 1845, reeded spiral turned columns

A large cedar four-poster Tester bed, Australian circa 1845,…

A large cedar four-poster Tester bed, Australian circa 1845, large turned column uprights,

A cedar single tester bed, Australian circa 1855, spiral carved…

A cedar single tester bed, Australian circa 1855, spiral carved columns

A cedar four posted single tester bed, Australian circa 1855,…

A cedar four posted single tester bed, Australian circa 1855, Canopy 132 cm wide and 212 cm long

A cedar four-poster bed, Australian, circa 1845, with canopy,…

A cedar four-poster bed, Australian, circa 1845, with canopy, approx. 132 cm wide

A cedar four-poster bed, Australian circa 1845

A cedar four-poster bed, Australian circa 1845

A very impressive Australian cedar and rose-mahogany four…

A very impressive Australian cedar and rose-mahogany four poster bed, Australian, circa 1835. with rope twist turned posts. all round, double acanthus leaf carving, carved feet and feather carved bolt covers, with "Thomas Hope", scroll, . Provenance: Swan…

A large and very impressive carved cedar and rose-mahogany…

A large and very impressive carved cedar and rose-mahogany four-poster bed. Australian circa 1845. unusually supported by cast iron brackets with wood wheels to aid in mobility and ease of bed-making. Provenance: The Collection of Graham and Elizabeth…

An impressive finely carved cedar and rose mahogany four-poster…

An impressive finely carved cedar and rose mahogany four-poster bed. Australian circa 1845. with cartouche to the top. Provenance: The collection of Graham and Elizabeth Cocks Bonhams Sydney November 2012 lot 198. Reference:Kevin Fahy and Andrew Simpson…

An antique Colonial Australian double bed including slats and…

1840s Tasmanian Colonial Australian Blackwood & Cedar Double Bed

An antique Colonial Australian double bed including slats and rails, blackwood and cedar, Tasmanian origin, circa 1840s, 124 cm high, 129 cm wide

A Colonial cedar three quarter double bed, Tasmanian origin,…

1845 Tasmanian Cedar Double Bed

A Colonial cedar three quarter double bed, Tasmanian origin, circa 1845, 136 cm high, 133 cm wide, 205 cm long

A Colonial double bed, blackwood and cedar, Tasmanian origin,…

Tasmanian Colonial Double Bed, 1840

A Colonial double bed, blackwood and cedar, Tasmanian origin, circa 1840, 114 cm high, 208 cm long, 129 cm wide

A Colonial three quarter single bed, Tasmanian blackwood and…

1850 Colonial Tasmanian Blackwood and Cedar Bed

A Colonial three quarter single bed, Tasmanian blackwood and cedar, circa 1850, 105 cm high, 85 cm wide, 185 cm long

A pair of Australian cedar single bed heads with rolling pin…

Australian Cedar Single Bed Heads with Rolling Pin Surmount

A pair of Australian cedar single bed heads with rolling pin surmount, height 105 cm

An Australian cedar four poster double bed with Rolling-Pin…

Late 19th Century Australian Cedar Four Poster Bed

An Australian cedar four poster double bed with Rolling-Pin surmount. Late 19th century, height 190 cm

An Australian Colonial bed, cedar and blackwood, 19th century,…

19th Century Australian Colonial Cedar and Blackwood Bed

An Australian Colonial bed, cedar and blackwood, 19th century, 174 cm high, 136 cm wide, 218 cm deep

A Colonial bed, blackwood and cedar, Tasmanian origin, circa…

Tasmanian Colonial Blackwood and Cedar Bed (1865)

A Colonial bed, blackwood and cedar, Tasmanian origin, circa 1865, 104 cm high, 111 cm wide, 201 cm long

Colonial cedar folding sofa / day bed on 6 turned legs with…

Cedar Folding Sofa with Cane Panels

Colonial cedar folding sofa / day bed on 6 turned legs with cane panels, 39 cm high, 175 cm wide, 60 cm deep

Australian Colonial cedar half tester bed, Tasmania, late 19th…

Australian Colonial Cedar Half Tester Bed

Australian Colonial cedar half tester bed, Tasmania, late 19th century, the moulded tester with a floral cotton roof and a pair of matching curtains, the footboard with carved medallion depicting pears and berries, height 222 cm width 213 cm depth 143 cm.…

A Colonial cedar and blackwood double bed with original rails,…

Colonial Cedar and Blackwood Double Bed, Mid 19th Century

A Colonial cedar and blackwood double bed with original rails, bolts and key, mid 19th century, 122 cm high, 135 cm wide, 204 cm long

Colonial cedar and blackwood single farmhouse four poster bed

Cedar & Blackwood Farmhouse Four Poster Bed

Colonial cedar and blackwood single farmhouse four poster bed

Australian cedar single bed 19th century ex Gidleigh via…

Antique Australian Cedar Single Bed from 19th Century

Australian cedar single bed 19th century ex Gidleigh via Bungendore NSW

19th century cedar farmhouse four poster bed

Cedar Four Poster Bed from 19th Century Farmhouse

19th century cedar farmhouse four poster bed

19th century cedar & blackwood 4 poster farmhouse bed

Cedar & Blackwood 4 Poster Farmhouse Bed - 19th Century

19th century cedar & blackwood 4 poster farmhouse bed

Colonial Australian cedar & NSW rosewood four poster canopy bed…

Antique Canopy Bed with Carved Decoration (c1850)

Colonial Australian cedar & NSW rosewood four poster canopy bed with acanthus & classical carved decoration (c1850). Provenance: Osborne Family double Bay NSW)

Antique mid 19th century Australian Colonial cedar four poster…

19th Century Australian Colonial Cedar Four Poster Bed

Antique mid 19th century Australian Colonial cedar four poster bed, fitted with shaped back board, canopy top, well carved turned posts, drapery included, 215 cm high, 205 cm long, 150 cm wide (bolt tool in office)

A Colonial cedar and blackwood double bed, 121 cm high, 136 cm…

Colonial Cedar and Blackwood Double Bed

A Colonial cedar and blackwood double bed, 121 cm high, 136 cm wide

Antique Aberglasslyn House bed, important most elaborate cedar…

Elaborate Cedar Four Post Bed, C1840

Antique Aberglasslyn House bed, important most elaborate cedar four post bed, This bed has been described by experts as an outstanding example of early Australian Furniture. It is of commanding proportions. The tapering baluster and reeded posts are…

An Australian cedar full-tester bed, circa 1875, 215 cm high,…

1875 Australian Cedar Full-Tester Bed, 215cm High

An Australian cedar full-tester bed, circa 1875, 215 cm high, 142 cm wide, 205 cm long

A cedar campaign bed, Australian, circa 1850, approx. 164 cm…

1850 Australian Cedar Campaign Bed

A cedar campaign bed, Australian, circa 1850, approx. 164 cm high, 198 cm wide, 130 cm wide. Provenance: ex Patuncaty (Northern Midlands, Tasmania), ex Kaye Pickett Colonial Auction c. 1835

A cedar four poster bed, Australian, circa 1880, approx. 160 cm…

Cedar Four Poster Bed, Australian, Circa 1880

A cedar four poster bed, Australian, circa 1880, approx. 160 cm high, 213 cm wide, 100 cm deep

Pair of 19th century cedar farmhouse four poster bed ends

19th Century Cedar Farmhouse Four Poster Bed Ends Pair

Pair of 19th century cedar farmhouse four poster bed ends

Colonial cedar single four poster bed with turned columns,…

Cedar Four Poster Bed, c1860

Colonial cedar single four poster bed with turned columns, c1860. Height 202 cm, width 124 cm

A cedar 4 poster bed with finely turned barley twist columns &…

Cedar 4 Poster Bed with Barley Twist Columns & Scrolling Headboard

A cedar 4 poster bed with finely turned barley twist columns & Thomas Hope scrolling headboard, c1840. 223 x 146 x 206 cm. Provenance: Sir Rupert & Lady Steel.

An Australian cedar three-quarter bed

Australian Cedar 3/4 Bed

An Australian cedar three-quarter bed

19th century cedar half tester bed

Cedar Half Tester Bed from the 19th Century

19th century cedar half tester bed

Vintage cedar double bed

Rustic Cedar Double Bed - Vintage Charm

Vintage cedar double bed

19th century cedar and blackwood bed, four poster, farmhouse…

Farmhouse Four Poster Bed in Cedar and Blackwood

19th century cedar and blackwood bed, four poster, farmhouse style

Early cedar double bedstead. Turned column uprights; later…

Antique Cedar Double Bedstead with Sprung Base

Early cedar double bedstead. Turned column uprights; later sprung base available. Weight 137 cm