Saturday 24 October 2009

PhotoHunt: tied

All these beds, two from Fontainebleau and two from Valençay, have hangings which are tied in place.



A bedchamber at Fontainebleau.




This is Napoleon's bed, also at Fontainebleau, my favourite I think.




Another with green hangings, but this time in the less elaborate surroundings of the Château at Valençay.




King Ferdinand's bedroom at Valençay.

While I was preparing this post, I found myself wanting to know more about the history of beds.  I had no idea that there were quite so many differences, how they evolved over time, and why. 

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20 comments:

  1. Wow! Those are fantastic! That is so neat to have been able to experience that.

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  2. Incredible photos! Such fancy beds. I'd like to know more about the history too. Great take on the theme.

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  3. Wonderful take on the theme. Elegant wall hangings. Happy weekend.

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  4. The first two beds look like four poster beds but the last two look more like sofa chairs than beds from the angles I see them!

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  5. Thanks everyone!

    @YTSL, the two you mention were the only type in the whole château. I was quite surprised to see in every case, the long side was against the wall, even in rooms that were very definitely bedrooms. There was a bed in Napoleon's office at Fontainebleau, very similar to the second two, but they did say on the blurb that he used it as a bed if he needed a nap during the day! When the going got tough. :)

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  6. wow the rooms are a beautiful. wish i could have that kind of bedroom :)

    mine is up too

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  7. What utterly fantastical and gorgeous beds. Your photos are lovely.

    Mine's up, too.

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  8. I love the way the wee man needed steps to help him get into bed!

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  9. The details are amazing, what an interesting post for the theme!!
    Love Napoleon's matching steps too!

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  10. What high ceilings, as if they were giants.

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  11. What a wonderful experience. These are all so colorful and ornate. I actually like King Ferdinand's bedroom. Great post

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  12. I just had to have a laugh at Napoleon's bed, with the steps.

    What very ornate, opulent bedding!

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  13. THey are so fancy, I don't know if I could sleep in them!

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  14. Poor old Napoleon! One must maintain one's dignity at all times. :)

    @Maureen, the Princess and the Pea? :)

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  15. Napoleon's bed was gorgeous! Stunning and I so wish I could see them all in person. As usual A. your photo's are exquisite.

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  16. What wonderful pics - well captured - a great contribution to the theme!

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  17. What a lovely site to see. The photos and the rooms are gorgeous!

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