Bidspirit auction | American Victorian Eastlake Style Oak

American Victorian Eastlake Style Oak Folding Cabinet Murphy Bed - NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPPING, PICK UP OR TRANSPORT ONLY - A late 19th-century American Victorian Eastlake-style Murphy bed, also known as a folding cabinet bed. This two-piece unit is constructed from oak with a dark-stained finish. The exterior features two large recessed rectangular panels designed to resemble a stationary sideboard or wardrobe when the bed is closed. The top is surmounted by a decorative backsplash featuring a central diamond-shaped beveled mirror. This mirrored section is flanked by carved foliate scrolls and supports two small, tiered display shelves held by S-scroll brackets. The cabinet opens on heavy-duty iron pivot hinges to reveal a folding bed frame. The interior structure includes wooden slats and a woven wire mesh spring system. The piece rests on a simple plinth base with short, squared feet.Width: 54.5 inchesHeight: 72 inchesDepth: 24 inches.