Miniature bed and nightstand set. French School. 19th century. Miniature furniture set in bronze with gilt mounts. Measurements: bed 24 x 32 x 42 cm; nightstand 20 x 12 x 12 cm. The bed, with a rectangular frame, fluted balusters, and ball finials, features rosettes and gilt floral motifs. The nightstand, with turned legs, has a central drawer topped by a crest decorated with scrolls and a vegetal pediment, and a simulated marble top. These types of miniatures, with their detailed craftsmanship and ornamental character, were part of educational or collectible furniture in the 19th century, produced in specialized French workshops and intended for exhibitions or use in high-end dollhouses.
