Firmly set on vase-shaped legs, this cot presents a balanced
composition of structural solidity and decorative precision. The
side panels are divided into four recessed sections, while each end
features two, all framed within deep mouldings and centred with
ebony mirrors that provide a strong visual contrast against the oak.
These panels introduce a clear, rhythmic geometry to the piece,
reinforcing its architectural quality. The upright corner styles
extend above the level of the frame and are crowned with ebony ball
finials on each corner—adding a finishing touch typical of Dutch
decorative sensibilities in furniture of the time. At the head end,
the styles rise higher to support a horizontal rail, topped with a
crest of openwork scrolls, carefully carved and fitted with ebony
caps. This ornamental bar is supported below by a row of turned
ebony balusters, contributing a sense of vertical articulation and
enclosure. The combination of contrasting materials, finely worked
details, and formal clarity reflects the craftsmanship and aesthetic
preferences found in high-quality domestic furnishings of the
period.
