Oak bed designed by Sir Robert Lorimer

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This oak bed was probably designed by Sir Robert Lorimer, who also worked as an architect.

The oak headboard is carved with angels and decorated in a style called 'linen fold'.

Sir Robert Lorimer, 1864-1929, was an architect who also became interested in furniture design. He was interested in making furniture that was simple in shape with beautiful woods and obvious construction methods.

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• Online ID: 000-000-099-905-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: Innovators and Innovations (multimedia essay)
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.SVL 13
• Date: Early 20th century
  
• Material: Oak
  Bed, single
  
• Dimensions: 1790 mm H x 1970 mm L x 910 mm W
  
• What: Bed, single
  
• Subject: Furniture - rooms - Lorimer (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Robert Lorimer (designer)
  
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• Description: Oak single bed with a carved headboard, possibly to a design by Robert Lorimer
  
• References:
  • Hussey, Christopher. The work of Sir Robert Lorimer. London: [s.n.], 1931
  • Savage, Peter D. Lorimer and the Edinburgh craft designers. Edinburgh: Harris, 1980
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