The Canopy/crown Bed. A bed with a Roof

The kroneseng is a bed with a canopy or “crown” that rises above the head and forms a roof over the bed. The form provided both practical protection against drafts and a more representative character in the room. On Norwegian farms, canopy beds were common from the 17th century onwards, especially in better-off homes. Many were painted with flower and scroll motifs so that the bed became a visible and decorative element in the living room or bedroom.

This bed has a blue-green base colour with hand-painted vase and flower decoration on the front panel. The painting is typical of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The canopy is tall and curved, and the bed has a solid box form with visible patina and wear. It is built to stand freely in the room and to define the space it occupies.

This bed has a blue-green base colour with hand-painted vase and flower decoration on the front panel. The painting is typical of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The canopy is tall and curved, and the bed has a solid box form with visible patina and wear. It is built to stand freely in the room and to define the space it occupies.

With its tall form and rosemaling, this canopy bed is a piece of furniture that provides both practical function and historical character. It tells about everyday life and the need for representation on Norwegian farms.