The French Gilt is wondrous bed filled with French themes from the styles of Louis XIV, Baroque, Rococo & the French Renaissance. Hand crafted by superior carvers & craftsmen. The bed is finished in genuine gold leaf, hand applied onto a coating of Gesso & firmly glued & brushed into the contours of the carvings. Real Silk & Damask upholstery, Marble tops & beautiful attention to detail with the distressing carefully controlled to highlight selected areas, where most natural wear would have occurred.