A typical Empire bed minus its original baldequin is displayed at Arts Decoratifs in a room with the contemporary “grisailles” telling the story of Psyche and Cupid. This theme remained popular for bedroom décor and the muted walls in shades of grey were regarded as ideal for relaxation.
The typical accompanying furniture is shown including the “Psyche” mirror which had become the “must have” item for fashionable women because for the first time they could see a full length reflection of themselves. 
On display is a night table known as a “sonno”. These were only placed next to the bed at night and removed during the day (everyone knew they contained the potty).
