Tangible history
Olotí bed
​Olotin beds appeared between the 18th and 19th centuries, at a time when painted wood became a symbol of trade and distinction. The first examples are recognizable by their central paintings of religious themes: a Christ, a Virgin Mary or other images of faith, often of a dark and solemn tone, which presided over the room and recalled daily devotion.
Over time, however, these motifs softened and the central painting adopted more friendly figures: floral scenes, landscapes or decorative ornaments. The Can Xisquet bed, with its floral painting in the center, is a good example: a step away from strictly religious symbology towards a more intimate and domestic aesthetic.
​Despite being called “olotins”, these beds were not only manufactured in the city of Olot, but throughout Old Catalonia, following the same artisan tradition. They were so popular that they were even exported to America and other parts of the world, becoming an emblematic piece of our furniture.
Today, an Olot bed is not just an antique piece of furniture: it is the memory of a way of living and adorning everyday life with beauty and spirituality.
Can​ Xis​quet
