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Opulent French Brass Single Bed with Hoop Detail
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Opulent French Brass Single Bed with Hoop Detail

19th century
For Sale by Bedsteads
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Opulent all original brass single bed with slight hump top to head and foot end. With 6 brass rings adorning both head and foot. Original castors. Really good quality. European large single size makes for a super comfortable single bed

This bed has been professionally restored with joints checked for good fit and rails strengthened and adapted to support wood slat base. The brass has been sympathetically cleaned to maintain natural aged patina.

Suitable for single mattress size 1m x 190 cm (3’3 x 6’3)

Height to top of head 132cm

Height to top of foot 88cm

Height to top of side rail 30.5cm

Overall length 204cm

Overall width 101cm

Price includes wood slats; sorry not mattress. We can supply quality pocket sprung single mattresses at this size in a range of comfort choices depending upon personal preference. Full specs and price list available in mattress section of our own web site or please email for details.

National and international delivery can be arranged please send address/postcode for quotation.

Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this French Brass Single Bed to the 1880s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08044135
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Cast corner brackets on the frame: typical late Victorian bedstead assembly.
Turned collars on the upright spindles: hand-fitted metalwork of the period.
Metal castor wheels in brass forks: original running gear.
Natural oxidisation and worn lacquer in the crevices: surface age.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
204cm (80.32")
Reference Numbers
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SA1006305
Dealers Internal Reference
135/20
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Description
*Reduced from £1450*

Opulent all original brass single bed with slight hump top to head and foot end. With 6 brass rings adorning both head and foot. Original castors. Really good quality. European large single size makes for a super comfortable single bed

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This bed has been professionally restored with joints checked for good fit and rails strengthened and adapted to support wood slat base.
Bedsteads

The brass has been sympathetically cleaned to maintain natural aged patina.

fig 1. An antique French brass single bed frame featuring an arched headboard and footboard decorated with circular hoop motifs and vertical spindles.
fig 1. Opulent French Brass Single Bed with Hoop Detail

Suitable for single mattress size 1m x 190 cm (3’3 x 6’3)

Height to top of head 132cm

Height to top of foot 88cm

Height to top of side rail 30.5cm

Overall length 204cm

Overall width 101cm

Price includes wood slats; sorry not mattress. We can supply quality pocket sprung single mattresses at this size in a range of comfort choices depending upon personal preference. Full specs and price list available in mattress section of our own web site or please email for details.

National and international delivery can be arranged please send address/postcode for quotation.

Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this French Brass Single Bed to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 08044135
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Cast corner brackets on the frame: typical late Victorian bedstead assembly.
Turned collars on the upright spindles: hand-fitted metalwork of the period.
Metal castor wheels in brass forks: original running gear.
Natural oxidisation and worn lacquer in the crevices: surface age.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
204cm (80.32")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1006305
Dealers Internal Ref
135/20
Bedsteads
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An antique French brass single bed frame featuring an arched headboard and footboard decorated with circular hoop motifs and vertical spindles.
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Archive I An antique French brass single bed frame featuring an arched headboard and footboard decorated with circular hoop motifs and vertical spindles.

Opulent French Brass Single Bed with Hoop Detail

Archive II An antique French brass single bed frame featuring an arched headboard and footboard decorated with circular hoop motifs and vertical spindles. View II
Archive III An antique French brass single bed frame featuring an arched headboard and footboard decorated with circular hoop motifs and vertical spindles. View III
Archive IV An antique French brass single bed frame featuring an arched headboard and footboard decorated with circular hoop motifs and vertical spindles. View IV
Archive V An antique French brass single bed frame featuring an arched headboard and footboard decorated with circular hoop motifs and vertical spindles. View V
Archive VI An antique French brass single bed frame featuring an arched headboard and footboard decorated with circular hoop motifs and vertical spindles. View VI
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An antique French brass single bed frame featuring an arched headboard and footboard decorated with circular hoop motifs and vertical spindles.
Opulent French Brass Single Bed with Hoop Detail
Ref: SA1006305
An antique French brass single bed frame featuring an arched headboard and footboard decorated with circular hoop motifs and vertical spindles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSingle Beds
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Belle Epoque
  • MaterialBrass, Iron
  • ColourBrass
  • MotifsHoop detail, Vertical spindles, Arched top rail, Turned castors
  • SizeH 132 cm (52 in) x W 101 cm (40 in) x D 204 cm (80 in)

This French Belle Epoque single bed originates from 1880, constructed from all-original brass with a natural aged patina and iron elements. The frame displays a slight hump top to the head and foot ends, each incorporating an arched top rail, vertical spindles, and six circular hoop motifs. Turned castors support the base at each corner, matching the structural design and original hardware. The piece has undergone professional restoration, including joint checks, strengthened rails, and an adapted wood slat base. Measuring 132 cm high, 101 cm wide, and 204 cm deep, the frame accommodates a European large single mattress size. Suitable for daily use in a bedroom, guest room, or child's room, this antique single bed provides a practical sleeping solution while adding period character to domestic interiors.

FAQs

Late 19th-century French brass bedsteads typically feature tubular brass framing, cast-iron internal supports, and decorative cresting details such as hoops or vertical spindles. They were manufactured as durable, hygienic alternatives to timber bed frames during the Victorian era.

These bedsteads were constructed using hollow brass tubing surrounding an iron core for stability, combined with solid cast-iron corner joints and rails. Decorative elements were formed from cast brass or pressed sheet metal.

Authentic antique brass beds usually feature heavy cast-iron jointing brackets, internal threaded steel rods, and natural patination across the brass surfaces rather than a uniform modern lacquered finish.

A single brass bed frame can be styled with neutral linen bedding to contrast with the dark brass patina. Layering textured throws alongside simple timber side furniture creates a balanced aesthetic.

Dust the brass frame regularly with a dry, soft cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes to preserve the aged patina, and apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax occasionally to protect against oxidisation.
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