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Superb Quality Victorian Dip Rail Double Bed with Castors
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Superb Quality Victorian Dip Rail Double Bed with Castors

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Bedsteads
Description

This classic Late Victorian dip rail bed is so indicative of beds of this era, a true British style hand painted in a lovely deep and rich purple tone which feels inspired by popular darker hues of the era. Good quality castings, clamps and joints.

All original brass and castors. Brass has been cleaned and highlighted to show off naturally aged patina. We particularly liked the

Professionally restored to be sturdy and practical, the frame has been shot blasted, primed and hand painted with Little Greene’s Thai Sapphire, waxed to preserve.

The side rails have been strengthened and adapted to support wood slats or a bed base.

Suitable for mattress size 4’6” x 6’3” / 135cm x 190cm

Head height 144.5 cm

Foot height 107 cm

Side rail height 35.5 cm

Overall width 138 cm

Overall length 204 cm

Price includes wood slats (Sorry not mattress).

As an alternative to the wood slats we can supply a 2” or 4” deep upholstered bed base – Bed photographed on Slats.

We can also supply hand-made mattresses in all comfort choices. Please ask for details and prices or look at base and mattress section of our own web site.

Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 30 years. We do have many beds awaiting restoration if you are looking for a particular style and can send images if requested.

We have our own workshops located along side our showroom in a beautiful medieval barn seven miles south of Bristol.

Local, National and International delivery can be arranged. Please let us know your location and we can arrange quotation.

Workshop/store open Monday to Friday 8am-4.30pm. Saturday by arrangement.

Physical Dimensions
Height
144.5cm (56.89")
Width
138cm (54.33")
Depth
204cm (80.32")
Declaration

Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Dip Rail Bedstead to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1062969
Dealers Internal Reference
81/23
Dealers Notes

Workshop/store open Monday to Friday 8am-4:30pm.

Saturday by arrangement - please do get in contact to arrange a visit on a Saturday.

Description
This classic Late Victorian dip rail bed is so indicative of beds of this era, a true British style hand painted in a lovely deep and rich purple tone which feels inspired by popular darker hues of the era. Good quality castings, clamps and joints.
fig 1. A Victorian metal double bedstead featuring a dark blue painted frame, vertical spindles, dipped brass top rails, and brass corner finials.
fig 1. Superb Quality Victorian Dip Rail Double Bed with Castors

All original brass and castors. Brass has been cleaned and highlighted to show off naturally aged patina. We particularly liked the

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Professionally restored to be sturdy and practical, the frame has been shot blasted, primed and hand painted with Little Greene’s Thai Sapphire, waxed to preserve.
Bedsteads
fig 2. A Victorian metal double bedstead featuring a dark blue painted frame, vertical spindles, dipped brass top rails, and brass corner finials.
fig 2. Superb Quality Victorian Dip Rail Double Bed with Castors

The side rails have been strengthened and adapted to support wood slats or a bed base.

Suitable for mattress size 4’6” x 6’3” / 135cm x 190cm

Head height 144.5 cm

Foot height 107 cm

Side rail height 35.5 cm

fig 3. A Victorian metal double bedstead featuring a dark blue painted frame, vertical spindles, dipped brass top rails, and brass corner finials.
fig 3. Superb Quality Victorian Dip Rail Double Bed with Castors

Overall width 138 cm

Overall length 204 cm

Price includes wood slats (Sorry not mattress).

As an alternative to the wood slats we can supply a 2” or 4” deep upholstered bed base – Bed photographed on Slats.

fig 4. A Victorian metal double bedstead featuring a dark blue painted frame, vertical spindles, dipped brass top rails, and brass corner finials.
fig 4. Superb Quality Victorian Dip Rail Double Bed with Castors

We can also supply hand-made mattresses in all comfort choices. Please ask for details and prices or look at base and mattress section of our own web site.

Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 30 years. We do have many beds awaiting restoration if you are looking for a particular style and can send images if requested.

fig 5. A Victorian metal double bedstead featuring a dark blue painted frame, vertical spindles, dipped brass top rails, and brass corner finials.
fig 5. Superb Quality Victorian Dip Rail Double Bed with Castors

We have our own workshops located along side our showroom in a beautiful medieval barn seven miles south of Bristol.

Local, National and International delivery can be arranged. Please let us know your location and we can arrange quotation.

Workshop/store open Monday to Friday 8am-4.30pm. Saturday by arrangement.

Height
144.5cm (56.89")
Width
138cm (54.33")
Depth
204cm (80.32")
Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Dip Rail Bedstead to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1062969
Dealers Internal Ref
81/23
Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique beds

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Archive I A Victorian metal double bedstead featuring a dark blue painted frame, vertical spindles, dipped brass top rails, and brass corner finials.

Superb Quality Victorian Dip Rail Double Bed with Castors

Archive II A Victorian metal double bedstead featuring a dark blue painted frame, vertical spindles, dipped brass top rails, and brass corner finials. View II
Archive III A Victorian metal double bedstead featuring a dark blue painted frame, vertical spindles, dipped brass top rails, and brass corner finials. View III
Archive IV A Victorian metal double bedstead featuring a dark blue painted frame, vertical spindles, dipped brass top rails, and brass corner finials. View IV
Archive V A Victorian metal double bedstead featuring a dark blue painted frame, vertical spindles, dipped brass top rails, and brass corner finials. View V
Archive VI A Victorian metal double bedstead featuring a dark blue painted frame, vertical spindles, dipped brass top rails, and brass corner finials. View VI
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Archive VIII A Victorian metal double bedstead featuring a dark blue painted frame, vertical spindles, dipped brass top rails, and brass corner finials. View VIII
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Telephone 01275 464 114
Location
Chelvey Court Barn
Chelvey Rd
Backwell
Bristol
BS48 4AA
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/bedsteads
Verified Since Jun 2011
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A Victorian metal double bedstead featuring a dark blue painted frame, vertical spindles, dipped brass top rails, and brass corner finials.
Superb Quality Victorian Dip Rail Double Bed with Castors
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A Victorian metal double bedstead featuring a dark blue painted frame, vertical spindles, dipped brass top rails, and brass corner finials.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBedsteads
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Iron, Brass
  • ColourDeep Blue, Brass
  • MotifsDip rail top, Vertical spindles, Brass finials, Metal castors
  • SizeH 144.5 cm (57 in) x W 138 cm (54 in) x D 204 cm (80 in)

This Late Victorian double bedstead dates from 1900 and displays a classic British style. The piece is constructed from cast iron and brass, with a deep blue painted finish and polished brass highlights. Details include a dip rail top, vertical spindles, brass corner finials, and metal castors on the feet. The brass shows a naturally aged patina. The frame has been shot blasted, primed, hand painted with Little Greene Thai Sapphire, and waxed, while the side rails are strengthened and adapted to support wood slats or a bed base. The bed measures 144.5 cm high, 138 cm wide, and 204 cm deep, and accommodates a standard double mattress. In a home today, it provides a functional sleeping space in a bedroom, pairing traditional Victorian design with modern structural stability. The sturdy iron and brass construction ensures everyday durability, while the rich blue colour and polished metal elements offer a distinct focal point for period or eclectic interior schemes.

FAQs

A Victorian dip rail bed is a 19th-century metal bedstead featuring a gently curved or dipped top rail, typically crafted from brass, supported by vertical iron spindles and posts.

These bedsteads were constructed using cast iron frames, tubular iron spindles, brass top rails, and decorative brass finials, often set on metal castors for ease of movement.

Authentic Victorian pieces feature original cast iron corner joint connectors known as dovetail joints, heavy iron tubing, and cast iron detail rather than modern lightweight hollow metals or screwed joints.

Pair the metal bedstead with crisp white linen bedding, textured throw blankets, and complementary wooden or painted bedside tables to balance the structured ironwork with soft textiles.

Dust the metal surfaces regularly with a dry cloth, polish the brass rails with a specialised metal cleaner, and keep the iron frame dry to prevent rust formation.
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