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Practical and Pleasing Victorian Small Double Bed

1900 - 1920
Sold by Bedsteads
Sold 4 March 2026 · Bedsteads
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Description

This lovely classic straight rail, small double bed, is the perfect size for smaller rooms or perhaps a lucky teenager moving up to a bigger bed! No ends can also be a great choice for rooms with a view.

Good details in the decorative castings. Brass has been aged to sympathise with the bed. Professionally restored to be sturdy and practical, the frame has been shot blasted, primed and hand painted with Little Greene’s Lamp Black, waxed to preserve.

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

Suitable for mattress size 120cm x 190cm / 4’ x 6’3”

Head height 132.5 cm

Foot height 41 cm

Side rail height 41 cm

Overall width 122.5 cm

Overall length 196 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.

Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Iron Double Bed to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
132.5cm (52.17")
Width
122.5cm (48.23")
Depth
196cm (77.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1063008
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 lovely classic straight rail, small double bed, is the perfect size for smaller rooms or perhaps a lucky teenager moving up to a bigger bed! No ends can also be a great choice for rooms with a view.

Good details in the decorative castings. Brass has been aged to sympathise with the bed.

“
Professionally restored to be sturdy and practical, the frame has been shot blasted, primed and hand painted with Little Greene’s Lamp Black, waxed to preserve.
Bedsteads
fig 1. A Victorian iron and brass double bed frame with a dark grey finish stands on a wooden floor.
fig 1. Practical and Pleasing Victorian Small Double Bed

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

Suitable for mattress size 120cm x 190cm / 4’ x 6’3”

Head height 132.5 cm

Foot height 41 cm

Side rail height 41 cm

Overall width 122.5 cm

fig 2. A Victorian iron and brass double bed frame with a dark grey finish stands on a wooden floor.
fig 2. Practical and Pleasing Victorian Small Double Bed

Overall length 196 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.

fig 3. A Victorian iron and brass double bed frame with a dark grey finish stands on a wooden floor.
fig 3. Practical and Pleasing Victorian Small Double Bed

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 4. A Victorian iron and brass double bed frame with a dark grey finish stands on a wooden floor.
fig 4. Practical and Pleasing Victorian Small Double Bed

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.

Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Iron Double Bed to the 1900s.

Height
132.5cm (52.17")
Width
122.5cm (48.23")
Depth
196cm (77.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1063008
Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique beds

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Telephone 01275 464 114
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Chelvey Court Barn
Chelvey Rd
Backwell
Bristol
BS48 4AA
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Items For Sale 153
Items Sold 2,196
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Practical and Pleasing Victorian Small Double Bed
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBeds
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Iron, Brass
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsBrass finials, Vertical spindles, Ball feet
  • SizeH 132.5 cm (52 in) x W 122.5 cm (48 in) x D 196 cm (77 in)

FAQs

Victorian metal beds typically feature robust cast iron frames, often accented with brass finials and decorative spindles, reflecting the industrial manufacturing capabilities of the 19th century.

These beds were primarily constructed using durable cast iron and wrought iron, frequently combined with polished brass knobs, rails, and decorative castings.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-poured iron joints, threaded fixings characteristic of the period, makers marks, and signs of age such as oxidisation on the metal components.

Pair the industrial frame with minimalist white linens, natural wood flooring, and modern lighting to create a balanced aesthetic that highlights the historic character of the piece.

Dust the frame regularly with a soft cloth and apply a microcrystalline wax to protect the metal finish from moisture and further tarnishing without damaging the original surface.
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