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Handsome and Adorable Super King Size All Brass Bed
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Handsome and Adorable Super King Size All Brass Bed

19th century
Sold by Bedsteads
Sold 19 May 2025 · Bedsteads
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Handsome and adorable super king size all brass bed Lovely quality with beautiful sunflower central plaque made by Maple and co. Original porcelain castors. Naturally aged lacquered brass gives a lovely patina. Side rails have been adapted to support wood slats and central support added for modern size and weight mattress 6’ x 6’3” / 180cm x 200cm.

Height to top of knobs head end 154cm

height to top of knobs foot end 118.5cm

Side rail height 37cm

Overall width 190 cm

Overall length 225 cm

Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattress)

As an alternative to wood slats we can supply mini box bases for superior mattress support or to raise get into bed height either 2" deep with a platform top ( as used for photograph. )We can also supply hand made mattresses in all comfort choices as a whole or as two mattresses zipped with different tensions.

National and international delivery can be arranged.

Please send post code for delivery quotation.

Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Antique Brass Bed Frame to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
154cm (60.63")
Width
190cm (74.80")
Depth
225cm (88.58")
Reference Numbers
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SA1098870
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127/21
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Description
Handsome and adorable super king size all brass bed Lovely quality with beautiful sunflower central plaque made by Maple and co. Original porcelain castors. Naturally aged lacquered brass gives a lovely patina.
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Side rails have been adapted to support wood slats and central support added for modern size and weight mattress 6’ x 6’3” / 180cm x 200cm.
Bedsteads
fig 1. A large antique brass bed frame featuring detailed cast finials, vertical spindle rails, and a central decorative medallion on the footboard.
fig 1. Handsome and Adorable Super King Size All Brass Bed

Height to top of knobs head end 154cm

height to top of knobs foot end 118.5cm

Side rail height 37cm

Overall width 190 cm

Overall length 225 cm

Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattress)

As an alternative to wood slats we can supply mini box bases for superior mattress support or to raise get into bed height either 2" deep with a platform top ( as used for photograph. )We can also supply hand made mattresses in all comfort choices as a whole or as two mattresses zipped with different tensions.

National and international delivery can be arranged.

Please send post code for delivery quotation.

Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Antique Brass Bed Frame to the 1880s.

Height
154cm (60.63")
Width
190cm (74.80")
Depth
225cm (88.58")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1098870
Dealers Internal Ref
127/21
Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique beds

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Archive I A large antique brass bed frame featuring detailed cast finials, vertical spindle rails, and a central decorative medallion on the footboard. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Archive II A large antique brass bed frame featuring detailed cast finials, vertical spindle rails, and a central decorative medallion on the footboard. View II
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Chelvey Court Barn
Chelvey Rd
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Bristol
BS48 4AA
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A large antique brass bed frame featuring detailed cast finials, vertical spindle rails, and a central decorative medallion on the footboard.
Handsome and adorable super king size all brass bed
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A large antique brass bed frame featuring detailed cast finials, vertical spindle rails, and a central decorative medallion on the footboard.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBeds
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brass
  • MotifsSpindle rails, Cast finials, Central medallion
  • SizeH 154 cm (61 in) x W 190 cm (75 in) x D 225 cm (89 in)

FAQs

Antique brass beds gained immense popularity during the Victorian era following advancements in metallurgy and manufacturing processes that allowed for hollow brass tubing and sturdy iron cores. They became a staple of affluent homes, offering both decorative elegance and improved hygiene compared to earlier wooden frames.

Traditional brass beds typically feature a heavy iron frame clad in a thick sheet of solid brass or brass plating, secured with cast brass joints, spandrels, and finials. The metal components are often assembled using dovetail joints, threaded rods, and decorative castings rather than modern welds.

Authentic period brass beds can be identified by heavy weight distribution, hand-finished castings, uneven patination, and evidence of construction methods such as tapered tubing and slotted screws. Genuine antique frames are also frequently built to non-standard historical mattress sizes rather than modern metric dimensions.

An antique brass bed acts as a strong focal point in a bedroom and can be balanced by pairing it with crisp linen bedding, neutral wall colours, and minimalist contemporary lighting. This creates a curated contrast that highlights the warm metallic finish without overwhelming the space.

Preserving a vintage brass bed involves dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding harsh chemical brass cleaners that strip the protective lacquer or historic patina. If unlacquered, gentle polishing with specialised metal cleaners can be applied sparingly to maintain the desired lustre.
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