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Hand Forged Cast-iron Small Single
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Hand Forged Cast-iron Small Single

19th century
For Sale by Bedsteads
Description

Pretty simple very early Victorian iron small single bed. Lovely appearance with solid construction. Lovely for a smaller room. Lovely detail in little decorative castings The frame has been fully restored. Side rails strengthened and adapted to support wood slats. Frame shot blasted and primed before hand finish in lightly aged Little Green Paint company jet black and waxed to preserve. Suitable for single mattress 75cm x 190cm 2'6" x 6'3".

Max head height 132cm

Foot height and side rail height 36cm

Overall width 76cm

Overall length 195cm

Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattress)

Suitable for Small single 2'6” x 6'3"/ 76cm x 190cm mattress. Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattress) As an alternative to the wood slats we can supply mini box bases to raise the get into bed height and offer a superior support for quality mattresses We can also supply hand made mattresses in all comfort choices. Details and prices are available on our own web site under Bases and mattresses or e mail us for specifications and price list. Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 25 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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
195cm (76.77")
Declaration

Bedsteads has dated this Cast Iron Single Bedstead to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1106934
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Description
Pretty simple very early Victorian iron small single bed. Lovely appearance with solid construction. Lovely for a smaller room. Lovely detail in little decorative castings The frame has been fully restored. Side rails strengthened and adapted to support wood slats.
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Frame shot blasted and primed before hand finish in lightly aged Little Green Paint company jet black and waxed to preserve.
Bedsteads

Suitable for single mattress 75cm x 190cm 2'6" x 6'3".

fig 1. A Victorian single cast iron bedstead with black vertical spindles, brass finials, and white bed linen.
fig 1. Hand Forged Cast-iron Small Single

Max head height 132cm

Foot height and side rail height 36cm

Overall width 76cm

Overall length 195cm

Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattress)

Suitable for Small single 2'6” x 6'3"/ 76cm x 190cm mattress. Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattress) As an alternative to the wood slats we can supply mini box bases to raise the get into bed height and offer a superior support for quality mattresses We can also supply hand made mattresses in all comfort choices. Details and prices are available on our own web site under Bases and mattresses or e mail us for specifications and price list. Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 25 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.

Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
195cm (76.77")
Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Cast Iron Single Bedstead to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1106934
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Specialist in antique beds

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Chelvey Court Barn
Chelvey Rd
Backwell
Bristol
BS48 4AA
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A Victorian single cast iron bedstead with black vertical spindles, brass finials, and white bed linen.
Hand forged cast-iron small single
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A Victorian single cast iron bedstead with black vertical spindles, brass finials, and white bed linen.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBeds
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Iron, Wrought Iron, Brass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsVertical spindles, Brass finials, Cast iron joinery
  • SizeH 132 cm (52 in) x W 77 cm (30 in) x D 195 cm (77 in)

This Victorian small single bed dates from 1890 in a style reflecting Victorian and Gothic design influences. It uses a combination of cast iron, wrought iron, and brass finished in a jet black colour. The structure incorporates vertical spindles, ball-shaped brass finials at the top of the frame, and decorative cast iron joinery. The frame is fully restored, showing a shot-blasted and primed finish that is hand-finished in a lightly aged jet black paint and waxed to preserve the surface, paired with white bed linen on top. The overall size measures 132 cm high, 77 cm wide, and 195 cm deep. Suitable for a smaller room in a home today, this bed functions as a practical sleeping space for one person. It accommodates a small single mattress measuring 75 cm by 190 cm and includes wood slats to support the mattress. The design fits well in a guest bedroom, a child's bedroom, or a compact sleeping area, providing a period aesthetic combined with modern functionality.

FAQs

Victorian cast iron bedsteads feature wrought iron frames joined with hand-poured cast iron corner joints or decorative brass fittings. Popular throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, they offered a durable and hygienic alternative to wooden bed frames.

These bedsteads are constructed primarily from hand-forged wrought iron bars and cast iron joints, frequently finished with turned brass top rails, brass finials, or decorative brass collars.

Authentic antique iron bedsteads feature heavy hand-poured cast joints where the frame sections meet, minor hand-forged irregularities, and traditional drop-in or dovetail side rail connectors rather than modern threaded bolts.

An antique iron bedstead pairs effectively with contemporary white linens and textured wool throws to highlight its dark silhouette, making it well suited to country cottages, guest rooms, or minimalist interiors.

Dust the ironwork regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a thin layer of clear paste wax to protect against rust. Brass finials may be wiped clean or treated with specialist brass polish to preserve their brightness.
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