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Very Nice Classic French Double Bed
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Very Nice Classic French Double Bed

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Bedsteads
Description

A very nice double bed with particularly nice proportions. Oval shaped castings and simple clamps, all in good detail and condition.

Professionally restored with all joints checked for a solid and secure fit. The siderails have been adapted to be able to take slats or a bed base.

Whole frame shot blasted and primed prior to hand pant finish in Little Greene’s Jack Black colour, gently dark waxed and buffed well to protect and give a gentle shine.

Head Height 106.5cm

Foot Height 87.5cm

Side Rail Height 36cm

Overall Width 135cm

Overall Length 201cm

Suitable for standard double size mattress 135m x x190cm

Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattress). As an alternative to the wood slats we can supply mini box bases for superior mattress support and to raise the get into bed height.

The bed is photographed on slats with one of our Bordeaux mattresses. We can also supply hand-made mattresses in all comfort choices. Please see our web site or email for full specifications and prices.

Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 30 years.

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

National and international delivery can be arranged. Please send post code/address if quote required.

Physical Dimensions
Height
106.5cm (41.93")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
201cm (79.13")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1117721
Dealers Internal Reference
62/24
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Description
A very nice double bed with particularly nice proportions. Oval shaped castings and simple clamps, all in good detail and condition.

Professionally restored with all joints checked for a solid and secure fit. The siderails have been adapted to be able to take slats or a bed base.

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Whole frame shot blasted and primed prior to hand pant finish in Little Greene’s Jack Black colour, gently dark waxed and buffed well to protect and give a gentle shine.
Bedsteads
fig 1. A black painted iron double bed frame featuring a vertical spindle headboard and matching footboard.
fig 1. Very Nice Classic French Double Bed

Head Height 106.5cm

Foot Height 87.5cm

Side Rail Height 36cm

Overall Width 135cm

Overall Length 201cm

Suitable for standard double size mattress 135m x x190cm

Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattress). As an alternative to the wood slats we can supply mini box bases for superior mattress support and to raise the get into bed height.

fig 2. A black painted iron double bed frame featuring a vertical spindle headboard and matching footboard.
fig 2. Very Nice Classic French Double Bed

The bed is photographed on slats with one of our Bordeaux mattresses. We can also supply hand-made mattresses in all comfort choices. Please see our web site or email for full specifications and prices.

fig 3. A black painted iron double bed frame featuring a vertical spindle headboard and matching footboard.
fig 3. Very Nice Classic French Double Bed

Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 30 years.

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

National and international delivery can be arranged. Please send post code/address if quote required.

Height
106.5cm (41.93")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
201cm (79.13")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1117721
Dealers Internal Ref
62/24
Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique beds

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Archive I A black painted iron double bed frame featuring a vertical spindle headboard and matching footboard.

Very Nice Classic French Double Bed

Archive II A black painted iron double bed frame featuring a vertical spindle headboard and matching footboard. View II
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Archive VI A black painted iron double bed frame featuring a vertical spindle headboard and matching footboard. View VI
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Bedsteads
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 black painted iron double bed frame featuring a vertical spindle headboard and matching footboard.
Very Nice Classic French Double Bed
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A black painted iron double bed frame featuring a vertical spindle headboard and matching footboard.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBed Frames
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialIron, Wrought Iron, Cast Iron
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsVertical spindles, Cast iron joints, Rounded top rail, Tubular frame
  • SizeH 106.5 cm (42 in) x W 135 cm (53 in) x D 201 cm (79 in)

This French country style double bed originates from 1900 and functions as a robust iron bed frame suited for traditional bedroom settings. The piece utilizes wrought iron and cast iron, finished in a matte black colour with oval-shaped castings and simple clamps. Vertical spindles fill both the headboard and footboard, each topped with a rounded tubular top rail, while the joints show solid construction from professional restoration. The frame measures 106.5 cm high, 135 cm wide, and 201 cm deep overall, with side rails positioned at a height of 36 cm. Buyers integrate this item into a guest room or master bedroom to accommodate standard double mattresses using the included wood slats or optional mini box bases. The restored structure provides reliable support for nightly sleeping arrangements while maintaining a rustic farmhouse aesthetic through its dark waxed surface treatment. The headboard height reaches 106.5 cm and the footboard stands at 87.5 cm, allowing standard bedding to drape cleanly over the foot rail without obstruction.

FAQs

Classic French iron bed frames typically feature tubular or solid iron construction, clean upright spindles, decorative cast joints, and rounded corner top rails on both the headboard and footboard.

These bedsteads were primarily constructed from cast iron for decorative joints and wrought iron or steel tubing for the main framework, often finished with black paint or enamel.

Authentic pieces often feature heavy cast iron joints, drop-in side rails with dovetail fittings, and original hand-forged or cast metal elements rather than modern welded steel tubing.

A black iron bed frame pairs well with crisp white linen bedding, natural wool throws, and neutral textured rugs to complement both French country and modern rustic schemes.

Clean the metal surfaces using a soft dry cloth, and treat any minor surface wear or exposure with specialist wax polish or black metal sealant to prevent oxidisation.
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