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Gorgeous King Size Iron and Brass Victorian Bed.
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for sale €3,803     $4,128
£3,250

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Gorgeous King Size Iron and Brass Victorian Bed.

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Bedsteads
Description

Absolutely gorgeous Victorian iron and brass bed is brimming with detail. The head end has lovely bell-shaped brass caps and rod ends. The foot end has beautiful knees, collars and husks, all matching the uniquely shaped finials. The foot also has nicely shaped spindles and a particularly attractive double brass ring detail. All finished off with a lovely brass top and bottom rail.

Whole frame shot blasted and primed prior to hand pant finish in Little Greene’s Basalt. Waxed and buffed well to protect and shine.

Head Height 152cm

Foot Height 109.5cm

Side Rail Height 36cm

Overall Width 155cm

Overall Length 216cm

Suitable for standard King size mattress 5’ x 6’6” / 150cm x 200cm

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 a 2” base with our Bordeaux mattress. We can 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.

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

Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Iron Brass Bedstead to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08979888
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Cast junction mouldings on the framework: traditional late Victorian iron foundry casting.
Slotted fixing screws on the brass sleeves: early mechanical assembly.
Turned stepped brass finials: heavy brasswork.
Moulded decorative iron castings: integral joints formed in iron moulds.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
155cm (61.02")
Depth
216cm (85.04")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1139984
Dealers Internal Reference
83/23
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
Absolutely gorgeous Victorian iron and brass bed is brimming with detail. The head end has lovely bell-shaped brass caps and rod ends. The foot end has beautiful knees, collars and husks, all matching the uniquely shaped finials. The foot also has nicely shaped spindles and a particularly attractive double brass ring detail. All finished off with a lovely brass top and bottom rail.
fig 1. A Victorian king size bedstead crafted from black iron with polished brass rails, finials, and a central circular brass motif.
fig 1. Gorgeous King Size Iron and Brass Victorian Bed.

Whole frame shot blasted and primed prior to hand pant finish in Little Greene’s Basalt. Waxed and buffed well to protect and shine.

Head Height 152cm

Foot Height 109.5cm

Side Rail Height 36cm

Overall Width 155cm

fig 2. A Victorian king size bedstead crafted from black iron with polished brass rails, finials, and a central circular brass motif.
fig 2. Gorgeous King Size Iron and Brass Victorian Bed.

Overall Length 216cm

Suitable for standard King size mattress 5’ x 6’6” / 150cm x 200cm

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.
Bedsteads
fig 3. A Victorian king size bedstead crafted from black iron with polished brass rails, finials, and a central circular brass motif.
fig 3. Gorgeous King Size Iron and Brass Victorian Bed.

The bed is photographed on a 2” base with our Bordeaux mattress. We can 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.

fig 4. A Victorian king size bedstead crafted from black iron with polished brass rails, finials, and a central circular brass motif.
fig 4. Gorgeous King Size Iron and Brass Victorian 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 send post code/address if quote required.

Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Iron Brass Bedstead to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 08979888
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Cast junction mouldings on the framework: traditional late Victorian iron foundry casting.
Slotted fixing screws on the brass sleeves: early mechanical assembly.
Turned stepped brass finials: heavy brasswork.
Moulded decorative iron castings: integral joints formed in iron moulds.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
155cm (61.02")
Depth
216cm (85.04")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1139984
Dealers Internal Ref
83/23
Bedsteads
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Backwell
Bristol
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A Victorian king size bedstead crafted from black iron with polished brass rails, finials, and a central circular brass motif.
Gorgeous King Size Iron and Brass Victorian Bed.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBeds
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWrought Iron, Cast Iron, Brass
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsBrass finials, Central brass motif, Spindled headboard, Cast iron joints
  • SizeH 152 cm (60 in) x W 155 cm (61 in) x D 216 cm (85 in)

This Victorian king size bedstead originates from 1900 and uses a combination of wrought iron, cast iron, and brass. The frame is shot blasted and primed before receiving a hand-painted finish in Little Greene’s Basalt, complete with wax and buff protection. It measures 152 cm high, 155 cm wide, and 216 cm deep, and accommodates a standard king size mattress on wood slats. Detailing includes bell-shaped brass caps and rod ends on the head end, alongside knees, collars, husks, and uniquely shaped finials on the foot end. The design incorporates shaped spindles, a double brass ring detail in the centre, and polished brass top and bottom rails, joined by cast iron joints. Placed in a master bedroom today, this piece provides sleeping accommodation while serving as a traditional focal point with its black and gold colour scheme.

FAQs

Victorian iron and brass bedsteads were developed in the nineteenth century as a durable and hygienic alternative to wooden bed frames. They typically feature tubular iron frames decorated with ornamental cast iron joints, vertical spindles, and polished brass rails, collars, and finials.

These bedsteads were primarily constructed using cast iron for the corner joints and decorative brackets, alongside wrought or tubular iron for the main frame. Decorative elements such as top rails, central ornaments, and corner finials were often crafted from spun or cast brass.

Authentic period pieces feature heavy cast iron corner joints, often known as dovetail or cast joints, which slot together securely without modern bolts. Look for variations in brass thickness, handmade threaded rods inside the posts, and original maker stamps on the cast frame members.

Pairing a dark iron and brass bedstead with crisp white or neutral linen creates a balanced contrast between structure and softness. Incorporating subtle contemporary bedside tables or textured woven rugs allows the detailed metalwork to remain the principal focal point of the room.

Maintain the brass components by gently polishing with a dedicated metal cleaner to prevent excessive oxidisation, while avoiding abrasive pads that scratch the surface. Dust the iron frame regularly with a soft cloth and keep the bedstead in a dry environment to prevent moisture rust.
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