A stunning matching pair of 19th-century Victorian single beds, each crafted from iron and finished in an elegant black with polished brass accents. Measuring 3ft wide, these beds feature beautifully detailed castings, brass straight top rails and spherical knobs that showcase the period’s classic craftsmanship.

You will need a bed base to support the mattress. Bed bases sit on the bedstead frame and can be either firm or sprung and come in different depths with a choice of covers.

A PAIR OF BED BASES IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THIS BED.

Sprung bases, mattresses, bedding and linen are extra and can be supplied by Seventh Heaven.

This bed is on display in our large showrooms in Chirk Mill, on the North Wales border an hour from Birmingham, Manchester or Liverpool. We are open 5 days a week ( Tuesday - Saturday) for visiting and for telephoning/e-mailing.

Please see our website www.seventh-heaven.co.uk for our full range of antique beds along with furniture, mattresses, bases, bedding and linen.

Physical Dimensions

Height

135cm (53.15")

Width

91cm (35.83")

Depth

201cm (79.13")

Declaration

Seventh Heaven has dated these Victorian Cast Iron Beds to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1161755

Dealers Internal Reference

MP67

Dealers Notes

The price is for the bed frame and a firm bed base.

A sprung base, mattress, bedding and linen are extra and can be supplied by ourselves

This bed is on display in our large showrooms in Chirk Mill, on the North Wales border an hour from Birmingham, Manchester or Liverpool. We are open 5 days a week ( Tuesday - Saturday) for visiting and for telephoning/e-mailing.

Please see our website www.seventh-heaven.co.uk for our full range of antique beds along with furniture, mattresses, bases, bedding and linen.

Tel 01691777622

email- sales@seventh-heaven.co.uk

Description

A stunning matching pair of 19th-century Victorian single beds, each crafted from iron and finished in an elegant black with polished brass accents.

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Measuring 3ft wide, these beds feature beautifully detailed castings, brass straight top rails and spherical knobs that showcase the period’s classic craftsmanship.

Seventh Heaven

fig 1. A matching pair of Victorian black cast iron single beds featuring vertical spindles and polished brass top rails with urn finials. — fig 1. Matching Pair of Black Cast Iron Antique Beds

You will need a bed base to support the mattress. Bed bases sit on the bedstead frame and can be either firm or sprung and come in different depths with a choice of covers.

A PAIR OF BED BASES IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THIS BED.

fig 2. A matching pair of Victorian black cast iron single beds featuring vertical spindles and polished brass top rails with urn finials. — fig 2. Matching Pair of Black Cast Iron Antique Beds

Sprung bases, mattresses, bedding and linen are extra and can be supplied by Seventh Heaven.

This bed is on display in our large showrooms in Chirk Mill, on the North Wales border an hour from Birmingham, Manchester or Liverpool. We are open 5 days a week ( Tuesday - Saturday) for visiting and for telephoning/e-mailing.

Please see our website www.seventh-heaven.co.uk for our full range of antique beds along with furniture, mattresses, bases, bedding and linen.

Physical Dimensions

Height

135cm (53.15")

Width

91cm (35.83")

Depth

201cm (79.13")

Date of Manufacture

Seventh Heaven has dated these Victorian Cast Iron Beds to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1161755

Dealers Internal Ref

MP67

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Popularised in the mid-19th century, cast iron bedsteads were manufactured as a hygienic and durable alternative to wooden frames. Industrial production methods allowed for intricate casting details, often combined with polished brass rails and finials.

These frames were constructed from heavy cast iron for the decorative elements and corner joints, wrought or tubular iron for the main frame, and spun or cast brass for top rails, collars, and decorative finials.

Authentic pieces feature heavy cast dovetail joints (often called corner cleats) where the side rails drop into the headboard and footboard, along with hand-turned brass fittings and cast iron casting marks or registration stamps.

A matching pair works effectively in a guest room or twin bedroom setup. Combining dark iron frames with crisp white linens or patterned quilts creates a balanced contrast suitable for modern rustic or traditional country interiors.

Iron frames should be kept dry and cleaned with a soft cloth to prevent rust. Brass components can be polished with a non-abrasive metal cleaner or left untreated to maintain an aged patina over time.

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Matching Pair of Black Cast Iron Antique Beds

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