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King Size Antique Four Poster Bed in Black
Seventh Heaven
for sale €4,137     $4,491
£3,536

Seventh Heaven

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King Size Antique Four Poster Bed in Black

19th century
For Sale by Seventh Heaven
Description

An antique cast iron four poster bed from the late Nineteenth Century, circa 1880. This magnificent piece of furniture was originally manufactured in the UK for export to North Africa. Seventh Heaven have recently acquired the bed from Tangier, Morocco and brought it back to our restoration workshops in Wales.

The ornate panels at the head and foot of the bed have castings with faded gold lining highlights, and central feature of a brass plaque in the design of sunflowers. The four tapered posts are mounted by ornate cast knobs and support an arched canopy.

This bed accepts a British King Size (5ft wide x 6ft 6in long) base and mattress set.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
221cm (87.01")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
224cm (88.19")
Declaration

Seventh Heaven has dated this Black Iron Poster Bed to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1161812
Dealers Internal Reference
M4P54
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

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An antique cast iron four poster bed from the late Nineteenth Century, circa 1880.
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This magnificent piece of furniture was originally manufactured in the UK for export to North Africa.
Seventh Heaven

Seventh Heaven have recently acquired the bed from Tangier, Morocco and brought it back to our restoration workshops in Wales.

fig 1. A king size Victorian black iron four poster bed featuring arched top canopy bars, decorative brass finials, and intricate cast brass scrollwork on the headboard and footboard.
fig 1. King Size Antique Four Poster Bed in Black

The ornate panels at the head and foot of the bed have castings with faded gold lining highlights, and central feature of a brass plaque in the design of sunflowers. The four tapered posts are mounted by ornate cast knobs and support an arched canopy.

fig 2. A king size Victorian black iron four poster bed featuring arched top canopy bars, decorative brass finials, and intricate cast brass scrollwork on the headboard and footboard.
fig 2. King Size Antique Four Poster Bed in Black

This bed accepts a British King Size (5ft wide x 6ft 6in long) base and mattress set.

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.

Height
221cm (87.01")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
224cm (88.19")
Date of Manufacture

Seventh Heaven has dated this Black Iron Poster Bed to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1161812
Dealers Internal Ref
M4P54
Seventh Heaven
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2013
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Seventh Heaven Profile Page

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Telephone 01691 777 622
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Chirk
Wrexham
LL14 5BU
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A king size Victorian black iron four poster bed featuring arched top canopy bars, decorative brass finials, and intricate cast brass scrollwork on the headboard and footboard.
King Size Antique Four Poster Bed in Black
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A king size Victorian black iron four poster bed featuring arched top canopy bars, decorative brass finials, and intricate cast brass scrollwork on the headboard and footboard.
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A Victorian iron four poster bed, often referred to as a tester bed, features tall vertical posts at each corner joined by an arched or straight upper canopy frame originally designed to hold drapery.

Traditional metal bedsteads were predominantly constructed from cast iron for decorative corner joints, wrought iron for structural rails, and polished brass for ornamental finials and decorative central mounts.

Authentic pieces typically feature heavy cast iron corner joints known as dovetail casts, hand-hammered iron rails, cast brass accents, and subtle surface variations in the black finish.

Contrast the black iron frame against neutral walls and layer with soft linen bedding, woven throws, and subtle metallic accents to blend historical character with contemporary comfort.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a light coat of microcrystalline wax to iron surfaces to prevent oxidisation, while cleaning brass components gently without abrasive polishes.
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