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Distinctive and Delightful Forged Iron Portuguese King Size Bed
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Distinctive and Delightful Forged Iron Portuguese King Size Bed

1900 - 1920
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Description

* Reduced to reflect 20% Sale on our own Website *

Lovely, simple, lower height forged iron Portuguese king-size bedstead. Light and airy look yet strong sturdy construction. A less common formation in the head end in the form of a charming and almost geometric style.

Complimented by a beautiful hand painted finish using Little Greene’s Celestial Blue clear waxed to preserve. The colour of this bed can be changed for an additional £200+Vat. For a specialist paint finish this may be slightly more. Please message us to discuss.

Well-fitting corner joints. The frame has been shot blasted and primed prior to hand paint finish. Sympathetically restored with rails extended to suit modern king size mattress 5’ x 6’6” / 153cm x 200cm.

Head Height 110 cm

Foot Height 35.5cm

Side Rail Height 35.5cm

Overall Width 153.5cm

Overall Length 206cm

Price includes wood slats (Sorry not mattress). As an alternative to the wood slats we can supply a 2” or 4” deep upholstered bed base – Bed photographed on slats with one of our Montpellier mattresses.

We can also supply hand-made mattresses in all comfort choices. Please ask for details and prices or look at base and mattress section of our own website.

Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 30 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 alongside our showroom in a beautiful medieval barn seven miles south of Bristol.

Local, National and International delivery can be arranged. Please let us know your location and we can arrange quotation.

Workshop/store open Monday to Friday 8am-4.30pm. Saturday by arrangement.

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
153.3cm (60.35")
Depth
206cm (81.10")
Declaration

Bedsteads has dated this Forged Iron Bed Frame to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174313
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
* Reduced to reflect 20% Sale on our own Website *

Lovely, simple, lower height forged iron Portuguese king-size bedstead. Light and airy look yet strong sturdy construction. A less common formation in the head end in the form of a charming and almost geometric style.

“
Complimented by a beautiful hand painted finish using Little Greene’s Celestial Blue clear waxed to preserve.
Bedsteads

The colour of this bed can be changed for an additional £200+Vat. For a specialist paint finish this may be slightly more. Please message us to discuss.

fig 1. A light blue painted forged iron king-size bedstead featuring a simple arched headboard with decorative scrollwork.
fig 1. Distinctive and Delightful Forged Iron Portuguese King Size Bed

Well-fitting corner joints. The frame has been shot blasted and primed prior to hand paint finish. Sympathetically restored with rails extended to suit modern king size mattress 5’ x 6’6” / 153cm x 200cm.

fig 2. A light blue painted forged iron king-size bedstead featuring a simple arched headboard with decorative scrollwork.
fig 2. Distinctive and Delightful Forged Iron Portuguese King Size Bed

Head Height 110 cm

Foot Height 35.5cm

Side Rail Height 35.5cm

Overall Width 153.5cm

Overall Length 206cm

Price includes wood slats (Sorry not mattress). As an alternative to the wood slats we can supply a 2” or 4” deep upholstered bed base – Bed photographed on slats with one of our Montpellier mattresses.

fig 3. A light blue painted forged iron king-size bedstead featuring a simple arched headboard with decorative scrollwork.
fig 3. Distinctive and Delightful Forged Iron Portuguese King Size Bed

We can also supply hand-made mattresses in all comfort choices. Please ask for details and prices or look at base and mattress section of our own website.

Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 30 years. We do have many beds awaiting restoration if you are looking for a particular style and can send images if requested.

fig 4. A light blue painted forged iron king-size bedstead featuring a simple arched headboard with decorative scrollwork.
fig 4. Distinctive and Delightful Forged Iron Portuguese King Size Bed

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

Local, National and International delivery can be arranged. Please let us know your location and we can arrange quotation.

Workshop/store open Monday to Friday 8am-4.30pm. Saturday by arrangement.

Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
153.3cm (60.35")
Depth
206cm (81.10")
Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Forged Iron Bed Frame to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174313
Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique beds

Dealer Profile

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Telephone 01275 464 114
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Chelvey Court Barn
Chelvey Rd
Backwell
Bristol
BS48 4AA
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A light blue painted forged iron king-size bedstead featuring a simple arched headboard with decorative scrollwork.
Distinctive and Delightful Forged iron Portuguese King Size Bed
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A light blue painted forged iron king-size bedstead featuring a simple arched headboard with decorative scrollwork.
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Forged iron bedsteads originated in the nineteenth century as durable, hygienic alternatives to timber bed frames, gaining popularity across continental Europe for their decorative metalwork and structural integrity.

Traditional iron bed frames were crafted using hand-forged or cast metal components joined with interlocking corner joints, incorporating decorative scrollwork and applied painted finishes.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-hammered ironwork, heavy structural weight, cast joinery rather than modern spot welding, and painted surfaces that show natural age and wear.

Pair a metal bedstead with layered natural textiles such as crisp linen or quilted cotton bedspreads, complemented by timber furniture to balance the structural ironwork with tactile warmth.

Dust the metal framework regularly with a soft dry cloth, clean gently with a damp sponge using neutral detergent, and avoid harsh abrasive chemicals that could damage the paint or encourage oxidisation.
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