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Iron and Brass Victorian King Size Bed with Lovely Brass Detail
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Iron and Brass Victorian King Size Bed with Lovely Brass Detail

1900 - 1920
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Description

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This very attractive bed has a delightful brass crest as the central upstand on the head and foot, shell like shaping secured by a brass ball. Nicely shaped clamps and castings all in good detail.

Fully restored to be sturdy, practical and beautiful. Whole frame cleaned and tested for durability. Shot blasted and primed prior to hand paint finish in Little Greene’s Three Farm Green. All joints checked for secure fit.

Head Height 142.5cm

Foot Height 110cm

Side Rail Height 40cm

Overall Width 154.5cm

Overall Length 214cm

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 2” base with our Montpellier mattresses. We can supply hand-made mattresses in all comfort choices, and also with zip and link connections. Please see our web site or email for 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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
142.5cm (56.10")
Width
154.5cm (60.83")
Depth
214cm (84.25")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1180391
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Description
* Reduced to reflect 20% Sale on our own Website *
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This very attractive bed has a delightful brass crest as the central upstand on the head and foot, shell like shaping secured by a brass ball.
Bedsteads

Nicely shaped clamps and castings all in good detail.

fig 1. A Victorian metal bedstead featuring dark green painted iron uprights, vertical spindles, brass top rails, and brass finials.
fig 1. Iron and Brass Victorian King Size Bed with Lovely Brass Detail

Fully restored to be sturdy, practical and beautiful. Whole frame cleaned and tested for durability. Shot blasted and primed prior to hand paint finish in Little Greene’s Three Farm Green. All joints checked for secure fit.

fig 2. A Victorian metal bedstead featuring dark green painted iron uprights, vertical spindles, brass top rails, and brass finials.
fig 2. Iron and Brass Victorian King Size Bed with Lovely Brass Detail

Head Height 142.5cm

Foot Height 110cm

Side Rail Height 40cm

Overall Width 154.5cm

Overall Length 214cm

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.

fig 3. A Victorian metal bedstead featuring dark green painted iron uprights, vertical spindles, brass top rails, and brass finials.
fig 3. Iron and Brass Victorian King Size Bed with Lovely Brass Detail

The bed is photographed on 2” base with our Montpellier mattresses. We can supply hand-made mattresses in all comfort choices, and also with zip and link connections. Please see our web site or email for specifications and prices.

fig 4. A Victorian metal bedstead featuring dark green painted iron uprights, vertical spindles, brass top rails, and brass finials.
fig 4. Iron and Brass Victorian King Size Bed with Lovely Brass Detail

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.

Height
142.5cm (56.10")
Width
154.5cm (60.83")
Depth
214cm (84.25")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1180391
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique beds

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A Victorian metal bedstead featuring dark green painted iron uprights, vertical spindles, brass top rails, and brass finials.
Iron and Brass Victorian King Size Bed with Lovely Brass Detail
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Victorian iron and brass bedsteads were developed in the mid-to-late 19th century, featuring cast iron framework combined with brass top rails, mounts, and finials. They were mass-produced as a hygienic alternative to wooden bed frames and typically feature vertical iron spindles and corner dovetail joints.

These bedsteads combine wrought and cast iron structural tubing with spun brass or solid brass decorative elements, including top rails, caps, and corner finials. The iron components were historically painted or Japanned, while the brass was polished or lacquered.

Authentic pieces feature cast iron chill joints where the rails meet the upright posts, often stamped with foundry marks or registration numbers. The frame components slot together via tapered dovetail brackets rather than modern metric bolts.

Pair the iron structure with crisp neutral bed linen, textured wool throws, and modern bedside tables to create contrast against the dark iron frame. The metalwork allows light to pass through, making it suitable for smaller rooms where visual lightness is required.

Clean painted iron surfaces with a dry microfiber cloth to prevent moisture build-up, and touch up chipped paint using iron-safe metal paint to protect against rust. Unlacquered brass finials and rails can be buffed with specialised metal polish, while lacquered brass requires only gentle dusting.
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