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Victorian Aesthetic Movement Large King Size Brass Bedstead
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Victorian Aesthetic Movement Large King Size Brass Bedstead

19th century
Description

Superb and unusual 5ft6 x 7ft Victorian Aesthetic movement brass bedstead with cast brass fittings and reeded posts.

Ca 1870

The bed is in its original unrestored condition and can either be gently cleaned to retain the mellow aged patina or highly polished shiny finish.

Please note that the price includes full restoration and a new upholstered platform base.

Head Height: 61" - Foot Height: 46"

This bed will accept a 5ft6 x 7ft (168 cm x 213.5 cm) wide mattress.

We stock a good range of quality pocket sprung mattresses.

Physical Dimensions
Height
155cm (61.02")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
213.5cm (84.06")
Declaration

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Brass Bed Frame to the 1870s.

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SA1209867
Dealers Internal Reference
19962
Description
Superb and unusual 5ft6 x 7ft Victorian Aesthetic movement brass bedstead with cast brass fittings and reeded posts.

Ca 1870

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The bed is in its original unrestored condition and can either be gently cleaned to retain the mellow aged patina or highly polished shiny finish.
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
fig 1. A Victorian Aesthetic Movement king size brass bedstead featuring vertical spindles, geometric corner panels with roundels, and turned posts.
fig 1. Victorian Aesthetic Movement Large King Size Brass Bedstead

Please note that the price includes full restoration and a new upholstered platform base.

Head Height: 61" - Foot Height: 46"

This bed will accept a 5ft6 x 7ft (168 cm x 213.5 cm) wide mattress.

We stock a good range of quality pocket sprung mattresses.

Height
155cm (61.02")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
213.5cm (84.06")
Date of Manufacture

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Brass Bed Frame to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1209867
Dealers Internal Ref
19962
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2017
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Archive I A Victorian Aesthetic Movement king size brass bedstead featuring vertical spindles, geometric corner panels with roundels, and turned posts.

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Large King Size Brass Bedstead

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Wessex Antique Bedsteads
Telephone 01935 829147
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The Old Glove Works
Percombe
Stoke Sub Hamdon
Somerset
TA14 6RD
United Kingdom
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A Victorian Aesthetic Movement king size brass bedstead featuring vertical spindles, geometric corner panels with roundels, and turned posts.
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Large King Size Brass Bedstead
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A Victorian Aesthetic Movement king size brass bedstead featuring vertical spindles, geometric corner panels with roundels, and turned posts.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBedsteads
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Aesthetic Movement
  • MaterialBrass, Iron
  • ColourBrass
  • MotifsTurned posts, Spindles, Corner roundels, Geometric panels
  • SizeH 155 cm (61 in) x W 168 cm (66 in) x D 213.5 cm (84 in)

This large king size brass bedstead dates from the Victorian Aesthetic movement around 1870. The design comprises a combination of brass and iron materials finished in a mellow brass colour. Visible elements include reeded posts with ball finials, vertical spindles, cast brass fittings, and geometric corner panels decorated with roundels. The piece is in original unrestored condition showing signs of age. The bedstead measures 155 cm high, 168 cm wide, and 213.5 cm deep, accepting a mattress of 168 cm by 213.5 cm. It is suitable for use as a central double bed in a main bedroom or guest bedroom within a residential property.

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Aesthetic Movement bedsteads from the late 19th century feature geometric symmetry, turned vertical spindles, and stylized decorative motifs such as roundels or floral medallions. Moving away from heavy Victorian ornamentation, this style prioritises balanced proportions and refined metalwork.

Victorian brass bedsteads were typically constructed using hollow brass tubing fitted over internal iron rods for structural integrity. The corner joints feature cast-iron dovetail brackets that slot directly into matching side rails to securely connect the headboard and footboard.

Authentic period pieces display cast-iron connecting joints rather than modern threaded bolts, alongside natural surface oxidisation and wear to the lacquer. Hand-finished brass seams, heavy cast decorative components, and original iron frame rails further confirm 19th-century manufacture.

A brass bedstead acts as a focal point when paired with modern crisp linen bedding, neutral wall tones, or contrasting dark paint palettes. Complementing the frame with contemporary lighting or minimalist side tables prevents the room from feeling overly historic.

Dust the brass work regularly with a soft dry cloth to prevent debris accumulation. Avoid abrasive chemical cleaners or metal polishes that remove protective lacquer coats; application of microcrystalline wax preserves the existing patina.
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