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Very Nice Iron and Brass Victorian Double Bed with Attractive Upstand
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Very Nice Iron and Brass Victorian Double Bed with Attractive Upstand

1900 - 1920
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A lovely Victorian classic straight rail bed, a classic and enduring style which has lasted the test of time and is one of the most popular styles of antique bedsteads. This bed has a particularly lovely upstand which supports the brass top rail. No end beds are a fabulous choice for all rooms, particularly smaller rooms or indeed rooms with a view!

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 a Little Greene’s Basalt, waxed over to protect and give a soft sheen. All joints checked for secure fit.

Head Height 134cm

Foot Height 36cm

Side Rail Height 36cm

Overall Width 138cm

Overall Length 195.5cm

Suitable for standard double size mattress 4’6” x 6’3” / 135cm x 190cm

Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattress). As an alternative to the wood slats, we can supply platform and sprung bed bases for superior mattress support and to raise the get into bed height.

The bed is photographed on slats with our Bordeaux 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
134cm (52.76")
Width
138cm (54.33")
Depth
195.5cm (76.97")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1211198
Dealers Internal Reference
09/02/26A
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Description
* Reduced to reflect 20% Sale on our own Website *
“
A lovely Victorian classic straight rail bed, a classic and enduring style which has lasted the test of time and is one of the most popular styles of antique bedsteads.
Bedsteads

This bed has a particularly lovely upstand which supports the brass top rail. No end beds are a fabulous choice for all rooms, particularly smaller rooms or indeed rooms with a view!

fig 1. A Victorian double bed frame featuring a dark cast iron headboard with vertical spindles and a polished brass top rail with corner finials.
fig 1. Very Nice Iron and Brass Victorian Double Bed with Attractive Upstand

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 a Little Greene’s Basalt, waxed over to protect and give a soft sheen. All joints checked for secure fit.

fig 2. A Victorian double bed frame featuring a dark cast iron headboard with vertical spindles and a polished brass top rail with corner finials.
fig 2. Very Nice Iron and Brass Victorian Double Bed with Attractive Upstand

Head Height 134cm

Foot Height 36cm

Side Rail Height 36cm

Overall Width 138cm

Overall Length 195.5cm

Suitable for standard double size mattress 4’6” x 6’3” / 135cm x 190cm

Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattress). As an alternative to the wood slats, we can supply platform and sprung bed bases for superior mattress support and to raise the get into bed height.

fig 3. A Victorian double bed frame featuring a dark cast iron headboard with vertical spindles and a polished brass top rail with corner finials.
fig 3. Very Nice Iron and Brass Victorian Double Bed with Attractive Upstand

The bed is photographed on slats with our Bordeaux 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 double bed frame featuring a dark cast iron headboard with vertical spindles and a polished brass top rail with corner finials.
fig 4. Very Nice Iron and Brass Victorian Double Bed with Attractive Upstand

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
134cm (52.76")
Width
138cm (54.33")
Depth
195.5cm (76.97")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1211198
Dealers Internal Ref
09/02/26A
Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique beds

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Victorian iron and brass beds emerged during the mid-to-late nineteenth century, constructed with cast iron frameworks, wrought iron spindles, and brass top rails or finials. They were mass-manufactured during the Industrial Revolution as a durable and hygienic alternative to traditional wooden bedsteads.

These beds were constructed using heavy cast iron joints and corner feet, wrought iron vertical bars or spindles, and solid or tubular brass accents on the top rails, caps, and decorative finials.

Authentic period examples feature poured cast iron joints where spindles meet structural rails, heavy cast dovetail iron side rails, hand-turned brass finials, and imperfections consistent with Victorian foundry manufacturing.

An iron and brass bed frame can be styled with crisp linen bedding, neutral textiles, and contemporary bedside lighting to create a balanced contrast between historic metalwork and modern comfort.

Painted iron surfaces should be dusted with a dry cloth and protected from moisture to prevent rust oxidation. Unlacquered brass components can be cleaned using a specialist brass polish or left untreated to develop a natural patina over time.
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