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Simply Stylish All Iron Victorian King Size Bed
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for sale €2,282     $2,477
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Simply Stylish All Iron Victorian King Size Bed

19th century
For Sale by Bedsteads
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An incredibly attractive king size bed with lovely shaping in the head end. Very nice leaf shaped castings with a larger motif in the centre. Nicely balanced in its proportions and overall a great king size bed which would suit a variety of settings.

Fully restored to be sturdy, practical and beautiful. Whole frame cleaned, restored and tested for durability. All joints checked for secure fit. Shot blasted and primed prior to hand paint finish in Atelier Ellis’ Fallen Plum, waxed over to protect and give a soft sheen. All of our beds can be re-painted in any colour of your choosing. Please contact us for more information.

Head Height 120.5cm

Foot Height 83.5cm

Side Rail Height 36cm

Overall Width 153cm

Overall Length 213cm

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 platform and sprung bed bases for superior mattress support and to raise the get into bed height.

The bed is photographed on a 2” bed base with our Chartres mattress. 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
120.5cm (47.44")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
213cm (83.86")
Declaration

Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Iron Bedstead to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215231
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Description
* Reduced from £2050 *

An incredibly attractive king size bed with lovely shaping in the head end. Very nice leaf shaped castings with a larger motif in the centre.

“
Nicely balanced in its proportions and overall a great king size bed which would suit a variety of settings.
Bedsteads
fig 1. A Victorian dark iron king-size bedstead featuring geometric cross-bracing and cast decorative joints on the headboard and footboard.
fig 1. Simply Stylish All Iron Victorian King Size Bed

Fully restored to be sturdy, practical and beautiful. Whole frame cleaned, restored and tested for durability. All joints checked for secure fit. Shot blasted and primed prior to hand paint finish in Atelier Ellis’ Fallen Plum, waxed over to protect and give a soft sheen. All of our beds can be re-painted in any colour of your choosing. Please contact us for more information.

fig 2. A Victorian dark iron king-size bedstead featuring geometric cross-bracing and cast decorative joints on the headboard and footboard.
fig 2. Simply Stylish All Iron Victorian King Size Bed

Head Height 120.5cm

Foot Height 83.5cm

Side Rail Height 36cm

Overall Width 153cm

Overall Length 213cm

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 platform and sprung bed bases for superior mattress support and to raise the get into bed height.

fig 3. A Victorian dark iron king-size bedstead featuring geometric cross-bracing and cast decorative joints on the headboard and footboard.
fig 3. Simply Stylish All Iron Victorian King Size Bed

The bed is photographed on a 2” bed base with our Chartres mattress. 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 dark iron king-size bedstead featuring geometric cross-bracing and cast decorative joints on the headboard and footboard.
fig 4. Simply Stylish All Iron Victorian King Size Bed

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
120.5cm (47.44")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
213cm (83.86")
Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Iron Bedstead to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215231
Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique beds

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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 Victorian dark iron king-size bedstead featuring geometric cross-bracing and cast decorative joints on the headboard and footboard.
Simply Stylish All Iron Victorian King Size Bed
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  • ObjectBeds
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialIron, Cast Iron, Wrought Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGeometric cross-bracing, Cast iron medallions, Turned iron posts, Dovetail corner joints
  • SizeH 120.5 cm (47 in) x W 153 cm (60 in) x D 213 cm (84 in)

This Victorian king-size bedstead dates from 1890 and is made from dark brown iron and cast iron. The frame features geometric cross-bracing, leaf-shaped castings, and a larger central motif on both the headboard and footboard, all finished with turned iron posts and durable dovetail corner joints. The entire construction measures 120.5 cm high, 153 cm wide, and 213 cm deep, accommodating a standard king-size mattress. Position this piece as a central sleeping furniture item in a master bedroom or guest suite, where it provides both functional support and period character. The restored metal frame works well in traditional, industrial, or eclectic interior schemes, pairing naturally with diverse bedding styles and bedside furniture.

FAQs

Victorian iron bedsteads emerged during the nineteenth century as a hygienic, durable alternative to wooden frames, featuring cast metal joinery and structural iron framing.

These bedsteads were primarily fabricated using solid wrought iron bars or rolled tubular iron, joined with molten cast iron poured into decorative moulds at the intersection points.

Authentic pieces feature heavy cast iron collar joints, cast corner dovetail brackets on the side rails, and slight manual variations across the metalwork.

An iron bedstead pairs effectively with crisp linen bedding, neutral modern textiles, and wooden accent furniture, balancing structural metalwork with soft tactile fabrics.

Dust the iron frame regularly using a soft dry cloth. Minor surface rust can be addressed with fine wire wool before applying a coat of microcrystalline wax to prevent oxidisation.
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