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Tasteful Victorian Three Hoop Double Bed
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Tasteful Victorian Three Hoop Double Bed

19th century
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This very attractive three hoop bed, named so because of the three arching hoops which are the main feature of this bed’s shaping, is a very lovely bed indeed. Very solid and sturdy, like all of our antiques, and very pretty. IT has well shaped and good condition castings, featuring a clover shape in the middle of them. All in good detail. The head and foot have particularly nice ironwork around the central plaque

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 Little Greene’s Olive Oil, Neptune’s Driftwood, and a custom colour wash, lightly dark waxed over to protect, give a soft sheen and some tonal variation. All of our beds can be re-painted in any colour of your choosing. Please contact us for more information.

Head Height 135cm

Foot Height 112cm

Side Rail Height 40cm

Overall Width 137cm

Overall Length 206cm

Suitable for standard Double Size mattress 4’6” / 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 a slats with our Bordeaux 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
135cm (53.15")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
206cm (81.10")
Declaration

Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Iron Double Bed to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1217518
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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 *
“
This very attractive three hoop bed, named so because of the three arching hoops which are the main feature of this bed’s shaping, is a very lovely bed indeed.
Bedsteads

Very solid and sturdy, like all of our antiques, and very pretty. IT has well shaped and good condition castings, featuring a clover shape in the middle of them. All in good detail. The head and foot have particularly nice ironwork around the central plaque

fig 1. A Victorian cream-painted iron double bed frame featuring a three-hoop headboard and footboard design with central ornate medallions.
fig 1. Tasteful Victorian Three Hoop Double 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 Little Greene’s Olive Oil, Neptune’s Driftwood, and a custom colour wash, lightly dark waxed over to protect, give a soft sheen and some tonal variation. All of our beds can be re-painted in any colour of your choosing. Please contact us for more information.

fig 2. A Victorian cream-painted iron double bed frame featuring a three-hoop headboard and footboard design with central ornate medallions.
fig 2. Tasteful Victorian Three Hoop Double Bed

Head Height 135cm

Foot Height 112cm

Side Rail Height 40cm

Overall Width 137cm

Overall Length 206cm

Suitable for standard Double Size mattress 4’6” / 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 cream-painted iron double bed frame featuring a three-hoop headboard and footboard design with central ornate medallions.
fig 3. Tasteful Victorian Three Hoop Double Bed

The bed is photographed on a slats with our Bordeaux 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 cream-painted iron double bed frame featuring a three-hoop headboard and footboard design with central ornate medallions.
fig 4. Tasteful Victorian Three Hoop Double 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
135cm (53.15")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
206cm (81.10")
Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Iron Double Bed to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1217518
Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique beds

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Bedsteads Profile Page

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Telephone 01275 464 114
Location
Chelvey Court Barn
Chelvey Rd
Backwell
Bristol
BS48 4AA
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A Victorian cream-painted iron double bed frame featuring a three-hoop headboard and footboard design with central ornate medallions.
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FAQs

Victorian iron bedsteads became popular during the mid-to-late nineteenth century following industrial advancements in cast and wrought iron manufacturing. Characterised by decorative arched hoops, spindles, and central medallions, these frames were produced to replace wooden bedsteads for improved hygiene and durability.

These bed frames were typically constructed from hollow wrought iron tubing reinforced with solid cast iron decorative joints, collars, and central medallions. Dovetail corner lugs on side rails were cast directly onto the frame joints to securely lock the structure together.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature heavy cast iron corner joints with matching cast iron dovetail connectors on the side rails. Original frames also display hand-finished casting seams, poured iron decorative details, and uneven surface texture from period manufacturing techniques.

A painted iron bedstead pairs well with natural textiles, such as washed linen bedding and woollen throws, to balance the metal frame. Combining the item with timber side tables or understated contemporary furniture creates a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Dust the ironwork regularly with a soft, dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners that may damage painted surfaces. Keep the frame in a dry indoor environment to prevent oxidisation or rust on exposed metal areas.
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