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Very Pretty Pair of Celtic Single All Iron Beds (Can Be Lined)
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Very Pretty Pair of Celtic Single All Iron Beds (Can Be Lined)

19th century
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This is a very pretty pair of matching all iron single Celtic no end beds, that can be joined to make an occasional super king sized bed, joiners included, see pictures. Lovely and light feeling, yet also very sturdy. Very pretty shaping and lovely detail in decorative castings and clamps.. This style of beds are ideal for smaller rooms or rooms with a vies. Often used in guest rooms where flexible sleeping requirements may be needed.

Whole frame shot blasted and primed prior to hand pant banded Little Green Aquamarine Deep and Nether Red, waxed and buffed well to protect and shine.

Head Height 120m

Foot Height 38m

Side Rail Height 36cm

Overall Width 92cm

Overall Length 196cm

Suitable for standard single size mattress 90cm x 190cm. (can be supplied with zips )

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 slats with a pair of our Bordeaux mattresses.

We can supply hand-made mattresses in all comfort choices, and also with zip and link connections to make a super king-sized mattress. Please see our web site or email for full 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.

National and international delivery can be arranged. Please send post code/address if quote required.

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Bedsteads has dated these Antique Iron Single Beds to the 1890s.

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SA1221581
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Description
* Reduced to reflect 20% Sale on our own Website *
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This is a very pretty pair of matching all iron single Celtic no end beds, that can be joined to make an occasional super king sized bed, joiners included, see pictures.
Bedsteads

Lovely and light feeling, yet also very sturdy. Very pretty shaping and lovely detail in decorative castings and clamps.. This style of beds are ideal for smaller rooms or rooms with a vies. Often used in guest rooms where flexible sleeping requirements may be needed.

fig 1. A pair of antique single iron bed frames featuring curved Celtic loop motifs on the headboards and a distressed painted finish.
fig 1. Very Pretty Pair of Celtic Single All Iron Beds (Can Be Lined)

Whole frame shot blasted and primed prior to hand pant banded Little Green Aquamarine Deep and Nether Red, waxed and buffed well to protect and shine.

Head Height 120m

Foot Height 38m

Side Rail Height 36cm

fig 2. A pair of antique single iron bed frames featuring curved Celtic loop motifs on the headboards and a distressed painted finish.
fig 2. Very Pretty Pair of Celtic Single All Iron Beds (Can Be Lined)

Overall Width 92cm

Overall Length 196cm

Suitable for standard single size mattress 90cm x 190cm. (can be supplied with zips )

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 slats with a pair of our Bordeaux mattresses.

fig 3. A pair of antique single iron bed frames featuring curved Celtic loop motifs on the headboards and a distressed painted finish.
fig 3. Very Pretty Pair of Celtic Single All Iron Beds (Can Be Lined)

We can supply hand-made mattresses in all comfort choices, and also with zip and link connections to make a super king-sized mattress. Please see our web site or email for full specifications and prices.

fig 4. A pair of antique single iron bed frames featuring curved Celtic loop motifs on the headboards and a distressed painted finish.
fig 4. Very Pretty Pair of Celtic Single All Iron Beds (Can Be Lined)

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.

National and international delivery can be arranged. Please send post code/address if quote required.

Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated these Antique Iron Single Beds to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221581
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Archive I A pair of antique single iron bed frames featuring curved Celtic loop motifs on the headboards and a distressed painted finish.

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Iron bedsteads gained widespread popularity during the mid-to-late nineteenth century in Britain due to advancements in industrial metal casting and an increased focus on hygiene. Unlike wooden frames, metal bedsteads were easier to clean, highly durable, and resist insect infestations.

These beds were primarily constructed using forged wrought iron for decorative bars and hand-poured cast iron for corner joints, finials, and connecting brackets. The side rails typically slotted into heavy cast iron corner cleats attached to the legs.

Authentic period iron beds usually feature cast iron drop-in dovetail joints or corner brackets rather than modern threaded bolts. They also exhibit hand-poured decorative castings with subtle irregularities and original metal rails designed to support traditional bed bases.

Position the pair side-by-side in a guest bedroom dressed with crisp white linen sheeting and woven woolen throws. Contrast the structured metalwork against limewashed or textured plaster walls to complement both traditional country and modern rustic schemes.

Maintain painted iron frames by dusting regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and spot-cleaning with a slightly damp cloth if required. Avoid harsh abrasive cleaners or water saturation, which can trigger oxidisation on exposed metal surface area.
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