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Victorian Double Size Ornate Curly Iron Bedstead
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Victorian Double Size Ornate Curly Iron Bedstead

19th century
Description

Restored 4ft6 Victorian ornate curly iron bedstead, hand finished in satin black with the cast plaques gently highlighted.

Head Height: 51" - Foot Height: 43"

Please note that the price includes full restoration and a high quality 2 1/2″ platform base.

This bed will accept a standard 4ft6 x 6ft3 (137 cm x 190 cm) mattress.

We also stock a good range of quality pocket sprung mattresses.

Physical Dimensions
Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
200cm (78.74")
Declaration

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Iron Double Bedstead to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225410
Dealers Internal Reference
15861
Description
Restored 4ft6 Victorian ornate curly iron bedstead, hand finished in satin black with the cast plaques gently highlighted.

Head Height: 51" - Foot Height: 43"

Please note that the price includes full restoration and a high quality 2 1/2″ platform base.

This bed will accept a standard 4ft6 x 6ft3 (137 cm x 190 cm) mattress.

We also stock a good range of quality pocket sprung mattresses.

Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
200cm (78.74")
Date of Manufacture

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Iron Double Bedstead to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225410
Dealers Internal Ref
15861
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2017
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Archive I A Victorian double iron bedstead featuring a black tubular frame with arched top rails and central circular medallions with gold filigree detail.

Victorian Double Size Ornate Curly Iron 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 double iron bedstead featuring a black tubular frame with arched top rails and central circular medallions with gold filigree detail.
Victorian Double Size Ornate Curly Iron Bedstead
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  • ObjectBeds
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Iron, Wrought Iron, Brass
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsArched top rail, Circular centre medallion, Cast filigree inserts
  • SizeH 130 cm (51 in) x W 137 cm (54 in) x D 200 cm (79 in)

This Victorian bedstead is formed from cast iron, wrought iron, and brass with a satin black hand-finished surface and highlighted gold-coloured details. The design incorporates a headboard and a footboard, both displaying arched top rails, central circular medallions, and intricate cast filigree inserts with floral motifs. The framework includes turned metal joints and stands on four upright legs ending in small rounded feet. This piece measures 130 cm high, 137 cm wide, and 200 cm deep, and accepts a standard double size mattress. Placed within a bedroom, this bedstead serves as a functional sleeping structure. It is suited for daily use while adding a nineteenth-century aesthetic to domestic interiors. The construction accommodates a platform base and a mattress to create a complete sleeping arrangement for the home.

FAQs

Victorian iron bedsteads emerged during the nineteenth century as a hygienic, durable alternative to wooden frames, characteristically featuring cast decorative joints, iron tubing, and elaborate scrollwork.

These frames were constructed using wrought iron tubing joined by cast iron fixtures, frequently accented with brass components or detailed metal castings poured directly onto the iron frame.

Authentic period examples feature heavy cast iron corner joints known as dovetails, hand-poured casting marks, and original iron side rails designed to slot directly into the posts.

Pair the dark structural lines of the iron frame with crisp white linen or layered textured bedding to create contrast within traditional, rustic, or modern bedroom schemes.

Clean the iron frame regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, apply a thin coat of clear wax to protect exposed metal from oxidisation, and avoid abrasive cleaners that strip historic finishes.
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