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Decorative Green Brass and Iron Double Victorian Bed
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Decorative Green Brass and Iron Double Victorian Bed

1900 - 1920
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A lovely double Victorian bed with original brass top rails, brass casting facings, knobs/finials, and brass balls which we have cleaned and highlighted. Fabulous shaping with very interesting castings, all in good detail.

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 Sage Green. Whole bed 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/quotation.

Head Height 135cm

Foot Height 109.5cm

Side Rail Height 37.5cm

Overall Width 140.5cm

Overall Length 203cm

Suitable for standard UK length Double 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 Montpellier 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
135cm (53.15")
Width
140.5cm (55.31")
Depth
203cm (79.92")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1229423
Dealers Internal Reference
38/25
Dealers Notes

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
A lovely double Victorian bed with original brass top rails, brass casting facings, knobs/finials, and brass balls which we have cleaned and highlighted. Fabulous shaping with very interesting castings, all in good detail.
fig 1. A Victorian sage green painted iron double bedstead featuring decorative scrollwork and polished brass top rails with spherical finials.
fig 1. Decorative Green Brass and Iron Double Victorian 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 Sage Green. Whole bed 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/quotation.

fig 2. A Victorian sage green painted iron double bedstead featuring decorative scrollwork and polished brass top rails with spherical finials.
fig 2. Decorative Green Brass and Iron Double Victorian Bed

Head Height 135cm

Foot Height 109.5cm

Side Rail Height 37.5cm

Overall Width 140.5cm

Overall Length 203cm

Suitable for standard UK length Double 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.
Bedsteads
fig 3. A Victorian sage green painted iron double bedstead featuring decorative scrollwork and polished brass top rails with spherical finials.
fig 3. Decorative Green Brass and Iron Double Victorian Bed

The bed is photographed on slats with our Montpellier 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 sage green painted iron double bedstead featuring decorative scrollwork and polished brass top rails with spherical finials.
fig 4. Decorative Green Brass and Iron Double Victorian 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
140.5cm (55.31")
Depth
203cm (79.92")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229423
Dealers Internal Ref
38/25
Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique beds

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Bristol
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Victorian brass and iron beds feature wrought or cast iron frames embellished with decorative metal scrollwork, cast joints, and polished brass top rails or corner finials. Popular in the late 19th century, these bedsteads were favoured for their durability and hygienic metal construction compared to earlier wooden frames.

Traditional Victorian bedsteads were manufactured using hand-poured cast iron joints held together by iron bars, often topped with brass rails or decorative finials. Frame components slot together using cast iron corner dovetail fittings, commonly referred to as chill joints.

Authentic Victorian metal bedsteads feature heavy iron tubing rather than modern lightweight steel, alongside hand-poured chill joints where the frame sections meet. Look for original brass components with natural patination and slot-in side rails rather than modern screw-threaded fittings.

A painted Victorian iron bedstead creates a focal point when dressed with clean white linen and textured wool throws. Balance the historic aesthetic by surrounding the frame with muted wall colours and contemporary bedside tables to avoid an overly period-bound look.

Dust the painted frame regularly using a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh liquid cleaners that could damage vintage paint finishes. Polish any brass rails and finials using a dedicated brass cleaner applied sparingly with a soft cloth to preserve the metal lustre.
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