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Superbly Sweet Single Four Poster Iron and Brass Bed
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Superbly Sweet Single Four Poster Iron and Brass Bed

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Bedsteads
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What a lovely single bed indeed. Very nice shaping in the head and foot panel, classically English in its design. A solid and sturdy bed which we think is just delightful. Perfect for a very lucky child’s room, as a show stopping day bed, or for a just a fabulous single bed for a spare room. Do see the photos for different ways the bed can be dressed.

Fully restored to be sturdy, practical and beautiful. Whole frame cleaned and tested for durability. Shot blasted and primed prior to hand paint finish in Little Greene’s Tracery II, a nice soft colour suitable for any room, ever so gently dark waxed over to protect and give a soft sheen and tonal variation. All joints checked for secure fit.

Height to Top of Knobs 169cm

Head End Panel Height 120.5cm

Foot end Panel Height 120.5cm

Side Rail Height 41.5cm

Overall Width 92cm

Overall Length 202cm

Suitable for standard single mattresses 3’ x 6’3” / 90cm x 190cm

Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattress or curtains). 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 our Bordeaux 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
169cm (66.54")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
202cm (79.53")
Declaration

Bedsteads has dated this Single Four Poster Bed to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235301
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
What a lovely single bed indeed. Very nice shaping in the head and foot panel, classically English in its design. A solid and sturdy bed which we think is just delightful.
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Perfect for a very lucky child’s room, as a show stopping day bed, or for a just a fabulous single bed for a spare room.
Bedsteads

Do see the photos for different ways the bed can be dressed.

fig 1. A painted single iron four-poster bed frame featuring decorative central scrollwork, brass top finials, and lightweight drapery.
fig 1. Superbly Sweet Single Four Poster Iron and Brass Bed

Fully restored to be sturdy, practical and beautiful. Whole frame cleaned and tested for durability. Shot blasted and primed prior to hand paint finish in Little Greene’s Tracery II, a nice soft colour suitable for any room, ever so gently dark waxed over to protect and give a soft sheen and tonal variation. All joints checked for secure fit.

fig 2. A painted single iron four-poster bed frame featuring decorative central scrollwork, brass top finials, and lightweight drapery.
fig 2. Superbly Sweet Single Four Poster Iron and Brass Bed

Height to Top of Knobs 169cm

Head End Panel Height 120.5cm

Foot end Panel Height 120.5cm

Side Rail Height 41.5cm

Overall Width 92cm

Overall Length 202cm

Suitable for standard single mattresses 3’ x 6’3” / 90cm x 190cm

fig 3. A painted single iron four-poster bed frame featuring decorative central scrollwork, brass top finials, and lightweight drapery.
fig 3. Superbly Sweet Single Four Poster Iron and Brass Bed

Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattress or curtains). 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 our Bordeaux 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 painted single iron four-poster bed frame featuring decorative central scrollwork, brass top finials, and lightweight drapery.
fig 4. Superbly Sweet Single Four Poster Iron and Brass 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
169cm (66.54")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
202cm (79.53")
Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Single Four Poster Bed to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235301
Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique beds

Dealer Profile

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

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Archive I A painted single iron four-poster bed frame featuring decorative central scrollwork, brass top finials, and lightweight drapery.

Superbly Sweet Single Four Poster Iron and Brass Bed

Archive II A painted single iron four-poster bed frame featuring decorative central scrollwork, brass top finials, and lightweight drapery. View II
Archive III A painted single iron four-poster bed frame featuring decorative central scrollwork, brass top finials, and lightweight drapery. View III
Archive IV A painted single iron four-poster bed frame featuring decorative central scrollwork, brass top finials, and lightweight drapery. View IV
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Archive VI A painted single iron four-poster bed frame featuring decorative central scrollwork, brass top finials, and lightweight drapery. View VI
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Bedsteads
Telephone 01275 464 114
Location
Chelvey Court Barn
Chelvey Rd
Backwell
Bristol
BS48 4AA
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/bedsteads
Verified Since Jun 2011
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A painted single iron four-poster bed frame featuring decorative central scrollwork, brass top finials, and lightweight drapery.
Superbly Sweet Single Four Poster Iron and Brass Bed
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBeds
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialIron, Brass
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsCentral scrollwork motif, Brass ball finials, Cast iron joins, Canopy framework
  • SizeH 169 cm (67 in) x W 92 cm (36 in) x D 202 cm (80 in)

FAQs

Iron four-poster beds became widely manufactured during the mid-to-late nineteenth century across Britain. Introduced as a more hygienic alternative to wooden bedsteads, iron frames allowed for lighter construction, easy assembly, and the ability to suspend privacy curtains or mosquito netting.

Victorian bedsteads typically combine wrought iron bars for structural framework with heavy cast iron corner joints and decorative detailing. High-touch areas or decorative apexes frequently feature spun brass finials, collars, or urn ornaments.

Authentic nineteenth-century iron beds feature cast iron corner sockets with drop-in iron side rails rather than modern threaded bolt assemblies. Examine the brass components for natural patination and look for foundry stamps or registration marks cast directly into the iron fittings.

Style the frame with breathable natural linens, tailored mattress coverings, and lightweight linen or cotton canopy drapery. The slim metal silhouette balances traditional architectural charm with a clean profile suitable for country cottages and guest rooms.

Clean painted iron surfaces using a damp, lint-free cloth and mild soapy water, avoiding abrasive chemicals that strip paint. Solid brass finials can be lightly burnished with a dedicated metal polish or left untreated to preserve natural surface oxidisation.
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