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Double Antique Bed in Black
For sale by Seventh Heaven
for sale €1,587     $1,722
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Double Antique Bed in Black

19th century
For Sale by Seventh Heaven
Description

A fine antique double bed finished in black with straight brass top rails and ornate castings. Circa 1890. This bed is a superb example of the style with simple design and decorative features. The brass retains the original patina and the brass fittings display some dents and scratches, which are common in a bed of this age. Although, we can repair and replace the brass if required.

This bed accepts a double size 4ft 6in wide (54 inch or 135cm) base and mattress.

You will need a bed base to support the mattress. Bed bases sit on the bedstead frame and can be either Firm or Sprung and come in different depths with a choice of covers.

For a range of base choices please see our Double Bed Base Page on our Seventh Heaven website.

Approx. Length - 81 inches

Approx. Width - 54 inches

Approx. Height - 56 inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
206cm (81.10")
Declaration

Seventh Heaven has dated this Antique Black Iron Bedstead to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1235428
Dealers Internal Reference
MD188
Dealers Notes

The price is for the bed frame and a firm bed base.

A sprung base, mattress, bedding and linen are extra and can be supplied by ourselves

This bed is on display in our large showrooms in Chirk Mill, on the North Wales border an hour from Birmingham, Manchester or Liverpool. We are open 5 days a week ( Tuesday - Saturday) for visiting and for telephoning/e-mailing.

Please see our website www.seventh-heaven.co.uk for our full range of antique beds along with furniture, mattresses, bases, bedding and linen.

Tel 01691777622

email- sales@seventh-heaven.co.uk

Description
A fine antique double bed finished in black with straight brass top rails and ornate castings. Circa 1890. This bed is a superb example of the style with simple design and decorative features.
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The brass retains the original patina and the brass fittings display some dents and scratches, which are common in a bed of this age.
Seventh Heaven

Although, we can repair and replace the brass if required.

fig 1. A Victorian black cast iron double bed frame featuring brass top rails, brass corner finials, and vertical iron spindles with ornate cast decorative joints.
fig 1. Double Antique Bed in Black

This bed accepts a double size 4ft 6in wide (54 inch or 135cm) base and mattress.

You will need a bed base to support the mattress. Bed bases sit on the bedstead frame and can be either Firm or Sprung and come in different depths with a choice of covers.

For a range of base choices please see our Double Bed Base Page on our Seventh Heaven website.

Approx. Length - 81 inches

Approx. Width - 54 inches

Approx. Height - 56 inches

Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
206cm (81.10")
Date of Manufacture

Seventh Heaven has dated this Antique Black Iron Bedstead to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235428
Dealers Internal Ref
MD188
Seventh Heaven
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2013
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Archive I A Victorian black cast iron double bed frame featuring brass top rails, brass corner finials, and vertical iron spindles with ornate cast decorative joints.

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Telephone 01691 777 622
Location
Chirk Mill
Chirk
Wrexham
LL14 5BU
United Kingdom
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A Victorian black cast iron double bed frame featuring brass top rails, brass corner finials, and vertical iron spindles with ornate cast decorative joints.
Double Antique Bed in Black
Ref: SA1235428
A Victorian black cast iron double bed frame featuring brass top rails, brass corner finials, and vertical iron spindles with ornate cast decorative joints.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBeds
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Iron, Wrought Iron, Brass
  • ColourBlack and Brass
  • MotifsBrass finials, Cast iron spindles, Brass top rail, Decorative cast joinery
  • SizeH 142 cm (56 in) x W 137 cm (54 in) x D 206 cm (81 in)

FAQs

Victorian iron bedsteads feature heavy cast or wrought iron frames held together with iron corner joints, complemented by decorative vertical spindles and cast embellishments. Higher-grade designs incorporated brass top rails, brass urns, or brass corner finials to provide a visual contrast against the painted black iron framework.

These bedframes were manufactured by pouring molten iron into moulds around iron rods, forming solid decorative joints and castings. Brass elements were formed from drawn tubing or stamped sheet brass fitted onto the iron framework using internal iron tie-rods and threaded finials.

Authentic period pieces exhibit cast iron frame joints, often called dovetail or drop-in joints, rather than modern metric bolts. Additional indicators include hand-poured iron mouldings with minor surface irregularities, solid weight, and aged patination on untouched brass fittings.

Position the frame as the central focal point of a bedroom alongside neutral lime-washed walls or traditional floral textiles. Pair the dark ironwork with crisp white linen or layered soft quilts to balance the heavy visual structure of the metalwork.

Dust the ironwork regularly using a dry microfiber cloth and treat any minor surface oxidisation with fine wire wool and black metal wax. Clean the brass components gently without harsh chemical polish to preserve the aged natural patina.
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