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Edwardian Pair of Iron and Brass Square Tube Single Beds (Can Be Joined)
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Edwardian Pair of Iron and Brass Square Tube Single Beds (Can Be Joined)

1900 - 1920
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A very handsome pair of beds indeed, perfect for a children’s room, or a guest room. The beds can be pushed and joined together to make a super-King size bed if required. These beds have square tube throughout, with very nice brass caps. All castings, clamps and brass in good condition.

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 Jack Black. 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 134cm

Foot Height 106.5cm

Side Rail Height 36cm

Overall Width 91.5cm

Overall Length 201cm

Suitable for standard UK single mattresses 3’ x 6’3” / 90cm 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 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
134cm (52.76")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
201cm (79.13")
Declaration

Bedsteads has dated these Edwardian Iron Brass Beds to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237995
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 very handsome pair of beds indeed, perfect for a children’s room, or a guest room. The beds can be pushed and joined together to make a super-King size bed if required. These beds have square tube throughout, with very nice brass caps. All castings, clamps and brass in good condition.
fig 1. A pair of Edwardian black iron single beds featuring square tube framing, vertical spindles, and polished brass top rails.
fig 1. Edwardian Pair of Iron and Brass Square Tube Single Beds (Can Be Joined)

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 Jack Black. 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 pair of Edwardian black iron single beds featuring square tube framing, vertical spindles, and polished brass top rails.
fig 2. Edwardian Pair of Iron and Brass Square Tube Single Beds (Can Be Joined)

Head Height 134cm

Foot Height 106.5cm

Side Rail Height 36cm

Overall Width 91.5cm

Overall Length 201cm

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

Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattress).

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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 pair of Edwardian black iron single beds featuring square tube framing, vertical spindles, and polished brass top rails.
fig 3. Edwardian Pair of Iron and Brass Square Tube Single Beds (Can Be Joined)

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 pair of Edwardian black iron single beds featuring square tube framing, vertical spindles, and polished brass top rails.
fig 4. Edwardian Pair of Iron and Brass Square Tube Single Beds (Can Be Joined)

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
134cm (52.76")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
201cm (79.13")
Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated these Edwardian Iron Brass Beds to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237995
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

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Bristol
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A pair of Edwardian black iron single beds featuring square tube framing, vertical spindles, and polished brass top rails.
Edwardian Pair of Iron and Brass Square Tube Single Beds (Can be Joined)
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBeds
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialIron, Cast Iron, Brass
  • ColourBlack and Brass
  • MotifsSquare tubing, Vertical spindles, Brass top rails, Cast collar joints
  • SizeH 134 cm (53 in) x W 91.5 cm (36 in) x D 201 cm (79 in)

This pair of Edwardian single beds dates from 1910 and follows an English country house style. Constructed from iron, cast iron and brass, the frames feature a black finish paired with polished brass top rails, caps and collars. Each bed is built with square tubing and vertical spindles, and the restored frames receive a hand-painted black finish with a protective wax coating. The beds can stand separately or be joined together to create a super-king size configuration. Measuring 134 cm high, 91.5 cm wide and 201 cm deep, these beds suit standard UK single mattresses measuring 90 cm by 190 cm. They are suited for placement in a guest room or a children's bedroom to provide traditional sleeping arrangements.

FAQs

Edwardian iron and brass beds typically feature clean vertical lines, square or tubular metal framing, and polished brass top rails or finials. Emerging at the turn of the 20th century, these designs moved away from heavy Victorian ornamentation towards simpler, more geometric silhouettes.

Traditional metal bedsteads were constructed using cast iron corner collars, hollow iron or steel tubing, and decorative brass top rails or caps. The components were secured using cast iron side rails that slotted directly into corner brackets without modern bolts.

Authentic Edwardian metal beds feature heavy cast iron joint collars, hand-fitted brass caps or top rails, and traditional slot-in dovetail iron side rails. Original pieces often display minor surface age, original cast iron brackets, and imperial dimensions.

A pair of antique single beds works effectively in a guest bedroom or arranged side-by-side to create a flexible sleeping layout. Pair the dark iron frames with crisp white linen and textured wool throws to contrast the industrial metalwork with soft textiles.

Clean the iron frame with a soft dry cloth to prevent moisture buildup, applying a light coat of clear furniture wax if protection from oxidisation is required. Clean the brass rails using a gentle brass polish or simply dust them to preserve the natural aged patina.
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