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Antique Victorian Brass and Iron Single Bed | Slatted Base
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Antique Victorian Brass and Iron Single Bed | Slatted Base

19th century
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique 19th century Victorian brass and iron single bed, featuring a striking and highly attractive design with plenty of authentic period character.

The combination of polished brass and iron creates a beautiful contrast, giving the bed an elegant appearance that would complement both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Complete with the headboard, footboard, side rails and base, it comes ready to be assembled and enjoyed in its new home.

Its classic Victorian styling gives the piece a timeless quality, allowing it to work beautifully in a guest room, child’s bedroom or characterful period interior.

In good condition, well made and of good quality, this highly desirable single bed is a wonderful example of Victorian design with an enduring decorative appeal.

Product Reference : AF - 6630

Measurements : 94cm (37") Width x 209cm (82½") Length x 131cm (51½") Height

Headboard Height - 131cm (51½")

Footboard Height - 107cm (42")

Mattress Width - 92.5cm (36½")

Mattress Length - 190cm (75")

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Physical Dimensions
Height
131cm (51.57")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
209cm (82.28")
Declaration

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Victorian Brass Iron Bed to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1238460
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6630
Description
Antique 19th century Victorian brass and iron single bed, featuring a striking and highly attractive design with plenty of authentic period character.
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The combination of polished brass and iron creates a beautiful contrast, giving the bed an elegant appearance that would complement both traditional and contemporary interiors.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. A Victorian single bed frame constructed from black cast iron spindles and topped with a brass top rail and ball finials.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Brass and Iron Single Bed | Slatted Base

Complete with the headboard, footboard, side rails and base, it comes ready to be assembled and enjoyed in its new home.

Its classic Victorian styling gives the piece a timeless quality, allowing it to work beautifully in a guest room, child’s bedroom or characterful period interior.

fig 2. A Victorian single bed frame constructed from black cast iron spindles and topped with a brass top rail and ball finials.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Brass and Iron Single Bed | Slatted Base

In good condition, well made and of good quality, this highly desirable single bed is a wonderful example of Victorian design with an enduring decorative appeal.

Product Reference : AF - 6630

Measurements : 94cm (37") Width x 209cm (82½") Length x 131cm (51½") Height

fig 3. A Victorian single bed frame constructed from black cast iron spindles and topped with a brass top rail and ball finials.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Brass and Iron Single Bed | Slatted Base

Headboard Height - 131cm (51½")

Footboard Height - 107cm (42")

Mattress Width - 92.5cm (36½")

Mattress Length - 190cm (75")

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

fig 4. A Victorian single bed frame constructed from black cast iron spindles and topped with a brass top rail and ball finials.
fig 4. Antique Victorian Brass and Iron Single Bed | Slatted Base

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

fig 5. A Victorian single bed frame constructed from black cast iron spindles and topped with a brass top rail and ball finials.
fig 5. Antique Victorian Brass and Iron Single Bed | Slatted Base

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

fig 6. A Victorian single bed frame constructed from black cast iron spindles and topped with a brass top rail and ball finials.
fig 6. Antique Victorian Brass and Iron Single Bed | Slatted Base

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

fig 7. A Victorian single bed frame constructed from black cast iron spindles and topped with a brass top rail and ball finials.
fig 7. Antique Victorian Brass and Iron Single Bed | Slatted Base

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Height
131cm (51.57")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
209cm (82.28")
Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Victorian Brass Iron Bed to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238460
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6630
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
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ActFurniture LTD
Telephone 07729 298643
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Unit 4
Worcester Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR6 5JE
United Kingdom
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A Victorian single bed frame constructed from black cast iron spindles and topped with a brass top rail and ball finials.
Antique Victorian Brass and Iron Single Bed | Slatted Base
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A Victorian single bed frame constructed from black cast iron spindles and topped with a brass top rail and ball finials.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBeds & Bedsteads
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Iron, Brass
  • ColourBlack, Brass
  • MotifsBrass ball finials, Cast iron spindles, Brass top rail, Cast iron joinery
  • SizeH 131 cm (52 in) x W 94 cm (37 in) x D 209 cm (82 in)

This Victorian single bed frame combines cast iron and brass, presented in black and polished brass. The construction incorporates vertical cast iron spindles within both the headboard and footboard, a horizontal brass top rail, and four round brass ball finials positioned at the top corners. The frame includes side rails and a slatted base, providing a complete framework for a mattress. The dimensions measure 131 cm high, 94 cm wide, and 209 cm deep. Suitable for everyday domestic use, this single bed functions well within a guest bedroom, a child's bedroom, or any traditional interior setting. The Victorian design works alongside contemporary home furnishings while maintaining its period characteristics.

FAQs

Victorian bedsteads typically feature a framework constructed from tubular or cast iron combined with decorative brass elements, such as top rails, caps, and ball finials. Popularised in the mid-to-late nineteenth century, these beds were designed with vertical or horizontal iron spindles and cast decorative joins.

These beds were constructed primarily from wrought or cast iron for the frame and vertical uprights, offering strength and hygiene over wooden frames. Decorative accents, top rails, and corner finials were frequently crafted from solid brass or brass-veneered iron.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces usually feature heavy cast-iron corner joints (known as chill casts), threaded iron fittings, and hand-poured iron details. Original frames often display slight casting imperfections, natural oxidisation on the brass components, and traditional drop-in side rail systems.

An iron and brass single bed functions well in a guest bedroom, childs room, or as a daybed in a study. Pairing the dark iron frame with crisp white linen bedding creates contrast, while combining it with modern textiles cushions the industrial feel of the metal framework.

Clean the iron structure with a soft, dry cloth or vacuum brush attachment to remove dust from spindles and castings. Unlacquered brass components can be polished using a dedicated brass cleaner to maintain shine, or left untouched to preserve a natural aged patina.
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