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Antique Victorian Brass Double Bed | Ball Finials
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Antique Victorian Brass Double Bed | Ball Finials

19th century
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique late 19th century Victorian double bed in brass, a handsome and well-proportioned bed of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and the timeless elegance of the period.

The headboard and footboard are each made up of turned brass spindles with decorative collars, set between substantial turned corner posts topped with large ball finials. The bed comes complete with its original iron frame and woven wire sprung base.

The corner posts feature bold ring turned mouldings, with a decorative cross rail and turned finials to the head and foot. The bed stands on its original castors, making it easy to move.

The brass has a lovely warm, mellow colour with a gentle aged patina that suits the period perfectly.

The bed separates into the headboard, footboard and sprung base for easy transport and assembly. Presented in good condition. A very desirable Victorian brass bed, perfect for any bedroom or guest room.

Product Reference : AF - 6693

Measurements : 138cm (54½") Width x 207cm (81½") Length x 161cm (63½") Height

Mattress Width - 136cm (53½")

Mattress Length - 188cm (74")

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
161cm (63.39")
Width
138cm (54.33")
Depth
207cm (81.50")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1239462
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6693
Description
Antique late 19th century Victorian double bed in brass, a handsome and well-proportioned bed of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and the timeless elegance of the period.
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The headboard and footboard are each made up of turned brass spindles with decorative collars, set between substantial turned corner posts topped with large ball finials.
ActFurniture LTD

The bed comes complete with its original iron frame and woven wire sprung base.

fig 1. A Victorian brass double bed frame with turned vertical spindles, spherical ball finials on the corner posts, and castors on the feet.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Brass Double Bed | Ball Finials

The corner posts feature bold ring turned mouldings, with a decorative cross rail and turned finials to the head and foot. The bed stands on its original castors, making it easy to move.

The brass has a lovely warm, mellow colour with a gentle aged patina that suits the period perfectly.

fig 2. A Victorian brass double bed frame with turned vertical spindles, spherical ball finials on the corner posts, and castors on the feet.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Brass Double Bed | Ball Finials

The bed separates into the headboard, footboard and sprung base for easy transport and assembly. Presented in good condition. A very desirable Victorian brass bed, perfect for any bedroom or guest room.

fig 3. A Victorian brass double bed frame with turned vertical spindles, spherical ball finials on the corner posts, and castors on the feet.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Brass Double Bed | Ball Finials

Product Reference : AF - 6693

Measurements : 138cm (54½") Width x 207cm (81½") Length x 161cm (63½") Height

Mattress Width - 136cm (53½")

Mattress Length - 188cm (74")

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 brass double bed frame with turned vertical spindles, spherical ball finials on the corner posts, and castors on the feet.
fig 4. Antique Victorian Brass Double Bed | Ball Finials

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 brass double bed frame with turned vertical spindles, spherical ball finials on the corner posts, and castors on the feet.
fig 5. Antique Victorian Brass Double Bed | Ball Finials

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 brass double bed frame with turned vertical spindles, spherical ball finials on the corner posts, and castors on the feet.
fig 6. Antique Victorian Brass Double Bed | Ball Finials

• 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 brass double bed frame with turned vertical spindles, spherical ball finials on the corner posts, and castors on the feet.
fig 7. Antique Victorian Brass Double Bed | Ball Finials

• 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
161cm (63.39")
Width
138cm (54.33")
Depth
207cm (81.50")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1239462
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6693
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
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A Victorian brass double bed frame with turned vertical spindles, spherical ball finials on the corner posts, and castors on the feet.
Antique Victorian Brass Double Bed | Ball Finials
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A Victorian brass double bed frame with turned vertical spindles, spherical ball finials on the corner posts, and castors on the feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBeds
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Cast Iron
  • ColourWarm Gold
  • MotifsBall finials, Vertical spindles, Turned collars, Castors
  • SizeH 161 cm (63 in) x W 138 cm (54 in) x D 207 cm (81 in)

This Victorian double bed is made from brass and cast iron in a warm gold colour. The design includes spherical ball finials on the corner posts, turned vertical spindles, turned collars, and castors on the feet. The headboard and footboard comprise turned brass spindles with decorative collars between substantial turned corner posts, which feature bold ring turned mouldings, a decorative cross rail, and turned finials. The original iron frame holds a woven wire sprung base. The bed measures 138 cm wide, 207 cm deep, and 161 cm high overall, with a mattress space of 136 cm by 188 cm, and it separates into the headboard, footboard, and sprung base. Suitable for placement in a bedroom or guest room today, it offers a functional sleeping space while retaining its period character.

FAQs

Victorian brass bedsteads became prominent in the mid-to-late 19th century, valued for their durability and hygienic properties compared to wooden frames. They typically feature tubular brass framing, vertical spindles, decorative cast fittings, and ornamental ball finials.

These beds were constructed using hollow brass tubing or iron cores wrapped in brass sheet, assembled with cast corner joints and drop-in iron side rails. The vertical spindles and horizontal rails are secured using cast or turned brass collars.

Authentic period pieces feature heavy cast iron corner joints with dovetail drop-in rail mechanisms, genuine turned brass fittings, and signs of age-related oxidisation. Original beds often show subtle hand-finished details rather than uniform modern machine moulding.

A brass bed frame creates a geometric focal point when paired with crisp white or neutral linen bedding. The metallic frame complements traditional period decor as well as contemporary scheme contrast against dark painted walls.

Dust the frame regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. If the brass retains an original lacquer coating, avoid abrasive chemical polishes which strip the protective layer, opting instead for gentle wiping with damp cloth and dry buffing.
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