Victorian Brass King Bedstead 19th Century

Name: Victorian Aesthetic Movement Large King Size Brass Bedstead
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1240428
Price: 2450 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBedsteads
Period19th century
StyleVictorian Aesthetic Movement
MaterialBrass, Iron
ColourWarm Gold
MotifsTurned posts, vertical spindles, round bosses, ball finials
SizeH 155 cm (61 in) x W 168 cm (66 in) x D 213.5 cm (84 in)

This 1870 Victorian Aesthetic movement large king size bedstead is made of brass with a mellow aged patina and cast brass fittings. The structure comprises reeded vertical posts topped with spherical finials, decorative circular roundels at the corners of both the headboard and footboard, and horizontal rails interspersed with vertical spindle bars. The footboard features a low horizontal stretcher bar running along the bottom and a series of smaller decorative spindles beneath the main rail. The frame measures 155 cm high, 168 cm wide, and 213.5 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this bedstead serves as a focal point in a master bedroom or guest suite, accommodating a 168 cm wide by 213.5 cm deep mattress. The metal construction provides sturdy support while the period details add architectural interest to traditional or eclectic bedroom schemes.

FAQs

Aesthetic Movement brass furniture from the late 19th century is characterised by clean geometric forms, delicate turned vertical spindles, artistic symmetry, and stylized motifs, emerging as a reaction against heavy Victorian ornamentation.

Victorian bedsteads typically combine hollow or solid brass tubing and decorative cast brass fittings built around an internal cast-iron framework and side rails for structural stability.

Authentic pieces feature heavy-gauge brass, cast-iron corner dovetail joints (drop-in side rails), stamped manufacturer marks or registration numbers, and periodic design elements like turned spindles and geometric bosses.

Style a brass bedstead by pairing it with crisp white linen bedding, dark moody accent walls, or subtle botanical wallpapers to balance the metallic finish with contemporary textures.

Maintain brass frames by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners that strip historical lacquer, and applying a clear microcrystalline wax to protect against oxidisation.

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