Victorian King Size Brass and Iron Bedstead 19th Century

Name: Victorian King Size Brass and Iron Bedstead
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1245132
Price: 1455 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBed Frames
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialCast Iron, Wrought Iron, Brass
ColourLight Blue, Brass
MotifsTurned brass finials, Spindle back design, Cast iron chills, Brass top rail
SizeH 145 cm (57 in) x W 150 cm (59 in) x D 210 cm (83 in)

This Victorian king-size bedstead dates from 1880 and follows a traditional English country house style. The construction combines cast iron, wrought iron, and brass materials, finished in a light blue shade with polished brass top rails, round brass finials, and central decorative brass spindles. Visible details include turned brass finials, cast iron chills, and a spindle-back design along the headboard and footboard. The frame measures 145 cm high, 150 cm wide, and 210 cm deep, and accepts a standard five-foot by six-foot-six mattress. In a contemporary home, this bed frame serves as a central sleeping fixture in a primary bedroom. The combination of painted iron and bright brass hardware suits period properties, country houses, and eclectic bedroom interiors.

FAQs

Victorian bedsteads combine heavy wrought or cast iron structural frames with decorative brass rails, turned finials, and ornamental castings, typical of late 19th-century metalworking techniques.

These beds were constructed using poured cast iron joints, known as chills, to securely connect vertical iron spindles to horizontal rails, finished with decorative brass caps and top bars.

Authentic Victorian examples feature heavy cast iron corner joints, threaded solid brass finials, original cast iron side rails with dovetail fittings, and hand-finished metal detail.

Pair the detailed metalwork with neutral crisp linen bedding, textured blankets, and simple bedside tables to create a balanced contrast between historic structure and contemporary warmth.

Dust metal surfaces regularly with a soft microfibre cloth, avoid harsh liquid chemicals on painted iron, and gently polish brass elements with a specialist metal cleaner to maintain shine.

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