0
56,856  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 192  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA972485
FOR SALE
£760
Email Buy
Save
Very Pretty Early Victorian Super Single Bed
Bedsteads
for sale €889     $965
£760

Bedsteads

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jun 2011
View Dealers Stock Page
  • About Us
    Specialist in antique beds
Relevant Links
Id #SA972485
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Very Pretty Early Victorian Super Single Bed

19th century
For Sale by Bedsteads
Description

* Reduced to reflect 20% Sale on our own Website *

Very pretty iron and brass Victorian bedstead c1880; these early all iron beds are now very rare.

This a super single at 3’6” x 6’3” which is a lovely size to have room for teddies and books or for very comfortable adult sleeping.

Very sturdy construction with side rails strengthened and adapted to support wood slats. Hand finished in Little Greene paint company paint colour Portland Stone pale.

We can supply hand made bases and mattresses in all comfort choices at this size.

The details in the castings of this bedstead are particularly attractive and have a delicate and intricate feel in spite of being very sturdy and long lasting.

Head height to knob 131.5 cm

Foot height to top of knob 100cm

Side rail height 42.5cm

Overall width 113cm

Overall length 204cm

Price includes wood slats; sorry not mattress.

National and international delivery can be arranged with known, reliable, trusted couriers. Please send post code/address for delivery quotation.

Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 25 years. We have our own workshops located along side our showroom in a beautiful medieval barn seven miles south of Bristol.

Physical Dimensions
Height
131.4cm (51.73")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
204cm (80.32")
Declaration

Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Wrought Iron Bed to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA972485
Dealers Internal Reference
70/14
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
* Reduced to reflect 20% Sale on our own Website *

Very pretty iron and brass Victorian bedstead c1880; these early all iron beds are now very rare.

“
This a super single at 3’6” x 6’3” which is a lovely size to have room for teddies and books or for very comfortable adult sleeping.
Bedsteads
fig 1. A Victorian white painted wrought iron single bed frame featuring ornate scrollwork, floral metal castings, turned brass finials, and castors.
fig 1. Very Pretty Early Victorian Super Single Bed

Very sturdy construction with side rails strengthened and adapted to support wood slats. Hand finished in Little Greene paint company paint colour Portland Stone pale.

We can supply hand made bases and mattresses in all comfort choices at this size.

fig 2. A Victorian white painted wrought iron single bed frame featuring ornate scrollwork, floral metal castings, turned brass finials, and castors.
fig 2. Very Pretty Early Victorian Super Single Bed

The details in the castings of this bedstead are particularly attractive and have a delicate and intricate feel in spite of being very sturdy and long lasting.

Head height to knob 131.5 cm

Foot height to top of knob 100cm

fig 3. A Victorian white painted wrought iron single bed frame featuring ornate scrollwork, floral metal castings, turned brass finials, and castors.
fig 3. Very Pretty Early Victorian Super Single Bed

Side rail height 42.5cm

Overall width 113cm

Overall length 204cm

Price includes wood slats; sorry not mattress.

National and international delivery can be arranged with known, reliable, trusted couriers. Please send post code/address for delivery quotation.

fig 4. A Victorian white painted wrought iron single bed frame featuring ornate scrollwork, floral metal castings, turned brass finials, and castors.
fig 4. Very Pretty Early Victorian Super Single Bed

Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 25 years. We have our own workshops located along side our showroom in a beautiful medieval barn seven miles south of Bristol.

Height
131.4cm (51.73")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
204cm (80.32")
Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Wrought Iron Bed to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA972485
Dealers Internal Ref
70/14
Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique beds

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Bedsteads Profile Page

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
A Victorian white painted wrought iron single bed frame featuring ornate scrollwork, floral metal castings, turned brass finials, and castors.
1 / 9
Archive I A Victorian white painted wrought iron single bed frame featuring ornate scrollwork, floral metal castings, turned brass finials, and castors.

Very pretty early Victorian super single bed

Archive II A Victorian white painted wrought iron single bed frame featuring ornate scrollwork, floral metal castings, turned brass finials, and castors. View II
Archive III A Victorian white painted wrought iron single bed frame featuring ornate scrollwork, floral metal castings, turned brass finials, and castors. View III
Archive IV A Victorian white painted wrought iron single bed frame featuring ornate scrollwork, floral metal castings, turned brass finials, and castors. View IV
Archive V A Victorian white painted wrought iron single bed frame featuring ornate scrollwork, floral metal castings, turned brass finials, and castors. View V
Archive VI A Victorian white painted wrought iron single bed frame featuring ornate scrollwork, floral metal castings, turned brass finials, and castors. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian white painted wrought iron single bed frame featuring ornate scrollwork, floral metal castings, turned brass finials, and castors. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian white painted wrought iron single bed frame featuring ornate scrollwork, floral metal castings, turned brass finials, and castors. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian white painted wrought iron single bed frame featuring ornate scrollwork, floral metal castings, turned brass finials, and castors. View IX
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View

Bedsteads
Telephone 01275 464 114
Location
Chelvey Court Barn
Chelvey Rd
Backwell
Bristol
BS48 4AA
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/bedsteads
Verified Since Jun 2011
Items For Sale 156
Items Sold 2,172
Bedsteads
Verified Since Jun 2011
View Dealer Info
Location: Chelvey Court Barn, Chelvey Rd, Backwell, Bristol, BS48 4AA
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/bedsteads
Verified
Jun 2011
For Sale
156
Sold
2,172
A Victorian white painted wrought iron single bed frame featuring ornate scrollwork, floral metal castings, turned brass finials, and castors.
Very pretty early Victorian super single bed
Ref: SA972485
A Victorian white painted wrought iron single bed frame featuring ornate scrollwork, floral metal castings, turned brass finials, and castors.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

Victorian iron bedsteads typically feature cast or wrought iron tubular frames decorated with curved scrollwork, floral castings, and turned brass finials on the corner posts.

These beds were constructed using hand-bent wrought iron rails combined with poured cast iron joints, usually secured via iron corner cleats or drop-in dovetail mechanisms.

Authentic period pieces feature heavy cast iron joinery, original brass detailing showing natural patination, hand-forged scrollwork, and iron or porcelain castors at the feet.

Pair the painted metal structure with crisp white cotton linens, layered wool blankets, and modern wooden side tables to balance period craftsmanship with contemporary simplicity.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and polish brass components with a non-abrasive metal cream, taking care to avoid harsh solvents on painted ironwork.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories