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Beautifully Shaped and Cast Double Bed
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Beautifully Shaped and Cast Double Bed

1900 - 1920
Sold by Bedsteads
Sold 28 February 2025 · Bedsteads
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Description

A Beautiful bed with lovely shaping and great detail in the castings. We particularly loved the contrast between the straight rails and the attractively curved central shaping. A very nicely balanced bed in regards to shaping and a lovely feel when bed is dressed. Not too imposing on a room so a good choice for perhaps smaller rooms.

Whole frame shot blasted and primed prior to hand pant finish in Little Greene’s Obsidian Green colour, waxed and buffed well to protect and shine.

Head Height 126.5cm

Foot Height 103cm

Side Rail Height 37cm

Overall Width 139cm

Overall Length 205cm

Suitable for standard double size mattress 4’6” x 6’3” / 135cm x 190cm

Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattress). As an alternative to the wood slats we can supply mini box bases for superior mattress support and to raise the get into bed height.

The bed is photographed on slats with one of our Bordeaux mattresses. We can also supply hand-made mattresses in all comfort choices. Please see our web site or email for full specifications and prices.

Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 30 years.

We have our own workshops located along side our showroom in a beautiful medieval barn seven miles south of Bristol.

National and international delivery can be arranged. Please send post code/address if quote required.

Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Antique Iron Bedstead to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
126.5cm (49.80")
Width
139cm (54.72")
Depth
201cm (79.13")
Reference Numbers
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SA1124682
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Description
A Beautiful bed with lovely shaping and great detail in the castings.
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We particularly loved the contrast between the straight rails and the attractively curved central shaping.
Bedsteads

A very nicely balanced bed in regards to shaping and a lovely feel when bed is dressed. Not too imposing on a room so a good choice for perhaps smaller rooms.

fig 1. An off-white painted cast iron double bedstead featuring arched headboard and footboard frames with decorative floral junctions.
fig 1. Beautifully Shaped and Cast Double Bed

Whole frame shot blasted and primed prior to hand pant finish in Little Greene’s Obsidian Green colour, waxed and buffed well to protect and shine.

Head Height 126.5cm

Foot Height 103cm

Side Rail Height 37cm

fig 2. An off-white painted cast iron double bedstead featuring arched headboard and footboard frames with decorative floral junctions.
fig 2. Beautifully Shaped and Cast Double Bed

Overall Width 139cm

Overall Length 205cm

Suitable for standard double size mattress 4’6” x 6’3” / 135cm x 190cm

Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattress). As an alternative to the wood slats we can supply mini box bases for superior mattress support and to raise the get into bed height.

fig 3. An off-white painted cast iron double bedstead featuring arched headboard and footboard frames with decorative floral junctions.
fig 3. Beautifully Shaped and Cast Double Bed

The bed is photographed on slats with one of our Bordeaux mattresses. We can also supply hand-made mattresses in all comfort choices. Please see our web site or email for full specifications and prices.

fig 4. An off-white painted cast iron double bedstead featuring arched headboard and footboard frames with decorative floral junctions.
fig 4. Beautifully Shaped and Cast Double Bed

Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 30 years.

We have our own workshops located along side our showroom in a beautiful medieval barn seven miles south of Bristol.

National and international delivery can be arranged. Please send post code/address if quote required.

Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Antique Iron Bedstead to the 1900s.

Height
126.5cm (49.80")
Width
139cm (54.72")
Depth
201cm (79.13")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1124682
Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique beds

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Telephone 01275 464 114
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Chelvey Court Barn
Chelvey Rd
Backwell
Bristol
BS48 4AA
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/bedsteads
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An off-white painted cast iron double bedstead featuring arched headboard and footboard frames with decorative floral junctions.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBeds
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialCast Iron
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsArched frame, Floral castings, Tubular iron rails, Scrollwork
  • SizeH 126.5 cm (50 in) x W 139 cm (55 in) x D 201 cm (79 in)

FAQs

Iron and metal beds gained immense popularity during the Victorian era due to advancements in industrial manufacturing and a growing emphasis on household hygiene, replacing wooden beds which were prone to pests.

These beds are typically constructed from cast and wrought iron components, often featuring brass finials, dovetail joints in the frame, and hand-poured decorative iron motifs assembled with metal keys or bolts.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-forged or cast details with slight irregularities, authentic period paint patinas or oxidisation, heavier weight compared to modern reproductions, and often makers stamps or registry numbers on the side rails.

An antique iron bed pairs well with neutral linen bedding, minimalist bedside tables, and natural wood flooring to create a balanced contrast between industrial structure and soft textiles.

Preserve the finish by dusting with a dry microfiber cloth and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners; if treating rust, use fine steel wool and microcrystalline wax to protect the original metal surface.
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