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Incredibly Attractive Victorian Iron and Brass Super King Size Bed
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Incredibly Attractive Victorian Iron and Brass Super King Size Bed

1900 - 1920
Sold by Bedsteads
Sold 1 January 1900 · Bedsteads
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Description

This stunning bed has nice simple circular iron castings, on the head end the central casting has a lovely brass disk detail. The foot end has multiple brass disks on the castings with three larger circular castings with impressively detailed brass which reminds us of sunflowers. All in good detail and condition. Nicely shaped clamps and feet.

Fully restored to be sturdy, practical and beautiful. Whole frame cleaned and tested for durability. Shot blasted and primed prior to hand paint finish. All joints checked for secure fit.

Head Height 144cm

Foot Height 110.5cm

Side Rail Height 38.5cm

Overall Width 186cm

Overall Length 217cm

Suitable for standard Super King Size mattress 6’ x 6’6” / 180cm x 200cm

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 2” base with two of our single Bordeaux mattresses, zip and linked together. We can supply hand-made mattresses in all comfort choices, and also with zip and link connections. Please see our web site or email for 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.

Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Iron Brass Bedstead to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
144cm (56.69")
Width
186cm (73.23")
Depth
217cm (85.43")
Reference Numbers
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SA1177226
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Description
This stunning bed has nice simple circular iron castings, on the head end the central casting has a lovely brass disk detail.
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The foot end has multiple brass disks on the castings with three larger circular castings with impressively detailed brass which reminds us of sunflowers.
Bedsteads

All in good detail and condition. Nicely shaped clamps and feet.

fig 1. A Victorian black iron and brass super king-size bedstead featuring vertical spindles, circular brass medallions on the footboard, and brass top rails with spherical finials.
fig 1. Incredibly Attractive Victorian Iron and Brass Super King Size Bed

Fully restored to be sturdy, practical and beautiful. Whole frame cleaned and tested for durability. Shot blasted and primed prior to hand paint finish. All joints checked for secure fit.

Head Height 144cm

fig 2. A Victorian black iron and brass super king-size bedstead featuring vertical spindles, circular brass medallions on the footboard, and brass top rails with spherical finials.
fig 2. Incredibly Attractive Victorian Iron and Brass Super King Size Bed

Foot Height 110.5cm

Side Rail Height 38.5cm

Overall Width 186cm

Overall Length 217cm

Suitable for standard Super King Size mattress 6’ x 6’6” / 180cm x 200cm

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. A Victorian black iron and brass super king-size bedstead featuring vertical spindles, circular brass medallions on the footboard, and brass top rails with spherical finials.
fig 3. Incredibly Attractive Victorian Iron and Brass Super King Size Bed

The bed is photographed on 2” base with two of our single Bordeaux mattresses, zip and linked together. We can supply hand-made mattresses in all comfort choices, and also with zip and link connections. Please see our web site or email for specifications and prices.

fig 4. A Victorian black iron and brass super king-size bedstead featuring vertical spindles, circular brass medallions on the footboard, and brass top rails with spherical finials.
fig 4. Incredibly Attractive Victorian Iron and Brass Super King Size 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.

Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Iron Brass Bedstead to the 1900s.

Height
144cm (56.69")
Width
186cm (73.23")
Depth
217cm (85.43")
Reference Numbers
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SA1177226
Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique beds

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Chelvey Court Barn
Chelvey Rd
Backwell
Bristol
BS48 4AA
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A Victorian black iron and brass super king-size bedstead featuring vertical spindles, circular brass medallions on the footboard, and brass top rails with spherical finials.
Incredibly Attractive Victorian Iron and Brass Super King Size Bed
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBedsteads
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialIron, Brass
  • ColourBlack, Brass
  • MotifsBrass finials, Vertical spindles, Embossed circular roundels, Cast iron joints
  • SizeH 144 cm (57 in) x W 186 cm (73 in) x D 217 cm (85 in)

This Victorian super king size bedstead dates from 1900 and comes in a black iron and brass finish. The frame displays vertical spindles, spherical brass finials atop the top rails, shaped clamps and feet, simple circular iron castings on the head end with central brass disk details, and multiple brass disks on the foot end incorporating three larger circular embossed roundels with detailed brasswork. The whole frame is fully restored, cleaned, shot blasted, primed, hand painted, and tested for durability with all joints checked for secure fit. Practical dimensions measure 144 cm high, 186 cm wide, and 217 cm deep overall, with a side rail height of 38.5 cm, accommodating a standard super king size mattress. Suitably sized for a principal bedroom, this antique iron and brass bedstead provides a solid structural centrepiece for daily sleeping use in a home. The restored framework offers reliable support while complementing both traditional and gothic interior decorative schemes.

FAQs

Victorian iron and brass bedsteads feature cast or wrought iron framework combined with decorative brass components, such as top rails, finials, and medallions, which gained widespread popularity during the mid-to-late nineteenth century.

These bedsteads were constructed using poured cast iron joinery to secure wrought iron vertical spindles, topped with tubular brass rails and polished brass decorative accents.

Authentic period pieces feature cast iron corner joints known as dovetail or chill castings, heavy weight distribution, stamped manufacturer marks on the ironwork, and aged brass elements showing natural surface patination.

A Victorian metal bed frame pairs effectively with crisp white linen bedding, neutral wall tones, and natural wooden nightstands to create a balanced contrast between historic metalwork and contemporary textures.

Keep the iron frame dry and clean using a soft microfibre cloth, applying microcrystalline wax to guard against rust, while gentle un-lacquered metal polish can be used sparingly on brass accents to maintain lustre without stripping natural patina.
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