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Pretty in Green Single Iron Bed
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Pretty in Green Single Iron Bed

1900 - 1920
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Sold 2 May 2025 · Bedsteads
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Pretty and simple single iron bed with very cross shaping within the panel. We have professionally restored this bed in our own workshops checking good fit of side rails and strengthening and adapting to support wood slats.

Frame has been shot blasted and primed prior to hand painting with Farrow and Ball Clarke green. Suitable for standard single mattress 90cm x 190 cm /3' x 6'3".

Head height 126.3cm

Foot height 86.3cm

Side rail height 36.5cm

Overall length 199cm

Overall width 92cm

Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattresses)

As an alternative to the wood slats we can supply mini box bases. These raise the get into bed height and offer a superior support for quality mattresses. We can also supply hand made mattresses in all comfort choices. Details are available on our own web site under Bases and mattresses or e mail us for specifications and price list.

Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 25 years.

We do have many beds awaiting restoration if you are looking for a particular style and can send images if requested. 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 Green Iron Bed to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
126.5cm (49.80")
Width
86.5cm (34.06")
Reference Numbers
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SA935781
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Description
Pretty and simple single iron bed with very cross shaping within the panel.
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We have professionally restored this bed in our own workshops checking good fit of side rails and strengthening and adapting to support wood slats.
Bedsteads
fig 1. An antique single iron bed finished in a green colour featuring geometric cross-bracing on the headboard and footboard.
fig 1. Pretty in Green Single Iron Bed

Frame has been shot blasted and primed prior to hand painting with Farrow and Ball Clarke green. Suitable for standard single mattress 90cm x 190 cm /3' x 6'3".

Head height 126.3cm

Foot height 86.3cm

Side rail height 36.5cm

fig 2. An antique single iron bed finished in a green colour featuring geometric cross-bracing on the headboard and footboard.
fig 2. Pretty in Green Single Iron Bed

Overall length 199cm

Overall width 92cm

Price includes wood slats (sorry not mattresses)

As an alternative to the wood slats we can supply mini box bases. These raise the get into bed height and offer a superior support for quality mattresses. We can also supply hand made mattresses in all comfort choices. Details are available on our own web site under Bases and mattresses or e mail us for specifications and price list.

fig 3. An antique single iron bed finished in a green colour featuring geometric cross-bracing on the headboard and footboard.
fig 3. Pretty in Green Single Iron Bed

Bedsteads have been sourcing, restoring and retailing antique beds and bedroom furniture for over 25 years.

We do have many beds awaiting restoration if you are looking for a particular style and can send images if requested. 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 Green Iron Bed to the 1900s.

Height
126.5cm (49.80")
Width
86.5cm (34.06")
Reference Numbers
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SA935781
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

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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
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An antique single iron bed finished in a green colour featuring geometric cross-bracing on the headboard and footboard.
Pretty in green single iron bed
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An antique single iron bed finished in a green colour featuring geometric cross-bracing on the headboard and footboard.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBeds
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialCast Iron, Wrought Iron
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsCross-braced geometric panels, Cast rosette details, Tubular metal rails, Globular joint finials
  • SizeH 126.5 cm (50 in) x W 86.5 cm (34 in)

FAQs

Iron and metal beds gained popularity during the Victorian era as a hygienic, durable alternative to traditional wooden beds, often mass-produced following advancements in industrial manufacturing.

These pieces typically combine cast iron components for decorative junctions and feet with tubular wrought iron for the main frame elements, assembled using dovetail joints or heavy bolts.

Authentic pieces often feature hand-poured iron details, visible casting seams, authentic period paint layers, and hand-forged joinery rather than modern machine welds.

Pairing a vintage metal bed frame with neutral linens, natural wood flooring, and minimalist bedside furniture creates a balanced aesthetic that highlights the industrial craftsmanship.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a dry cloth and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that can degrade the painted surface; check and tighten structural bolts periodically.
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