iron and/or brass - beds
Brass and iron beds. As early as 1833, J.C. Loudon in his Encyclopedia was singing the praises of the wrought or cast iron bedstead, partly because they were less likely to 'harbour vermin', and partly because of their cheapness. The iron beds were made in a variety of designs stump beds (with short ends not intended to have curtains), tent beds, half tester and four-poster beds.
The early iron beds were usually fairly plain, except perhaps for the brass knobs at the top of each post. With the advances in manufacturing techniques during ,the 19th century, the beds became more elaborate. Some were made of solid brass, others of iron coated with brass. The cast-iron beds were usually painted black or sometimes white, but assumed more and more decorative features. Brass circles, fitted with glass or mirrors, brass sleeves, brass or painted china spindles (known to the trade as 'porcelains'), mother-of-pearl inlay, brass rods and finials were all used to ornament the bed. Some iron beds had decorative wrought, cast or pierced designs in the end panels. Plain, cheap iron beds of course continued to be made either for servants or for children. more...
The early iron beds were usually fairly plain, except perhaps for the brass knobs at the top of each post. With the advances in manufacturing techniques during ,the 19th century, the beds became more elaborate. Some were made of solid brass, others of iron coated with brass. The cast-iron beds were usually painted black or sometimes white, but assumed more and more decorative features. Brass circles, fitted with glass or mirrors, brass sleeves, brass or painted china spindles (known to the trade as 'porcelains'), mother-of-pearl inlay, brass rods and finials were all used to ornament the bed. Some iron beds had decorative wrought, cast or pierced designs in the end panels. Plain, cheap iron beds of course continued to be made either for servants or for children. more...
19 item(s) found:
A fine Victorian brass four-poster bed, English, circa 1880
A brass single bed, English 19th century, 200 x 106 cm
An impressive French walnut marquetry bed, circa 1880, the headboard decorated with intricately inlayed swags of roses connected to a central wreath bordered by brass beadwork, the corners set with square flower head medallions,…
A brass bed, English 19th century, 195 x 146 cm
An impressive French Louis XVI carved walnut day bed, the channelled arched back rail finely carved with a ribbon garland, above a padded back and sides, the frieze carved to the front with entrelacs, on tapering fluted legs,…
19th century brass and iron bedstead, ornate double bed in original Nickle finish
A French 19th century iron Forged campaign bed with original finish with strap iron base and on original metal casters, the bed forged scrolling and foliate decorated in a 'Silver' paint finsh with some gilding. Patent label F.Brevete S.G.D.G.…
An early 20th century cast iron single bed, including side rails, powder coated white
Double brass barley twist bed, with barley twist brass top rods and barley twist circles with a square tester
Antique single bed, French 19th century, with marquetry decoration, with brass tips and other brass decorative elements attached to the wooden construction.
Four poster king size cedar single bed with original French polished patina, metal castors and strong iron rails
Federation oak double bed in original condition with floral carving on the head and foot, and with strong original iron rails and a new slat base
Victorian queen size burr walnut bed with a return end, carved mouldings to the head and foot, and brass and porcelain castors
Matched pair of cast iron and brass single beds with blue porcelains in the ends
Mahogany queen size bed inlaid with numerous timbers, in the Louis XV style, with gilded brass mounts
Brass and iron Art Nouveau double bed, powder coated in white birch
Brass and iron double bed with porcelain decorations
Cedar double bed with turned columns and later iron rails