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When were cast iron beds made?
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Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Early 20th Century Iron Bed
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Early 20th century iron bed
Dimension of the front is 49"
the back front is 38.75"
the base to the floor is 11" H
Dimension for a mattress is 75" x 33".
Category
Early 20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
Salesman Sample Wrought Iron Bed Frame
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Salesman sample wrought iron bed frame made by Simmons Mfg. Simmons was established in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada in 1891.
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Early 20th Century Folding Iron Bed
Located in Buchanan, NY
French iron bed, circa 1900, made to be used against the wall.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Iron
Wrought Iron Bed from Late 19th Century, Painted White
Located in Marseille, FR
Wrought iron bed, late 19th century, painted white with scroll decor.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wrought Iron
Old lacquered wrought iron bed, coming from a religious congregation circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Old lacquered wrought iron bed, coming from a religious congregation, decorated with two painted medallions.
for a mattress 203 x 90 cm
lack of paint especially on the medallions
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wrought Iron
American Victorian Painted Iron Full-size Bed
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian-style full size white and gold trim painted iron bed frame with scroll design and triangle center (includes: headboard, footboard, rails).
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Gold


