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American Victorian Brass Full Sized Bed
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian brass full size bed with spindle design and double scroll top (includes
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

American Victorian Brass Full Sized Bed
American Victorian Brass Full Sized Bed
H 62.75 in W 54.75 in D 61 in
American 19th Century Ornate Brass Double Bed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
American 19th century ornate brass double bed circa 1880. Standard double size, with a mattress
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

American Victorian Style Brass Full Size Bed
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian-style brass full size bed of open spindle design and celadon colored button
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Design Institute of America solid brass with black leather queen size headboard
By Design Institute America
Located in Allentown, PA
headboard can be applied to any box bed frame. This headboard was made by the design Institute America circa
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

American Federal Four Post Maple Bed
Located in New York, NY
American four post maple bed, with headboard 4 carved posts & 2 rails mounted with brackets for
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

American Mahogany Classical Acanthus Carved Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1815
By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany Classical carved four poster bed with molded edge tester, flanking swan necks
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Antique 1810s American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American mahogany pencil and bulbous post twin tester beds with original carved scrolled
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Antique 1810s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Herts Brothers Brass Satinwood Inlay Edwardian Mahogany Queen Bed Headboard
By The Herts Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Herts Brothers brass satinwood inlay Edwardian mahogany queen size bed headboard. Item
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Antique Late 19th Century North American Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Ebonized Oak and Brass Chris Earl Dansk Bed
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Posted bed with solid wood construction, hand-cut joinery and custom Dutchman brass joint. Handmade
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage Wrought Iron Victorian Brass Finial King Size Scrolling Canopy Bed Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage wrought iron Victorian brass finial king size scrolling bed frame with canopy. Item
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Caned Bed by Lawson-Fenning, Queen
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Caned bed is a solid wood framed bed that can be made in either white oak or American walnut
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2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Caned Bed by Lawson-Fenning, Queen
Caned Bed by Lawson-Fenning, Queen
H 45 in W 66 in D 87 in
American Federal Four Poster Mahogany King-Size Bed, Early 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
a very fine example of a Federal bed. The solid mahogany post have opposing twist feet with brass
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Poplar, Mahogany

Pair of Brass Headboards - Two Twin Beds or One King Size
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Elegant X Form Brass Headboards, American, circa 1950s. They retain their warm original
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hand made Ebonized Oak and Brass Dansk Bed by Chris Earl
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Posted bed with solid wood construction, hand-cut joinery and custom Dutchman brass joint. Handmade
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Copper, Brass

Tommi Parzinger Mid-Century American Brass and Leather King-Size Headboard
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century American (1960s) king-size headboard with a brass frame having 3 ball finials
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Tartan Covered Platform Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
Unique king-size (American queen-size) bed designed and made by us. A full framed bed without a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Tartan Covered Platform Bed
Tartan Covered Platform Bed
H 58 in W 63 in D 85 in
Full Size Baroque Style Metal Bed
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully stylish full size brass and cast iron bed with cast metal decoration and a touch of
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Antique 19th Century North American Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Full Size Baroque Style Metal Bed
Full Size Baroque Style Metal Bed
H 61 in W 54 in D 72 in
Gio Ponti Queen Bed - Authenticated
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hanover, MA
improvisation when fitting an American mattress to a European bed frame. The inside dimensions for the mattress
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti Queen Bed - Authenticated
Gio Ponti Queen Bed - Authenticated
H 39 in W 115 in D 81 in
Vintage Boho Wrought Iron Day Bed
Located in west palm beach, FL
essence of American craftsmanship and design. Crafted with intricate wrought iron detailing, this day bed
Category

Mid-20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Vintage Boho Wrought Iron Day Bed
Vintage Boho Wrought Iron Day Bed
H 39.25 in W 36.75 in D 75.5 in
Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Dansk Bed
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Posted bed with solid wood construction, hand-cut joinery and custom Dutchman brass joint. Handmade
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Hand Crafted Walnut and Maple Dansk Bed
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Four Post Mid Century Modern, hand crafted bed with solid wood construction, hand-cut joinery and
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Charleston Mahogany Inlaid Four Poster Rice Bed. Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
Charleston mahogany inlaid four poster Rice Bed with patera inlaid headboard, patera tester, turned
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Mid-Century Modern-Inspired Tammi Bed Velvet by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
American singer-songwriter. Notably remembered for a series of duets with singer Marvin Gaye, Tammi's voice
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

French Modern Greyed Oak King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
. The frame features oak veneer with solid brass inlays in a composition reminiscent of American visual
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

French Modern Greyed Oak King Bed
French Modern Greyed Oak King Bed
H 63.25 in W 84.75 in D 88 in
Carved Mahogany Queen Four-Post Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
figured mahogany rails with brass rosettes to the posts. Inspired by an 18th century American original
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Carved Mahogany Queen Four-Post Bed
Carved Mahogany Queen Four-Post Bed
H 90.25 in W 70 in D 88.25 in
Oak Chiselhurst Bed by Lawson-Fenning, Queen
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Chiselhurst bed is an upholstered bed with a solid American walnut or white oak frame finished
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Alpaca, Bouclé, Oak

Beautiful Mid-Century Walnut King Bed Headboard
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful American mid century King bed headboard in excellent vintage condition with sculpted wood
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Oak Chiselhurst Bed by Lawson-Fenning, Queen
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Chiselhurst bed is an upholstered bed with a solid American walnut or white oak frame finished
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Alpaca, Bouclé, Oak

Chiselhurst Bed No Footboard by Lawson-Fenning, King
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Chiselhurst bed is an upholstered bed with a solid American walnut or white oak frame finished
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Chiselhurst Bed No Footboard by Lawson-Fenning, King
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Chiselhurst bed is an upholstered bed with a solid American walnut or white oak frame finished
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Alpaca Bouclé Chiselhurst Bed by Lawson-Fenning, Queen
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Chiselhurst bed is an upholstered bed with a solid American Walnut or White Oak frame finished
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Alpaca, Bouclé, Oak

Modern Midnight Bed, Beige Italian Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
with elegant details. The beige leather headboard frame with brushed brass details gives this bed a
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Finely Carved Mahogany Four Post King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
mahogany rails with brass rosettes to the posts. Inspired by an 18th century American original
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Campaign Style Thomasville Furn Mystique 3 Section Modular Queen Bed & Armoires
By Thomasville
Located in Topeka, KS
cabinets in a second bedroom and put a beautiful brass bed between them and use the center unit in a
Category

Vintage 1970s American Campaign Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

American Charleston Mahogany Child's Crib with Bulbous Spindles on Casters, 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Charleston Mahogany child's crib with flanking side and end rails, turned bulbous ringed
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Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Modern Toscana US Queen Size Bed Purple Leather Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
. Adorned with details in American oak and oxidised brass, Toscana becomes a statement bed for luxury and
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood, Oak, Walnut

Oak and Velvet Channel Tufted Chiselhurst Bed by Lawson-Fenning, Queen
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Chiselhurst bed is an upholstered bed with a solid American walnut or white oak frame finished
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Pair of American Midcentury Headboard Paul McCobb for Calvin
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of twin-size bed headboards by Paul Mccobb designed for Calvin, circa 1950s. This pair can
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber American Mid-Century Queen Size Wooden Storage Headboard
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century queen-size storage headboard with a wooden veneer cabinet with a slanted front
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Bed Frame with Floating Nightstands
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Melchiorre Bega, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Paolo Buffa
Located in Carimate, Como
functionality is important. Being an Italian sized bed, to use with an American mattress it is best to know
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Elegant Brass X Form King Size Headboard by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Brass X Form King Size Headboard by Baker, signed, American, circa 1960s. The brass has
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass

Harvey Probber Queen Size Head Board in Mahogany and Brass, 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Queen size headboard model no 861-80 with curved mahogany slats and brass frame by Harvey Probber
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian King Iron Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique country Victorian style white painted cast iron king size metal headboard with brass
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Antique 19th Century North American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Charleston Mahogany Urn Finial Four-Poster Crib with Caning, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
slats, and terminating on the original brass casters, Early 19th Century.
Category

Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Ari Contemporary Style White Solid Wood Nightstand
Located in Naperville, IL
marble. Brass profiles. Details in antique gold with patina JG294
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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan American Classical Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Ash

King Size Linen Upholstered Wrought Iron Scrolled Headboard
By Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ironwork depicting flowers. Antique brass nailhead trim detail.
Category

Antique 19th Century North American Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Paul McCobb Headboards
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
Solid walnut pair of headboards that can attach to a twin size bed frame with brass spindles
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

American of Martinsville Vintage Mid Century Modern Pair of Nightstands c. 1960s
By American of Martinsville
Located in Denville, NJ
distinguished 1960s collection by American of Martinsville. These step table design nightstands are a remarkable
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Stanley's 1980 American Craftman Collection Bed Side Tables w/ Pull out Tray
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautifully crafted Chippendale bedside tables from American Craftman Collection by Stanley
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Night Stands

Materials

Cherry

Stanley's American Craftman Collection Bed Side Tables w/ Pull out Tray, a Pair
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautifully crafted pair of Chippendale bedside tables from American Craftman Collection by Stanley
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Night Stands

Materials

Cherry

Historic Revolutionary War Period Bed Warming Pan
Located in Nantucket, MA
An important and historic revolutionary war period bed warming pan, belonging to Lieutenant James
Category

Antique 1770s American American Colonial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Oval Bed Side Table With Veneer Wood Top & Metal Footer
By Ginger & Jagger
Located in New York, NY
This bed side table is filled with quiet details, combining sumptuous leaf finishes and a
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Night Stands

Materials

Metal

Montage Faux Fur Ottomans on Brass Hairpin Legs, Pair
Located in Wilton, CT
a bed. Think of anywhere you need an accent piece to spruce up your decor! The combination of faux
Category

2010s North American Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

20th Century American Vintage Widdicomb Walnut Dresser by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
bed side table stands on four polished brass legs. The cabinet consists its original cloth Widdicomb
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Contemporary Brass and Upholstered Luxury Chaise Lounge
By Sebastian Blakeley
Located in Loddiswell, Devon
This made to order Chaise Lounge with its polished brass and aluminium components working in close
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

21st Century Eartha Daybed Cotton Velvet Polished Brass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
American singer and dancer, Eartha Kitt was early noted for her sultry vocal style and slinky
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

20" Diameter Round Bedside Table in Amara Ebony Veneer Wood & Brass Footer
By Ginger & Jagger
Located in New York, NY
This bed side table is filled with quiet details, combining sumptuous leaf finishes and a
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Night Stands

Materials

Metal

National Mount Airy Walnut Burl Chest of Drawers
By National Mt. Airy
Located in Germantown, MD
output included drawing room and dining room chairs, dining room furniture, and bed room chairs. National
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Brass

Attractive Regency Style Mahogany Bench with Button Tufted Leather Squab
Located in North Salem, NY
bed or used as a coffee table in a den. The seat rail is reeded along with the six turned legs; each
Category

Antique Early 18th Century American Regency Benches

Materials

Brass

Exceptional 8 Pieces Bedroom Set by H.A. Fourdinois, France, Circa 1889
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional Louis XVI style bedroom set in carved and veneered wood with brass filets and gilt
Category

Antique 1880s French Bedroom Sets

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Brass

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American Brass Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the American brass bed you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each American brass bed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. If you’re shopping for an American brass bed, we have 30 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect American brass bed — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An American brass bed, designed in the Victorian, Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made American brass bed over the years, but those crafted by Design Institute America, Paul McCobb and Bernhard Rohne are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right bedroom-furniture for You

No matter what kind of bedroom furniture you prefer — be it lavish, low-key or minimalist — your bedroom will always be your own personal sanctuary. But it didn’t start that way. It wasn’t until around the 19th century that the bedroom became a realm of privacy. For many Europeans in the medieval era, eating, congregating and sleeping all took place in a single room, and later, royalty such as Louis XIV of France worked on legal orders while sitting in his bed, surrounded by members of his court.

Now, we return to our bedrooms for solace, private space and intimacy. We’ve certainly come a long way, and so has our bedroom furniture.

Whether you’re seeking bright or moody, Baroque or mid-century modern, consider the amount of time that will be spent in this space. Don’t choose furnishings you won’t enjoy looking at every day.

The most important piece of bedroom furniture is, not surprisingly, the bed. When shopping for a bed and bed frame, keep the size of your bedroom in mind — you’ll need to navigate your way around the bed during your daily routine. Bed sizes range from twin to king, and there is also the California king. At 76 inches wide and 80 inches long, a king-size bed is approximately 16 inches wider than a queen-size mattress, and your bed frame will probably add two to five inches to each side. (The California king bed is 84 inches long.)

If you’re putting together design ideas for a large bedroom, why not go all out? A king platform bed is low-profile and minimalist — a mattress is placed directly on a simple and solid frame, which offers support without a box spring. A traditional bed sees a mattress rest on a box spring or foundation.

Smaller bedrooms or guest rooms could benefit from something more streamlined, such as a vintage daybed. The important thing is not to choose a bed that is too big for your space. After all, you still need to squeeze in an Italian nightstand and an elegant American of Martinsville dresser.

Headboards can make or break the style of a bedroom. If you are going for a clean and contemporary look, maybe a headboard isn’t the best fit, but if not having a headboard will keep you up at night, there are plenty of options. Rattan headboards are a great choice to top off a casual country theme. Alternately, you can think of the headboard as a statement piece. With maximalism riding high in the design world, bedrooms are getting on board with vibrant upholstered headboards, and an upholstered bed may very well be the one thing you need to pull the entire look of your bedroom furniture together.

Once your bedding is situated, shift your focus to other pieces for the room.

The size of your closet will have an impact on the size and amount of furniture you need. If you have a small closet, for example, a larger dresser is going to come in handy. If you are lucky enough to have a large walk-in closet, you can utilize the extra bedroom space for other pieces, such as an antique or vintage nightstand.

Turn your humdrum bedroom into a dramatic hideaway that you never want to leave — find vintage, new and antique bedroom furniture today on 1stDibs.

Questions About American Brass Bed
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, a brass bed will tarnish unless it is properly cared for and lacquered. To prevent tarnishing, you can use linseed oil with a soft terry towel. On 1stDibs, you can find antique brass beds from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Common brass bed parts are called post finials, finial ball washers, bolt covers and rails. Brass bed frames usually have a headboard and footboard made from brass with frame rails made from steel or brass. Shop a collection of brass beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To care for an old brass bed, buff and polish it regularly using a soft, dry cloth. To remove discoloration, moisten a sponge or soft rag with lemon juice or distilled vinegar and a sprinkle of salt. Then, use the cloth to rub the metal. Find a selection of brass beds on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.

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