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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
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Early 20th Century French Antique Iron Beds

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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
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Early 20th Century Canadian Antique Iron Beds

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. The iron has a nice natural patina
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Iron Beds

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Iron

Painted Iron Bed, Genoa, Early 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful iron bed painted in brown-burgundy, with a very rich decoration of intertwined flowers
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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Iron Beds

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. Height dimension 78 cm for a
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Late 19th Century Antique Iron Beds

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Wrought Iron

Antique Full Size Iron Bed in White with Removable Wheels
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique Iron bed full size 54”w x 78”d x 64”h Footboard: 51”h White painted Finish with original
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19th Century Antique Iron Beds

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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
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Iron Beds

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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
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Iron Beds

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Gold

Large Genoese Bed In Painted Iron, 2 Places, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large iron bed painted in burgundy, with a decoration of flowers and foliage enhanced with gold, 4
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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Iron Beds

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Iron

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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19th Century North American Baroque Antique Iron Beds

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Iron

Genoese Bed In Painted Iron, Width 145cm, Early 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful iron bed painted in brown-burgundy, with a decoration of flowers and foliage enhanced
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Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Iron Beds

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Iron

Antique French Child's Bed in Original Paint from Toulouse, France
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Child’s Iron Bed in as found condition, with Original Old Paint and could be used to
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1910s French Country Antique Iron Beds

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Metal

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Iron Pair of Single Beds
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We offer this rare and fantastic pair of Italian single iron beds, made in the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Iron Beds

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Iron

American Victorian Style Iron Twin Bed
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian-style painted iron cross design twin size bed (includes: headboard, footboard
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Iron Beds

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Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Sampler Bed
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French cast iron miniature sampler bed with white painted patina and brass finial decorative
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Late 19th Century French Antique Iron Beds

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Iron, Brass

Industrial Chic Antique Single Bed in Wrought Iron
Located in Milano, IT
from the workmanship, of fine French manufacture. It is a single bed, made entirely of wrought iron
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1890s French Baroque Antique Iron Beds

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Folding Wrought Iron Campaign Bed
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare 19th Century French wrought iron campaign bed has folding sides and replaced burlap. Terrific
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1870s French Campaign Antique Iron Beds

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Wrought Iron

Antique Italian Bed Napoleon III Period Iron Double Size
Located in Buxton, GB
This Antique Italian Napoleon III Iron Double Bed is a luxurious and stylish addition to any
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19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Iron Beds

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Iron

Italian bed from the 19th century in wrought iron
Located in Cesena, FC
Italian bed from the 19th century in wrought iron The timeless elegance of this early nineteenth
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19th Century Italian Antique Iron Beds

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Wrought Iron

19th Century Rare Neoclassical Style Iron King Poster Bed
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, hand cut, Neoclassical style iron
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Mid-19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Iron Beds

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Iron

American Victorian Iron and Brass Full Bed
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian style iron cross design full size bed with brass finials (includes: headboard
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Iron Beds

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Brass

Early 20th Century Italian Red Iron Double Bed Headboard
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
of the 20th century in iron, it is inspired by Baroque lines. Characterized by a rich decoration of
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Iron Beds

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Iron

Art Deco Brass and Iron Double Bed Very Stylish Art Deco painted bed
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Brass and Iron Double Bed This very Stylish Art Deco painted bed dates from around 1910
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Iron Beds

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Brass

A Rare Italian Gilt Zinc Decorated Iron King Bed, C. 1870.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafter of twin beds, this wonderful king bed has double shaped headboards rise in graceful arched
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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Iron Beds

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Iron, Zinc

Pair of French Art Nouveau Iron and Tole Twin Beds
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Nouveau iron twin beds with green patina and decorated tole trim with pearl
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Iron Beds

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Tôle, Iron

Large Black and Golden Iron & Bronze Full Bed, Early 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Large black and golden iron & bronze full bed, early 19th century This original bed has the slabs
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Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Iron Beds

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Bronze, Iron

1930s French Art Deco Painted Wrought Iron Full Size Bed Frame
Located in Astoria, NY
bed frame is solid and stable, showcasing excellent joinery and craftsmanship. The wrought iron
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Iron Beds

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Wrought Iron

Italian 19th Century Bed Wrought Iron, Decorated with Mother of Pearl Scales
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Romantic single bed in iron of the 19th century. Headboard and footboard enameled wood effect with
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Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique Iron Beds

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Iron

Pair of 3rd Quarter 19th Century Napoleon III French Tole & Iron Single Beds
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
3rd quarter 19th century pair of French tole & iron single beds. Napoleon III period. Superb faux
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Beds

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Metal, Iron

Antique Single Bed Metal Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique country iron twin size headboard has a wonderfully, natural distressed look with just
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19th Century North American Victorian Antique Iron Beds

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Iron

Original 19th-century canopy bed, 19th, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Original 19th-century canopy bed, 19th, Italy Canopy bed, iron frame with brass decorations and
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Early 1800s European Beaux Arts Antique Iron Beds

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Iron

French Early 20th Century Full Metal Bed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A classically styled full-sized metal bed from early 20th century France. The bed features an
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Early 20th Century French Antique Iron Beds

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Metal, Iron

19th C English Half Tester Double Brass Bed Frame
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890 19thC English half tester double brass bed frame with lattice swing brackets to the
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19th Century English Antique Iron Beds

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Brass, Iron

Early 19th Century Directoire Cherry Wood Antique Single Bed
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Delicious Italian directoire antique single bed in cherry wood, 1800. Internal dimensions inch W
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Early 1800s Italian Directoire Antique Iron Beds

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Iron

Sheraton Mahogany Full Size Bed with Carved Posts and Tester
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Sheraton mahogany full size bed with carved shaped posts featuring swag,tassel, & foliate
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Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Iron Beds

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Iron

Early French Iron Floral Heart Scroll Twin Headboards
By Maurice Dufrêne, Maria Pergay, Jean Prouvé, Gilbert Poillerat, Paul Follot
Located in Bensalem, PA
Pair of two layered solid wrought iron French Victorian, headboards with elaborate, scroll work and
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1880s French Early Victorian Antique Iron Beds

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Enamel, Iron, Wrought Iron

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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19th Century North American Hollywood Regency Antique Iron Beds

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Brass, Iron

English Victorian Papier Mache Mother of Pearl Inlay Twin Bed Frames - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable pair of antique, 19th C, hand painted and mother of pearl inlaid signed single beds
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Iron Beds

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Belle Époque French Gilded Iron Daybed, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A charming 19th-century French cast iron daybed, richly detailed and full of antique character. The
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Iron Beds

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Iron

Wrought Iron Italian Gold Gilt King-Size Headboard
Located in New York, NY
Very nice king size Italian gold gilt wrought iron headboard. Also has hooks to the back. Manner of
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Iron Beds

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Art Nouveau Painted Iron and Brass Twin Headboard
Located in Centennial, CO
sturdy piece, ready to be used as a headboard on a twin bed or as a decorative element in a house or
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Iron Beds

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Metal, Brass, Iron

Victorian Early 20th Century Brass & Iron Daybed Crib on Casters
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Thomas Sheraton, Holland & Sons
Located in Bensalem, PA
Fully functional polished brass early 20th century crib with collapsing sides polished and restored feel free to reach out with any questions
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1910s English Early Victorian Antique Iron Beds

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Brass, Iron

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

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Brass, Iron

LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
are then dovetail jointed and have further wrought iron anchor mounts. This bed is not as stable as
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Early 1600s English Jacobean Antique Iron Beds

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Oak

Mid-18th Century French Bronze and Wrought Iron Gate King Size Wall Headboard
Located in Dallas, TX
1780 out of a retired iron and bronze gate or balcony, the Louis XVI-style frame features two main
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Iron Beds

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Bronze, Iron

19th Century Double Bedroom French Belle Époque Bronze Iron Brass and Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful and impressive 19th century double bed French Belle Époque bronze, iron, brass and glass
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Iron Beds

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Bronze

19th Century English Regency Style Chinoiserie Full Headboard and Footboard
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency-style (19th Century) black iron and tole Chinoiserie design full size bed with
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19th Century Regency Antique Iron Beds

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Hollywood Regency Rococo Style Full Size Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Hollywood Regency inspired full size double metal bed with gold toned embellished decorations to
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Early 20th Century Baroque Antique Iron Beds

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Iron

Late 19th century wrought iron bed
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Wrought iron bed late 1800s one and a half square,. Richly worked headboard and footboard, blue lacquer with gold details. Very good overall condition even the lacquering, only in ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Iron Beds

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Wrought Iron

Antique Victorian King Metal Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique country Victorian style white painted cast iron king size metal headboard with brass
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19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Iron Beds

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Brass, Iron

Antique Italian wrought iron bed 19th century
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Antique Italian wrought iron bed 19th century
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19th Century Italian Other Antique Iron Beds

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Wrought Iron

Letto a baldacchino. Italia, inizi del XIX sec
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Letto a baldacchino in ferro battuto con pediera e testiera in legno sagomato per poter essere rivestita di tappezzeria. I montanti in ferro battuto come i piedi presentano delle ins...
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Early 1800s Italian Other Antique Iron Beds

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Wrought Iron

Handsome Large Black Iron Shelving Unit-Early 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
beds. The shelving is constructed with slim iron rods joined decoratively at an angle. The whole unit
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Early 20th Century French Antique Iron Beds

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Iron

American Charleston Mahogany Child's Crib with Bulbous Spindles on Casters, 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
spindles with finials, single triple hinged folding side rail, corner bed bolt fasteners with interior
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Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Iron Beds

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Brass, Iron

Iron Campaign Adjustable Folding Chair/Chaise/Bed. Wilson's 1871
By Wilson's Adjustable Iron Chair Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iron Campaign adjustable folding chair/chaise/bed. Wilson's 1871. Early industrial design. Multi
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1870s American Industrial Antique Iron Beds

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Iron

French Iron Doggie Bed
Located in Sheffield, MA
Fold down the front panel and use this hand worked wrought iron crib for a doggie bed or any other
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1860s French Victorian Antique Iron Beds

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Iron

19th Century Painted White Iron Crib Baby Bed
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
19th century iron crib baby bed Measures: 53" D x 29" W x 45" H Bed height: 18" Can be used
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19th Century Antique Iron Beds

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Iron

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Antique Iron Beds For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique iron beds for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and brass, all antique iron beds available were constructed with great care. Antique iron beds have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Art Nouveau and Art Deco antique iron beds are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique iron beds over the years, but those made by Joz. & Leop. Quittner, Gustave Serrurier-Bovy and Wilson's Adjustable Iron Chair Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right Beds-frames for You

We find relaxation and solace in our bedrooms, which are often the most cherished rooms of a home. Your antique, new or vintage bed and bed frame are integral to this oasis of personal comfort.

Beds and bed frames have long been an important part of the sanctuary that is the bedroom. For the upper class in countries such as England, the massive, costly beds of the 16th and 17th centuries were decorative and of the poster variety. Some were characterized by large painted wooden headboards, often made of oak, that featured ornate carvings and richly colored curtains affixed to each of the two or four posts — think of today’s sumptuous upholstered headboards as a distant cousin to these luxurious furnishings. The heavy fabric curtains were drawn across a fringed canopy to close out the sunlight that might’ve warmed your grandiose and opulent bedchambers. This feature could also offer privacy as desired, because, as we all know, a bedroom is for more than just sleeping

Coiled springs didn’t make their way into mattresses until the 1800s, which likely made for a far more comfortable night’s sleep for many. Bed frames of cast iron and brass were introduced during the mid- to late-19th century. Later, the 20th century brought with it marvelous innovations for slumberland, among them daybeds from the likes of George Nelson and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich as well as convertible sofa beds.

Today, you will find a range of beds geared toward your individual personality and preferred style of decor. When shopping for a bed and bed frame, keep in mind that you’ve got options. Sizes range from twin to California king. At 76 inches wide and 80 inches long, a king-size bed is roughly 16 inches wider than a queen-size mattress, and your bed frame will likely add two to five inches to each side. (The California king bed is 84 inches long.)

From dramatic bedroom designs to uncomplicated, minimalist approaches, the bedroom has evolved into the haven that it should be: a peaceful place of respite, where we begin and end every day. Take the time to create your very own oasis — you deserve it. Rest easy with an expansive collection of antique, new and vintage beds and bed frames available on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Iron Beds
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The earliest iron beds trace back to 17th-century Italy, where infestations of bed bugs and moths led crafters to produce handmade metal furniture for bedrooms. In the late 1800s, the beds came into fashion again because many people thought they were simpler to clean. You'll find a variety of antique iron beds on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Popularized in the early to mid 1900s, antique ¾ beds are ones that measure approximately 48” wide by 75” long. They are a size in between a single and a double, perfect if you need that tiny bit of extra space. You can also find a variety of antique beds from some of the top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 3/4 bed is any bed that measures around 48 inches wide by 75 inches long. They were popular during the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. On 1stDibs, shop a wide collection of antique beds from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if wrought iron is an antique, first check to see if there are any maker's marks on the piece. By researching these marks using trusted online resources, you can typically determine who produced a piece of furniture and when they were active and producing furnishings similar to yours. If the company was in business and crafting similar pieces 100 years ago or more, then the wrought iron table, chair or other item may be an antique. However, if the business opened recently or the style was offered more recently than a century ago, your item is likely not antique. If you cannot locate a maker's mark, inspect your furniture closely. Antique pieces often show signs of handcrafting, such as slight imperfections or irregularities. Also, antique wrought iron often has signs of wear, such as pitting in the metal or scratches due to age. If you're still uncertain whether your item is antique, you can ask a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to date it. Shop an assortment of antique wrought iron furniture 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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