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Salesman Sample Wrought Iron Bed Frame
Salesman Sample Wrought Iron Bed Frame

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 Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Early 20th Century Folding Iron Bed
French Early 20th Century Folding Iron Bed

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 Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron Bed from Late 19th Century, Painted White

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

Late 19th Century Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Wrought Iron

Old lacquered wrought iron bed, coming from a religious congregation circa 1900
Old lacquered wrought iron bed, coming from a religious congregation circa 1900

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 Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Wrought Iron

American Victorian Painted Iron Full-size Bed
American Victorian Painted Iron Full-size Bed

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

19th Century American Victorian Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Gold

Full Size Baroque Style Metal Bed
Full Size Baroque Style Metal Bed

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 gold finishing on the decorations.

Category

19th Century North American Baroque Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Iron

Large Genoese Bed In Painted Iron, 2 Places, 19th Century
Large Genoese Bed In Painted Iron, 2 Places, 19th Century

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 pins end each upright Good general condition, wear from use, side bars perhaps c...

Category

19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Iron

Genoese Bed In Painted Iron, Width 145cm, Early 19th Century
Genoese Bed In Painted Iron, Width 145cm, Early 19th Century

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 with gold, and bronze endinds Good general condition, wear to the patina Italian...

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Iron

Antique French Child's Bed in Original Paint from Toulouse, France
Antique French Child's Bed in Original Paint from Toulouse, France

Antique French Child's Bed in Original Paint from Toulouse, France

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique French Child’s Iron Bed in as found condition, with Original Old Paint and could be used to house a Doll or Stuffed Animal collection.

Category

1910s French Country Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Metal

19th Century Antique Wrought Iron Double Bed
19th Century Antique Wrought Iron Double Bed

19th Century Antique Wrought Iron Double Bed

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We offer this spectacular Italian wrought iron bed dating back to the first half of the 19th century.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Iron Pair of Single Beds
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Iron Pair of Single Beds

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 during the Art Nouveau period.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique White Twin Bed Headboards with Hand-Painted Floral Medallions
Pair of Antique White Twin Bed Headboards with Hand-Painted Floral Medallions

Pair of Antique White Twin Bed Headboards with Hand-Painted Floral Medallions

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Period: Circa 1900–1920 While no headboard stamp is present, the materials, construction, caster marks, and decorative style strongly align with early 20th-century iron bed producti...

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Metal, Iron

French Wrought Iron Folding Campaign Bed
French Wrought Iron Folding Campaign Bed

French Wrought Iron Folding Campaign Bed

Located in Astoria, NY

French Wrought Iron Folding Campaign Bed, with scroll form motif on casters. 40.25" H x 33.5" W x 75.5" D.

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Wrought Iron

American Victorian Style Iron Twin Bed

American Victorian Style Iron Twin Bed

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian-style painted iron cross design twin size bed (includes: headboard, footboard, and rails) (Irregular size, check measurements).

Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Iron

Victorian Brass and Iron Double Bed All in all an attractive bed timeless
Victorian Brass and Iron Double Bed All in all an attractive bed timeless

Victorian Brass and Iron Double Bed All in all an attractive bed timeless

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian Brass and Iron Double Bed All in all an attractive bed and a timeless in design it will go very well in a Victorian designed bed room or in a modern Minimalist design, bot...

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Sampler Bed
19th Century French Cast Iron Sampler Bed

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 elements.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Iron, Brass

19th Century French Folding Wrought Iron Campaign Bed
19th Century French Folding Wrought Iron Campaign Bed

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.

Category

1870s French Campaign Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian bed from the 19th century in wrought iron
Italian bed from the 19th century in wrought 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-century Italian queen-size bed, meticulously handcrafted in wrought iron The bed has...

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Rare Neoclassical Style Iron King Poster Bed
19th Century Rare Neoclassical Style Iron King Poster Bed

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 king poster bed you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout.

Category

Mid-19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Iron

American Victorian Iron and Brass Full Bed
American Victorian Iron and Brass Full Bed

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, foot board, and rails).

Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Art Nouveau Iron and Tole Twin Beds
Pair of French Art Nouveau Iron and Tole Twin Beds

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 inlay (includes: headboard and footboard only does not include rails).

Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Tôle, Iron

Large Black and Golden Iron & Bronze Full Bed, Early 19th Century
Large Black and Golden Iron & Bronze Full Bed, Early 19th Century

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 fixed and you can fold the bed as you can see in the pictures.

Category

Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Genoese Peacock tail bed in painted wrought iron, Italy, early 19th century
Genoese Peacock tail bed in painted wrought iron, Italy, early 19th century

Genoese Peacock tail bed in painted wrought iron, Italy, early 19th century

Located in Lyon, FR

Magnificent Genoese “Peacock Tail” bed, in painted wrought iron and made in Genoa, Italy, in the early 19th century.

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Rare Italian Gilt Zinc Decorated Iron King Bed, C. 1870.
A Rare Italian Gilt Zinc Decorated Iron King Bed, C. 1870.

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 and scrolled silhouettes, crowned with ball finials and joined by twisted column up...

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Iron, Zinc

1930s French Art Deco Painted Wrought Iron Full Size Bed Frame
1930s French Art Deco Painted Wrought Iron Full Size Bed Frame

1930s French Art Deco Painted Wrought Iron Full Size Bed Frame

Located in Astoria, NY

A charming 1930s French Art Deco full-size bed frame, sourced from Provence, France. Crafted from solid wrought iron, it features painted geometric designs that culminate in an elega...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian 19th Century Bed Wrought Iron, Decorated with Mother of Pearl Scales
Italian 19th Century Bed Wrought Iron, Decorated with Mother of Pearl Scales

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 floral decorations and mother of pearl scales.

Category

Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Iron

Pair of 3rd Quarter 19th Century Napoleon III French Tole & Iron Single Beds
Pair of 3rd Quarter 19th Century Napoleon III French Tole & Iron Single Beds

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 bois walnut & satinwood paintwork on the head & foot boards inlaid with mother of pe...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Single Bed Metal Headboard
Antique Single Bed Metal Headboard

Antique Single Bed Metal Headboard

Located in Sheffield, MA

We have drilled holes on the legs so a bed frame can be attached. 4.5" deep with sideboard fixture

Category

19th Century North American Victorian Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Iron

French Early 20th Century Full Metal Bed
French Early 20th Century Full Metal Bed

French Early 20th Century Full Metal Bed

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A full-sized metal bed from early 20th century France, its frame is characterized by an arched head and footboard that have been ornamented with subtle Neoclassical scrolled details.

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Metal, Iron

French Art Deco Period Full Size Brass Bed
French Art Deco Period Full Size Brass Bed

French Art Deco Period Full Size Brass Bed

Located in Bradenton, FL

A French 1920’s full size brass bed. The square Art Deco frame is decorated with bands of pierced cast brass, flat twisted posts, and mesh panels. The legs of the headboard finish wi...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

19th C English Half Tester Double Brass Bed Frame
19th C English Half Tester Double Brass Bed Frame

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 sides and twin bars below for hanging fabric. Very high quality casting. Measures...

Category

19th Century English Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Brass, Iron

Early 19th Century Directoire Cherry Wood Antique Single Bed
Early 19th Century Directoire Cherry Wood Antique Single Bed

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 30,70 D 74,01 cm W 78, D 188. Attention this bed will be shipped disassembled, assemb...

Category

Early 1800s Italian Directoire Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian King Iron Headboard
Antique Victorian King Iron Headboard

Antique Victorian King Iron Headboard

Located in Sheffield, MA

Wonderfully Classic simple in style with just enough decorative interest to make it a versatile piece for simple modern to classical, neoclassical, Swedish Gustavian, Hollywood Regen...

Category

19th Century North American Hollywood Regency Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Brass, Iron

Sheraton Mahogany Full Size Bed with Carved Posts and Tester
Sheraton Mahogany Full Size Bed with Carved Posts and Tester

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 relief decoration along with reeded tops, and includes its original tester. Comes wit...

Category

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Iron

Early French Iron Floral Heart Scroll Twin Headboards
Early French Iron Floral Heart Scroll Twin Headboards

Early French Iron Floral Heart Scroll Twin Headboards

By Maria Pergay, Gilbert Poillerat, Paul Follot, Maurice Dufrêne, Jean Prouvé

Located in Bensalem, PA

Pair of two layered solid wrought iron French Victorian, headboards with elaborate, scroll work and design. Please look at pictures for overall detail. These headboards are in origin...

Category

1880s French Early Victorian Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Enamel, Iron, Wrought Iron

English Victorian Papier Mache Mother of Pearl Inlay Twin Bed Frames - a Pair
English Victorian Papier Mache Mother of Pearl Inlay Twin Bed Frames - a Pair

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. This breathtaking pair features wrought iron paint decorated frames, brass cannon ball...

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique Wrought Iron Floral Headboard with Hand-Painted Decorative Flowers
Antique Wrought Iron Floral Headboard with Hand-Painted Decorative Flowers

Antique Wrought Iron Floral Headboard with Hand-Painted Decorative Flowers

Located in Miami, FL

Antique wrought iron headboard featuring a delicate handcrafted floral design with elegant decorative scrollwork. The structure is adorned with pastel-colored flowers that add a roma...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Italian Gold Gilt King-Size Headboard
Wrought Iron Italian Gold Gilt King-Size Headboard

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 Gilbert Poillerat. Overall measures: 61" H x 84" W. Hole to hole measures approxi...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 19th Century Italian Pair of Antique Headboards in Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century Italian Pair of Antique Headboards in Wrought Iron

Early 19th Century Italian Pair of Antique Headboards in Wrought Iron

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

You can consider using this pair of headboards for two single beds or placing them side by side for a double bed.

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810
Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810

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 headboards, brass escutcheons, and side rails. Fits Standard twin mattress and box s...

Category

1810s American American Colonial Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Brass, Iron

Victorian Early 20th Century Brass & Iron Daybed Crib on Casters
Victorian Early 20th Century Brass & Iron Daybed Crib on Casters

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

Category

1910s English Early Victorian Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th Century French Louis XVI Wrought Iron and Bronze King Size Headboard
18th Century French Louis XVI Wrought Iron and Bronze King Size Headboard

18th Century French Louis XVI Wrought Iron and Bronze King Size Headboard

Located in Dallas, TX

The contrast between the dark forged iron and softly aged gilt bronze creates remarkable depth and architectural character.

Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Bronze, Iron

LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED
LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED

LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The roof again is an absolute work of art, of which in the center is a crown giving this piece a bit of a royal nod The bed as mentioned is documented, I have the book which is A Hi...

Category

Early 1600s English Jacobean Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Oak

19th Century Double Bedroom French Belle Époque Bronze Iron Brass and Glass
19th Century Double Bedroom French Belle Époque Bronze Iron Brass and Glass

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 in the headboard and nightstands (not included in the listing) For martes 53" x 75...

Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Regency Style Chinoiserie Full Headboard and Footboard
19th Century English Regency Style Chinoiserie Full Headboard and Footboard

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 figures (includes: headboard, footboard, rails).

Category

19th Century Regency Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Hollywood Regency Rococo Style Full Size Headboard
Hollywood Regency Rococo Style Full Size Headboard

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 add extra interest and style to the bed. Give that bedroom with something extra style...

Category

Early 20th Century Baroque Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian King Metal Headboard
Antique Victorian King Metal Headboard

Antique Victorian King Metal Headboard

Located in Sheffield, MA

Wonderful Classic simple style that will lend itself to modern, classical, neoclassical, Swedish Gustavian or French country decor. Search term: King bed, metal bed, metal headboard.

Category

19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Italian wrought iron bed 19th century
Antique Italian wrought iron bed 19th century

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

Category

19th Century Italian Other Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Wrought Iron

Letto a baldacchino. Italia, inizi del XIX sec
Letto a baldacchino. Italia, inizi del XIX sec

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...

Category

Early 1800s Italian Other Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Wrought Iron

American Charleston Mahogany Child's Crib with Bulbous Spindles on Casters, 1800
American Charleston Mahogany Child's Crib with Bulbous Spindles on Casters, 1800

American Charleston Mahogany Child's Crib with Bulbous Spindles on Casters, 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

American Charleston Mahogany child's crib with flanking side and end rails, turned bulbous ringed spindles with finials, single triple hinged folding side rail, corner bed bolt faste...

Category

Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Brass, Iron

Iron Campaign Adjustable Folding Chair/Chaise/Bed. Wilson's 1871
Iron Campaign Adjustable Folding Chair/Chaise/Bed. Wilson's 1871

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.

Category

1870s American Industrial Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Iron

French Iron Doggie Bed
French Iron Doggie Bed

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 purpose you might come up with.

Category

1860s French Victorian Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Iron

19th Century Painted White Iron Crib Baby Bed
19th Century Painted White Iron Crib Baby Bed

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 without 1 side rail to be used as a settee or bench.

Category

19th Century Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian French Country Farmhouse Cast Iron White 3/4 Bed Boho Chic
Antique Victorian French Country Farmhouse Cast Iron White 3/4 Bed Boho Chic

Antique Victorian French Country Farmhouse Cast Iron White 3/4 Bed Boho Chic

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian French Country / farmhouse cast iron twin bed. Dimensions: 48"w x 79" x 59"h, interior 48" x 75"

Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Iron Beds

Materials

Iron

Large 19th Century Wicker Dog Bed Log Basket on Original Cast Iron Wheels
Large 19th Century Wicker Dog Bed Log Basket on Original Cast Iron Wheels

Large 19th Century Wicker Dog Bed Log Basket on Original Cast Iron Wheels

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

Originally this would have had tall sides for transporting wool, it has two small iron axles with cast iron wheels. Would make a lovely dog bed or log basket as shown. 

Category

19th Century Early Victorian Antique Iron Beds

Materials

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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