What era are iron beds from?

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.

When were cast iron beds made?

Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.

Iron Sleigh Bed

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French Cast Iron Sleigh Bed

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H 42 in W 83 in D 47 in

French Cast Iron Sleigh Bed

Located in Houston, TX

Cast iron sleigh bed.

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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron, Steel

French Neoclassical Style Sleigh Bed

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H 35 in W 75 in D 41.5 in

French Neoclassical Style Sleigh Bed

Located in Buchanan, NY

French early 20th Century iron "lit bateau", original painted dark green and gold tole. Sold with

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Full Size Gold Brass Sleigh Bed w Cast Iron Rails, Marked 1908

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H 60 in W 56 in D 94 in

Antique Victorian Full Size Gold Brass Sleigh Bed w Cast Iron Rails, Marked 1908

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian full size gold brass sleigh bed with cast iron rails, marked 1908. Item features

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Antique Early 1900s North American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Sleigh-Form Folding Day Bed

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H 26 in W 69 in D 37 in

Sleigh-Form Folding Day Bed

Located in Sheffield, MA

Wrought iron sleigh-form folding day bed.

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Antique 19th Century American Daybeds

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of English Victorian Style Brass Steel Twin Sleigh Beds

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H 36.5 in W 41.5 in D 6 in

Pair of English Victorian Style Brass Steel Twin Sleigh Beds

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Matching pair of English Victorian style twin sleigh beds crafted from patinated brass and polished

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20th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Pair of American Cuban Mahogany Twin Sleigh Beds, Circa 1855. New York

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H 42.5 in W 87 in D 43.5 in

Pair of American Cuban Mahogany Twin Sleigh Beds, Circa 1855. New York

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American Cuban mahogany twin sleigh beds with book matched head and foot boards, carved

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Antique 1850s American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Cast Iron Daybed or Sleigh Bed

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H 34 in W 83 in D 31.5 in

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Cast Iron Daybed or Sleigh Bed

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This 19th century French Napoleon III period daybed features a cast iron frame detailed with

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds

Materials

Iron

18TH CENTURY SIMI POLISHED IRON SLEIGH BED

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H 38 in W 83 in D 45 in

18TH CENTURY SIMI POLISHED IRON SLEIGH BED

Located in Hudson, NY

A FRENCH SIMI POLISHED IRON SLEIGH BED. ALL ORIGINAL HAND CRAFTED IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. COULD BE

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Daybeds

French Campagne Bed

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H 39.25 in W 77 in D 36.25 in

French Campagne Bed

Located in New Orleans, LA

Cast and wrought iron campagne bed in a sleigh bed shape. Retains old paint.

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Early 20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

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