French Curve in New Orleans
Here is an iron bed I converted to a “Crown Canopy” for a client who happens to be opening a new B&B right in the heart of the “French Quarter” in New Orleans.
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Ralph Lauren and the Twins……..
I had started selling the Ralph Lauren Co iron beds for their store displays and ad campaigns back in 1987.
DetailsMaking an Old Iron Bed Look Old
For many years people that went out and bought antique iron beds, felt as though they should completely refinish them so they looked brand new.
Details“What kind of bed does your daughter have”?
I’m often asked……Since you’ve been dealing in antique iron beds for over thirty years, what kind of beds do your daughters have? Well here’s my 15 yr olds bed.
DetailsWhy Buy An Antique Iron Bed
Why should you consider buying an antique iron bed, when there are so many alternative bed frames on the market?
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Wedding Ring Iron Beds
One of the more popular iron bed styles throughout the 1800’s was the “Wedding Ring” design.
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Antique Iron Beds and Lead Based Paint
If your antique iron bed was purchased prior to 1977, you can pretty much count on it having lead based paint on it. Back in the 1800’s when these beauties were being made, lead based paint was pretty much used on all furniture and practically all iron beds of that period. Lead was also added…
DetailsIron Bed Height Princess and the Pea origin
So why were iron beds so high off the ground? The old beds and even their wooden counterparts were elevated higher than what we’re use to today because of cold drafts that were close to the ground
DetailsThat Old Iron Gate – I Mean Iron Bed
I can’t tell you how many times, over the years, I’ve received calls asking for a mismatched footboard or headboard. And how many times the person asking was wanting to use it for a gate.
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“Why Brass on Iron Beds”
Competition is one of the things that helped this country develop over the years into the economic heavyweight we have become. When it came to iron beds vs. brass beds, the competition was fierce.
Details“Faces Behind The Iron Beds”
I often wonder what type of person bent the tubing, poured the iron into the molds and laid their hands on what I’ve made a business out of the better part of my life
DetailsIron Beds……..One of the Best for “Green Decorating”
In an age when decorating with “green” intentions has become so important to our environment and future generations, what better way to go green and recycle than to use original antiques that were made back in the 1800’s and have no impact on our environment because their production “footprint” is non-existent today. Iron beds are…
Details“British Cylinder Bed”…….
As I’ve mentioned in previous postings, the iron beds being made in England back in the 1800’s , were far inferior in their strength, quality and design, in comparison to those iron beds being made in this country at the same time.
Details“Will My Iron Bed Make Noise”??????
Ok…….Well I think we all know where that questions leading. The answer is a resounding NO. The reason people tend to ask this question is because they’ve heard horror stories about brass beds making all kind of noise when the occupants are being intimate. Unfortunately iron beds get lumped into the same category with brass…
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Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward my first celeb/client couple
With the Oscars at had, I was reminiscing about a number of the old celebrities I’ve had the good fortune to have met and sold iron beds to over the years.
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Angelina Jolie In Bed – Iron Bed That Is
With the Oscars at had, I was reminiscing about a number of the old celebrities I’ve had the good fortune to have met and sold iron beds to over the years.
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What Sizes Did Antique Beds Come In?
What sizes did antique beds come in ? Back in the 1800’s there were only three size beds being used…….Twin’s, which could vary in width sometimes as much as 5″, then there were 3/4 size, that were right around 48″ in width and last but certainly not least was the double/full size at 53′ to…
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I Lost The Side Rails To My Bed
“I lost the side rails to my iron bed……can I buy an extra pair from you”? I can’t begin to tell you how many time’s I’ve heard this.
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The Origin Of Cathouse Antique Beds
In the mid 70’s I was living in Georgetown, a section of Washington DC
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Metal Beds Wooden Beds Upholstered Beds The Dilemma
Ok……You’ve got this sweet little bedroom that’s just crying out for some form of bed.
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