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Matching Twin Iron Beds

Extremely rare today and a luxury back in the 1800’s, matching twin iron beds are few and far between. Why would matching twin  beds be so rare today. Simple……there were far fewer of them made than any other  beds being made. So why were there far fewer being made? Again…simple……few people had the luxury of…

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Antique Iron Daybeds…..Simplicity and Function

The utilitarian function of iron beds is at it’s best with daybeds that were being made back in the 1800’s. Although quite rare in fact, iron daybed’s provided the owner, back in the 1800’s, with the same practical uses they provide us with today. One of the main reasons for iron daybed popularity is the…

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Canopy Iron Beds All Different Settings

Are canopy iron beds better in one particular setting  than another.  Not hardly. As is seen in these two photo’s one canopy bed is covered with curtains, while the other  bed is just bare poles and canopy rods. As you can easily see…..both look great. Can you guess where the  bed is with the curtains?…

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Just The Hint of A Bed

Sometimes, as is the case in this photo, all that is needed is the hint of an iron bed to achieve the desired effect. Most people think a  bed needs to be big and bold to have any effect……… couldn’t be farther from the truth. Although we actually raise the headboard on over 50 %…