Antique Iron Bed

Aluminum vs Cast Iron Castings

You may not be aware of the fact that there are no manufacturers making iron beds today out of iron. All reproductions being made today are using aluminum to pour their castings. Why you ask…… The answer is three fold. First: Aluminum is the third most abundant element (after oxygen and silicon), and the most…

Antique Iron Bed

Iron Beds for 2012 Whats on the Horizon

Every year I set down around this time to take stock in the iron bed market and what’s to be expected in the upcoming year. As is always the case, I make mention of the depleted supply of beds that seem to be showing up. It stands to reason…..there were a finite number that were…