There were three primary size iron beds being produced back in the 1800’s. They were the Twin…..usually measuring between 38″ to 42″; the double/full size that was very close to a standard/full of today at 53″ to 54″, and then the 3/4 size which varied between 43″ to 48″. For todays user, the Twin and Double/Full size of that era are the most widely used, because no alterations to width need to be done to accommodate our modern mattresses. But very few places cary 3/4 size mattresses. The other dilemma is “linens”…….try and find a set of 3/4 sheets…..good luck.
When we come across a 3/4 size iron bed, 9 times out of 10, we end up cutting it down to a much more popular and usable Twin size. On some rare occasions we have actually enlarged the to king width. I have attached photo’s of both adjustments. As you can see from the photo’s…… they styles being made in the 3/4 size certainly were pleasing. So it would be a shame not to recycle them in a more usable size.
Cathouse Antique Iron Beds
Cathouse Antique Iron Beds specializes in antique iron bed frames, and conversions. Cathouse Antique Iron Beds has the largest selection of antique iron beds in the country.
