Converting antique iron beds from their original double size to a modern king size can be a challenging yet rewarding project for those who appreciate vintage furniture with a touch of modern functionality. Antique iron beds were primarily manufactured in smaller sizes like twin or double, as queen and king sizes didn’t become widely available…
Antique iron twin beds have been gaining popularity in recent years, and it’s not hard to see why. These timeless pieces of furniture bring a touch of vintage charm and elegance to any bedroom, making them a perfect choice for attic, loft, and above-garage bedrooms. Their enduring appeal lies in their durability, craftsmanship, and versatility.…
Beautiful bedding plays a pivotal role in enhancing the aesthetic appeal and overall ambiance of an antique iron bed frame. The choice of linens, quilts, and pillows can transform a simple piece of furniture into a captivating centerpiece that exudes elegance and charm. The harmonious combination of these elements not only elevates the visual allure…
What is a “Transitional” style antique iron bed ? It’s a bed design/style, that falls between two distinctive established design styles, like Victorian, Art Nouveau, Craftsman, Austere, or Art Deco, It’s style encompasses elements from two distinctively different styles. The attached photo, has casting’s that are definitely from the Victorian era, yet curved tubing and…
Although beautiful to look at, antique iron cribs, present a serious problem regarding their use today. Unlike antique iron beds that have become more and more popular over time, for many reasons……..antique iron cribs have become less and less popular because of todays serious safety standards they don’t meet. The decrease in SID’s over the…
The “Crown” or “head” casting, as they were commonly referred to back in the 1800’s, when antique iron beds were at their most popular period, were the most prominent thing a person’s eye would usually go to, when looking at an iron bed. So their impotance was not lost on the people designing and selling…
Confused ????? Imagine how the public felt back in the late 1800’s. Well the manufacturer of this bed frame was equally confused and thought he’d offer a little of both worlds to his clientele. Most people don’t realize the difference between “brass beds” and “iron beds”,and why a manufacturer would produce a bed farme that…
Well…….If you don’t recognize these three gentlemen, you’ve probably been living under a rock for the past 46 years. Thats when the first Star Wars movie was released and these three men……Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and George Lucas, became house hold names. I’ve been fortunate to have sold all three of them antique iron beds,…
Many people aren’t aware that the largest size iron bed frame, being made back in the 1800’s was a double/full size. Quite often it was a common practice to put multiple children in one bed. I’ve seen photo’s of three and four children, turned sideways in the old double size beds. They would stay in…
So what was the purpose of manufacturers adding the more difficult and costly brass scrolling to their more affordable iron beds ? It was their desire to attract the more popular clientele that were buying all “brass bed frames”. Antique Iron beds offered the public, in the 1800’s, a number of things that “brass beds”…