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…
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
“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.
In the mid 70’s I was living in Georgetown, a section of Washington DC
Ok……You’ve got this sweet little bedroom that’s just crying out for some form of bed.
Now how could Valentines Day ever be associated with iron beds?