In the heart of the renowned Malibu Colony, where shimmering waves kissed the pristine shores and the sun painted the sky with hues of gold and pink, there resided a collection of quaint beachfront cottages. Each one was a treasure trove of stories, a haven for celebrities seeking refuge from the glaring spotlight. Nestled among…
In a charming Victorian cottage nestled within a quaint countryside, the storied relationship between antique iron beds and ornate wallpaper unfurled. This cottage had stood steadfast for generations, bearing witness to the ebb and flow of time, safeguarding the narratives of those who had called it home. At the nucleus of this cottage lay a…
The photo of this beautiful “Crown Canopy” iron and brass bed, comes to us from “across the pond”…..not sure if its the UK or Spain. What appears to be a really great looking bed, has some definite “Buyer Beware”, qualities about it. The main one would be “stability”. The way the interior design is connected…
The historic Emma Hotel in San Antonio Texas started life as the largest mid-19th century brewery in Texas. The story behind the brewery and its remarkable success, involve “mistresses and murder”, of the founder Otto Kohler and the Hotels namesake , his wife Emma. We were fortunate to have been contracted to supply two king…
Here is a great example of using a light airy antique iron bed, in front of a window, that normally would have not been considered as an option for a bed with an assuming headboard, as would be if a wooden or upholstered one was used…..that would have blocked the light and view. Many bedrooms…
When you’ve made the decision to search out a true antique iron bed frame, that was constructed over 150 years ago, why would you ever consider restoring and painting it to look brand new ? from a countless number of finishes we developed over the past 40 years. The majority of these “finishes” have come…
Quite often a bedroom doesn’t have the needed width on a wall for a traditional double/full size antique iron bed frame. The reason for that is usually the placement of windows. Todays upholstered and wooden headboards have to be ruled out because of the interruption of light and view. But………with an iron bed frame those…