The Ying & Yang of Iron Beds
It was a strange thing that some designers of iron beds did back in the early 1800’s when selecting a certain theme for their iron beds.
Making an Old Iron Bed Look Old
For many years people that went out and bought antique iron beds, felt as though they should completely refinish them so they looked brand new.
Iron Beds……..One of the Best for “Green Decorating”
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…
“British Cylinder Bed”…….
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.
“Will My Iron Bed Make Noise”??????
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…
Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward my first celeb/client couple
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.
Angelina Jolie In Bed – Iron Bed That Is
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?
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 Bed
“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.
The Origin Of Cathouse Antique Beds
In the mid 70’s I was living in Georgetown, a section of Washington DC