The “Four Poster” iron beds were a variation of the popular “Canopy” beds of the 1800s. Interestingly, canopy beds were not made in the United States during that time, but were instead common throughout Europe. It’s unclear why the United States did not follow this design trend, but it’s possible that the design community in…
We came across this incredibly heavy and beautiful antique iron bed, down in the Baton Rouge area of Louisiana. There were foundries in Baton Rouge that were credited with producing the beautiful ornate filigree, banisters, railings and grill work that is seen throughout the French Quarter of New Orleans even today.They were also credited with…
We never redesign an original……we only add what would have been intended, had king size been offered back then.
“One of a Kind” is a phrase thrown around way to often. But when it comes to antique iron bed frames from the 1800’s, it’s near impossible to label one of them with this title. The best you can hope for is when it comes from someone who has been in the antique trade, and…
Because antique iron beds have a light airy nature to them, they are extremely popular with people who are dealing with rooms that are restrictive in size and who’s wall’s may not be configured to allow a bed in front of a window. This example is a beautiful double/full size iron bed that had a…
Although we have become very adept at converting the original old antique iron double size beds, there are a few things that should be addressed before starting the conversion process. The MOST important element is the gauge of the perimeter tubing. Interior rods and tubing size aren’t really an issue. But what goes around the…
You might ask …..”why are matching twin size iron beds so difficult to find” ? The best way to understand their rarity is to consider the population and socio-economic make up of our population at the time iron beds were experiencing their greatest popularity in this country. That time was the mid to late 1800’s…
Antique iron beds have been around for a long time. With your help ……… they’ll be around a lot longer.
Few people are aware of it, but just 10 miles Northeast of Boston, in Saugus Massachusetts , is the site of the first integrated ironworks in North America.
There were three primary size iron beds being produced back in the 1800’s.