“The History of Antique Iron Beds — And Why They’re Still Popular”
Let’s take a journey through the history of antique iron beds, explore why they’ve remained so popular, and uncover what makes an antique iron bed so special today.
Why Antique Iron Beds Are More Than Just Furniture – They’re Heirlooms of History
In an age where fast furniture dominates the market—where pieces are assembled with flimsy tools, and “durable” means “hopefully lasts a couple of years”—there’s something extraordinary about owning a piece that has stood the test of time. We’re talking about antique iron beds—not just beautiful to look at, but rich in character, craftsmanship, and stories.…
Antique Bed Assembly Caution
Assembling an antique iron bed is a simple process……..but be careful.
“Broken Hitch “connector to siderail
One of the most difficult repairs to make to an antique iron bed, is a broken hitch.
Missing Side Rails
Here’s a little education if you’re missing siderails for your antique iron bed.
Why Metal Beds & Not Wood?
What made iron beds so much more popular than wooden beds of their era?
Side Rails for Your Antique Bed
I receive at least 2 emails a day from people wanting to buy side rails for their antique bed. It’s unfortunate that people aren’t aware of how vital their side rails are. If they were, more people would take care not to misplace them when they move or disassemble their beds. Because they look like…
What Determines a Beds Value ?
So you’re hunting for a bed….. not a “replica” or “reproduction”, and you want to know where to start. You should first know that there is no comparability between an authentic old antique iron bed and a reproduction. They are constructed very differently, the reproduction being produced with aluminum castings and thin wall tubing and the original…
Iron Side Rails and “Harmonic Concussion”
Although I’ve posted more than one reference to the use of unnecessary force in assembling iron beds………it continues to be one of the major requests I get from people over my website on what to do “after” the damage has been done. Take a moment to read this so that “damage” doesn’t happen to your…
Side Rails for Your Antique Iron Bed
What do you do if your antique iron bed doesn’t have a pair of side rails ….. or the set that came with it doesn’t fit? Usually I’d tell an inquiry with such a dilemma that their goose is cooked. But in fact, you do have a couple of options open to you. Ebay has…