“Grapes of Wrath”…… A Bed With A Message!
One of the more unique and collectible beds I’ve come across over the years is one we lovingly refer to as the “Grapes of Wrath” bed.
Animal Head Castings
Antique iron beds, generally speaking, were feminine in design.
Matching Twin Beds
Matching Twin Size iron beds are about as scarce as any antique item you’ll come across.
Set Decorators and Old Metal Beds
In recreating a true period in history, the set decorator will stop at nothing to try and recreate the furnishing from the period in history they’re trying to duplicate for authenticity.
Decorating with Antique Beds Texas Style
Decorating with antique iron beds has become more and more popular with interior designers throughout Texas.
Metal Beds Influenced by Statue of Liberty
On Oct.28th, 1886 the Statue of Liberty was dedicated in New York Harbor.
Antique Bed Styles Ahead of Their Time
Quite often the style of an antique iron bed was way ahead of the style catagory it would fall into. Take for instance the Art Deco Period.
From Austere And Sublime To “One of A Kind”
Why is it that there was such a broad spectrum of iron bed designs throughout the 1800’s?