Although American made in the mid-1800’s, the “Reverse Arch” beds styling had definite similarities to the most popular Asian architectural design homes and temples, referred to as the “Pagoda” . Most American made iron beds of that time were multi-arched “Mountain Top” designs, that arched up…..not down. These “reverse arch” beds have become increasingly rare because of the scarcity they were produced in. As seen in this photo, the castings on this bed have distinctive “floral” motif’s with Victorian influence.
When taken into account the percentage of antique iron beds that incorporated the “Mountain Top” styling or the straight horizontal top’s, “Reverse Arch” beds are really a style that never seemed to find it’s broader popularity of the times. Few iron bed styles experienced the lack of acceptance of the 1800’s era.
Cathouse Antique Iron Beds
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