Baton Rouge Foundries and the Iron Bed
As you may have learned form some of my earlier blogs, Pittsburgh was the center of steel production in tis country back in the 1800’s.
“What kind of bed does your daughter have”?
I’m often asked……Since you’ve been dealing in antique iron beds for over thirty years, what kind of beds do your daughters have? Well here’s my 15 yr olds bed.
Why Buy An Antique Iron Bed
Why should you consider buying an antique iron bed, when there are so many alternative bed frames on the market?
Wedding Ring Iron Beds
One of the more popular iron bed styles throughout the 1800’s was the “Wedding Ring” design.
Iron Bed Height Princess and the Pea origin
So why were iron beds so high off the ground? The old beds and even their wooden counterparts were elevated higher than what we’re use to today because of cold drafts that were close to the ground
“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.
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
Metal Beds Wooden Beds Upholstered Beds The Dilemma
Ok……You’ve got this sweet little bedroom that’s just crying out for some form of bed.