American Made Beds vs British and European Made
When I first got into the business of buying and selling antique iron beds, over 30 years ago, I use to bring container loads of iron beds over from England.
Beds made in United States vs England
Bottom line………Buy US………..The iron beds that were being manufactured back in the early to mid 1800’s in this country were far superior to the iron beds being made at the same time in England and the rest of the world.
Halle Berry in Iron
Very few iron beds we’ve done for magazine shoots have ever received the attention and coverage that this one did with Halle Berry.
Iron Bed “Sidewalks”
I’ve been buying and selling iron beds for over 30 years. But when I started, iron beds weren’t chic or collectible.
Iron Bed Casters Wheels Throw Them Away
Back in the 1800’s it was common practice for every iron bed that was made
Finishes Bring Your Iron Bed To Life
Nothing can bring an old antique iron bed to life more than a custom finish.
Celebrities in Iron Beds
Having been in the business of selling iron beds for over thirty years, and having been located here in the entertainment capital of the world…..Los Angeles, it’s only natural that at some point in time I’d come into contact with a familiar face, I’d seen in either the movies or on TV.
The Art Nouveau Iron Bed
As is well documented, the Art Nouveau period was peaking between 1890 and 1905…..well after the popularity of iron beds had been around and flourishing.
Fancy Iron Beds Looking for Attention
In the very early 1800’s the population in this country had become very accustom to and happy with wooden bed frames. When iron beds were first introduced to the public, they were strictly utilitarian and little ornamentation and design were offered. It didn’t take long for the small independently owned foundries in the Tr-State area…
The Draped Iron Bed
Draping was a very popular design element, when it came to fancier iron beds.