In the realm of antique furniture, the allure of iron beds stands the test of time, embodying a classic charm that transcends generations. Among these prized possessions, the Half Tester iron bed shines as a unique masterpiece, weaving together the intricate craftsmanship of a bygone era with a touch of understated opulence. Delving into the…
Four-poster beds, including antique iron four-poster beds from the Victorian era, can trace their origins back to ancient civilizations, but they became particularly popular in Europe during the medieval period. The concept of a bed frame with four vertical posts, often joined by horizontal rails or a canopy frame, has a long history of development…
The photo of this beautiful “Crown Canopy” iron and brass bed, comes to us from “across the pond”…..not sure if its the UK or Spain. What appears to be a really great looking bed, has some definite “Buyer Beware”, qualities about it. The main one would be “stability”. The way the interior design is connected…
Here is a great example of using a light airy antique iron bed, in front of a window, that normally would have not been considered as an option for a bed with an assuming headboard, as would be if a wooden or upholstered one was used…..that would have blocked the light and view. Many bedrooms…
We never redesign an original……we only add what would have been intended, had king size been offered back then.
When you’ve made the decision to search out a true antique iron bed frame, that was constructed over 150 years ago, why would you ever consider restoring and painting it to look brand new ? from a countless number of finishes we developed over the past 40 years. The majority of these “finishes” have come…
Here is a “king conversion” we did for one of the more successful feature film producers in the business. We started with an original antique iron & brass bed frame in its original full/double size. As you may already know, the double/full size was the largest size iron and brass bed being made back in…
Because antique iron beds have a light airy nature to them, they are extremely popular with people who are dealing with rooms that are restrictive in size and who’s wall’s may not be configured to allow a bed in front of a window. This example is a beautiful double/full size iron bed that had a…
Over the years I have been very fortunate, largely because of where we are locate, to have come in contact with quite a few people in the entertainment industry. In that period of time we have sold iron beds to more celebrities than I can remember. The fun thing about watching the Oscars is seeing…