Antique iron beds have long been treasured for their timeless appeal, durability, and classic aesthetic. While many of these beds are characterized by their straightforward, utilitarian design, there is one particular feature that sets some antique iron beds apart: the “French Curve.” This decorative design element, an elegant outward curve on the vertical tubes coming…
In the mid-1800s, an exceptional antique iron and brass bed emerged, epitomizing the design and craftsmanship of the era. This masterpiece seamlessly blended scrolled brass accents into its design and featured elegant “French Curves” along its outer perimeter, reflecting the fervor of a time when creativity knew no bounds. The Perfect Fusion This bed’s unique…
Most people think of antique iron beds in one of two ways…….either ultra fancy and scrolled or plain and Austere. Although many of them do fall within those style parameters , there are many that have a subtle yet elegant understated look……..as is the case with the bed in this photo. True……there are many simple…
It’s a curvature that the side pole of some antique iron beds make out beyond the normal dimension of a double size bed. Most true double size iron beds are approx. 53″ wide, give or take a 1/2″ either way. The “French Curve” can make the outer dimension of a standard double, as wide as…
A French Curve is the outer side pole of an antique iron bed that curves out beyond the normal double width of the bed. Most iron beds from the early to mid 1800’s measured approximately 53″ to 54″ wide. I’ve actually had some that had the “French Curve” sides that measured as much as 60″…
Here is an iron bed I converted to a “Crown Canopy” for a client who happens to be opening a new B&B right in the heart of the “French Quarter” in New Orleans.