Two Tone Crackle Finish: A Tribute to Antique Iron Beds from the 1800s
The “Two Tone Crackle” finish offers a person a distressed antique look, thats appropriate for not only the bed, but also for a particular setting.
The Butterfly Design in Antique Iron Beds: A Symbol of Transformation and Elegance
Antique iron beds used the “butterfly” design to represent growth, love and positivity in the bedroom.
Art Panel Beds from the 1800s: A Glimpse into the History of Antique Iron Beds
The mid-19th century was a time of great innovation and craftsmanship in the world of furniture. One of the most fascinating contributions to this era was the rise of art panel beds, especially those made of iron. These beds, often referred to as antique iron beds, were the epitome of both style and functionality, offering…
Antique Iron “Four Poster” Beds
The “Four Poster” iron beds were a variation of the popular “Canopy” beds of the 1800s. Interestingly, canopy beds were not made in the United States during that time, but were instead common throughout Europe. It’s unclear why the United States did not follow this design trend, but it’s possible that the design community in…
“Green” Decorator’s and Their Choice of Antiques
Antique iron beds have grown to be one of the most preferred furniture items being used today with “Green” interior designers. As we all know, there are no better sustainable eco-friendly items than antique furniture. Their “atomic footprint” has previously been determined and subtracted from the environment. It’s affect, whatever it may have been, has…
New York Iron Beds
Why Manhattan? What would make this city the consistently largest antique iron bed market in the nation. Is the sophisticated tastes of its people? Or is there a much more practical reason behind the “iron bed” capital of the world. For close to 40 years I’ve been selling New York designers beds in record numbers…