Antique Double Beds
The double bed is probably the most universally accepted size and remains highly practical even today. Bed sizes did not begin to be properly standardized until the mid-19th Century when sprung mattresses were invented. Before this, stuffed mats were used which of course can be sized with ease. However the double is a practical size based on the space needed for two people laying beside each other. The standard double became associated with more humble middle-class needs instead. At around the same time that spring mattresses first appeared, bed design branched out from purely solid wood (often with drapes) to new cast iron and brass designs as well. These new metal designs were deemed far more hygienic as they allowed better air flow and well as being less prone to collecting dust. Beside this shift simpler foot and headboards emerged which focussed the decoration away from carving to veneer inlays which also collected less dust.
Today the Victorian Mahogany double bed and the cast iron double bed are both firm classics among many people and still suit our modern bedrooms well. At LoveAntiques we have a great selection of Antique and Vintage double beds for all your sleeping needs.
Rocaille
French Antique Cane Low End Bed
£ 1,200
Witch Antiques
Early 20th Century Burr Walnut Bed
£ 1,450
Pughs Antiques
1900's Oak Louis XV Style Double Bed Frame
£ 325
Bedsteads
Lovely Early Iron no End Double Bed
£ 995
£ 1,100
Beau French Boutique
Stunning Antique French Full Corbeille Carved King Size Bed Frame
£ 1,895
Stunning Antique French Full Corbeille Carved King Size Bed Frame
£ 1,895
Beau French Boutique
Beau French Boutique
Original Antique French Cane Small Double Bed Frame G.Fraudet Paris
£ 595
Original Antique French Cane Small Double Bed Frame G.Fraudet Paris
£ 595
Beau French Boutique
Witch Antiques
Art Deco Burr Walnut Bed
£ 1,395
Rettendon Antiques
Victorian Mahogany Half Tester Bed
£ 950
Beau French Boutique
Stunning Antique French Carved Double Bed Frame
£ 895
£ 1,350
Beau French Boutique
Vintage French Roll End Corbeille Double Bed Frame
£ 695
£ 3,950
£ 1,150
The Antique Shop
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Double Bed
£ 795
Coast to Country Antique Beds
Victorian Antique Brass & Iron 4ft 6in Double Footless Bed Frame
£ 795
Victorian Antique Brass & Iron 4ft 6in Double Footless Bed Frame
£ 795
Coast to Country Antique Beds
Coast to Country Antique Beds
Stylish Victorian Antique All Iron 4ft 6in Double Bed Frame
£ 895
Stylish Victorian Antique All Iron 4ft 6in Double Bed Frame
£ 895
Coast to Country Antique Beds
£ 1,250
Coast to Country Antique Beds
Original Antique Brass & Iron 4ft 6in Footless Double Bed / Bedstead
£ 895
Original Antique Brass & Iron 4ft 6in Footless Double Bed / Bedstead
£ 895
Coast to Country Antique Beds
£ 1,150
£ 1,550
London City Antiques
Magnificent Exhibition Quality Antique Victorian Gilded Solid Brass Half Tester Double Bed
£ 8,845
Magnificent Exhibition Quality Antique Victorian Gilded Solid Brass Half Tester Double Bed
£ 8,845
London City Antiques
£ 2,950
Incredible Mahogany & Brass Napoleon II Double Bed + Bedside Table & Mirror
£ 2,950
Bedsteads
Georgian Antiques
Painted French Louis XVI Bed
£ 750
Rocaille
French Art Deco Double Bed
£ 1,250
£ 1,950
Carradale Farm Antiques Ltd
French Bedroom Suite
Elmgarden
French Carved Walnut Double Bed
£ 545
£ 1,100
Antique Furniture Direct
Victorian Brass Double Bed by Hoskins & Sewell
£ 695
£ 795
Coast to Country Antique Beds
Super Victorian All Iron Double Bedstead. Bed fully restored in your choice of colour
£ 1,295
Super Victorian All Iron Double Bedstead. Bed fully restored in your choice of colour
£ 1,295
Coast to Country Antique Beds
Coast to Country Antique Beds
Victorian Brass & Iron Double Bedstead. Bed fully restored in your choice of colour
£ 895
Victorian Brass & Iron Double Bedstead. Bed fully restored in your choice of colour
£ 895
Coast to Country Antique Beds
Coast to Country Antique Beds
Victorian 3 Hoop Iron Double Bedstead. Bed fully restored in your choice of colour
£ 975
Victorian 3 Hoop Iron Double Bedstead. Bed fully restored in your choice of colour
£ 975
Coast to Country Antique Beds
£ 1,350
£ 750
£ 1,350