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.
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Outstanding French Kingwood Double Bed
£ 1500
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
£ 1150
£ 1550
Town House Traders Ltd
Antique Victorian Brass & Iron Double Bed
£ 450
London City Antiques
Antique Quality Burr Walnut Double Bed
£ 2750
London City Antiques
Magnificent Exhibition Quality Antique Victorian Gilded Solid Brass Half Tester Double Bed
£ 8845
Magnificent Exhibition Quality Antique Victorian Gilded Solid Brass Half Tester Double Bed
£ 8845
London City Antiques
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
French Walnut & Parcel Gilt Bed
£ 1295
£ 2950
Incredible Mahogany & Brass Napoleon II Double Bed + Bedside Table & Mirror
£ 2950
Bedsteads
Georgian Antiques
Painted French Louis XVI Bed
£ 750
£ 1150
£ 950
Rocaille
French Art Deco Double Bed
£ 595
£ 1200
£ 995
£ 1250
Victorian Dreams
Double 4ft 6' - Antique French Metal Bed
£ 6600
Victorian Dreams
Double 4'6" Antique French Walnut Wooden Bed
£ 3000
Victorian Dreams
Double 4'6" Jacobean Oak Wooden Bed
£ 4350
£ 1950
£ 1450
Kernow Furniture
Antique French Bed
£ 595
Carradale Farm Antiques Ltd
French Bedroom Suite
Elmgarden
French Carved Walnut Double Bed
£ 545
£ 1100
Antique Furniture Direct
Victorian Brass Double Bed by Hoskins & Sewell
£ 695
Sheryl's Art Deco Ltd
Art Deco Bed & Bedside Cabinets by De Coene Frères
£ 3295
£ 795
Victorian Dreams
Double 4'6" - Edwardian Bed
£ 1050
Victorian Dreams
Double 4'6" - Edwardian Brass & Iron Bed
£ 1095
Victorian Dreams
Double 4'6"- Unusual Victorian Utilitarian Bed
£ 1250
Victorian Dreams
Double 4'6"- Edwardian White Brass and Iron Bed
£ 1095
Victorian Dreams
Double 4'6"- Victorian Iron Bedstead
£ 1700
Victorian Dreams
Double 4'6"- French Iron Bed
£ 1200
Victorian Dreams
Double 4'6" - Antique French Oak Bedstead
£ 1900
Victorian Dreams
Double 4'6"- Antique French Upholstered Bed
£ 1600
Victorian Dreams
Small Double 4ft - Antique French Upholstered Bedstead
£ 1100
Victorian Dreams
Double 4'6"- French Upholstered Bed
£ 1800
Victorian Dreams
Double 4'6"- English Victorian Double Brass and Iron Bedstead
£ 1850
Victorian Dreams
Double 4'6" - English Victorian Bed
£ 1095