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.
Town House Traders Ltd
Antique Brass & Iron 4 Poster Double Bed
£ 790
£ 149
£ 299
£ 299
£ 399
£ 399
£ 299
£ 269
£ 1,999
Bed Vintage French Ehalt Super King Size 180cm x 200cm Walnut Bed Frame
£ 1,999
Vintage World
£ 599
£ 399
£ 399
£ 399
Bedsteads
Pretty All Iron Irish Double Bed
£ 1,650
£ 369
£ 399
£ 299
£ 399
£ 399
Bed Vintage French Louis XVI Double Bed Frame Oak Carved Headboard (LOT 4586)
£ 399
Vintage World
£ 399
£ 399
£ 399
£ 369
The Vintage Interiors
FRENCH UPHOLSTERED WALNUT BED
£ 995
£ 1,550
G Neville Antiques
Bed - Antique Four Poster Bed 17th Century Oak Bed Double Size
£ 6,950
£ 2,750
£ 1,850
The Vintage Interiors
Carved Walnut French King Size Bed
£ 1,295
£ 1,950
Elmgarden Antiques
19th C French Corbielle Double Bed
£ 1,600
Beau French Boutique
Vintage French Rocco Style Double Bed Frame & Pot Cupboard
£ 895
Beau French Boutique
Antique French Carved Breton Bed Figural Bed Frame
£ 1,795
Beau French Boutique
Vintage French Rocco Style Carved Oak Bed Frame Large Double Size
£ 895
Vintage French Rocco Style Carved Oak Bed Frame Large Double Size
£ 895
Beau French Boutique
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Brass & Iron Double Bed
£ 825
G Neville Antiques
Bed - Antique Bed Edwardian Satinwood & Painted Double Bed
£ 4,950
£ 1,950
£ 2,150
Elmgarden Antiques
Art Deco Brass and Iron Double Bed
£ 1,500
£ 1,650
