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.
£ 399
£ 499
Beau French Boutique
Antique French Breton Carved Oak Bedroom Suite
£ 3,200
Beau French Boutique
Antique French Bedroom Suite - Bed, Armoire, Bedside Tables
£ 2,695
Beau French Boutique
Vintage French Cane Rattan Louis Style Double Bed Frame
£ 895
Beau French Boutique
Antique French Breton Bedroom Suite
£ 3,195
Beau French Boutique
Antique French Breton Carved Bedroom Suite - Bed, Armoire
£ 2,895
Elmgarden Antiques
French Silk Upholstered Château Double Bed
£ 1,250
£ 1,950
£ 499
£ 299
£ 399
£ 369
£ 369
£ 369
£ 2,250
Elmgarden Antiques
Art Deco Burr Walnut 4ft 6” Double Bed
£ 1,250
£ 449
£ 1,850
£ 1,450
£ 1,450
£ 1,350
Elmgarden Antiques
Victorian Brass & Iron Double Bed
£ 950
Elmgarden Antiques
French Upholstered Château Double Bed
£ 1,250
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Good Quality Brass & Iron Double Bed
£ 825
Timeless Furniture UK
Vintage Oak Double Bed Frame
£ 395
£ 279
Beau French Boutique
Antique French Carved Double Bed Frame Louis XVI Style
£ 965
Beau French Boutique
Antique French Carved Oak Double Bed Frame Sandblasted Oak
£ 1,195
£ 499
£ 399
Hawkins Antiques
Antique French Painted Double Bed Frame with Side Irons – Wedgwood Jasper Plaque Style Bedstead
£ 1,250
Antique French Painted Double Bed Frame with Side Irons – Wedgwood Jasper Plaque Style Bedstead
£ 1,250
Hawkins Antiques
£ 369
£ 299
£ 399
£ 399
G Neville Antiques
Bed: Four Poster Bed Antique Oak Double Four
£ 5,950
£ 399
£ 399
Elmgarden Antiques
French Upholstered Double Bed
£ 1,000
