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.
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
Kernow Furniture
Antique French Walnut Bed
£ 595
Antique Furniture Direct
Edwardian Mahogany & Inlaid Double Bed
£ 395
Rams Head Antiques
Pretty Victorian Cast Double Bed
£ 875
Rams Head Antiques
Victorian Cast & Brass Half Tester Double Bed
£ 1,150
Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk
Queen Anne Style Walnut Double Bed c.1930
£ 500
Bedsteads
Light & Airy Feel Double no End Bed
£ 1,150
Beau French Boutique
Vintage French Demi Corbeille Upholstered Double Bed Frame
£ 695
£ 1,195
£ 1,195
Beau French Boutique
Vintage French Scroll End Upholstered Bed Frame Double XL
£ 795
£ 1,495
Beau French Boutique
Vintage French Demi Corbeille Upholstered Double Bed Frame
£ 695
Beau French Boutique
Original French Carved Wooden Bed Frame XL Double
£ 795
Beau French Boutique
Original Antique French Cane Bed Frame ‘Valentin Blin Paris’
£ 1,495
Vintage World
Vintage French Oak Double Bed
£ 399
Georgian Antiques
French Walnut Louis IV Style Bed
£ 1,500
Vintage House
Handmade Pine Double Bed Frame
£ 245
Beau French Boutique
French Carved Wooden Bed Frame Breton Double Whitewashed
£ 1,295
£ 1,150
Camden Antiques
Inlaid Kingwood French Double Bed
£ 1,250
Vintage World
Amazing Rare Carved French Antique Double Bed
£ 399
Vintage World
French Shabby Chic Double Bed
£ 399
Vintage World
Amazing Rare Carved French Antique Double Bed
£ 399
Vintage World
Vintage French Oak Double Bed
£ 399
Vintage World
Amazing Rare Carved French Antique Double Bed
£ 469
£ 3,250
Vintage World
Amazing Rare Carved French Antique Double Bed
£ 499
Vintage World
Amazing Rare Carved French Antique Double Bed
£ 499
Vintage World
Amazing Rare Carved French Antique Double Bed
£ 499
Vintage World
Amazing Vintage French Double Bed
£ 369
£ 995
£ 895
£ 1,250
Vintage World
Amazing Rare Carved French Antique Double Bed
£ 499
Witch Antiques
Victorian Walnut Double Bed
£ 795
Vintage World
Amazing Vintage French Oak Double Bed
£ 399
Vintage World
Vintage French Double Bed with Bedside Tables
£ 399.99
Vintage World
Amazing Vintage French Oak Double Bed
£ 399.99
£ 725