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Antique Victorian beds are a type of bed that was popular during the Victorian era in the United Kingdom. Named after Queen Victoria, who ruled from 1837 to 1901, these beds were known for their ornate and elaborate design.
One of the most distinctive features of antique Victorian beds is the headboard, which is typically tall and adorned with intricate carvings, such as scrolls, leaf patterns, and other decorative elements. Some Victorian beds also have footboards with similar decorative details.
Victorian beds were often made of wood, such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, and were finished with a dark, rich stain to bring out the natural beauty of the wood. In addition to the wood frame, Victorian beds were often upholstered in luxurious fabrics, such as velvet, silk, or satin, which added to their opulent appearance.
The design of antique Victorian beds was meant to reflect the Victorian taste for grandeur and extravagance. They were a symbol of wealth and status, and were often found in the bedrooms of the wealthy and influential.
In addition to their ornate design, Victorian beds were also known for their durability and comfort. The sturdy wood frame and the use of high-quality materials made these beds a practical choice for those who wanted both style and functionality in their bedroom furniture.
Today, antique Victorian beds are highly sought after by collectors and antique enthusiasts. These beautiful and historic pieces of furniture are a testament to the lavish style of the Victorian era, and are a reminder of a time when craftsmanship and attention to detail were highly valued.
£ 2,250
£ 3,500
Town House Traders Ltd
Pair of Antique Brass Single Beds
£ 490
£ 1,950
Seventh Heaven
Wooden Super King Size Four Poster Bed
£ 7,595
Kernow Furniture
Victorian Cast Iron Metal Bed Frame
£ 545
£ 9,500
£ 1,350
£ 2,850
£ 1,450
£ 2,950
£ 1,550
Elmgarden
Victorian Folding Wrought Iron Bed
£ 800
£ 1,250
£ 1,850
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Victorian Painted Pine Canopy Top Cradle
£ 350
£ 2,250
£ 4,450
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
£ 3,450
£ 1,750
Matthew Coles Antiques
Satinbirch Half-tester Bed
£ 600
£ 3,250
£ 3,250
Sunnyside Antiques
Pine Cradle / Crib
£ 295
£ 18,500
Witch Antiques
Victorian Walnut Double Bed
£ 795
£ 675
Seventh Heaven
Large Single White Antique Bed with Base
£ 1,157
Seventh Heaven
Cream Victorian Antique Bed with Base
£ 1,875
Seventh Heaven
Double Antique Cast Iron & Brass Bed in Black with Base
£ 1,445
Seventh Heaven
Single Cast Iron Four Poster Antique Bed with Base
£ 2,712
£ 1,500
Seventh Heaven
Matching Pair of Large Single Antique Beds in Cream
£ 2,319
Seventh Heaven
Black Metal Antique Kingsize Bed
£ 1,875
Seventh Heaven
Blue Verdigris Double Antique Bed
£ 1,445
£ 5,000
Rettendon Antiques
Antique Oak Crib
£ 175
£ 1,550
£ 6,500
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