I think I am on my seventh antique iron bed . . . I don’t mean me personally, but my shop rather. I have stocked and sold six antique iron beds since moving to my larger space this past February, and here is the newest addition to my inventory.
It’s a basic twin size bed frame, not quite as ornate as some others I have had, but still beautiful.
Somewhere along the way the footboard to this bed made its exit, leaving just the base.
It’s fully functional though, and will be a good fit for someone with a tight space.
I love, love, love antique iron beds. Several companies currently make reproductions of these beds, but I like the originals, chippy paint and all.
They sell really well in my space also, and are fantastic to display. I’ve learned to buy them whenever I see one for sale at a reasonable price (which for my market is under $100).
I’ve sold white beds,
black beds,
a green bed,
and even a pink bed.
I don’t have space in my own home for one of these beds, but I get to enjoy them vicariously through my customers. If I had a guest room though, or space enough in my boys’ room for two twin beds, I would use antique iron beds in a heartbeat.
via LifeinGraceblog.com
via Pinterest
Oh, if only!!!
Until I can enjoy one of my own, I guess I will just keep finding them for you all 🙂
The twin size black bed is now for sale at my ACM booth space, $105.
Terry oliveti
Saturday 1st of August 2015
I have a black and brass cast iron full bed will wheels on one rail its stamp l w o from what I can see and on the other it has Thomas greaves house ... Sr or sp..... I've been doing some research and was wondering what you think
Tamara@Etcetorize
Monday 29th of September 2014
You're right, that's the best way to enjoy so many lovely pieces! The pink one really catches my eye. Thanks so much for sharing at the Make it Monday Party! Hope to see you again next week.
Melanie
Monday 29th of September 2014
Thanks Tamara. I liked the pink one a lot too. It had some neat turquoise paint under the chippy pink too.
Mitzi Curi
Monday 29th of September 2014
Your black iron bed was a cool find! Thanks for sharing it with us at Make It Monday!
Melanie
Monday 29th of September 2014
Thank you Mitzi! I appreciate you hosting the party.
Dawn @ We Call It Junkin
Monday 29th of September 2014
I agree, iron beds are so pretty and such a great reminder of yesteryear. I really like them in the black paint.
Melanie
Monday 29th of September 2014
Agreed Dawn. The black paint gives them a neat, industrial look that I think makes them suitable for a more masculine space--most of the other colors look pretty feminine.
Amy
Sunday 28th of September 2014
I love these beds too. I currently have one in my guest room. I found the headboard, footboard and rails at a local thrift store. Mine is white with blue and I love it. I am on the hunt for a second one to finish the look in my guest room. I love all the beautiful colors you have had.
Melanie
Monday 29th of September 2014
Ooh, that ones sounds neat! I like the white and blue color scheme. Hope you find the other perfect one to fit into your space. Thanks for stopping by!