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.
Matthew Coles Antiques
Satinbirch Half-tester Bed
£ 600
£ 799.99
£ 3,250
London City Antiques
Outstanding Quality King Size Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Floral Marquetry Inlaid Bed
£ 5,750
Outstanding Quality King Size Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Floral Marquetry Inlaid Bed
£ 5,750
London City Antiques
£ 1,750
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
£ 3,250
Rams Head Antiques
Pretty Victorian Cast Double Bed
£ 875
Rams Head Antiques
Victorian Cast & Brass Half Tester Double Bed
£ 1,150
£ 3,950
Sunnyside Antiques
Pine Cradle / Crib
£ 295
£ 18,500
£ 2,950
Witch Antiques
Victorian Walnut Double Bed
£ 795
£ 675
Seventh Heaven
Large Single White Antique Bed with Base
£ 1,157
Seventh Heaven
Half Tester Antique Bed in Blue Verdigris with Base
£ 3,130
Seventh Heaven
Cream Victorian Antique Bed with Base
£ 1,875
Seventh Heaven
Double Cast Iron Bed with Base
£ 1,749
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
£ 750
£ 6,500
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Superb Four Poster Double Bed
£ 1,295
£ 1,100
Artsonline.org.uk
Superb 19th Century Signed Maple & Co London Large Single Brass & Wrought Iron Bedstead
£ 975
Superb 19th Century Signed Maple & Co London Large Single Brass & Wrought Iron Bedstead
£ 975
Artsonline.org.uk
£ 1,395
£ 7,500
£ 850
£ 1,250
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Victorian Brass & Iron Double Bed
£ 795
£ 1,250
Athey Antiques
Mahogany Double Bed
£ 995
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