A Quality Forged Iron Bed
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Hand forged iron beds were made as early as 550 B.C. by the Chinese. By the 18th century a forged iron bed was a very popular sight in bedrooms. Artistically designed by talented craftsmen, the hand forged iron beds were one of a kind. Molds of the designs were created and melted iron poured into them. Foundries produced high quality beds and still can be found today by antique enthusiasts. If you are looking for an antique forged iron bed, an Internet search will be helpful. Also search your local antique shops. Expect to pay the price of a quality antique piece.
If you love the look of hand forged iron beds, but an original antique is not important to you, you can find many designs of forged iron beds being made today. They are available in all the basic sizes—single, double, queen, king, and California king, even child’s sizes. The intricate designs at affordable prices are possible because most iron beds today are made by machines from steel.
The Bosun Wrought Iron Bed
The Bosun Wrought Iron Bed is one of the few hand forged iron beds being made today. Each bed is handmade by a master craftsman, who heats iron until it is red hot and then bends it and hammers it to create the design. The main crossbar of the headboard and footboard swoop down in the center to create a partial circular look. The connecting spindles are tied around the crossbar with a knot and welded to create a piece of furniture that can be used for generations. The overall look brings a simple elegance to any bedroom. As each bed is custom made, production time is 8-10 weeks. It is worth the wait, as you will receive a quality forged iron bed.
Leaf Iron Bed
Stone county Ironworks also makes hand forged iron beds. The headboard and footboard are designed with flowing leaves to create a serene atmosphere. Each bed is hand made by a quality blacksmith. Again, the metal is heated and hammered into shape, the veins in the leaves hammered in individually. The company offers fourteen finish options each given 12 baked on finishes. Each product is handmade as ordered.
Wesley Allen Beds
Wesley Allen is a company that has been operating in America for over 25 years. They specialize in manufacturing quality furniture and they offer a number of iron beds in a variety of styles and sizes. Prices range from $500 to $1400. The Cordova bed, available in full, queen, or king, is a Spanish style with the fleur de lis icon of French royalty. The queen size is priced at $1278. For sheer elegance, consider a Wesley Allen queen canopy forged iron bed. These beds foster a mood of romance and drama. Constructed with heavy gauge iron, each peace is hand welded together and decorative casting is hand-poured over each weld, creating an exceptionally strong bed.
These are only a few of the hand forged iron beds on the market today. You will find many more designs and a range of prices by searching on the Internet and visiting your local furniture stores. You will be sure to find a quality forged iron bed to fit the décor of your bedroom.