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Our selection of the best metal beds from antique-style brass and traditional wrought-iron bedsteads to nickel and copper frames <\/p>

By Charlotte Packer\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 21 March 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The traditional metal bed, made from iron, brass and increasingly nickel, is rightfully a design classic. Available in myriad forms, from antique-style singles to towering four-posters, the popularity of the metal bed shows no sign of waning.<\/p>\n

Brass and cast-iron bedsteads, in particular, have an enduring appeal; they are the perfect foil for kantha throws and Welsh blankets<\/a> or crisp minimalist bedlinen, making them not only a beautiful addition to the bedroom, but a good investment that will never go out of style.<\/p>\n

Although examples of metal bed frames from the 17th and 18th centuries survive, it wasn\u2019t until the mid 19th century that brass and iron beds were made in significant numbers. Initially made entirely by hand in foundries, mass-production of metal beds took off after the First World War, making them cheaper and more widely available.<\/p>\n

Apart from a few firms such The Cornish Bed Company and Wrought Iron and Brass Bed Co, both of which continue to champion hand-casting, most modern metal beds are machine-made, although the designs themselves, established by the Victorians, remain hugely popular and largely unchanged.<\/p>\n

What are the different types of metal bed?<\/h2>\n

The term \u2018metal bed\u2019 encompasses designs made from iron, which is either cast or wrought, brass, copper and nickel. Each metal is worked in different ways in order to produce the finished bed frame.<\/p>\n

Although the terms wrought iron<\/strong> and cast iron<\/strong> are often used interchangeably, they describe two different processes: cast iron is first melted and then poured into a mould, where it takes on a new shape as it cools, whereas wrought iron is heated until it is malleable and then shaped and worked with tools.<\/p>\n

Brass\u00a0<\/strong>is processed in a similar way to iron, and can be rolled, hand-cast and hand-spun. Silvery nickel<\/strong> is increasing in popularity as the metal of choice for bed frames, as it gives a fresh spin to classic and antique designs. Copper<\/a> <\/strong>is not so common for bed frames, but the bright metal makes a striking alternative to more common choices.<\/p>\n

Here are a few of our favourite metal beds for 2023\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best metal beds for 2023<\/h2>\n

The Cornish Bed Company<\/h3>\n

From an idyllic base in Par, Cornwall, The Cornish Bed Company<\/a> produces some of the best handmade metal beds on the market (along with some fabulous dog beds and really lovely outdoor furniture<\/a>, too).<\/p>\n

Their range includes a number of classic-looking antique styles in iron, brass and nickel, all of which are fully customisable \u2013 either with specialist paint finishes or bespoke sizing.<\/p>\n

Each bed is hand-forged and hand-finished by a small team who really do pay attention to the tiniest details \u2013 The Cornish Bed Co is the only manufacturer to use the traditional Victorian knuckle joint onto which the company logo is stamped, along with an individual serial number.<\/p>\n

These beds, each of which comes with a certificate of authenticity, really are heirloom pieces that you will be able to pass down the generations.<\/p>\n

Clifton Four Poster Metal Bed<\/h4>\n