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Antique Iron Daybed

Antique French Iron Campaign Style Daybed
Located in Sheffield, MA
Add glamour and style with this Napoleon III cast iron lounging day bed to any room. Create your
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

French Newly Upholstered & Painted Iron Empire Daybed from Paris
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic French Louis XVI Neoclassical French Empire daybed newly reupholstered with modern plush
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1920s French Empire Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

19th Century Distressed white Iron "Stick & Ball Baby Crib / daybed / bench
Located in Buffalo, NY
Charming 19th Century Distressed white Iron "Stick & Ball Baby Crib / daybed / bench / settee
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19th Century French Industrial Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

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19th Century French Folding Iron Campaign Daybed
Located in By Appointment Only, Ontario
French cast iron, painted, folding campaign daybed. Original metal strap mattress support is
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

Vintage French Daybed
Located in Toronto, ON
Elegant vintage French daybed upholstered in a soft, velvet fabric accented with deep tufting. The
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19th Century French Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

Antique French Daybed
Vintage French Daybed
H 36 in W 76 in D 28 in
Antique Iron Day Bed or Settee
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Highly decorative single bed that would work as a day bed or settee
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19th Century French Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

Antique Iron Day Bed or Settee
H 44 in W 75 in D 46 in
Early 19th Century Iron Campaign Bed Frame With Leather Strapping
Located in Boston, MA
Early 19th Century Napoleonic iron campaign bed frames with original patina and newly-constructed
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18th Century French Campaign Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

French Painted Iron Day Bed
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Unusual French iron day bed with wonderful age patina. Interior measures 72"X 42".
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19th Century French Antique Iron Daybed

French Painted Iron Day Bed
French Painted Iron Day Bed
H 41 in W 73 in D 44.25 in
Empire Polychrome Decorated And Parcil Gilt Iron Day Bed
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A fine Empire polychrome decorated and parcil gilt iron day bed the front cast with descending
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19th Century European Antique Iron Daybed

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Metal

English Campaign Chair or Bed
Located in Culver City, CA
This unique piece of campaign furniture has an iron frame and woven metal body. It can be adjusted
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Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Iron Daybed

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Metal, Iron

English Campaign Chair or Bed
English Campaign Chair or Bed
H 40 in W 51.75 in D 23.75 in
French Iron and Brass Daybed
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
French iron and brass daybed. New rails. Mattress board included. Interior 77” inches long.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Iron Daybed

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Brass, Iron

French Iron and Brass Daybed
French Iron and Brass Daybed
H 44.5 in W 79 in D 39.5 in
Campaign Bed
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century French Campaign bed /daybed. Iron frame folds flat for storage. Indoor or garden use.
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Mid-19th Century French Campaign Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

Campaign Bed
Campaign Bed
H 35 in W 60 in D 44 in
French Iron Daybed
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century French Iron Daybed with a gray and cream stripe custom cushion.
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19th Century French Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

French Iron Daybed
French Iron Daybed
H 34 in W 78 in D 31 in
Elegant Napoleon III Gilt Upholstered Iron Daybed
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This charming iron daybed has an antiqued cream enamel finish with gilt raised floral detail and a
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron, Enamel, Gold Leaf

French Louis XV Style Cast-Iron Daybed
Located in Pembroke, MA
Very decorative French Louis XV or Rococo style painted cast-iron daybed with original casters
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

Iron Daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely lacquered place to lay...with burlap cushions.
(say quickly 5x and it's yours)!
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19th Century Italian Antique Iron Daybed

Iron Daybed
Iron Daybed
H 18 in W 75 in D 35.5 in
An iron daybed
Located in NYC, NY
A unique daybed with a welded pipe frame and canopy.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Iron Daybed

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Metal

An iron daybed
An iron daybed
H 75 in W 88 in D 30 in
1860 Green Napoleon lll Cast Iron Daybed Rococo Style
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderfully worn circa 1860 Napoleon lll cast iron daybed, features curved sides with intricate
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Mid-19th Century English Napoleon III Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

French 19th Century Child's Iron Daybed With Custom Mattress and Bolsters
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This circa 1860 Napoleon III white painted cast iron daybed features curved sides with an intricate
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

19th c. Tole/Iron Daybed
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very Decorative Petit Daybed
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19th Century French Antique Iron Daybed

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Tôle, Iron

19th c. Tole/Iron Daybed
19th c. Tole/Iron Daybed
H 52.75 in W 50 in D 25.5 in
Charming Antique French Iron Daybed
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic French iron daybed with a natural brown patina, curlicues and acorn finials, on casters
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19th Century French Campaign Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

Napoleon III Era French Iron Daybed in White with Curved Sides and New Upholster
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Classic Napoleon III iron daybed is beautifully aged and features curved sides with an
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

Cast Iron Daybed in Cream MS42
Located in Wrexham, GB
A fine cast iron daybed with ornate cast panels finished in cream. This bed accepts a 29 inch wide
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

Cast Iron Daybed in Cream MS42
Cast Iron Daybed in Cream MS42
H 33 in W 33 in D 79 in
Late 19th Century French Tole and Iron Daybed
Located in Winnetka, IL
A late 19th century French painted tole daybed having gilt iron ball finials and Fortuny style pale
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1890s French Neoclassical Antique Iron Daybed

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Metal

Cast Iron Daybed in Blue Verdigris MS41
Located in Wrexham, GB
A fine cast iron daybed with ornate cast panels finished in hand paint Blue Verdigris. This bed
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

Cast Iron French Napoleon III Daybed
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous antique French Napoleon III (Second Empire) period forged and cast iron daybed on casters
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19th Century French Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

Cast Iron French Napoleon III Daybed
Cast Iron French Napoleon III Daybed
H 36.5 in W 60 in D 24.25 in
Folding Daybed
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderful folding iron daybed. Can be used as sofa or settee. Mattress dimensions: 28.5 x
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19th Century American Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

Folding Daybed
Folding Daybed
H 32 in W 72 in D 30 in
French Iron Daybed, MS23
Located in Wrexham, GB
A French metal daybed with swirling panel decoration and central cast feature on the front runner
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron, Steel

French Iron Daybed, MS23
French Iron Daybed, MS23
H 40 in W 48 in D 75 in
Victorian Cast Iron Ornate Campaign Daybed Sofa Chaise
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Vintage Civil War Era High Victorian Cast Iron Daybed / Folding Bed Frame. Good Vintage Condition
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron, Steel

Cast Iron Rococo Daybed, MS20
Located in Wrexham, GB
A superb example of a cast iron daybed in the Rococo style with ornate cast sides and front panel
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron, Steel

Cast Iron Rococo Daybed, MS20
Cast Iron Rococo Daybed, MS20
H 41 in W 47 in D 78 in
French Iron Daybed, circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful piece, the petite, rare size suggesting its campaign use. Made from cast iron this bed
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

French Iron Daybed, circa 1810
French Iron Daybed, circa 1810
H 32.5 in W 59 in D 26.5 in
Bunny Mellon Estate Daybed
Located in New York, NY
A French Napoleon III style iron daybed with two arched ends and open fret scroll motif front with
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Early 20th Century French Antique Iron Daybed

Bunny Mellon Estate Daybed
Bunny Mellon Estate Daybed
H 40 in W 84 in D 37 in
19th Century French Provencal Painted Iron Daybed
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming 19th century French Provencal daybed in painted iron with brass finials and resting on
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19th Century French Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

French Cast Iron Fold Up Daybed
Located in Round Top, TX
A very nice French cast iron fold up daybed with wonderfully cast cherub figures and floral swag
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19th Century French Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

French Cast Iron Fold Up Daybed
French Cast Iron Fold Up Daybed
H 41.5 in W 77 in D 41 in
French Metal Folding Daybed
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully charming metal folding daybed. Will need custom mattress: 72" x 44".
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19th Century French Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

French Metal Folding Daybed
French Metal Folding Daybed
H 45 in W 75 in D 47 in
19th Century Neoclassical English Daybed
Located in North Miami, FL
19th Century neoclassical English daybed in heavy iron with ball finials. Original upholstery in
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

19th C. French Country Regency Daybed
Located in Southampton, NJ
19th century Country Regency Mahogany daybed consisting of clever four piece frame having hand
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Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

19th C. French Country Regency Daybed
19th C. French Country Regency Daybed
H 27.5 in W 84 in D 27.5 in
French 19th Century Daybed with Tufted Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
French 19th century iron bed upholstered with tufted red velvet.
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

Iron Bed
Located in Sheffield, MA
1 of 2 similar painted cast iron bed. See additional listing for the other bed. Width 41.5" pair
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19th Century French Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

Iron Bed
Iron Bed
H 47.5 in W 41.5 in D 74 in
Folding Painted Metal Garden Lounge Daybed with Original Woven Hemp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A folding, painted metal garden lounge daybed with original woven hemp.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

Iron Industrial Trolleys
Located in Brecht, BE
postal bags, these trolleys are of great industrial design, make wonderful daybeds, or can be used as
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Early 20th Century French Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

Iron Industrial Trolleys
Iron Industrial Trolleys
H 47.25 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in
19th Century French Directoire Painted Wood and Cane Daybed Settee
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A late 19th century French Directoire daybed, the carved frame painted in green and blue and
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19th Century French Directoire Antique Iron Daybed

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Wrought Iron

CAST IRON DAY BED
Located in Round Top, TX
Bought in Argentina. With original painted surface.
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19th Century French Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron, Wrought Iron

CAST IRON DAY BED
CAST IRON DAY BED
H 36 in W 74.5 in D 35 in
Cast Iron folding Day Bed
Located in Bainbridge, NY
restored cast iron 19th century folding Daybed (featherbed featured in photograph, available at
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19th Century Canadian Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

Cast Iron folding Day Bed
Cast Iron folding Day Bed
H 32 in W 75 in D 30 in
White Iron Campaign Bed
Located in Sheffield, MA
White painted iron campaign bed, Canadian 19th C., by Ives & Allen of Montreal. Rococo-inspired
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19th Century Canadian Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

White Iron Campaign Bed
White Iron Campaign Bed
H 31.75 in W 78 in D 31 in
French Louis XV Style Polychromed and Carved Antique Daybed, Early 20th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
coupled with a forged iron bolt. The entire daybed rests over cabriole legs on scrolled French toes. An
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Early 20th Century European Louis XV Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

19TH CENTURY CAST IRON DAY BED
Located in Houston, TX
CHIC FRENCH CAST IRON DAY BED, NEWLY UPHOLSTERED
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19th Century French Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

19TH CENTURY CAST IRON DAY BED
19TH CENTURY CAST IRON DAY BED
H 35.5 in W 55 in D 26 in
Pair of Cast Iron Italian Beds
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of fabulously detailed cast iron bed frames from Italy. These late 19th century beds feature
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Italian Beds
Pair of Cast Iron Italian Beds
H 55 in W 81.5 in D 38.5 in
Stunning Original Antique French Figural Cast Iron Day Bed
Located in Chicago, IL
With depictions of French Noblemen cast into the front of this charmer, it is no wonder our buyer purchased this awesome day bed. Made to last 100's if not 1000's of years, this bed ...
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19th Century French Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

Elegant French Cast Iron Day Bed
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
this special antique French daybed has detailed scroll work emanating up from the feet that are set
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19th Century French Antique Iron Daybed

Elegant French Cast Iron Day Bed
Elegant French Cast Iron Day Bed
H 32 in W 50 in D 25 in
Extraordinary & Unique Antique French 3D Figural Burnished Iron Day Bed
Located in Chicago, IL
With depictions of French Noblemen, birds, and other decorations cast into the front of this spectacular charmer, it is no wonder our buyer purchased this awesome day bed. Made to la...
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19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Iron Daybed

French 19th Century Collapsible Campaign Bed
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very rare 19th century French collapsible Campaign bed in hand-forged iron with bronze medallions
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19th Century French Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

Sleigh-Form Folding Day Bed
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wrought iron sleigh-form folding day bed.
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19th Century American Antique Iron Daybed

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Wrought Iron

Sleigh-Form Folding Day Bed
Sleigh-Form Folding Day Bed
H 26 in W 69 in D 37 in
French Metal Bed
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique twin size French metal bed. Footboard = 39" h
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19th Century French Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

French Metal Bed
French Metal Bed
H 48 in W 42 in D 74 in
Early 20th Century Edwardian Campaign County House Hammock Day Bed
Located in Lowestoft, GB
. Some stains, many very minor and a rust stain where the iron brackets has been pressed against the
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Iron Daybed

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Wrought Iron

Empire Period Steel Campaign Bed Circa 1810
Located in Paris, FR
Empire period military style steel campaign bed. Circa 1810. Painted steel frame with patinated gilded ornaments.
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Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

Empire Period Steel Campaign Bed Circa 1810
Empire Period Steel Campaign Bed Circa 1810
H 45.28 in W 78.75 in D 49.22 in
French Iron Folding Daybed
Located in Sheffield, MA
French Iron Metal Folding Daybed. Wonderful details and beautiful patina. Keywords
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19th Century French Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

French Iron Folding Daybed
French Iron Folding Daybed
H 44 in W 74 in D 45 in
Vintage Iron Twin Size Daybed
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Twin daybed 42”W x 49-1/2”H x 80”D Inside: 41”W x 76”D Painted in a black finish. Original rails
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Early 20th Century Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

Vintage Iron Twin Size Daybed
Vintage Iron Twin Size Daybed
H 49.5 in W 42 in D 4 in
A French Painted Iron Neo Gothic Daybed
Located in New York, NY
A French painted iron Neo Gothic daybed, the sides each with cast relief figural decoration. The
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19th Century French Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

1920s Wrought Iron Director Style Daybed Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large Iron French settee that may be used for indoor or outdoor use. This may be place in a garden
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

Antique French Wrought Iron Campaign Style Daybed Sofa
Located in Shippensburg, PA
We love this gorgeous wrought iron bed with its rustic craftsmanship and worn pitted surfaces. The
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Late 19th Century French Campaign Antique Iron Daybed

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Wrought Iron

19th Century Daybed Cast Iron Completely Restored Copper Patina
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
19th century daybed cast iron completely restored with copper patina and can be delivered with a
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1920s French Rococo Revival Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

20th Century Vintage French Green Iron Garden Outdoor Reupholstered Daybed
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a vintage French daybed, circa the early 20th century. This piece
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

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Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Iron Daybed

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Louis XV Style Daybed
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Louis XV style sleigh-form day bed, the frame carved with flowers and other decoration, in distressed white and blue painted finish with blue/green vintage mohair upholstery and cu...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Iron Daybed

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Wood

Louis XV Style Daybed
Louis XV Style Daybed
H 35 in W 90 in D 37 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Antique Iron Daybed

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Iron

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Giltwood Upholstered Canapé en Corbeille
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style giltwood canapé en corbeille from the 19th century, with carved flowers and new upholstery. Created in France during the 19th century, this gilded canapé fea...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Iron Daybed

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Curtain Lamp
By Analuisa Corrigan Studio
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lamp: H 10'“ x W 3” Shade: white linen, loose fitting H 7” x W (top) 6” x W (bottom) 6” Glaze: Sage matte, white matte, black shiny, matte blue Hardware: unfinished brass ...
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2010s American Antique Iron Daybed

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Brass

Curtain Lamp
Curtain Lamp
H 16 in W 5 in D 5 in
19th Century French Louis XV Period Carved Walnut Daybed
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent 18th century French Louis XV period daybed. The bed needs a reupholstered , we can do it with the color velvet you choose.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Iron Daybed

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Velvet, Walnut

French 19th Century Copper Bathtub
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous later 19th century bathtub from the South of France. Wonderfully constructed from heavy gauge copper and raised on its wooden platform. Terrific not only as a bathtub, but...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Iron Daybed

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Copper

French 19th Century Copper Bathtub
French 19th Century Copper Bathtub
H 28.88 in W 63.25 in D 25.88 in
Rare Bamboo and Rattan Daybed in Ivory Bouclé with Custom Mattress, Italy, 1960s
By Vittorio Bonacina
Located in New York, NY
Rare daybed intricately hand-woven with bamboo and rattan, new custom mattress and bolster pillows upholstered with ivory bouclé, Italy, 1960s. This extremely rare and exquisite mid...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Iron Daybed

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Bouclé, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Fine Quality Carved Walnut French Louis XV Style 19th Century Daybed Chaise
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a genuine 19th century French Louis XV daybed with a fantastic carved walnut frame. The daybed has a custom-made mattress and box spring and has two cylindrical pillows. The ...
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Iron Daybed

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Walnut

Swedish Karl Johan/ Empire Meridienne/ Recamier in Carved Mahogany w/ Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptionally beautiful Karl Johan meridienne or fainting couch with graceful curves and foliate and fleur-de-lis carvings on the mahogany frame, with upholstered back, seat and s...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Iron Daybed

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Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Daybed

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Walnut

French 19th Century Bed or Daybed
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Daybed is nicely carved garnished with a red velvet fabric. Easy to place anywhere at home.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Iron Daybed

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Walnut

French 19th Century Bed or Daybed
French 19th Century Bed or Daybed
H 36.25 in W 79.25 in D 31.25 in
Art Nouveau Vanity Folding Mirror Screen with Marquetry, 1901
By Maison Krieger
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Exceptional dressing / vanity polyptych folding screen (5 panels). Mahogany structure with inlays / marquetry of different essences with floral motifs. Copper handles, hinges and...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Iron Daybed

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Copper

The Parisienne Bed, Hand Carved Louis XV Style Made By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
From the Signature Reproduction Range of La Maison London this bed is hand-carved by master craftsmen in The Parisienne Bed is a witty example of the LXV design with its lilting line...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Louis XV Antique Iron Daybed

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Wood

18th-19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Daybed, Antique Sofa Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian daybed made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two round pillows, in good condition. The sides of the Scandinavian wood sofa are spindled, ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Iron Daybed

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Cotton, Pine, Linen, Damask

French Metal Canopy Bed, King
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Metal Canopy Bed, Queen Size, with a bronze finish metal canopy frame with a padded upholstered headboard in a neutral linen fabric. The frame with finials, square posts, and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Renaissance Antique Iron Daybed

Materials

Metal

French Metal Canopy Bed, King
French Metal Canopy Bed, King
H 89 in W 67 in D 86 in
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Antique Iron Daybed For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique iron daybed available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and fabric, every antique iron daybed was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique iron daybed you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique iron daybed, those designed in Victorian, Empire and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Antique Iron Daybed?

Prices for an antique iron daybed start at $333 and top out at $19,969 with the average selling for $2,900.

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Questions About Antique Iron Daybed
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if wrought iron is an antique, first check to see if there are any maker's marks on the piece. By researching these marks using trusted online resources, you can typically determine who produced a piece of furniture and when they were active and producing furnishings similar to yours. If the company was in business and crafting similar pieces 100 years ago or more, then the wrought iron table, chair or other item may be an antique. However, if the business opened recently or the style was offered more recently than a century ago, your item is likely not antique. If you cannot locate a maker's mark, inspect your furniture closely. Antique pieces often show signs of handcrafting, such as slight imperfections or irregularities. Also, antique wrought iron often has signs of wear, such as pitting in the metal or scratches due to age. If you're still uncertain whether your item is antique, you can ask a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to date it. Shop an assortment of antique wrought iron furniture on 1stDibs.