There's a whole range of metals that have been used to create beds. Its versatility makes it perfect in traditional or modern environments. It can be bent, textured, painted, polished, patinated. Enough choices for you? Take a look.
Sleek, polished and sophisticated, this custom nickel bed is by designer Kerry Joyce. The extra height gives it drama; the upholstered headboard gives it softness. (source unknown)
Here's another extra-tall custom bed that is made of wrought iron, forged to resemble tree branches. It is softened by the upholstered headboard and the soft draping. (source unknown)
This Italian campaign bed is not custom made, but has great style. It's from Anthropologie.
This wonderful bed was the center piece of a 1980s show house in New York. It's made of copper tubing like you find in plumbing supply houses (who knew?) Get out your welding equipment for a great weekend project. (Metropolitan Home; designer and photographer unknown)
This good looking bed actually could be recreated by a handy homeowner. Brass rods are suspended from the ceiling with what appears to be curtain hardware. The bamboo drapery rings (nice touch) are used to attach the bed drapery. (House Beautiful; designer and photographer unknown)
Designer Alessandra Branca evokes the spirit of David Hicks in this spare beauty made of iron and slipcovered in a muslin-like fabric. Very chic. (source unknown)
This striking Mexican headboard made of pressed tin belongs to designer Kishani Perera (pictured) who had it gilded to add even more drama. (photographed by Joe Schmelzer for House Beautiful)
This charming Empire style iron bed designed by Jan Barboglio has traditional roots but could be right at home in a more modern setting. (source unknown)
This has to be one of the most beautiful beds of all time. It's Neapolitan, 19th century. Its steel frame is embellished with serpents entwined on the headboard and the Greek key motif on its head and foot boards. Architect Patrick Naggar used it in a wonderfully classical house in Connecticut. (photographed by Jacques Dehornois for House & Garden)
More beds next time...sweet dreams, and thanks for reading, everyone!
The Neapolitan is really very beautiful, the styles in foot and headboard are excellent, can we buy this from any store, i would love to get this one as i am thinking to replace my old metal bed.
ReplyDeleteI only wish it were that easy, Sophia! I'd have one, too. It is from the 19th century and I'm quite certain not mass produced. You could try www.1stdibs.com -- if you're going to find one that's a good place to start. If you know a good (really good) ironmonger, print out the image and take it to him to see about copying it. It will not be cheap, but you will have a truly beautiful bed.
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading my blog and good luck. If you do have it copied, by all means send a photo...it would be fun to see!