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Sleeping in an antique bed has a nearly indescribable charm. Let us take a look at two very popular antique beds.

Antique Victorian Metal Beds

In the 1970s, metal antique beds from the Victorian period became very popular among people. These beds are characterized by elaborate iron scrollwork or the elegance of their brass tubing and finials. The early Victorian metal beds were actually campaign beds, meant for soldiers, and could be dismantled easily. Beds made of hollow tubes of steel, iron, and brass came to be manufactured in the mid 19th century.

These were to be used both by soldiers and civilians. Their main advantage at that time was that unlike wooden beds, these could not be infested with bedbugs. Queen Victoria's brass bed at the Crystal Palace has been the most famous antique brass bed.
By the late 19th century, metal beds were nearly out of fashion. Due to improved sanitary conditions, bugs were not a big problem and wooden beds were getting in common use again. However, even today, some people find it romantic to sleep in big brass beds. 

Antique Murphy Beds

William L. Murphy is credited with the invention of Murphy Beds at about 1900. These beds have been in use since that date. Since they can be hidden in a closet within the room, they became very popular among people who wanted to have an extra bed in a multi-purpose room. With the arrival of the Second World War, Murphy Beds lost their demand due to scarcity of steel and other factors.

In the coming two decades, these beds were not used much in practical life, appearing mostly in theatres. In the later 20th century, they were asked for again since smaller dwelling places were required by people to be more functional. Today, Murphy Beds are available for sale at all the antique stores throughout the country.

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