I have a wooden cot or twin bed frame with mesh springs. Does anyone have some insight as to how I determine the age, value, and/or proper description of this bed? It has no imprints or tags to indicate manufacturer.
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I'm not sure about this but from the picture it appears (to me) that someone has taken an 'old' twin? foot and headboard and made a wooden frame to fit it.
The wire on top appears to be a type of metal (usually aluminum) and fastened it to the frame. You can see the newer types of metal brackets that were used to fasten the homemade frame to the headboard.
This type of thing was usually done so that bed springs were not necessary and only a mattress was needed.
This is similar types of metal that could be used.
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As to value - I would have no idea as it just looks like an older bed with a homemade frame to me so hopefully other members will have more useful information.
I tend to agree with cybergrannie that this is a wood worker made piece. My thinking is it was a crib deconstructed and turned into a day bed. Or it could have been two twin headboards, but it has a crib look to it.
As to valuing it, if it is a one of a kind piece, you can ask what you want an take best offer. It is in very well loved condition so maybe a refurbish would give it more value.
Before you do anything, have a reputable vintage reseller look at it in person to confirm what we suspect. They will be able to look at screws and metal connectors which aren't easy to get a good look at via photo.
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This does look like a smaller bed (difficult to tell from pictures) maybe a youth bed? Since the pictures are on an angle it's difficult to tell if the two end pieces are the same size (the foot board looks shorter in the picture).
If you are in to refurbishing furniture then this seems like it would be a great piece to work on.
There are lots of examples of refurbished bed on Pinterest and other sites so maybe take a look and turn this into a beauty - it has lots of potential and refurbished items do sell - sometimes faster than 'original' pieces as people generally like 'one of a kind' items.
I have one exactly like it. I read they are from the military. Mine has a patent date of 1897...
I would like to know more. Like its value.
This bed is not pre-1800's when beds were made out of iron. This is a reproduction made of wood and aluminum .Here is some history on types of beds throughout the years.
Your bed frame is ca 1920-- this is the way many chain mesh beds were made- I myself have a Jenny Lind from the 1920's that is made t his same way-- It is original.
I have the exact same bed. and I have done a lot of research and it seems to be from the 1800 probably from the Civil War.
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