A bed frame or bedstead is the part of a bed used to position a mattress or foundation set off of the floor. A bed is a piece of Furniture (or a location primarily used as a place to Sleep, and often used for Relaxation. A mattress is a mat or pad usually placed atop a Bed, upon which to sleep or lie Bed frames are typically made of wood or metal. Wood is hard fibrous lignified structural tissue produced as secondary Xylem in the stems of Woody plants notably trees but also shrubs The M acro E xpansion T emplate A ttribute L anguage complements TAL, providing macros which allow the reuse of code across A bed frame is made up of head, foot, and side rails. Most double (full) sized beds, along with all queen and king size beds require some type of center support rail, typically also with extra feet extending down to the floor. Warranties can become invalid if the proper bed frame is not used, and it is suggested that you read your warranty card to confirm whether or not your bed frame is adequate.
Types of bed frames:
- Platform
- typically featuring a mattress only, although some platform beds will still use a box spring
- Captain
- drawers are set beneath the bed frame to make use of the space between the bed frame and floor
- Waterbed
- heavy-duty rails and slats built specifically to support the weight of the water in the mattress
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Headboards, footboards, and bed rails
Though not truly within the definition of a bed frame, most people include headboards, footboards, and bed rails when speaking of bed frames. A waterbed or water mattress is a bed or Mattress filled with water Headboards and footboards can be made of wood or metal that is stained, painted, or covered with fabric or leather. Bed rails are usually made of steel or iron.
While most bed frames are constructed to have a headboard attached to it, they do not usually accommodate footboards, unless you buy a specific type of frame that has attachments at both ends. For beds with headboards and footboards, the frame is made up of bed rails that are attached to the headboard and footboard with slats positioned perpendicular to the bed rails to hold and support the bed.
Bed rails and frames are often attached to the bed post using knock-down fittings. [1] [2] [3] A knock-down fitting enables the bed to be easily dismantled for removal. Primary knock-down fittings for bed rails are as follows:
- Pin-and-hook fastener. A mortise or slot is cut vertically in the bedpost. Simple and strong the mortise and tenon joint has been used for millennia by Woodworkers around the world to join pieces of Wood, usually when the pieces Pins are inserted horizontally in the bed post so that the pins perpendicularly intersect the mortise. For example, if one looked in the mortise, one might see part of one horizontal pin at the bottom of the mortise and a part of a second pin toward the top of the mortise. Hooks are installed at the end of the rail. Usually these hooks are part of a plate that is attached to the rail. The hooks then are inserted into the bed post mortise and hook over the pins.
- Plate-and-hook fastener. Instead of pins inserted horizontally into the bedpost, an eye plate (post plate) is installed on the bedpost. The hooks are installed on the rail, either as surface mount or recessed. Depending on the hardware, the bedpost may require a mortise in order to allow the hooks to fasten to the plate. This is also referred to as a keyhole fastener, especially if the connector is more of a "plug" than a "hook".
- Bed bolts ("through-bolts") are a different means of knock-down connection. A hole is typically drilled through the bedpost. The bolt head is inset and covered with a plug. In the rail, a dowel nut or other type of nut receives the bolt.
Brass beds
Brass beds are beds in which the headboard and footboard are made of brass; the frame rails are usually made of steel. Brass is any Alloy of Copper and Zinc; the proportions of zinc and copper can be varied to create a range of brasses with varying properties Steel is an Alloy consisting mostly of Iron, with a Carbon content between 0 Brass beds can be made of 100 per cent brass or of metals that have been brass plated. The brass used in making brass beds is usually 70 per cent copper and 30 per cent zinc; however, the ratio of metals may vary between manufacturers. Brass is any Alloy of Copper and Zinc; the proportions of zinc and copper can be varied to create a range of brasses with varying properties Copper (ˈkɒpɚ is a Chemical element with the symbol Cu (cuprum and Atomic number 29 Zinc (ˈzɪŋk from Zink is a Metallic Chemical element with the symbol Zn and Atomic number 30
Brass beds were originally simple and plain. Throughout the centuries, designs have become increasingly elaborate and can contain extensive ornamentation such as porcelain finials. Current brass bed styles include traditional, art deco, Victorian, transitional, Edwardian and contemporary, mainly for a woman's use. Art Deco was a popular international design movement from 1925 until 1939 affecting the decorative arts such as Architecture, Interior design, and Industrial Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of Decorative arts during the Victorian era. Class and society Socially the Edwardian era was a period during which the British Class system was very rigid
Iron beds
Iron beds are beds in which the headboard and footboard are made of iron; the frame rails are usually made of steel. Iron beds were first made in the 1850's. For the game see 1850 (board game. 1850 ( MDCCCL) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link From the start of their production in the 1850’s until World War I, iron beds were hand made with the pride and craftsmanship for which that era is known. World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All The manufacturing process included hand pouring and polishing intricately detailed casting and hand applying finishes. In the many small foundries around Pittsburgh,PA, Wheeling,WV, and Chicago, IL, that employed only a handful of employees, it could take days to produce a single bed. Wheeling is a city in West Virginia, in the United States. Most of the city is in Ohio County, with a small Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States.
After the end of World War I, the mass-production methods used for war time affected the iron industry as well. The hand-made quality of yesteryear gave way to cost-effective mass production. Not only did this cause many of those small foundries to close their doors forever, it also meant the death of finely-detailed, meticulously-finished iron beds.
Today’s iron beds are constructed of cold roll, heavy-gauge steel tubing and solid bar stock for strength and durability. Iron beds are available in contemporary and antique styles with a variety of finishes.
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Brass bed finials
Brass/ Iron bed are mainly made up of different variet of finials which are either casted/stamped or made by spinning. The finials can be mainly divided into following categories
Brass Top Knobs/ Brass Knob/ Brass Ball Brass Mount Brass Footing Spindle and Sliders Husk Rod Ends/ Rail ends Shim and End Cap [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
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