Vintage/Retro Metal Headboards & Beds

Choosing Vintage Retro Metal Beds and Mattresses

Metal and iron beds are known to incorporate symmetrical patterns, beautiful frames, and designs. Since metal bed frames are available in a variety of sizes, it's easy to select one of the vintage retro metal beds that can complement a stylish bed frame and mattress. Overall, the mattress, the headrest, and the bed frame should smoothly integrate to form a uniform style that can help the classic bed maintain its elegance for decades to come.

Mattresses are made from different materials and offer distinct firmness ratings; however, certain types of mattresses are more suited to vintage beds. For instance, memory foam mattresses are a good choice. Not only are they very soft but they don't put any extra pressure on the side rails of the bed. These memory foam mattresses use high-tech technology, which helps disperse the weight evenly across the surface. If you're using a box spring for support, innerspring mattresses are another practical choice. In certain situations, you can also choose hybrid mattresses. Certain hybrid mattress designs offer a traditional shape rather than the straight line found in contemporary designs.

The purpose of a metal frame is to hold the mattress firmly in place. Therefore, use the following tips when purchasing a mattress for your vintage metal bed:

• Select a proper size according to the specifications of the steel frame. A mattress that's too big or too small will cause unnecessary shifting and sliding. See the manufacturer site for details.
• Choose a firm mattress because a worn-out or squishy mattress can easily sink into the holes and cracks of a metal frame.
• Always select a mattress based on the firmness of a bed frame. Don't buy a very large mattress for a delicate frame because mattresses are often composed of heavy layers that can impact the loose joints of a light bed frame.

The majority of vintage beds use metal headboards resembling the Victorian era. Compared to other types of headboards, metal is sturdy. In addition, if cleaned properly and kept rust-free, it can last many decades. Depending on the type of bed frame and the choice of mattress, you can buy a metal headboard made from aluminium, copper, brushed steel, and brass. Metal is also preferred because the open-ended style creates an illusion of space when integrated with smaller bed frames and tiny rooms.