Custom "Finishes"

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Here's a post for all those who think all iron beds were originally painted white or black. That couldn't have been farther from the truth.......This green beauty was just one of many color combinations, manufacturers offered the public back in the 1800's, when antique iron beds were at the height of their popularity. Antique Iron Beds, Bedroom Interior, Color Combinations, In The Heights, Public, Manufacturing, Truth, Antiques, Post
Colors Offered in the 1800's on Antique Iron Beds
Here's a post for all those who think all iron beds were originally painted white or black. That couldn't have been farther from the truth.......This green beauty was just one of many color combinations, manufacturers offered the public back in the 1800's, when antique iron beds were at the height of their popularity.
In keeping with my earlier posting today on "antique faux' finishes", here is one of the more unique requests we ever received. A client, who selected a beautiful bed from us, asked that we match this "copper pot", from her collection of antique copper pots. Copper Pots, Copper Kitchen, Painted Iron Beds, Bedroom Decor, Vintage Bed Frame, Beautiful Bedding, Antique Copper
Antique Faux' Finishes
In keeping with my earlier posting today on "antique faux' finishes", here is one of the more unique requests we ever received. A client, who selected a beautiful bed from us, asked that we match this "copper pot", from her collection of antique copper pots.
Here's an example of how much better an old antique iron bed can look when a finish such as our "Two Tone Crackle" is applied. It allows the eye to better appreciate the overall design and especially the beautifully detailed casting, that so many of these great old beds have. Old Beds, Canopy Bed, Old Antiques, Bedroom Makeover, Bed Frame, Two Tone, It Cast
"Two Tone Crackle" Finish on Antique Iron Bed
Here's an example of how much better an old antique iron bed can look when a finish such as our "Two Tone Crackle" is applied. It allows the eye to better appreciate the overall design and especially the beautifully detailed casting, that so many of these great old beds have.
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Another mid-1800's antique iron bed with its original painted finish. The soft vintage look of such a finish can really enhance a setting with equally soft tones.
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Here is a antique "finish" we were asked to create, on an antique iron bed a client got from us, in which they wanted to match a dresser they had. We were all very happy with the outcome.
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We were asked to match our clients wallpaper color with the antique faux' finish we did on the beautiful antique iron bed they got from us. They also requested we slightly "buffed" the center brass spoke, for a harmonious vintage look.
"Two Tone Crackle" finish helps accent the detailing on these beautiful iron castings from the 1800's Contrast, Washed, Custom, Blue
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The client that purchased this beautiful antique iron bed frame from us allowed us to do our "Two Tone Crackle" finish on it, which enables the incredibly detailed castings the contrast they should have. The "before" monochromatic blue was a washed out look, not allowing any contrast.
Revisiting one of our antique faux' finishes, Copper Tone Wash. A great finish to highlight detailed castings on an antique iron bed and blend beautifully with old brass. Cozy Bedroom, Basket Weaving, Color Combos, Chill, Coppertone
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Revisiting one of our antique faux' finishes, Copper Tone Wash. A great finish to highlight detailed castings on an antique iron bed and blend beautifully with old brass.
Little did we know how popular the new Barbie movie would make this "two tone Pink crackle" finish. It brought to life this circa 1800's antique iron bed frame, we found in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Daughters Room, Barbie Movies, Barbie Pink
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Little did we know how popular the new Barbie movie would make this "two tone Pink crackle" finish. It brought to life this circa 1800's antique iron bed frame, we found in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
One of the more challenging custom "Finishes" we've ever been asked to do, on one of our antique iron beds, was for our client who wanted us to match the antique "copper pot" collection they had.
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One of the more challenging custom "Finishes" we've ever been asked to do, on one of our antique iron beds, was for our client who wanted us to match the antique "copper pot" collection they had.
This happens to be one of the more unique items a client has asked us to match, on an antique iron bed they got from us. They had an extensive antique "copper pot" collection that they wanted the bed frame to blend with. This is what we did for them.
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This happens to be one of the more unique items a client has asked us to match, on an antique iron bed they got from us. They had an extensive antique "copper pot" collection that they wanted the bed frame to blend with. This is what we did for them.
One of the more fulfilling things we get to do here at Cathouse Antique Iron Beds, is creating finishes around a clients specific needs.......be it a paint color, wallpaper or material swatch. Here is a sample we did around a Canadian clients material swatch. They wanted a gold painted bed, yet with paint that blended. Painted Beds, Gold Paint, Canadian, Paint Colors, Clients, Swatch, Sample
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One of the more fulfilling things we get to do here at Cathouse Antique Iron Beds, is creating finishes around a clients specific needs.......be it a paint color, wallpaper or material swatch. Here is a sample we did around a Canadian clients material swatch. They wanted a gold painted bed, yet with paint that blended.
Many people have the misconception that iron beds were strictly painted white or black. That couldn't be farther from the truth. As this bed from the UK can attest . One of the most desirable things that iron beds had to offer, over their brass bed counterparts, was their ability to be painted whatever color work for the setting. Italian Bed, Italian Villa, Victorian Bed, Brass Bed, Multipurpose Room, Four Poster, Girl House, Dream House
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Many people have the misconception that iron beds were strictly painted white or black. That couldn't be farther from the truth. As this bed from the UK can attest . One of the most desirable things that iron beds had to offer, over their brass bed counterparts, was their ability to be painted whatever color work for the setting.
Always fun to work around a clients specific material swatch and be able to give them a custom finish on their antique iron bed, that looks like they got lucky and found an old antique iron bed that just happens to perfectly match their material. Here is one such example. Big Girl Rooms, Dog Paintings, Distressed White, Cottage Style
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Always fun to work around a clients specific material swatch and be able to give them a custom finish on their antique iron bed, that looks like they got lucky and found an old antique iron bed that just happens to perfectly match their material. Here is one such example.
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