The Wrought Iron and Brass Bed Company was set up with the simple ethos of hand-crafted, quality iron beds, guaranteed to last a lifetime. Handmade to your custom requirements on the Sandringham ...

Most bed frames are made of either iron or steel, although this list does feature one aluminum frame. In general, steel is the strongest and most durable, and often has a powder-coated finish ...

In the shingled Long Island home of designer Jennifer Vaughn Miller, a wrought iron canopy bed features a casual skirt in keeping with the property's effortlessly casual aesthetic.

Another option, though farther away, is Brass Beds of Virginia in Richmond (800-409-0340; www.brassbedofva.com).The company manufactures new brass and iron beds and also does repairs.

Wrought Iron & Brass Bed Co was soon supplying John Lewis with brass and iron beds — a relationship that ended in 2005, but, by then, the momentum of the business was robust enough to keep going.