Emma

The Emma bed frame brings classic Victorian style into the modern bedroom. Clean, straight bars and tall proportions give the design a strong, timeless feel. As a result, Emma creates a striking focal point without feeling overly decorative.

The high headboard and tall tailboard define the overall look. Together, they create a cosy and enclosed feel that makes the bed perfect for relaxing and unwinding. At the same time, the straight-bar design keeps the frame simple, balanced, and easy to style.

We handcraft every Emma bed frame using certified British iron. This gives the frame lasting strength, stability, and everyday durability. Unlike lightweight metal beds, Emma has a reassuring weight and solid structure built to last. You can also personalise the design with self-colour or authentic brass finials. For a more traditional look, we recommend brass finials. They add warmth and help create that classic “Bedknobs and Broomsticks” Victorian feel.

Thanks to its tall proportions, Emma pairs beautifully with both sprung and unsprung bed bases. A sprung base creates a softer and more cushioned feel. In contrast, an unsprung base offers firmer and more supportive comfort.

For the best sleep experience, pair Emma with any of our wool mattress options. A wool mattress adds breathable comfort, natural temperature control, and lasting support. Together, the bed frame and wool mattress create a warm, comfortable, and timeless bedroom.

Available in all standard UK sizes and bespoke.
All sizes available in 10 different powder-coated finishes.
Scandinavian pine slatted base included.
Choose from either Brass, Nickel or self-coloured bed knobs (finials).
Guaranteed to last a lifetime.

Emma’s Story

Emma has always held a special place within our collection. From the beginning, we designed this handcrafted metal bed to capture the comfort and familiarity of a traditional Victorian bedroom. Its tall proportions, straight bars, and high tailboard create a timeless look that feels warm, settled, and inviting.

We named Emma after our friends Peter and Linda’s third and youngest daughter, continuing the personal stories behind many of our earliest designs. Over the years, Emma has become one of our most recognisable Victorian-style bedsteads thanks to its balanced proportions and classic character.

When creating Emma, we focused on the details that define traditional Victorian design. The high headboard and tall tailboard create a sense of enclosure and comfort, while the straight-bar structure keeps the overall look simple and refined. As a result, the design feels elegant without becoming overly decorative.

The tall tailboard gives Emma its distinctive “Bedknobs and Broomsticks” character. It creates a cosy and enclosed feel, making the frame perfect for curling up and relaxing at the end of the day. Brass finials strengthen this traditional look and add warmth to the overall design.

We handcraft every Emma bed frame in our Norfolk workshop using certified British iron. This careful approach ensures lasting quality, strength, and durability. Today, Emma remains a favourite among cottages, period homes, and traditional interiors seeking timeless Victorian style.

Bed Specification

Range: Iron Beds
Made from: Iron
Guarantee: Lifetime
Finish: Powder Coat
Lead time: 4 to 6 weeks
Assembly required: Assembly Required (assembly service available)
Base included as standard: Scandinavian Pine Slatted Base
Headboard height: 53″
Tailboard height: 46″
Clearance from floor to base: 13″
Bespoke alterations available: Yes
Care instructions: Clean iron work with a damp cloth and gently wipe over surface. Heavy impacts may damage the powder coated finish.

Iron beds – powder-coated

We recommend that you clean your metal bed frame with a fresh soft damp cloth and dry thoroughly with a lint-free cloth.
Avoid cleaning products that may contain solvents or ammonia.
Authentic brass details will tarnish over time. As our brass is unlacquered, it can be cleaned using a quality brass cleaner. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
As our iron beds are heavy, we recommend a minimum of two people when moving or handling your bed.
Never drag your bed and always lift it using the side rails.
Heavy impacts may damage the powder-coated finish.
Please note that careless handling may cause damage.

Delivery and returns

Because every bed is made to order, lead times can vary depending on the collection and finish you choose. We’ll contact you at least two weeks before delivery with a provisional date, giving you plenty of time to confirm it works for you. If you need us to hold your bed until you’re ready, there’s no charge to rearrange your delivery or store it.

We handle our own mainland UK deliveries, so your bed stays in our hands from our workshop to your home. Our team will deliver to the room of your choice and remove all packaging when they leave.

Because each bed is made to order, cancellation and return arrangements depend on the bed you chose and whether it has been made to your individual requirements. Your statutory rights are unaffected.

You’ll find full details in our Delivery Terms and Returns & Cancellations. If you have any questions before ordering, please call our showroom on 01485 542516 — we’re always happy to help.

Recycling

Getting a handcrafted wrought iron bed safely from our workshop to your home takes a fair amount of packaging. It’s there to protect your bed properly, and that will always be our priority.

You may notice that some of our boxes have been used before. That’s quite deliberate. If a box is still strong enough to protect another bed, we see no reason to replace it simply because it no longer looks new. Our packaging is chosen for the journey, not for how it looks when it arrives.

Reusing what we can means buying fewer new boxes and using fewer virgin materials, while also reducing the water and resources that go into producing them. And because we deliver our own beds, we can take the packaging back to our workshop and use it again.

We’ll normally unpack your bed for you and take the packaging away when we leave. If you’d prefer us to leave your bed wrapped, just let us know before delivery.

30 Day Sleep Promise

Choosing a handcrafted bed is an investment, and we want you to be completely happy with your choice. If you can, we recommend visiting our showroom, where you can see the beds for yourself, compare designs and finishes, and take your time deciding what feels right for your home.

We appreciate that a trip to our Norfolk showroom is a journey for many of our customers, so we offer a contribution towards your travel costs. It gives you the opportunity to see the craftsmanship up close, get a true feel for the different finishes and spend some time with us before making your decision.

Our Sleep Promise gives you a little extra reassurance too. If you’ve visited our showroom and seen your chosen bed and finish in person, but decide after delivery that it isn’t quite right, you can exchange the bed frame within 30 days, free of charge.

The Sleep Promise also applies to beds ordered online or over the telephone. You can still exchange your bed within 30 days, although collection, redelivery, dismantling and reassembly charges will apply. If you choose a different size or specification, we’ll adjust the price accordingly.

It’s our way of giving you more confidence when choosing a bed that we hope will be part of your home for many years. You can read more about our Sleep Promise here.

Our Sleep Promise applies to bed frames only and excludes mattresses and bed bases.

A Mother’s Dream, A Family’s Craft

We’re an independent family business, and more than 30 years on, our family is still at the heart of it. Each of us heads up a different part of the company and is involved in the business every day. For us, it’s never been about how many beds we can sell. It’s about how well we can make them. That belief has shaped the business from the beginning and still guides the decisions we make today. This is our passion and our family legacy. Our name is behind every bed we make, so doing things properly — and looking after the people who choose us — matters.

Read our story

Where Quality Craftsmanship Still Counts

At first glance, many metal beds look much the same. But they’re not all made the same. We make every bed to order in our Norfolk workshop, using certified British materials and traditional techniques. We’re the UK’s last independent metal bed maker, the only one certified British-made, and proud holders of a Royal Warrant. We don’t mass-produce or manufacture overseas. We make each bed properly, with the strength and craftsmanship to back our lifetime guarantee. Because with a bed made to last a lifetime, what you can’t see matters just as much as what you can.

Read about our Lifetime Guarantee

Certified British-Made Wool Mattresses

Our mattresses are certified British-made through and through — even the springs are made here. They’re handcrafted exclusively for us using natural fillings and British wool sourced directly from sheep farmers, so we can trace the wool in your mattress back to the farm it came from. Rather than using heavily processed layers, we hand-tease our wool to gently open the fibres, preserving its natural loft and breathability for lasting comfort. No foam. No synthetic fillings. Just traceable natural materials, traditional British craftsmanship and a mattress made without shortcuts.

Browse our full mattress collection

Sharing the joy of a great night’s sleep

#MyIronBed

Every day is a duvet day with Britain’s best-loved metal bed maker- follow our story and share your own.

Brass & Nickel Bed Colours - The perfect finish

Individually crafted to order from 100% British iron, choose the perfect finish for your bed, whether it’s plated nickel or brass. Whether you’re seeking the traditional nostalgic look and feel of brass or the modern, art deco inspiration of our nickel and brushed steel finish- our extensive range of colours allows you to create the bed you’ve always envisioned with a personal touch that’s all your own.

A plated finish gives your iron bed frame the attractive look and shimmer of authentic nickel or brass- keeping its stunning appearance for years to come. Through electroplating, your chosen finish applies a protective barrier, keeping your bed frame looking stunning and protecting it from tarnishing like natural brass and nickel.

Discover our award winning British wool mattresses.

Proudly made in Britain and crafted with British wool sourced directly from British farmers, our Natural Collection brings together simple, honest fillings and exceptional craftsmanship. Recognised with the Made in Britain® Supply Chain Excellence Award (2024) and shortlisted for the Wool Innovation Award (2025), every mattress celebrates the full value of each fleece.

We hand-tease every fibre to create a sumptuous, cosy comfort layer that softly cradles your body, while natural cotton enhances breathability to keep you comfortably cool. Beneath, British-made pocket springs respond to your shape for tailored support, blending the reassuring feel of a pocket-sprung core with a gentle surface softness for truly restful, uninterrupted sleep.

Firmness made simple.

Our firmness scale runs from 1 (firmest) to 5 (softest), with 3 as the balanced, medium feel. Pick the number that matches how you like a mattress to feel—no jargon, no guesswork – and if you’re looking for that little extra support, why not opt for one of our bed bases?

We don’t believe you need a “special” mattress for front, back, or side sleeping. Most of us change position several times a night, so our mattresses are engineered to feel comfortable and supportive however you sleep.

The hand-teased British wool in every model naturally redistributes as you move, letting the surface adapt to your body from dusk till dawn. Paired with responsive British-made pocket springs, you get consistent pressure relief and alignment—whether you’ve rolled onto your side, settled on your back, or snoozed on your front.

What makes our mattresses special?

100% British wool, ethically sourced direct from farms

Hand-teased fibres for cloud-like comfort and even loft

Breathable natural fibres to help regulate temperature naturally

British pocket springs for responsive, long-lasting support

Crafted in Britain, celebrating local supply chains and skills

Sleep simply. Sleep naturally. Sleep British.

Bed Bases - The foundation for peaceful slumber

When it comes to a peaceful night’s sleep, the foundation of your mattress is key. Made from 100% FSC-certified timber, we are confident that you will adore our variety of bed bases, all designed to perfect your night’s sleep in their own unique ways.

Browse our collection of bed bases and should you require any guidance, please feel free to call our team on 01485 542516.