Emily
Read all reviewsThe Emily bed frame brings softness and elegance to our cottage-style collection through its graceful sweeping curve and balanced proportions. Long flowing lines create movement and character, while certified British iron gives the design strength and stability. As a result, Emily balances delicate styling with everyday durability.
We handcraft every frame in our Norfolk workshop using traditional methods and authentic British materials. This careful approach allows us to shape each detail by hand while ensuring lasting quality and support. Subtle legs and solid iron feet complete the design, while a choice of self-colour or authentic brass feet adds warmth and character.
Emily shares some of the same flowing qualities as our Lily design, but keeps a simpler and more understated look. Because of this, the bed frame suits relaxed cottage interiors as well as more classic bedrooms that need a softer focal point.
The generous proportions create a calm and inviting feel. As a result, Emily pairs beautifully with layered bedding and a deeper wool mattress. A wool mattress enhances comfort while adding breathable support and natural temperature regulation.
Emily also holds a special place within our collection. It was one of the very first designs we created over 20 years ago and helped shape our approach to British craftsmanship and timeless design. We named the frame after a close friend’s daughter, continuing the personal stories behind many of our earliest designs.
- Available in all standard UK sizes as well as bespoke sizes.
- All sizes are available in 5 different plated finishes.
- A Scandinavian pine-slatted base is included as standard.
- Your bed is guaranteed to last a lifetime.
Emily’s Story
Emily holds a special place within our collection. It was one of the earliest handcrafted designs we created over 20 years ago and helped shape the approach to craftsmanship and timeless styling that still defines our workshop today.
We named the frame after the second daughter of close family friends. Her older sister, Sophie, also inspired one of our earliest designs. Because of this, Emily has always carried a strong personal connection and remains an important part of our story.
From the beginning, we wanted Emily to balance elegance with strength. Long, flowing lines and a sweeping curve create a softer, more relaxed feel, while certified British iron provides the frame with lasting stability and support. This combination allows the design to feel refined without becoming delicate or overly decorative.
The sweeping curve soon became the defining feature of the frame. It adds movement and lightness to the overall shape while maintaining a calm and balanced look. As a result, Emily suits both cottage-style interiors and more traditional bedrooms, looking for an understated focal point.
Over the years, Emily has remained one of our most recognisable metal bedsteads. Families grow, homes change, yet the design continues to feel relevant, practical, and timeless. Today, Emily still reflects the values we started with — honest materials, thoughtful design, and handcrafted furniture made to last.
Bed Specification
- Range: Iron Beds
- Made from: Iron
- Guarantee: Lifetime
- Finish: Powder Coated
- Lead time: up to 6 weeks
- Assembly required: Yes (assembly service available)
- Base included as standard: Scandinavian Pine Slatted Base
- Headboard height: 53″
- Tailboard height: 43″
- Clearance from floor to base: 13″
- Bespoke alterations available: Yes
- Care instructions: Clean with a dry 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.
As all of our beds are painstakingly handcrafted to order, our delivery times range from 4 to 12 weeks depending on the model you choose.
For mainland UK addresses, typical delivery times are as follows:
- Iron beds: 4 to 6 weeks
- Brass beds (excluding Rosie and Willow): 6 to 8 weeks
- Nickel and copper beds, and Rosie and Willow brass beds: 8 to 10 weeks
Occasionally, it may take longer to deliver your bed, although changes to your delivery will always be communicated with you.
You’ll receive an order confirmation via email within 72 hours, and our delivery team will aim to confirm a provisional delivery week shortly after. It is possible to request a specific delivery date: please call our showroom on 01485 542516 for more details and to check availability before placing your order.
We’re delighted to handle all of our own deliveries, which helps ensure a quality service. Our delivery team can assemble your bed in a room of your choice, and we’ll even make sure to remove all the packaging ready for a restful night’s sleep.
A signed delivery note will be required by our delivery team before they can leave. It should confirm that you’re happy with your new bed and everything is as expected. Please take a moment to check your goods carefully before signing.
You can read more about our terms and conditions on delivery here or our terms and conditions on returns here. If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to call our showroom on 01485 542516.
As the only carbon-neutral iron bed maker, working towards a sustainable future has been at the heart of our family company since we began. Although it does require a large amount of packaging to ensure that your bed arrives in perfect condition, with your help, we can ensure that all materials are reused or disposed of properly.
As standard, our delivery team will unbox and unbag your goods so that they can take any packaging away with them. If you’d like your goods to remain in their original packaging, please let us know before your delivery team arrives and be sure to dispose of the packaging appropriately.
Choosing the perfect bed is an investment, especially when it’s handcrafted to last a lifetime. That’s why we encourage customers to visit our showroom, where you can experience our beds in person, compare styles, and see colours properly before ordering.
Our Sleep Promise is a confidence guarantee. Designed to give you complete peace of mind. If you’ve visited our showroom and viewed your chosen bed style and colour in person, but once delivered, you feel it isn’t the right fit for your home, you can exchange your bed within 30 days of delivery free of charge.
We also extend our Sleep Promise to online and telephone orders. However, exchanges for orders placed without a showroom visit are subject to collection, redelivery, dismantling and reassembly charges. Any change in bed size or product specification may also incur additional charges or refunds where applicable.
It’s all part of helping you choose the perfect bed with complete confidence.
You can find more information on our Sleep Promise here.
*** Please note that our sleep promise excludes bed bases and mattresses and applies only to bed frames
A Mother’s Dream, A Family’s Craft
At Wrought Iron & Brass Bed Co., every bed is made in our Norfolk workshop using traditional techniques and the finest British materials. As the last independent metal bedmaker in the UK — and proud holders of a Royal Warrant — we believe in beds that stand the test of time.
Each frame is built with care, finished to order, and covered by our Lifetime Guarantee. No mass production. No cutting corners. Just meaningful craftsmanship designed for comfort, strength, and beauty.
Where Quality Craftsmanship Still Counts
At Wrought Iron & Brass Bed Co., every bed is handcrafted in our Norfolk workshop using time-honoured techniques and certified British materials. As the last independent metal bedmaker in the UK — and proud holders of a Royal Warrant — we build frames designed to last for generations.
We don’t mass-produce or cut corners. Each piece is made to order with care, combining strength, beauty, and authenticity. No fast furniture, just meaningful craftsmanship built to be lived with and loved for a lifetime.
Where Comfort meets Necessity
Our mattresses are handmade in the UK using only natural fillings such as British wool, cotton, and horsehair — chosen for comfort, breathability, and sustainability. We never use foam, synthetics, or chemical treatments.
Each mattress is double-sided, hand-tufted, and finished with 100% natural cotton covers to create a healthier sleep environment. Paired with our bed bases, they offer balanced support, airflow, and durability — ensuring comfort that lasts for years to come.
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