Grace
Read all reviewsThe Grace iron bed brings an elegant cottage-style look, shaped by simplicity and ease. Clean lines and balanced proportions give this iron bed a calm, relaxed character. As a result, it feels light, welcoming, and at home in both traditional and modern spaces.
The low headboard and low footboard define this iron bed frame. They reduce visual weight and keep the design open and uncluttered. Because of this, the Grace iron bed works especially well in smaller bedrooms or rooms with lower ceilings. It allows light to move freely and helps the space feel larger and more comfortable.
We craft each iron bed from solid British iron in our own workshop. This ensures strength, stability, and long-term durability. Unlike mass-produced alternatives, this iron bed frame offers a reassuring weight and quality you can feel every day. The proportions also make it practical, giving you more usable space without compromising on style.
Straight bars and subtle detailing reinforce its cottage-style appeal. The design avoids anything heavy or overworked. Instead, the iron bed frame creates a quiet, understated presence that suits a wide range of interiors.
This iron bed suits relaxed, everyday living. Pair it with natural textures, soft linens, and layered finishes to complete the look. For added comfort, choose one of our bedstead wool mattress options. A wool mattress sits directly on the slatted base, enhancing the bed’s breathable, supportive feel.
- Certified Made in Britain®
- Available in all standard UK sizes as well as bespoke sizes.
- All sizes are available in 10 powder-coated finishes.
- A Scandinavian pine-slatted base is included as standard.
- Your bed is guaranteed to last a lifetime.
Grace’s Story
The story behind the Grace iron bed begins with an old English rhyme often called Monday’s Child. In the verse, it is said that “Tuesday’s child is full of grace.” When our founders’ son, Harry, was born on a Tuesday, the name stayed with them. Had he been a girl, Grace would have been her name. Instead, it became the name of this quietly elegant iron bed frame.
However, the Grace iron bed is more than a sentimental design. It was also shaped by customer requests. Over time, many people asked for a simpler iron bed. They wanted something lighter in appearance, with a lower headboard and fewer decorative elements. In response, Grace was created.
This iron bed frame sits naturally within our cottage-style bed collection. It feels at home in country houses, coastal homes, and relaxed family bedrooms. Its appeal lies in proportion rather than decoration. Every line is purposeful, and nothing is added without reason.
There is also an important distinction between an iron bed and a generic metal bed frame. Many metal beds are mass produced using thin tubing and imported materials. They are designed for speed, not longevity. In contrast, our iron beds are made from solid British iron and crafted to order in our own workshop.
As a result, the Grace iron bed offers reassuring weight, excellent stability, and long-term durability. It is a bed frame designed to last a lifetime. Like the Tuesday child it is named after, Grace carries an effortless elegance that never fades and never needs to shout for attention.
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: 46″
- Tailboard height: 30″
- 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.
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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