Our Beginning
An iron and brass bed in the well
An unglamorous beginning at the bottom of an old well grew into the passionate business venture of Roslyn and Bruce Edwards. The “Antique Bed Specialists” beautifully restored original antique beds have become centre pieces in thousands of homes since its humble beginnings in 1980. Each bed is painstakingly restored by master craftsman Bruce Edwards, who spends many hours bringing each bed back to its former glory. The results are a magnificent range of Antique Brass Beds, Antique Cast Iron Beds, Timber Federation Beds and Antique Wooden Beds. Thirty one years on Bruce and Roslyn have an Impressive collection of over Four hundred unrestored antique beds, allowing customers to choose the style, size and colour of their antique bed.
With over 37 Years Experience and 3500 restorations and repairs we have supplied our antique beds to many Bed & Breakfasts and Boutique Hotels. Because our beds are complete with a slat base and extra support bar on all our Queen and King Size antique beds all our customers need to supply is a mattress of their choice. Roslyn has a vast knowledge of antiques in general with 38 years of shop involvement starting with the sales of old linen and lace. Now Roslyn concentrates on antique cast iron beds, antique iron beds, antique brass beds, antique wooden beds, antique timber federation beds and associated furniture. Bruce’s qualified mechanical engineering ability and perfection to detail “Antique Bed Specialists” unique to this industry. As a certified “A” Grade Automobile Engineer. Having spent more than 20 years as a motor mechanic Bruce has adjusted to the challenge of restoring antique beds very well. The other half of Antique Bed Specialists Roslyn Nor has over 45 years experience in the industry, so with Antique Bed Specialists you truly are experienced hands.