The last traditional Victorian handcast metal bed making foundry in the UK

Based in Par near St Austell, The Cornish Bed Company is the last foundry to hand cast traditional iron, brass and nickel beds.

Using hand casting techniques, we are proud of our reputation for making beautifully finished beds that are designed and built to last forever. Every bed has our unique cast knuckle joint to attach the side rails to the head and foot of the bed.


Beautifully hand-made

Beds that will last for generations

In Par, a small historic Cornish town close to St Austell, The Cornish Bed Co is one of the last foundries to hand cast iron beds using the traditional methods.

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Our process

Hand crafted by our skilled craftsmen in Cornwall, these beds are manufactured using traditional Victorian casting techniques and feature Victorian cast knuckle fixings, promising a lifetime guarantee. The zinc is hand poured at temperatures exceeding 500°C and the cast knuckle joints with individual numbering make every bed unique.

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What Our Customers Say

Naturalmat Mattresses
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We think it’s your right to be fussy about what you sleep on. You spend a huge chunk of your life in bed, so why shouldn’t you have the perfect mattress? That’s why our parent company Naturalmat have developed mattresses that are as individual as you are. The results turn bedtime into bliss time.

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Naturalmat Mattresses

We think it’s your right to be fussy about what you sleep on. You spend a huge chunk of your life in bed, so why shouldn’t you have the perfect mattress? That’s why our parent company Naturalmat have developed mattresses that are as individual as you are. The results turn bedtime into bliss time.

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Case Study: Restoring Lansdowne

Seven years ago, Kristine Hall and her husband, Dan, moved into a Victorian terraced house in a state of disrepair, with the aim to restore the building to its former glory.

“I love mid-century style, design classics, industrial vibes, and characterful vintage furniture pieces.”

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