Windsor Folding Bed
It is interesting to note that this bed was created before the use of standard mattress sizes was put into practice. When we made our purchase, the bed was equip with a set of springs. We assume these springs are original to the bed, but are unable to say for certain. It is our assumption that a feather tick was used over the springs for sleeping. I must say, I'm pretty happy with the advancement in mattress technology since that time.
Try to imagine yourself living in the late 1800's. What kind of hype would the introduction of a folding bed have created? I am sure the latest and greatest piece of furniture created quite a stir at garden parties and influenced conversation at the dinner table. I would guess that it inspired the same amount of excitement as the "bunk bed couch" did when it made its debut in recent years. There has been a major resurgence in the popularity of these hide-away style beds, possibly due to the weak economy. Many children are staying in their parents' home longer, or moving back in once they have already left. Whether we blame the economy or pure nostalgia, hide-away beds are back and as big as ever.
While searching for information about the Windsor Folding Bed, I found this original advertisement postcard from 1885. This was used by F. J. Comstock & Co., a Saint Louis furniture company. This card is currently listed for sale by Connecticut Yankee Antiques and Collectibles on Ruby Lane.
Well, what do you think? Would you ever employ the use of a Windsor Folding Bed or possibly a Murphy Bed in your home? What reason would you have for wanting to/not wanting to use one? Hop on over to our Facebook Page and let me know what you think, or you can always comment below! You can also find out even more about our Windsor Bed in this listing on our website.
UPDATE:
Just 6 short days ago I was blogging about this beauty of a bed and TODAY she sold! She will be heading to her new home just north of Chicago (one of my very favorite cities). We are going to miss this hunk of antique perfection, but are SO EXCITED to personally deliver her to her NEW HOME! Eeek! 
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William Price
I have what appears to be a 9 drawer scotch or Lum chest with Windsor folding bed company 461 Carroll Ave Chicago ILL stamped on the bottom of one of the drawers and a red script B with 193 4 stamped under the top. Trying to find an age any information available
Bert Esfeld
I have one for sale in central Kansas USA
kristin HIll
how can i get a bed like that?
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I want to selling a windsor folding bed, 1885 If any want to buy it, can contact me at 8328068129. I send you picture.
Sandi blair
We have a piece with the identical brass plate as shown in the picture of the bed. However, what we have looks like a slant top desk, all oak, but in fact when you lift the lid a marble round sink with faucet is revealed. We bought this almost 50 years ago in Staten Island , NY and wonder if anyone knows any history. The sink has a drain, and a cabinet underneath to hold a discharge pot and another cabinet underneath where we keep an antique chamber pot. Seemed like the appropriate piece to place there. So, a full bathroom in one piece of furniture. Probably was in the same room with the bed shown above. Although we like to romanticize it came out of a ships captains quarters. It has drawers above to hold toiletries and a towel bar above that. Above the sink also is a part that pivots to reveal a metal well to hold water which can then be fed through the spigot above the sink
I have never seen similar since 1969and wonder if anyone else has seen or knows anything more about this
Donald Dalton
Hi I have a bed very similar to this one that i inherited from my grandmother. it also has the windsor 1885 patent date so i guess that was a popular time for them. I beleve mine is made of mahogany but not positive
Connnie Scott
We also have purchased an antique Windsor Folding Bed from an antique store. There are a couple of items we have to fix on the bed. My question is do you have any instructions on how it actually works as ours needs some adjustments to fold up and down. Or do you know of a website that may have this information. Thank you for any help you can give us. Connie
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John Duncan
August 19, 2023
I was in negotiations to purchase another commenter’s Windsor Folding bed, but the deal fell through. If anyone else has one for sale, I am a highly interested buyer willing to pay top dollar for one.