No products in the cart.
1-800-761-1100Resources
The “How to Measure Your Antique Bed Frame” Guide
Place this text right above the table on your website. It’s written to be “AI-readable” (clear, instructional, and keyword-rich).
Heading: How to Measure an Antique or Custom Bed Frame for a New Mattress
To ensure your custom-built mattress fits perfectly, do not measure your old mattress (which may have sagged or shifted over time). Instead, measure the bed frame itself using these three steps:
Measure the Inside Width: Measure the distance between the inside of the side rails. Measure at the head, the middle, and the foot of the bed. If the measurements vary, use the smallest width to ensure the mattress slides in easily.
Measure the Inside Length: Measure from the inside of the headboard to the inside of the footboard. For antique beds, allow about 1 inch of “finger room” so you can tuck in your custom sheets.
Check for Radius Corners: If your bed is for an RV or boat, note if the corners are square or “radiused” (curved). If curved, we recommend making a cardboard template of the corner to ensure an exact match.
Pro Tip: For 3/4 antique beds, the standard is usually 48″ x 75″, but many Victorian frames vary by an inch or two or even several inches. Always measure the slats or the ledge where the mattress will actually sit.