Wesley Allen Aberdeen

The Wesley Allen Aberdeen has flowing lines and curves blend with subtle French influences to create a bed of stunning symmetry and presence.

Like all Wesley Allen Iron Beds, The Wesley Allen Aberdeen is made in America of Iron and sports a solid uni-body construction.

This beautiful, high quality iron bed is an instant classic and will add beauty to any bedroom. This bed is on sale now at FineIronBeds.com.

The Wesley Allen Montgomery

One of the most popular iron beds in the famous Wesley Allen line is the Wesley Allen Montgomery . A flourshing sunflower accents give life to the center point of this simple masterpiece. Its understated beauty is a common theme in all of the Wesley Allen iron beds and its construction quality is second to none. Available as a Headboard only or Headboard and Footboard configurations, Twin, Full, Queen, and King sizes plus it comes in 40 Wesley Allen Finishes . With so many options, if you want  the Wesley Allen Montgomery, you can make it your own.

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The Chelsea is available in 39 colors and 12 configurations ranging from Headboard only to full canopy with return posts. As with all Wesley Allen iron beds, the chelsea is made in the USA and has a lifetime warranty.

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Just Fine, Inc. announces the availability of Wesley Allen’s new textured finishes on its eCommerce site fineironbeds.com. 5 beautiful new finishes have been added to the already impressive line of finishes available on all of the Wesley Allen beds.

Ward Poulos, the president of Culver City based Just Fine, Inc. stated “These unique new finishes that Wesley Allen has introduced to their products adds a new depth to the product line as a whole.”

“We are very excited to offer these new finishes,” claims Poulos. “We expect our customers to find the new additions as exciting as we do.”

“The quality and craftsmanship of these iron beds is truly outstanding,” said Mr. Poulos, “The artisans at Wesley Allen have an amazing eye for detail and go above and beyond to make sure that they are proud of every iron bed that goes out through their doors.”

The first part of the tour consisted of seeing how the raw cold-rolled steel begins its journey into becoming a bed. Long steel tubes are cut to the proper length for each section of the particular bed that is being made. Skilled craftsmen then bend the steel on specially designed templates to match the often intricate and ornate curves and flourishes that make up many of the Wesley Allen beds. The next step involves the precise welding of the various pieces together to make up the frame. Welders along with a high-tech welding robot make sure that every seam is exceptionally strong and made to last a lifetime.

After welding, the finials and other decorative elements are cast onto the bed frame. These beautiful designs are conceived and then sculpted in clay by Wesley Allen’s talented artists, some of which have been with the company for decades. After the clay model is perfected, a mold is created and the hot metal is poured and cast directly onto the tubing of the bed for strength and durability. Once the decorative elements are attached to the bed and cooled, the entire frame is sanded and prepared with an electro-static primer for the hand-finishing. With more than 40 finishes to choose from, Wesley Allen has specific finishers that specialize in certain finishes, so their quality remains consistent. “One of the most interesting parts of my tour was seeing an Artist apply one of the Textured Gray Mocha finishes,” said Poulos, “It really is a very manual process, with him hand dabbing the finish onto the frame over and over to create the complex textured look.” Another key ingredient to the Wesley Allen finishing process is the highlighting of the decorative elements. Without individually applying a highlighted color variation on each decorative area on the bed by hand, it wouldn’t have the rich and dynamic look that Wesley Allen beds are known for.

After the iron beds are finished, checked and double checked for quality, and ready for shipment, they are packed with styrofoam blocks specifically made to cover the corners of each individual bed. This protects the vulnerable areas of the bed while in transit. Wesley Allen also triple wraps the other key areas of the bed and packs them in very strong corrugated boxes to make sure they arrive to their destination unharmed. The tour wrapped up with a discussion about Wesley Allen’s impressive commitment to making a minimal environmental impact. They have installed a huge array of solar panels on their facility’s roof, along with using efficient lighting systems and relying on natural light where possible. They have also implemented a sophisticated filtering system to clean and recycle the air from the building where finishes are applied. “I walked away with a real appreciation for what a unique company Wesley Allen is. Their commitment to quality and the sheer size of their operation is astounding. Owning a Wesley Allen bed is really owning a piece of artwork, and one that will serve one well for a lifetime!”

About Just Fine, Inc. Founded in 2004, Just Fine, Inc. is a specialty Internet retailer focusing on premium/luxury furniture and home accessories for the discriminating customer. Their online stores are designed to provide shoppers with a better way to browse and purchase discounted products that would normally only be found in high-end specialty stores.

I found an interesting article that has some good tips on what to look for when buying furniture. There is a particular quote regarding how to find quality furniture that I think describes the iron beds we sell on our site quite well…

“High-quality materials, excellent design and construction by skilled craftsmen are the differences between high and lower quality pieces,” says June Price, owner of Anew Design Inc. and K. L. McCall Interiors Ltd. “Look for good quality craftsmanship. The more ‘handmade’ it is, the better.”

Our Wesley Allen and Amanda Sutton iron beds are all hand made in America and are regarded as some of the best in the industry. Our site has a page that describes the Wesley Allen quality where you can read more about Wesley Allen iron beds.

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One of the questions we get the most here at FineIronBeds is “Which finish should I get”? While the ultimate decision comes down to you and your specific tastes, we can offer some tips and advice.

Tip #1 – There is an appropriate way to view the Finish samples.
Each large picture of the wide variety of Wesley Allen finishes shows two key areas. To left is the “post” or straight section of the metal. To the right is the “casting” or detailed-area of the metal.

This is somewhat complex to explain, so let’s use an illustration. This picture shows the Weathered Russet finish. You’ll see that the castings are a dark brown and the posts are a light orange. Several of Wesley Allen’s finishes have a distinct casting color, that differs from the color used in the majority (re: posts) of the bed. Another finish, Aged Brass, is a popular finish that has this difference. The casting is a dark, brownish gold, while the post is a shiny brass. Always remember to look at both the post and the casting of the finish sample to get a good feel of how the bed will look.

Other finishes, such as Brass Bisque and Natural Rust are consistent throughout both the posts and castings. These type of finishes will end up giving the bed a uniform look. This picture shows the effect of a this type of finish. Notice how both the castings and posts look uniform.

Tip #2 – How many castings does your bed have?
This is especially important if the finish you are interested in has a distinct casting (see Weathered Russet example in Tip #1). For beds that showcase a lot of casting and detail, you’ll definitely notice the castings. The “Canterbury” and “Dawson” are good examples of a bed with a lot of casting. However, beds such as the “Sunset” and “Eastman” have virtually no castings, thus a finish with a distinct casting like Weathered Russet would only showcase the lighter orange, “post” color throughout the entire bed, and none of the darker brown shade.

Tip #3 – Match your hardware to your bed.
Aged Bronze is one of our most popular finishes, primarily because it’s neutral gold/bronze tone goes so well with most hardware. The Matte Black also proves popular because of it’s adaptability with such a wide variety of bedroom furniture. We’ve spoken to many folks who were initially interested in an Aged Brass bed only to change their mind for something like a Brass Bisque bed because the finish is darker and works better with their furniture and hardware.

Tip #4 – Call us at FineIronBeds.
Our toll-free number is (877) 463-6819. We have seen almost every finish firsthand and are happy to discuss your specific quandary in selecting the right finish for you.

In the end, the choice is up to you. The exciting thing is that Wesley Allen creates some of the sturdiest, highest quality, wrought-iron beds in the industry. Each finish is beautiful, and hopefully these tips will help make your process that much easier.

Los Angeles June 13, 2007 – Just Fine, Inc. launches a new online tool designed to help visitors locate the perfect iron bed on its eCommerce site Wesley Allen Iron Beds.

The FineIronBeds.com “Bed Finder” allows users to enter their budget, and several key specifications and then produces images and descriptions of iron beds that match the users’ parameters.

“We introduced this tool June 1, and are already seeing some increase in conversion on the site. More people are finding a bed that fits their budget” stated Ward Poulos, the president of Just Fine, Inc.

About Just Fine, Inc.
Founded in 2004, Just Fine, Inc. is a specialty Internet retailer focusing on premium/luxury furniture and home accessories for the discriminating customer. Their online stores are designed to provide shoppers with a better way to browse and purchase discounted products that would normally only be found in high-end specialty stores.

Los Angeles June 13, 2007 – Just Fine, Inc. has announced the availability of 9 new Wesley Allen beds on its eCommerce site fineironbeds.com.

The new products cover a wide range of styles and are available in up to 39 finishes. Ward Poulos, the president of Culver City based Just Fine, Inc. stated, “These 9 new additions fit well into our diverse offering of high-quality American made iron beds.”

About Just Fine, Inc.
Founded in 2004, Just Fine, Inc. is a specialty Internet retailer focusing on premium/luxury furniture and home accessories for the discriminating customer. Their online stores are designed to provide shoppers with a better way to browse and purchase discounted products that would normally only be found in high-end specialty stores.