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<p>[QUOTE="RHome, post: 392757, member: 8361"]Hi! I'm new here. </p><p><br /></p><p>I found this metal bed the other day and it has a Simmons Sticker that says "Style 142." I think it might be designed by Bel Geddes because it looks similar to some pictures I saw of one in a set, but from what I read, they continued production of metal furniture after his commission expired. I was hoping someone on here with more knowledge may know more than Google can tell me about it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also, any idea what it might be worth? I know the market makes a huge difference, but I was wondering what I might realistically sell it for in a booth in an antiques mall (I'm new there too). The shop is about 40 minutes from Chattanooga. I imagine some young professionals there might appreciate the vintage, industrial vibe. I have seen some beds online that have been stripped going for a lot of money, though I have no idea how much they actually get. I love this original color though and could not bring myself to change it.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i68.tinypic.com/1g6ouf.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="RHome, post: 392757, member: 8361"]Hi! I'm new here. I found this metal bed the other day and it has a Simmons Sticker that says "Style 142." I think it might be designed by Bel Geddes because it looks similar to some pictures I saw of one in a set, but from what I read, they continued production of metal furniture after his commission expired. I was hoping someone on here with more knowledge may know more than Google can tell me about it. Also, any idea what it might be worth? I know the market makes a huge difference, but I was wondering what I might realistically sell it for in a booth in an antiques mall (I'm new there too). The shop is about 40 minutes from Chattanooga. I imagine some young professionals there might appreciate the vintage, industrial vibe. I have seen some beds online that have been stripped going for a lot of money, though I have no idea how much they actually get. I love this original color though and could not bring myself to change it. [IMG]http://i68.tinypic.com/1g6ouf.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
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