Copper & Iron Bed Warmer – Hand-Punched Decorative Lid

It’s an authentic 1800s bed warmer — a long-handled copper pan with a beautifully hand-punched lid, originally used to heat beds on cold winter nights. Filled with hot coals and slid between blankets, these warmers were everyday household essentials before central heat existed. Today, they’re charming relics of early American home life.

An affordable, eco-conscious statement piece with story and soul — perfect for hanging on a wall, leaning in a fireplace vignette, or adding rustic character to an entryway or mudroom.
A historically accurate prop for colonial homes, farmhouse kitchens, pioneer cabins, Victorian bedrooms, or period holiday scenes. The patina and hand-punched starburst design photograph beautifully.
A collectible piece of true hearth history — original copper pan, forged iron handle, and handmade workmanship from the 19th century. These bed warmers were often passed down through families, making each surviving example uniquely special.

It’s functional folklore — a piece that once kept families warm and now adds instant heritage to any room.

Details
Type: Antique bed warmer
Era: 1800s
Material: Copper pan, forged iron handle
Design: Hand-punched perforated lid in starburst pattern
Length: Long handle for hearth use
Condition: Heavy patina, age wear, and authentic surface marks appropriate for 19th-century hearthware

Use: Wall décor, fireplace styling, Americana display, period prop