Italian Painted Headboard
Mid-20th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Louis XIV Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
20th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Paint
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Italian French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Beds and Bed Frames
Linen, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Leather, Paint
Early 20th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Metal, Bronze
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Maple, Plywood, Paint
20th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique 19th Century Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Fruitwood, Pine, Paint
Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Doors and Gates
Poplar
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Linen, Giltwood, Paint
Antique 1890s Italian Neoclassical Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Hardwood, Paint
Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Daybeds
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Italian Panelling
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bauhaus Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Bentwood
2010s Italian Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Beech
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Art
Canvas
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Antique Early 1900s Italian Belle Époque Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Antique 1860s French Beaux Arts Architectural Elements
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Italian Doors and Gates
Wood
2010s Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
2010s Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
2010s Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
2010s Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Doors and Gates
Poplar
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Architectural Elements
Oak, Pine, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Louis XVI Daybeds
Wood
20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Fireplaces and Mantels
Poplar
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Wall-mounted Sculptures
Giltwood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Italian Romantic Beds and Bed Frames
Metal, Bronze
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Paintings
Canvas
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
2010s Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
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Finding the Right beds-frames for You
We find relaxation and solace in our bedrooms, which are often the most cherished rooms of a home. Your antique, new or vintage bed and bed frame are integral to this oasis of personal comfort.
Beds and bed frames have long been an important part of the sanctuary that is the bedroom. For the upper class in countries such as England, the massive, costly beds of the 16th and 17th centuries were decorative and of the poster variety. Some were characterized by large painted wooden headboards, often made of oak, that featured ornate carvings and richly colored curtains affixed to each of the two or four posts — think of today’s sumptuous upholstered headboards as a distant cousin to these luxurious furnishings. The heavy fabric curtains were drawn across a fringed canopy to close out the sunlight that might’ve warmed your grandiose and opulent bedchambers. This feature could also offer privacy as desired, because, as we all know, a bedroom is for more than just sleeping.
Coiled springs didn’t make their way into mattresses until the 1800s, which likely made for a far more comfortable night’s sleep for many. Bed frames of cast iron and brass were introduced during the mid- to late-19th century. Later, the 20th century brought with it marvelous innovations for slumberland, among them daybeds from the likes of George Nelson and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich as well as convertible sofa beds.
Today, you will find a range of beds geared toward your individual personality and preferred style of decor. When shopping for a bed and bed frame, keep in mind that you’ve got options. Sizes range from twin to California king. At 76 inches wide and 80 inches long, a king-size bed is roughly 16 inches wider than a queen-size mattress, and your bed frame will likely add two to five inches to each side. (The California king bed is 84 inches long.)
From dramatic bedroom designs to uncomplicated, minimalist approaches, the bedroom has evolved into the haven that it should be: a peaceful place of respite, where we begin and end every day. Take the time to create your very own oasis — you deserve it. Rest easy with an expansive collection of antique, new and vintage beds and bed frames available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The first Italian painter to paint realistic figures was Giotto di Bondone. His works marked a departure from the elongated, stylized forms common in early Christian art and served as inspiration for Italian Renaissance painters. Giotto's most famous paintings include Lamentation, the Ognissanti Madonna, the Kiss of Judas and Pentecost. Explore a diverse assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
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