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Queen Nouveau Bed

Cream Antique Bed with Art Nouveau Decoration MK297
Located in Wrexham, GB
castings depicting Art Nouveau floral designs. This bed accepts a UK king size or US queen size (5ft, 60in
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Antique Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Art Nouveau Queen Sized Serpentine Shaped maple headboard
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau Queen-sized maple headboard with green upholstery with a green ribbon trim and
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Black Antique Bed with Art Nouveau Design Rosettes MK305
Located in Wrexham, GB
A superb cast iron antique bed finished in black with decorative Art Nouveau rosettes in head and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

21st Century Contemporary Headboard Abstract in Wood Marquetry for Queen Bed
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
modern bed design with a meticulously crafted headboard in the ancestral art of marquetry exudes elegance
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...

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Wood, Ash, Birdseye Maple, Cherry, Maple

Minimal Modern Wood Headboard Abstract Balck & White Marquetry for Queen Bed
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
match when paired with the Ruiz bedside table. The headboard can be purchased with a bed frame contact
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...

Materials

Wood, Ash, Maple

Queen Size His Bed Made with Leather and Textile, Art Deco Style
Located in Seroa, PT
plurality that spread throughout Europe of Art Nouveau, and later in Art Deco, as well as in international
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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Wave Shaped Headboard grey & White Pattern Wood for Queen Bed
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
modern or mid-century modern interior. It's the perfect bed for a modern bedroom project. Inspired by the
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wavy Shape Headboard Black & White Pattern Wood for Queen Bed
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
. The headboard can be purchased with a bed platform contact us for more information and pricing
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Queen Contemporary Her Bed Made with High Gloss Oak, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
Europe of Art Nouveau, and later in Art Deco, as well as in international style that has developed around
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Art Nouveau Southern French Fayance art pottery FLOOR VASE rare colours&pattern
Located in Kumhausen, DE
A giving joy beautiful French Fayence Floor Vase fantastic Art Nouveau pattern - Impressing
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Pottery

Merino Black King Size Blanket with Grey Print Border by JG SWITZER
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
blend. Full size blanket in King or Queen is 100% Merino wool from New Zealand. Border frame is JG
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2010s American Beaux Arts Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

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The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Queen Hale Navy Painted Maple Cannonball Four Poster Bed with Flat Headboard
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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
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Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
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Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
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Pair of Italian Deco Nightstands, Wood, Brass, Glass, Valzania 1930s
By Valzania
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible pair of Italian bedside tables designed by Valzania and produced in Italy in the 1930s. The top is made in cherry wood and connected to the bottom by an elegant curved b...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Night Stands

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French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Bed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lovely vintage Louis XVI style full sized bed from France. Gently arched headboard and footboard are upholstered with an artisan made Zak & Fox “Kaze” linen fabric with a graceful ...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Bed, C 1880
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Louis XVI style giltwood bed. C 1880. Upholstered headboard and footboard with nailhead trim flanked by fluted columns, rising on tapered legs. Interior dimensions : 56.5"...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XVI Rosewood Queen Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Rosewood Queen Bed brings to life the neoclassical revival that occurred during the reign of Napoleon III. Executed in exotic imported rosewood, it fea...
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Rosewood

All Brass Single Antique Bed MS52
Located in Wrexham, GB
A superb top quality all brass Victorian single antique bed with decorative brass fittings and curved rails. The bed has an aged patina to the brass and there are a couple of dents ...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron, Brass

All Brass Single Antique Bed MS52
All Brass Single Antique Bed MS52
H 60 in W 39 in D 84 in
Cream Antique Bed with Sun Design Castings MK298
Located in Wrexham, GB
An attractive cast iron antique bed finished in cream with straight brass top rails and decorative castings depicting sun designs. This bed accepts a UK king size or US queen size (...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustard ...
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White Limestone Sink Molded Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white Limestone, the design sprung from Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic merit easily ...
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Marble, Limestone

White Limestone Sink Molded Basin
White Limestone Sink Molded Basin
H 4.73 in W 23.63 in D 14.18 in
Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables

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Art Nouveau brass queen size bed
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Art Nouveau solid brass with turnings on sides and 2 motifs of ladies of the period queen size bed.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Art Nouveau brass queen size bed
Art Nouveau brass queen size bed
H 62 in W 80 in D 60 in
Art Nouveau Queen Sized Maple Bed Signed By Landry
By Abel Landry
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the French designer Landry, this queen sized bed is composed of rich maple wood and
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Maple

French Art Nouveau Rosewood and Mounted Bronze Queen Size Bed, Circa 1900
By Louis Majorelle
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Art Nouveau queen size bed frame In the manner of Louis Majorelle
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Art Nouveau Cream Metal Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
A fine brass and iron bedstead dating from the early Twentieth Century with Art Nouveau inspired
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron, Steel

Art Nouveau Cream Metal Bed
Art Nouveau Cream Metal Bed
H 67 in W 153 in D 84 in
Art Nouveau Bed MK184
Located in Wrexham, GB
Antique bed in black with Art Nouveau style castings. This bed accepts a UK King size or US
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Antique Late 19th Century European Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Art Nouveau Bed MK184
Art Nouveau Bed MK184
H 58 in W 60 in D 84 in
French 19th Century Art Nouveau Bed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. This European bed falls between a full and queen size and will require a custom mattress. While the
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

French 19th Century Art Nouveau Bed
French 19th Century Art Nouveau Bed
H 54.25 in W 79.25 in D 48 in
Art Deco Gold Brass Bed Queen Headboard
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful solid brass Art Deco bed headboard. Fitting a queen size bed, the headboard elegant
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20th Century Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Art Deco Gold Brass Bed Queen Headboard
Art Deco Gold Brass Bed Queen Headboard
H 46.75 in W 79.5 in D 2 in
Art Nouveau Style Brass and Iron Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
This elegant Art Nouveau style bed is finished in cream and has a sweeping curved brass top rail
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Art Nouveau Brass and Iron Bed MK152
Located in Wrexham, GB
A superb brass and iron bedstead with Art Nouveau brass castings, finished in black. This bed
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Black Art Nouveau Brass and Iron Bed MK220
Located in Wrexham, GB
rails. This bed accepts a UK King size or US Queen size (5ft, 60in or 150cm wide) base and mattress
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Art Nouveau Style Bedstead
Located in Wrexham, GB
A superb brass and iron bed inspired by the Art Nouveau period. The decorative foot panel has a
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron, Steel

Art Nouveau Style Bedstead
Art Nouveau Style Bedstead
H 60 in W 54 in D 80 in
Cream Antique Bed MK192
Located in Wrexham, GB
Antique bed in cream with curved brass top rail and attractive Art Nouveau castings. This bed
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Antique Late 19th Century European Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron, Brass

Cream Antique Bed MK192
Cream Antique Bed MK192
H 63 in W 60 in D 84 in
Brass and Iron Bed Finished in Black MK93
Located in Wrexham, GB
A brass and iron bed finished in black with a curved brass top rail and Art Nouveau castings
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Art Nouveau Style Brass and Iron Bedstead
Located in Wrexham, GB
This fine bedstead finished in black has Art Nouveau style design in the foot board with large
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron, Steel, Brass

Antique Bed in Cream MK245
Located in Wrexham, GB
. This bed accepts a UK king size or US queen size (5ft, 60in or 150cm wide) base and mattress set
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Antique Bed in Cream MK245
Antique Bed in Cream MK245
H 63 in W 60 in D 85 in
Art Deco Brass Bed Headboard
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful solid brass Art Deco bed headboard. Fitting a queen sizer bed, the headboard elegant
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

 Art Deco Brass Bed Headboard
 Art Deco Brass Bed Headboard
H 45 in W 59 in D 2.5 in
Brass and Iron Bed in Cream, MK131
Located in Wrexham, GB
A brass and iron bed finished in cream with curved brass top rails and art nouveau style mouldings
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Brass and Iron Bed in Cream, MK131
Brass and Iron Bed in Cream, MK131
H 60 in W 60 in D 84 in
Brass and Iron Antique Platform Bed in Black MK222
Located in Wrexham, GB
A platform antique bed in black with Art Nouveau castings and curved brass top rail. This bed
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Black Bedstead, MK137
Located in Wrexham, GB
straight top rails and art nouveau style castings. This bed accepts a British king-size or US queen-size
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Antique Late 19th Century British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron, Brass

Black Bedstead, MK137
Black Bedstead, MK137
H 62 in W 60 in D 83 in
Phyllis Morris Floral Relief Headboard & Nightstands
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking queen headboard with matching glass-topped and attached nightstands, by Phyllis Morris
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Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Gesso, Lacquer

Phyllis Morris Floral Relief Headboard & Nightstands
By Phyllis Morris
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking queen headboard with matching glass-topped and attached nightstands, by Phyllis Morris
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Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames

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19th Century French Bedroom Suite
Located in New Orleans, LA
were smaller, similar to the present-day queen size, making king-size antique beds truly exceptional
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Bedroom Sets

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Wood

19th Century French Bedroom Suite
19th Century French Bedroom Suite
H 68 in W 82 in D 87 in
Large Antique Textile Bloster
Located in New Orleans, LA
writing. Gold fringe lines the outer edge of the piece. This piece would work perfectly on a Queen/King
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pillows and Throws

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Silk, Beads

Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug with Shah Abba Design and Arabesque Federal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
pattern of dancing vines and tendrils with cornflower iris and lilies on a bed of deep red. An intricate
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Mid-20th Century Persian Art Nouveau Persian Rugs

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Wool

Art Deco Art Nouveau Solid Brass & Enameled Steel Queen Bed Armoni Essebi Italy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare brass bed was made in the 1970s by exclusive manufacturer Armoni Essebi in Italy. Little
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Steel

Antique Queen Size Cast Iron and Brass Victorian Art Nouveau Bed Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique queen size cast iron and brass Victorian Art Nouveau Bed Frame. Item features heavy cast
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Early 20th Century Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Postmodern Swan Motif Art Nouveau Style Brass Queen Size Bed Frame, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s. It features a brass and varnished metal frame It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent original condit...
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Sterling Box of 6 Apostle & Shell Teaspoons + Tongs Hallmarked:- London 1895
Located in York, GB
letter for London 1895 Queen`s Head - duty mark showing that duty has been paid to the Crown. Most
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Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Silver

Femme aux Fleurs
By Helene Perdriat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
her sick bed she had a longing to paint a self-portrait; this was the beginning of a long successful
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1930s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Merino Black Queen Size Blanket with Grey Print Border by JG Switzer
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
% cashmere blend. Full size blanket in King or Queen is 100% Merino wool from New Zealand. Border frame is JG
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Wool

Mahogany Bed Designed by Louis Majorelle
Located in Georges Mills, NH
Important Art Nouveau Mahogany queen size bed designed by Louis Majorelle. Solid mahogany frames
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Early 20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Original Art Nouveau Queen size 1890s Brass Four Poster Bed
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Art Nouveau Queen size fourposter bed is all original and has been in the same
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

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Queen Nouveau Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal queen nouveau bed for your home. Each queen nouveau bed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and brass. Find 4 options for an antique or vintage queen nouveau bed now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a queen nouveau bed — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each queen nouveau bed bearing Art Nouveau, mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Hommes Studio and JG Switzer each produced at least one beautiful queen nouveau bed that is worth considering.

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.

Questions About Queen Nouveau Bed
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best queen bed frame is a matter of choice and comfort. Your antique, new or vintage bed and bed frame will be integral to ensuring that your bedroom is all that you need it to be. 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. Shop a range of beds and bed frames on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    No, a queen size bed is not bigger than a king. While queen size beds are 60 inches wide and 80 inches long, king size beds are 76 inches wide by 80 inches long. King size beds are 16 inches wider than queen size beds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    No, two twin beds do not make a queen. Two twin beds equal 78 inches in width, which is much larger than a queen size mattress which is 60 inches wide.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While queen sized beds are 6 inches wider than full sized beds, you can often use a queen size headboard for a full mattress. Headboards are usually even with or a few inches wider than the bed.

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