British West Indies Poster Beds
Antique 19th Century Jamaican British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany, Poplar
People Also Browsed
2010s British Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Beds and Bed Frames
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Beds and Bed Frames
Birdseye Maple, Maple
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Benches
Enamel, Iron
Vintage 1970s American Early Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique 17th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Chairs
Mahogany, Cane
Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Gold Leaf, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Portrait Prints
Paper, Linocut
2010s Argentine Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Fabric
Antique 1860s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Silver Plate
2010s British Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Globes
Brass
2010s British Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Recent Sales
Antique Late 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Rosewood
Antique 1820s Jamaican British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany, Poplar
Late 20th Century British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
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.