Hand Painted King Headboards
21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Bedroom Sets
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut, Paint
20th Century American Victorian Bedroom Sets
Hardwood
20th Century Gustavian Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Adirondack Beds and Bed Frames
Hardwood
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Wood
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Architectural Elements
Wood, Paint
2010s British Beds and Bed Frames
Silk, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Beds and Bed ...
Wood
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Textile, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
2010s British Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Ash
2010s English Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Beds and Bed Frames
Linen, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...
Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Beds and Bed ...
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
2010s British Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Silk
Antique Early 1900s Italian Belle Époque Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
20th Century English British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
2010s English Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Wood
Antique 1780s French Country Architectural Elements
Steel, Iron
Antique 1880s Swedish Country Architectural Elements
Iron
Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Giltwood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary English Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
2010s English Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Wood
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Screens and Room Dividers
Teak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
2010s American Organic Modern Contemporary Art
Wool
2010s British Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
20th Century Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
20th Century Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Antique 1820s American American Craftsman Beds and Bed Frames
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Art
Silk
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Linen, Wood
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Hardwood
Antique 18th Century French Architectural Elements
Wood, Paint
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Hand Painted King Headboards For Sale on 1stDibs
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.
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