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King Floating Platform Bed

1980 Blush Pink Laminated King Size Headboard Floating Platform
Located in Staten Island, NY
1980 Mauve Pink King Headboard With Floating Platform Bottom platform is covered with brass
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Laminate

Contemporary Floating Platform Bed in Walnut by Boyd & Allister
By Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This contemporary walnut floating platform bed was originally designed for my own bedroom. It is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames

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Steel

Modern Platform Bed in Walnut
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
finish. The bed can be built with the platform part only or with a full headboard and floating side
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2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Modern Platform Bed in Walnut
Modern Platform Bed in Walnut
H 31 in W 106 in D 85.25 in
Mid century Modern Solid Wood Platform Bed
Located in Vancouver, WA
hardwoods using traditional joinery. Once the mattress is on the bed, the headboard has a floating look
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2010s American Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Mid century Modern Solid Wood Platform Bed
Located in Vancouver, WA
hardwoods using traditional joinery. Once the mattress is on the bed, the headboard has a floating look
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2010s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Mid century Modern Solid Wood Platform Bed
Located in Vancouver, WA
hardwoods using traditional joinery. Once the mattress is on the bed, the headboard has a floating look
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2010s American Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Contemporary Floating Platfrom Bed in White Oak by Boyd & Allister
By Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This contemporary floating platform bed in White Oak was originally designed for my own bedroom. It
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2010s American Beds and Bed Frames

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Maple, Oak

Nola Bed, Customizable Wood, Metal and Resin, King-Size
By Wüd Furniture Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
features a beautiful walnut platform. Attached to the bed are two floating end tables that feature a zinc
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2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

Nola Bed, Customizable Wood, Metal and Resin, King-Size
By Wüd Furniture Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
features a beautiful walnut platform. Attached to the bed are two floating end tables that feature a zinc
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2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

Ello Queen Size Floating Bed System in Gunmetal Stainless & Smoked Mirror
By O.B. Solie, Ello Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
Our most liked and saved piece, 1970 designed "Moods" illuminated floating platform bed with
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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Beds and Bed Frames

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Stainless Steel

Deeble Classic Modern Storage Bed & Attached Nightstand Set, Midcentury Walnut
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
can make this a king or full as well. The bottom of the bed is 8 1/2 inches off the ground, and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...

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Walnut

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Italian Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini le Bambole for B&B Italia 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 'Le Bambole' sofa, brown patinated leather, Italy, 1972. This piece is one of the very rare prototypes or early editions, and still 100% original, read ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather

Minimalist Curved Front Console with Arches in Edo on Oak by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Arcade Console 72" is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. The console has a slight convex curva...
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2010s American Console Tables

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Oak

Moby Dick Armchair, Morelato
By Morelato
Located in Salizzole, IT
Moby Dick is an armchair with an iconic and enveloping ash backrest evoking a whale tail. Thanks to its elegance and materiality, this graceful, sinuous and versatile armchair adapt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dining Room Chairs

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Ash

Moby Dick Armchair, Morelato
Moby Dick Armchair, Morelato
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier. All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass regular soc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Brass

Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
By Stilnovo, Arteluce, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Aluminum, Metal, Brass

Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
By Seth Premo, Arvo Ray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Steel, Brass, Silver Leaf

Party Sofa in Original Jack Lenor Larson Fabric by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Classic Dunbar sofa by Edward Wormley that has been ensconced in plastic since leaving the showroom. Thereby preserving the spectacular and timeless fabric of Jack Lenor Larson in ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery

Post Modern Plaster Headboard w/Nightstands, 1970
By John Dickinson
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern Plaster Headboard w/Nightstands, 1970. Dresser and bar cabinet are sold in separate listing. John Dickinson style plaster bedroom set. All original.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Plaster

Italian Sculptural King Size Bed with Integrated Nightstands in Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
King Size bed, elm, wood, Italy, 1970s A captivating and sculptural double bed, made in Italy in the 1970s. This piece has amazing quality, not only visible in the design itself but...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Elm

Art Art Deco Maple Bed, 1930s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art Deco maple bed with floating bedside tables, 1930s. Art Deco bed with floating bedside tables, 1930s. Maple structure with rosewood parts. Headboard decorated with brass lines ar...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Art Art Deco Maple Bed, 1930s
Art Art Deco Maple Bed, 1930s
H 40.56 in W 118.12 in D 82.68 in
Hans Weiss Custom Headboard for King Bed
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
BG GALLERIES SPRING INTO SUMMER SALE Custom L shaped headboard cabinet wall with floating nightstands and bookshelves designed by Hans Weiss in 1960 for the master bedroom of an Upp...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Arthur Umanoff Iron Room Dividers w 140 Leather Wine Bottle Holders, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ultimate entertaining piece, this Arthur Umanoff four section wine rack system and room divider which also incorporates an artful array of one hundred forty leather wine bottle h...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Iron

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Gaston Poisson, De Coene Frères, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. This heavy Brutalist credenza seems to float on its elegant base. The credenza consists of two large storage ...
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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Buffets

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Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 37.41 in W 78.75 in D 21.66 in
Post Modern Formica and mirrored king headboard
By Karl Springer
Located in Sayreville, NJ
King size Pomo headboard White Formica and mirrored Excellent condition
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Mirror, Formica

Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT
The Ondamarmo series by Federica Elmo includes 6 objects: The extra large dining table, two smaller size tables, three shelves, and a tray designed as an evolution of the shapes of t...
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2010s Italian Side Tables

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Onyx

Swedish Modern, Multifunctional Shelves in Solid Pine, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
In the year 1877, the Swedish Royal library moved into a newly constructed building in Humlegården, Stockholm. The Architect was Gustaf Dahl. On the top 3 floors of the original bu...
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Antique 1870s Swedish Brutalist Shelves

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Pine

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Espresso Mahogany Floating Platform Bed with Attached Nightstands, Lee Weitzman
By Lee Weitzman
Located in Chicago, IL
The Floating Platform Bed gives the illusion of a floating bed. Made out of espresso mahogany the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany, Upholstery

Sentient Live-Edge Bed Black American Walnut Slab Queen-Sized Leather Upholstery
By SENTIENT
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A bed fit for a king (here, for a queen). Each Sentient Live-­Edge Bed combines the majesty of a
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2010s American Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Leather, Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century Rosewood King Platform Bed with Floating Nightstands
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Rosewood King Platform Bed with Floating Nightstands The bed measures: 107 wide x 83
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Rosewood

Westnofa Mid Century Teak King Platform Bed with Floating Nightstands
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Westnofa mid century teak king platform bed with floating nightstands This headboard and
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Teak

Westnofa Mid-Century Teak King Platform Bed with Floating Nightstands
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful striking Danish Modern Teak bed by Westnofa, made in Norway circa 1970's nice condition
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20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Teak

Maple Platform California King Bed with Floating Nightstands by Gerald McCabe
By Erin Furniture, Gerald McCabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A generously proportioned platform bed by California designer and woodworker Gerald McCabe for his
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Maple

Sculptural Rougier Lit King Platform Bed
By Maison Rougier
Located in Culver City, CA
platform bed by Rougier features an asymmetrical drawer design with horizontal drawers on the left, and
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Vintage 1980s Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Lacquer

Sculptural Rougier Lit King Platform Bed
Sculptural Rougier Lit King Platform Bed
H 23.25 in W 137 in D 94.25 in
1960's Mid Century Danish Teak King Size Platform Bed with Floating nightstands
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous and dramatic king sized platform bed with floating nightstands made in Denmark. Features a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Teak

Teak Scandinavian Modern Cal King Storage Platform Bed & Swing-Arm Nightstands
By Dyrlund
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome California king size Scandinavian Modern teak platform bed with flip out storage headboard
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Custom King Size Platform in Walnut Wood, Floating Nightstand
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Mid-Century Modern custom king size Platform in walnut wood, floating
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Queen Size Teak Bed Frame with Floating Nightstands by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 1960s platform bed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA. The wide frame has slab-style head and footboards
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Smoked Glass, Teak

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood King Headboard
By Milo Baughman
Located in Culver City, CA
could be mounted to the wall with French cleats and used with a king platform bed for a clean, modern
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Burl

Danish Modern Teak King Platform Bed with Nightstands
Located in Baltimore, MD
A remarkable Danish teak, mid-century King floating platform bed with nightstands, made in Denmark
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Teak King Platform Storage Bed and Nightstands
By Sun Cabinet
Located in Baltimore, MD
A remarkable teak, midcentury King floating platform bed with nightstands, two storage drawers and
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Teak

Lane King-Size Platform Bed with Floating Nightstands
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
solid walnut wood. Floating nightstands in ivory color with rosewood inserts. Nightstand and bed
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut, Wood, Faux Leather, Leather, Rosewood

Midcentury Danish Modern King Walnut Platform Pablex Bed Floating Nightstands
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a Mid Century Modern Platform Bed King Size in Walnut Wood with Floating
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2010s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

King Size Teak Danish Modern Platform Bed with Floating Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1970s Danish style platform bed. Two floating nightstands with a drawer in each. Excellent
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak

Modern King Size Platform Bed with Floating Nightstands in Walnut
By AMBIANIC
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a new platform bed with floating nightstands. Made to order. We will
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2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Danish Teak King Platform Bed with Floating Nightstands by Falster, 1960s
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage Danish teak king-size platform bed. This bed comes complete as pictured, including the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak

1980s Postmodern Upholstery Fabric Pink King Platform Bed Frame
Located in Staten Island, NY
Postmodern upholstery fabric pink king platform bed frame, custom made in 1980 Can use a
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Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric

Danish Modern King Bed Denmark Floating Nightstands Teakwood 1970s Vintage
By Jesper International
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Platform Bed King Danish Modern Teakwood King platform bed with floating nightstands. Vintage
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak

Nordisk Andels-Eksport Danish Modern Teak California King Platform Bed
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nordisk designed 1980s teak platform beds with floating nightstands. This piece features two
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Vintage 1980s Singaporean Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak

King Size Platform Bed by Danish Modernist Laurits M Larsen
By Laurits M. Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
King-size teak platform bead with floating nightstands and footboard chest by Danish modernist
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Teak

Mid century Danish Modern King Platform bed Cane headboad Torben Strandgaard
By Torben Strandgaard, Stolefabriken Odense
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Caned Platform King Size Bed. Beautiful floating Platform bed that sits on (6) tapered legs and has (2
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Gerald McCabe Solid Shedua California King Size Platform Bed Frame, 1970s
By Gerald McCabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California King sized platform bed by designer Gerald McCabe for EON Furniture / Orange Crate
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Rare Postmodern 80s Mirrored King Platform Chrome Bed by O.B. Solie for ELLO
By Ello Furniture, O.B. Solie
Located in Basel, BS
Stunning, and very rare sleek postmodern elegant designer chrome and mirrored King platform bed by
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Aluminum, Chrome

Leather Custom Integrated King Bed with Nightstands & Stereo w Speakers, 1970s
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to the first platform and 19.5" to the floating glass platform Platform bed only: H 14.5" x W 88" x
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Custom Made New Danish Modern King Walnut Platform Bed with Floating Nightstands
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Custom made to order midcentury modern platform Pablex bed king walnut
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Custom Modern Oak King Size Platform Bed with Floating Nightstands
Located in Chula Vista, CA
A custom platform bed. Custom built to meet your specifications. Available in King or Queen, oak
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Sets

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak California King Platform Bed with Floating Nightstands
Located in Long Beach, CA
Danish modern teak California king platform bed with floating nightstands. Very nice original
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Vintage 1960s Danish Beds and Bed Frames

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak California King Size Platform Bed w/ Floating Nightands
By Komfort
Located in Long Beach, CA
Danish Modern Teak California King Size Platform Bed w/ Floating Nightands. Made in denmark by
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Vintage 1970s Danish Beds and Bed Frames

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Teak

Midcentury King Size Teak Platform Bed
Located in Norcross, GA
This is a teak king size platform bed with floating nightstands. Made in Canada. Very good
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Teak

Incredible Milo Baughman Polished King Size Platform Bed With Polished Nickel Frame
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Incredible! Milo Baughman flat bar polished nickel over steel king size bed. Headboard has a
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric

Danish Modern King Bed w/Floating Nightstands
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
in this king-sized platform bed with rails and marvelous floating nightstands. Breaks down for
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Teak

Illuminated Ello Platform Bed with Integrated Nightstands and Headboard
By Ello Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fabulous platform bed with integrated headboard and nightstands. The king-size platform is edged in
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1990s American Beds and Bed Frames

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Chrome

Live Edge American Black Walnut Bed Frame with Leather Headboard, Queen Sized
By SENTIENT
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A bed fit for a king (here, fit for a queen). The Sentient Live-­Edge Bed combines the majesty of a
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2010s American Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Leather, Walnut

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King Floating Platform Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal king floating platform bed for your home. Each king floating platform bed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. Find 4 options for an antique or vintage king floating platform bed now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a king floating platform bed — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each king floating platform bed bearing modern, mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made king floating platform bed has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Boyd & Allister, Wüd Furniture Design and Bertu Furniture are consistently popular.

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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