Low Post Bed
1990s Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Plastic
20th Century American Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
20th Century French Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
20th Century Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Late 20th Century American Other Beds and Bed Frames
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1930s Elizabethan Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Fiberglass
Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
2010s French Post-Modern Sofas
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Wardrobes and Armoires
Stainless Steel
20th Century Ivorian Other Stools
Wood
1730s Modern Figurative Prints
Etching
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Copper, Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel
Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Western European Rugs
Silk, Wool
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Oil
People Also Browsed
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
20th Century Biedermeier Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Maple
20th Century American Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Leather, Upholstery, Lacquer
20th Century Italian French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Oak, Rush
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Chrome
Antique 1770s British Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Damask, Mahogany
2010s English Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Cherry
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood, Birch
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
2010s Greek Night Stands
Wood
Recent Sales
Antique 1820s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
Antique 1840s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Birch
Antique 1840s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
Antique 1840s American American Craftsman Beds and Bed Frames
Cherry
Antique 1820s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
Antique 1840s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Cherry
Antique 1820s American American Craftsman Beds and Bed Frames
Birch
Antique 1820s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
Antique 1820s American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique 1840s American American Craftsman Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
Antique 1840s American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Maple, Birdseye Maple
Antique 1820s American American Craftsman Bedroom Sets
Birch
Antique 1820s American American Craftsman Bedroom Sets
Birch
Antique 1820s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Cherry
Antique 1820s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Cherry
Antique 1840s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Birch
Antique 1820s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Cherry
Antique 1840s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Birch
Antique 1840s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Birch
2010s American Anglo Raj Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
20th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Late 20th Century American Other Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Other Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Other Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Late 20th Century American Other Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s American Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Cherry
Mid-20th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Hungarian Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Vintage 1930s Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Vintage 1930s Gothic Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Fiberglass
Late 20th Century American Other Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Cherry
Late 20th Century Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 20th Century American Benches
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dressers
Composition
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Night Stands
Composition
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood, Birch
Vintage 1970s Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1980s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Glass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Late 20th Century American Campaign Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Aluminum, Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
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Finding the Right bedroom-furniture for You
No matter what kind of bedroom furniture you prefer — be it lavish, low-key or minimalist — your bedroom will always be your own personal sanctuary. But it didn’t start that way. It wasn’t until around the 19th century that the bedroom became a realm of privacy. For many Europeans in the medieval era, eating, congregating and sleeping all took place in a single room, and later, royalty such as Louis XIV of France worked on legal orders while sitting in his bed, surrounded by members of his court.
Now, we return to our bedrooms for solace, private space and intimacy. We’ve certainly come a long way, and so has our bedroom furniture.
Whether you’re seeking bright or moody, Baroque or mid-century modern, consider the amount of time that will be spent in this space. Don’t choose furnishings you won’t enjoy looking at every day.
The most important piece of bedroom furniture is, not surprisingly, the bed. When shopping for a bed and bed frame, keep the size of your bedroom in mind — you’ll need to navigate your way around the bed during your daily routine. Bed sizes range from twin to king, and there is also the California king. At 76 inches wide and 80 inches long, a king-size bed is approximately 16 inches wider than a queen-size mattress, and your bed frame will probably add two to five inches to each side. (The California king bed is 84 inches long.)
If you’re putting together design ideas for a large bedroom, why not go all out? A king platform bed is low-profile and minimalist — a mattress is placed directly on a simple and solid frame, which offers support without a box spring. A traditional bed sees a mattress rest on a box spring or foundation.
Smaller bedrooms or guest rooms could benefit from something more streamlined, such as a vintage daybed. The important thing is not to choose a bed that is too big for your space. After all, you still need to squeeze in an Italian nightstand and an elegant American of Martinsville dresser.
Headboards can make or break the style of a bedroom. If you are going for a clean and contemporary look, maybe a headboard isn’t the best fit, but if not having a headboard will keep you up at night, there are plenty of options. Rattan headboards are a great choice to top off a casual country theme. Alternately, you can think of the headboard as a statement piece. With maximalism riding high in the design world, bedrooms are getting on board with vibrant upholstered headboards, and an upholstered bed may very well be the one thing you need to pull the entire look of your bedroom furniture together.
Once your bedding is situated, shift your focus to other pieces for the room.
The size of your closet will have an impact on the size and amount of furniture you need. If you have a small closet, for example, a larger dresser is going to come in handy. If you are lucky enough to have a large walk-in closet, you can utilize the extra bedroom space for other pieces, such as an antique or vintage nightstand.
Turn your humdrum bedroom into a dramatic hideaway that you never want to leave — find vintage, new and antique bedroom furniture today on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bed with four posts is called a four-poster bed. Many attach to awnings called canopies. Historical records trace the beds back to the 3rd century, but they became especially popular during the Middle Ages. Find a selection of antique and vintage four-poster beds on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The knobs on a bedpost are called finials or hip-knobs. They are made of many materials, including metals, glass or wood. You’ll find a wide collection of vintage and contemporary finials from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022References show that in the 14th and 15th centuries, “four-post” was the correct terminology. However, today it is considered correct to say “four-poster”. You can find a range of vintage and antique four-poster beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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