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Folklore Bed

NIGHTMARE Signed Photograph, Surrealist Self-Portrait Mexican Folklore, Skeleton
By Nia Mora
Located in Union City, NJ
positioned on a bed in a red walled room: one wearing a skeleton mask robed in black velvet, two with ghostly
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Early 2000s Surrealist Portrait Photography

Materials

Color, Photographic Paper

Contemporary Lacquered Blue Bed, Melina Melina by Laurids Gallée & Justin Morin
Located in 1204, CH
The bed is a collaboration between the designer Laurids Gallée and the artist Justin Morin. Colors
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2010s Dutch Bedroom Sets

Materials

Textile, Wood

Indian Mythological Bronze Palanquin Finials
Located in New Orleans, LA
Sanskrit “palanki” meaning “bed” or “couch”. These lushly covered conveyances were intended to be carried
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Antique 18th Century Indian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Rustic Antique American Farmhouse Weathered Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
folklore connect the opera star with specific beds. The most widespread asserts that Philadelphia furniture
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Antique Mid-19th Century Rustic Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Eliko Rugs by David Ariel Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, Green/Yellow Palette
Located in New York, NY
vary widely, ranging from simple geometric shapes to intricate motifs inspired by nature, folklore, or
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Eliko Rugs by David Ariel Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, Blue and Pink Tones
Located in New York, NY
intricate motifs inspired by nature, folklore, or traditional Swedish art. Historically, rollakan rugs were
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Aubergine, Russet, & Taupe, Cashmere Pashmina Tree of Life & Indian Forest Tales
Located in Asheville, NC
work of art, used as a bed coverlet or shawl, soft, warm and beautiful. One of a kind. Hindu and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo Raj Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Antique Mythical Tiger Finial Bronze Palanquin Handle 18-19th Century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
“palanki” meaning “bed” or “couch”. These lushly covered conveyances were intended to be carried by four to
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Antique 19th Century Indian Folk Art Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Original Graphic Hungarian Illustration Art Emma Heinzelmann Children's Book Art
Located in Surfside, FL
depicts figures including a crowned pig, and a princess in a bed. Artist signature above bed. Housed in
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Jim Shaw - Stocks Painting - Signed and Dated Oil on Canvas
By Jim Shaw
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
invitation of Artissima) 2014 The Century of The Bed (curated by Vienna 2014), Galerie Steinek, Wien, AT As
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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Green-glazed pottery 'figural' lamp, Han Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The lamp shaped as a kneeling female figure wearing long robes, her face with a large nose, deep-set eyes and pronounced cheeks, holding an infant in her lap, her cylindrical and elo...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware

Baker Queen Size Mahogany Poster Bed
Located in Annville, PA
A vintage Baker Queen Size Mahogany Poster Bed which will be the focal point of any bed room in which it is placed. From the beautifully tapered finials and posts all of the way down...
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Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Solana Wall Sconces
Solana Wall Sconces
H 13 in W 5 in D 6 in
Tulip Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

Materials

Plaster

Set of 6 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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2010s American Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
By Arteluce, Stilnovo, 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...

Materials

Aluminum, Metal, Brass

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
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2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Brass Modern Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant all brass form with wonderful patina. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standard L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Brass

Brass Modern Sconce, Made in Italy
Brass Modern Sconce, Made in Italy
H 13.25 in W 5.5 in D 9.5 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Metal

Baleri Italia Cartoons Screen in Havana Paper by Luigi Baroli
By Luigi Baroli, Baleri Italia
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Screen with free-standing structure in corrugated paper-board extracted from pure cellulose. Completely recyclable and non-pollutive. Upper and lower edges in techno-polymer in matte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Paper

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silk

Custom Plaster Lev Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom plaster cone-shaped lev fixture. Please note this is customizable. All our fixtures are UL wired. This one uses (1) Edison bulb at 40 watts in E-26 socket. One fixture is in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster

Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Onyx

Reconstructed Wooden Four Poster Bed - W4P101
Located in Wrexham, GB
A made-to-order reconstructed four poster bed using original antique mahogany decorative front posts. Our skilled craftsmen construct a four poster bed in the same style as the origi...
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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

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Female Nude. Sensual portrait in blue of a woman lying on a bed
By Camillo Innocenti
Located in Rome, IT
costumes. In these years the artist matures a strong interest in the picturesque themes related to folklore
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1920s Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Ex-Display Savoir Moon Headboard & Nº2 Bed Set, Handmade in London, US King Size
Located in London, GB
Developed in conjunction with Korean lifestyle designer, Teo Yang, the Savoir Moon bed is truly one
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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Linen, Wool, Cotton, Wood

18th Century Bronze Palanquin Leopard Finials
Located in New Orleans, LA
“bed” or “couch”. These lushly covered conveyances were intended to be carried by four to eight bearers
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Antique 18th Century Indian Other Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug with Jazz Age Chinoiserie Style
By Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
of bamboo and lingzhi fungus, spill from a basket nestled within a bed of delicate ruyi clouds
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

18th Century Bronze Palanquin Leopard Finials
Located in Brussels, BE
” is derived from the Sanskrit “palanki” meaning “bed” or “couch”. These lushly covered conveyances
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Other Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Lead Model of a Winged Pig, circa 1960, the Estate of Sir David Tang
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
mythology, legend and folklore. The original flying pig was a winged boar named Chrysaor, the offspring of
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lead

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Folklore Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal folklore bed for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wool and bronze, every folklore bed was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a folklore bed, we have 5 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer folklore bed, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A folklore bed is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern and folk art styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one folklore bed that is appealing in its simplicity, but Nia Mora and Jim Shaw produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Folklore Bed?

A folklore bed can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,250, while the lowest priced sells for $725 and the highest can go for as much as $93,361.