Bedroom Furniture
20th Century European Other Bedroom Furniture
Metal, Other
Early 2000s American Bedroom Furniture
Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Bedroom Furniture
Marble, Brass
Early 1800s Italian Antique Bedroom Furniture
Iron
Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Bedroom Furniture
Pine, Paint
1980s American Vintage Bedroom Furniture
Wood
2010s Italian Bedroom Furniture
Bamboo, Wicker
1980s American Vintage Bedroom Furniture
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture
Brass
2010s British Bedroom Furniture
Velvet, Wood
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Bedroom Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Furniture
Marble, Chrome
1980s American Vintage Bedroom Furniture
Fabric
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Bedroom Furniture
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture
Brass
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bedroom Furniture
Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture
Teak
Late 20th Century American Bedroom Furniture
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bedroom Furniture
Brass
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Bedroom Furniture
Brass
Early 2000s Chinese Bedroom Furniture
Wood
1930s American Sheraton Vintage Bedroom Furniture
Brass
2010s Italian Other Bedroom Furniture
Wood
2010s British Bedroom Furniture
Velvet, Wood
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Bedroom Furniture
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture
Walnut
1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Bedroom Furniture
Upholstery, Wood
1990s Indonesian Bedroom Furniture
Bamboo
2010s British Bedroom Furniture
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Bedroom Furniture
Wool, Cotton, Wood
2010s British Bedroom Furniture
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Wood
2010s British Bedroom Furniture
Velvet, Wood
1980s American Vintage Bedroom Furniture
Wood
1910s French Louis XV Vintage Bedroom Furniture
Marble
1990s Unknown Bedroom Furniture
Wicker
1980s American Vintage Bedroom Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Furniture
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century French Victorian Bedroom Furniture
Walnut
2010s British Bedroom Furniture
Wood
2010s British Bedroom Furniture
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Regency Bedroom Furniture
Metal
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture
Teak
19th Century French Directoire Antique Bedroom Furniture
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Campaign Bedroom Furniture
Leather, Yew
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture
Nickel
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Bedroom Furniture
Brass
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture
Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture
Brass
1930s Czech Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Furniture
Marble, Brass
20th Century English Victorian Bedroom Furniture
Elm
1970s Italian Vintage Bedroom Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Furniture
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bedroom Furniture
Bronze
Mid-20th Century English Campaign Bedroom Furniture
Brass
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique Bedroom Furniture
Marble
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture
Walnut
Vintage, New and Antique Bedroom Furniture
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.
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