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What is King Size?
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King size typically refers to a mattress size. A king size bed measures 76 inches wide by 80 inches long. This makes a king size mattress roughly 16 inches wider than a queen size mattress. A bed frame will likely add an additional 2 to 5 inches.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A European King is smaller than the American King. It is 183cm wide x 200cm long.
(71 in × 79 in)
There is also a California King mattress that measures 72 inches wide by 84 inches long.
Standard sheets can be readily found for Standard and California Kings in the US
Bonnin Ashley Antiques IncFebruary 23, 2021
At 76 inches wide and 80 inches long, the king mattress is large enough to accommodate couples
Casa QuietaFebruary 26, 2021
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AND SO TO BED MAGDALEN 2550 POCKET SPRUNG SUPER KiNG SIZE MATTRESS 175CM WIDE
By And So To Bed
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
2000 pocket base 550
The mattress is a bit of an odd size, it is 175cm wide, a super king in the UK
Category
20th Century English Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wool, Cotton
AND SO TO BED BONAPARTE KING SiZE CARVED WOOD LEATHER BED RRP £14000
By And So To Bed
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage King Size Bonaparte Carved
Category
20th Century British Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Leather
$10,435 Sale Price
20% Off
King Size Pine Bed Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
A solid pine king size platform bed frame with three piece curved headboard.
Frame: 84 x 91 x 15h
Category
Vintage 1970s Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Pine
$3,200
Chunky Pine King Size Double Bed
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Chunky Pine King Size Double Bed
This is a good heavy bed, the bed head has a high arched top and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Pine
$2,746 / item
Guglielmo Ulrich for Valzania Art Deco King Bed 160cm Mattress Burl Wood Bedroom
By Valzania, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
takes a classic EU double size mattress.
This bed is a fine example of the lustrous glamour of late
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Burl
Large Pretty King Size Brass Bed
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Pretty King Size Brass Bed
The head of the bed has decorative painted ceramic spheres and
Category
Vintage 1960s Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
