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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
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
Renaissance Style King Size Bed and Nightstands
Located in Buxton, GB
This Renaissance Style Super King Size Bed with Cabinets was sourced from a chateau in France, the
Category
20th Century Indian Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
$3,996 / set
Venetian Italian King Size Bed
Located in Buxton, GB
This Venetian Style Super King Size Bed was sourced from Italy, the bed exudes a sense of elegance
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Guglielmo Ulrich for Valzania Art Deco King Bed 160cm Mattress Burl Wood Bedroom
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Valzania
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
