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What is the difference between a cradle and a bassinet?
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There are a few differences between a cradle and a bassinet. A cradle rocks from side to side to help soothe a baby. A bassinet is a stationary piece of furniture. Bassinets tend to be smaller, lightweight and often use organic materials, such as cane or wicker. Shop a wide range of high-quality cradles and bassinets from some of the world’s leading sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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French Provincial Rocking Cradle
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial style (19th Cent) stripped rocking cradle with spool design.
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Children's Furniture
Materials
Wood
French 17th Century Cradle
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome 17th century cradle - baby bed from the South of France. Wonderful constructed from
Category
Antique 17th Century French Children's Furniture
Materials
Iron
Austrian Bentwood Hoop Cradle
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian bentwood cradle with hoop design on stand. (19/20th Cent)
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Children's Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Austrian Bentwood Canopy Cradle
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian bentwood large cradle on stand with canopy. (19/20th Cent)
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Children's Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Bentwood Thonet Cradle No.1
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
This French bentwood cradle made by Thonet circa late 1900s. The cradle is in very good working
Category
Antique Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Children's Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
French Bentwood Cradle by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rare and exceptionnal French Bentwood cradle from the Thonet manufacture made in 1900s. Gentle
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Children's Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
$7,329 / item