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19th Century Rope Beds

Pair 19th C. Early American Walnut Converted Semi-Poster Twin Rope Bedframe
Pair 19th C. Early American Walnut Converted Semi-Poster Twin Rope Bedframe

Pair 19th C. Early American Walnut Converted Semi-Poster Twin Rope Bedframe

$2,796Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 47 in W 42 in D 80 in

Pair 19th C. Early American Walnut Converted Semi-Poster Twin Rope Bedframe

Located in Germantown, MD

A refurbisehd Pair of 19th Century Early American Style Walnut Twin Rope Bedframes. Ropes were

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Full Size Rope Acorn Poster Bed
Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Full Size Rope Acorn Poster Bed

Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Full Size Rope Acorn Poster Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 19th century Sheraton Period poster bed. Made from mahogany with hand turned posts and acorn

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Antique Early 19th Century Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

19th century Original white painted Rope Bed
19th century Original white painted Rope Bed

19th century Original white painted Rope Bed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19TH century original white painted Rope Bed with a custom made mattress with a 19th century

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Antique 19th Century American Bed Coronas

Materials

Wood

19THC ORIGINAL BLUE PAINTED ROPE BED
19THC ORIGINAL BLUE PAINTED ROPE BED

19THC ORIGINAL BLUE PAINTED ROPE BED

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H 32 in W 66 in D 48 in

19THC ORIGINAL BLUE PAINTED ROPE BED

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC ORIGINAL ROBINS EGG BLUE PAINTED ROPE BED WITH CUSTOM MADE MATTRESS OF HOMSPUN LINEN AND

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Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Linen, Down

19THC ORIGINAL BLUE/GREY PAINTED ROPE BED FROM PENNSYLVANIA
19THC ORIGINAL BLUE/GREY PAINTED ROPE BED FROM PENNSYLVANIA

19THC ORIGINAL BLUE/GREY PAINTED ROPE BED FROM PENNSYLVANIA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

WONDERFUL SOFT BLUE PAINTED BED FROM LANCASTER,PENNSYLVANIA IN ALL ORIGINAL PAINT AND COMES WITH A

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Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Antique Boston Posters Full Size Maple Rope Bed, Circa 1800s
Antique Boston Posters Full Size Maple Rope Bed, Circa 1800s

Antique Boston Posters Full Size Maple Rope Bed, Circa 1800s

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 1800’s Sheraton rope bed, probably Boston, with a turned posters headboard and footboard. All

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Antique Early 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

19THC ORIGINAL DUSTY ROSE PAINTED 3/4 ROPE BED FROM PENNSYLVANIA
19THC ORIGINAL DUSTY ROSE PAINTED 3/4 ROPE BED FROM PENNSYLVANIA

19THC ORIGINAL DUSTY ROSE PAINTED 3/4 ROPE BED FROM PENNSYLVANIA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

RARE 19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED MAUVE ROPE BED FROM PENNSYLVANIA WITH ORIGINAL CASTERS AND ALL ORIGINAL

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Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Antique Indian Rope Bed
Antique Indian Rope Bed

Antique Indian Rope Bed

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H 29 in W 87 in D 51 in

Antique Indian Rope Bed

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A remarkable Indian rope bed dating to the late 19th-early 20th century. With large, hand lathed

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Tribal Furniture

Materials

Rope, Wood

Hired Hands Rope Bed
Hired Hands Rope Bed

Hired Hands Rope Bed

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H 16.5 in W 76 in D 24 in

Hired Hands Rope Bed

Located in Culver City, CA

We purchased this old and well used antique bed, in Rhode Island, from a country farm house sale

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Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rope, Wood

Early American Turned Rope Beadstead
Early American Turned Rope Beadstead

Early American Turned Rope Beadstead

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H 47.5 in W 82 in D 55 in

Early American Turned Rope Beadstead

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Early American rope bed that has been converted for use with a modern mattress.

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Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Workman's Bed Bench
Workman's Bed Bench

Workman's Bed Bench

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H 28 in W 76 in D 24 in

Workman's Bed Bench

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

19th century rope workman's bed with original as found upholstery.

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Antique 19th Century American Daybeds

Early American Single Rope Bed or Daybed
Early American Single Rope Bed or Daybed

Early American Single Rope Bed or Daybed

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H 56 in W 82 in D 52 in

Early American Single Rope Bed or Daybed

Located in Canaan, CT

Great design is great design. This bed has a unique modern look from a 100 year old bed. Frame is

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Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Daybeds

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Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Carved Bed Frames
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Carved Bed Frames

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Carved Bed Frames

$1,800 / set

H 36.5 in W 46.5 in D 87.75 in

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Carved Bed Frames

Located in Rio Vista, CA

19th century pair of Italian carved bed frames featuring neoclassical style trompe l'oeil swag headboards. The solid beech wood has a weathered, aged patina on the finish highlightin...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

Macbeth and the Three Witches a Painting on Panel by Francesco Zuccarelli
Macbeth and the Three Witches a Painting on Panel by Francesco Zuccarelli

Macbeth and the Three Witches a Painting on Panel by Francesco Zuccarelli

By Francesco Zuccarelli

Located in PARIS, FR

This painting, created during Zuccarelli's stay in England, represents the decisive moment when Macbeth, together with Banquo, meets the three witches who announce that he will be Ki...

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1760s Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Fine Antique Napoleon III circa 1870 Gold Giltwood Bergere Louis XVI Sofa Settee
Fine Antique Napoleon III circa 1870 Gold Giltwood Bergere Louis XVI Sofa Settee

Fine Antique Napoleon III circa 1870 Gold Giltwood Bergere Louis XVI Sofa Settee

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this stunning original circa 1860-1870 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère settee which is part of a suite This sofa comes with a matching pair of parl...

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Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Giltwood

Pair Mid-Century American Classical Maple Twin Bedframes
Pair Mid-Century American Classical Maple Twin Bedframes

Pair Mid-Century American Classical Maple Twin Bedframes

$1,575Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 38 in W 41.5 in D 79 in

Pair Mid-Century American Classical Maple Twin Bedframes

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair Mid-Century American Classical Maple Twin Bedframes Measures 41.5" in width, 79" in depth and 38" in height and 17" Height footboard. Boxspring clearance is 8.5". Floor to to...

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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Restoration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Sofa Bed, 19th Century
Restoration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Sofa Bed, 19th Century

Restoration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Sofa Bed, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Restoration period mahogany veneered boat-shaped bed with a slightly overturned bedside. The front is soberly dressed with an ormolu plaque with scrolls and flowers framing a female ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

Cherub Bed Hand Crafted in the Rococo Style Made by La Maison London
Cherub Bed Hand Crafted in the Rococo Style Made by La Maison London

Cherub Bed Hand Crafted in the Rococo Style Made by La Maison London

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

The iconic Rococo style Cherub Bed, hand carved in solid wood, is featured in the bedrooms of Soho House, NY and Crazy Bear, UK. The playful curves, harmonious proportions and genero...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Set of Four Panels decorated with Allegories of art, France, Circa 1865
Set of Four Panels decorated with Allegories of art, France, Circa 1865

Set of Four Panels decorated with Allegories of art, France, Circa 1865

Located in PARIS, FR

Set of Four Panels Decorated with Allegories of Arts France Circa 1865 Height. : 180 cm (70,9 in.) ; Width : 63,5 cm (25 in.) ; Depth : 12 cm (4,7 in.) Set of four large painted pane...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Paintings

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Giltwood, Paint

One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin
One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin

One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin

Located in London, GB

*Winner of the 2022 Masterpiece Fair Furniture Highlight* The 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Bog Yew Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin Carved entirely from Irish bog yew wood, ...

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Antique 19th Century Irish Armchairs

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Upholstery, Yew

19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Sideboard
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Sideboard

19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Sideboard

Sold|$4,250

H 38 in W 43 in D 21.25 in

19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Sideboard

Located in Forney, TX

A rare Continental Italian Renaissance Revival oak and leather sideboard with warm, rich patina. Born in the early 19th century, exquisitely hand-crafted and exceptionally execut...

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Antique Early 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Sideboards

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Leather, Oak

1950s Rococo Style Headboard
1950s Rococo Style Headboard

1950s Rococo Style Headboard

$6,450

H 55 in W 60 in D 1 in

1950s Rococo Style Headboard

Located in New York, NY

1950s Rococo style headboard that is gold painted metal finish. Has a wonderful decorative pattern. Overall measures: 55 H x 60 W. From hole to hole the width is approximate 58 W.

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Vintage 1950s American Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

19th Century Lifesize Bronze Bust of Othello after Gaston Veuvenot Leroux
19th Century Lifesize Bronze Bust of Othello after Gaston Veuvenot Leroux

19th Century Lifesize Bronze Bust of Othello after Gaston Veuvenot Leroux

$28,950Sale Price|35% Off

H 37.5 in W 27 in D 20 in

19th Century Lifesize Bronze Bust of Othello after Gaston Veuvenot Leroux

By Gaston Vuevenot Leroux

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A large and impressive French 19th century life-size bust depicting Othello, the North African Moor of Venice character in the 1603 play written by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), a...

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Antique 19th Century French Moorish Busts

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Bronze

19th Century Antique Italian Carved Walnut Bench by Valentino Besarel Ca 1870
19th Century Antique Italian Carved Walnut Bench by Valentino Besarel Ca 1870

19th Century Antique Italian Carved Walnut Bench by Valentino Besarel Ca 1870

By Valentino Besarel

Located in Encinitas, CA

Magnificent walnut hand-carved bench attributed to master artist Valentino Besarel (b. July 29 1829, d. Dec 11 1902) of Venice, Italy. Renaissance Revival. High quality; soft, fi...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Benches

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Traditional Barley Twist Twin Bed Frames - A Pair
Vintage Traditional Barley Twist Twin Bed Frames - A Pair

Vintage Traditional Barley Twist Twin Bed Frames - A Pair

$4,950 / set

H 16 in W 39.25 in D 69 in

Vintage Traditional Barley Twist Twin Bed Frames - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Step into a world of classic elegance with this exquisite pair of vintage barley twist twin bed frames, showcasing the finest craftsmanship of traditional woodworking. Each frame fea...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian 2 Twin / 1 King Bed frames in Walnut With Stunning Carved Detail
Pair of Italian 2 Twin / 1 King Bed frames in Walnut With Stunning Carved Detail

Pair of Italian 2 Twin / 1 King Bed frames in Walnut With Stunning Carved Detail

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Basel, BS

Stunning pair of twin sized vintage Italian bed frames in the style of Osvaldo Borsani. Incredible carved infinity detailing here! These could be installed together to create a King...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Circa 1820 French Sleigh Bed and Chevet Side Table with Sycamore Inlay
Circa 1820 French Sleigh Bed and Chevet Side Table with Sycamore Inlay

Circa 1820 French Sleigh Bed and Chevet Side Table with Sycamore Inlay

Located in Dallas, TX

Dating to circa 1820, this beautiful sleigh bed and matching chevet side table were hand-carved during the French Restauration period. Both pieces have a wonderful spalted wood venee...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Stone, Marble

Antique Louis Philippe Sofa in Mahogany Lining Capitonné Italy '800
Antique Louis Philippe Sofa in Mahogany Lining Capitonné Italy '800

Antique Louis Philippe Sofa in Mahogany Lining Capitonné Italy '800

Located in Taranto, IT

Antique Louis Philippe Sofa in Mahogany Lining Capitonné Italy 19th century. Mahogany frame, upholstery in Capitonné fabric . Item is in excellent conservative condition , only sl...

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Antique Early 1800s Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

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19th Century Rope Beds For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 19th century rope beds is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct 19th century rope beds — often made from wood, natural fiber and rope — can elevate any home. 19th century rope beds have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century.

Finding the Right Bedroom-furniture for You

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.

Turn your humdrum bedroom into a dramatic hideaway that you never want to leave — find vintage, new and antique bedroom furniture today on 1stDibs.

Questions About 19th Century Rope Beds
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

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