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Chevron Tufted Upholstered Queen Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
tufting design of converging angles that meet in the center to create a mesmerizing chevron. This bed
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Chevron Tufted Upholstered Queen Bed
Chevron Tufted Upholstered Queen Bed
H 68 in W 68.5 in D 87.25 in
Eaves Walnut Upholstered Bed Frame
Located in London, GB
The Eaves Bed Frame takes inspiration from the graceful curves of traditional Chinese roof
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2010s Asian Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Eaves Walnut Upholstered Bed Frame
Eaves Walnut Upholstered Bed Frame
H 39.38 in W 66.15 in D 86.62 in
Pine Art Nouveau Box Bed
Located in Baltimore, MD
This fine Art Nouveau example is certainly one of the most decorative pine beds we have ever
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

Pine Art Nouveau Box Bed
Pine Art Nouveau Box Bed
H 63 in W 76 in D 42 in
Chevron Tufted Upholstered King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Chevron tufted upholstered king bed with an Ash Driftwood finish frame. It has a tall upholstered
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Chevron Tufted Upholstered King Bed
Chevron Tufted Upholstered King Bed
H 67.75 in W 84.25 in D 87.25 in
Gio Ponti Queen Bed - Authenticated
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hanover, MA
Gio Ponti bed from 1957 in incredibly figured olive ash burl wood veneer with "organized wall
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti Queen Bed - Authenticated
Gio Ponti Queen Bed - Authenticated
H 39 in W 115 in D 81 in
Cream Chevron Tufted Upholstered King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered king bed with an Ash Driftwood finish frame. It has a tall upholstered headboard with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Cream Chevron Tufted Upholstered King Bed
Cream Chevron Tufted Upholstered King Bed
H 67.75 in W 84.25 in D 87.25 in
Black Chevron Tufted Upholstered Queen Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered Queen Bed with a black stain Ash finish frame. It has a tall upholstered headboard with
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Black Chevron Tufted Upholstered Queen Bed
Black Chevron Tufted Upholstered Queen Bed
H 67.75 in W 68.5 in D 87.25 in
Taupe Chevron Tufted Upholstered King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered king bed with an Ash Driftwood finish frame. It has a tall upholstered headboard with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Taupe Chevron Tufted Upholstered King Bed
Taupe Chevron Tufted Upholstered King Bed
H 67.75 in W 84.25 in D 87.25 in
Taupe Chevron Tufted Upholstered Queen Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered Queen Bed with an Ash Driftwood finish frame. It has a tall upholstered headboard with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Taupe Chevron Tufted Upholstered Queen Bed
Taupe Chevron Tufted Upholstered Queen Bed
H 67.75 in W 68.5 in D 87.25 in
Black Chevron Tufted Upholstered King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered King Bed with a black stain Ash finish frame. It has a tall upholstered headboard with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Black Chevron Tufted Upholstered King Bed
Black Chevron Tufted Upholstered King Bed
H 67.75 in W 84.25 in D 87.25 in
Tatami Walnut Bed Frame, Japandi Style
Located in London, GB
12H's Tatami Bed Frame brings the beauty and simplicity of Asian design into your home. Exclusively
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2010s Asian Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Polyester, Beech, Walnut

Tatami Walnut Bed Frame, Japandi Style
Tatami Walnut Bed Frame, Japandi Style
H 19.3 in W 47.64 in D 82.29 in
Antique Italian Neoclassical Painted Queen Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Neoclassical Painted QUEEN Bed is a splendid expression of the classical style that
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

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Fruitwood, Pine, Paint

Mid Century Rattan Queen Size Poster Bed
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Leather-bound Rattan queen size bed with geometrically designed head and foot board and the lower
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Victorian Mahogany Antique Four Poster Bed, W4P9
Located in Wrexham, GB
A magnificent Victorian mahogany four poster bed with substantial bow shaped footboard and shaped
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Mid Century Modern Platform Bed With Upholstered Headboard
Located in Vancouver, WA
Bed No. 3.5 Our goal with this bed has been, first and foremost, to construct a piece of furniture
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2010s Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Platform Bed With Upholstered Headboard
Located in Vancouver, WA
Bed No. 3.5 Our goal with this bed has been, first and foremost, to construct a piece of furniture
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2010s Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Double Teak Bed, 1960’s
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Mid-century double teak bed, complete with integrated nightstands, a design reflecting the era's
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Teak

Mid-Century Danish Double Teak Bed, 1960’s
Mid-Century Danish Double Teak Bed, 1960’s
H 9.85 in W 55.12 in D 74.81 in
Custom Saporiti Italia King Size Leather & Chrome Bed
By Saporiti
Located in Denton, TX
Incredible Vintage Custom Saporiti Italia King Size Leather & Chrome Bed. This piece features a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Chrome

Monumental American C. LEE Full Tester, “Bed 2741 !!!”
By Charles Lee
Located in Dallas, TX
Available for curation; a monumentally superb full tester Charles Lee plantation bed. Manchester
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Antique 18th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

19th Century French Louis XVI Rosewood Queen Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Rosewood Queen Bed brings to life the neoclassical revival that
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Rosewood

Ello Brass & Bronzed Mirror Floating Queen Size Bed
By O.B. Solie, Ello Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
We actually have TWO of these beds available. Jaw dropping queen size two poster floating platform
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Ello Queen Bed Regency Imperial Brass and Bronze Mirror
By O.B. Solie, Ello Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
Jaw dropping queen size two poster floating platform bed clad in polished brass and bronzed
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Pia Manu Unique Handcrafted Double Bed in Wrought Iron
By Pia Manu
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pia Manu, double bed, wrought iron, Belgium, 1960s This one of a kind bed designed in the
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Wrought Iron

An impressive sissoo wood Anglo-Indian four poster bed
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An impressive sissoo wood Anglo-Indian four poster bed, of rectangular form with a central openwork
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Antique 1840s English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Crouch Mahogany Sleigh Bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and elegant French mid 19th century neo-classical st. sleigh bed in crouch Mahogany
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Savoir Nº4 Bed Set, the New Standard 'King Size'
Located in London, GB
world’s finest hotels. Each bed is handcrafted to your specifications in our Bedworks in Wales. There’s Nº
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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wool, Wood

Savoir Nº4 Bed Set, the New Standard 'Queen Size'
Located in London, GB
world’s finest hotels. Each bed is handcrafted to your specifications in our Bedworks in Wales. There’s Nº
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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wool, Wood

Vanessa metal bed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 70s 
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Padova, IT
Born in Venice in 1935, Tobia Scarpa is the son of the famous architect Carlo Scarpa. Together with his wife Afra, Tobia began working in the Venini glass factory in Murano in the 19...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Pair of Art Deco Harrods London Burr Walnut Single Beds
By Harrods
Located in Norwich, GB
A superb pair of Art Deco burr walnut 3ft single beds, complete with side irons and wooden slats
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut, Burl

Exhibition Austrian Neo-Baroque Carved Mahogany Bed, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Exceptional Exhibition Austrian Neo-Baroque Carved Mahogany Bed The Foot and Headboard Finely
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Beds and Bed Frames

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Bronze

Late 19th Century King Size American Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
This wonderful New York Four Poster bed has a simple poplar headboard and tester for draping. The
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Poplar

Mid-Century Mahogany Queen Bed Attr. to Gio Ponti 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
Gio Ponti queen bed from 1950' in mahogany with "organized wall" headboard fitted with floating
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Charleston Mahogany Four-Poster Bed with Tester
Located in Charleston, SC
This classical four-poster bed was made in Charleston, South Carolina, in the first quarter of the
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Italian modern double bed Aiace in white wood by Benatti, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern double bed Aiace in white wood by Benatti, 1970s Double bed mod. Aiace rectangular
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Vintage Brass and Mahogany Queen Canopy Bed Frame by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
LuLuxurious Baker Furniture queen canopy bed frame in mahogany and brass with deeply carved Dual
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Platform Bed with Bridle Jointed Headboard in Maple by Boyd & Allister
By Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This platform bed with a bridle jointed headboard was one of our original studio designs. Boyd
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple, Walnut, Cherry

Unique Bed from the Museon in Den Haag, Netherlands, 1920
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A unique bed, designed for the Museon / Omniversum museum in Den Haag, the Netherlands around 1920
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Marble

Vintage Full Size Stacked Rattan Bed-Frame by Seven Seas
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This twin-size bed frame was built by Seven Seas Rattan Company (1938 to 2011) in the 1950s. It
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Vintage 1950s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rattan

Mid Century Modern Platform Bed With Solid Wood Headboard in Walnut
Located in Vancouver, WA
Bed No. 3.5 Our goal with this bed has been, first and foremost, to construct a piece of furniture
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2010s Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Italian double bed with bedside tables attributed to Ico Pairisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
Italian double bed accompanied by its faithful companions, the bedside tables, a symphony attributed to
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Restored 1948 Stacked Rattan Twin Beds
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of Mid-Century restored rattan beds. Each featuring a stacked headboard and foot board with a
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Pair of Beds, 19th Century, American Colonial-Style, Mahogany, ‘Antiquarian’
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This pair of half-tester beds were acquired for the guest suite at Douglas Fairbanks Sr and Mary
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Antique Mid-19th Century North American American Colonial Beds and Bed F...

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Mahogany

Bed and Bedside Tables in Rosewood, Walnut and Carved Cherubs, 1920s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Rosewood and walnut bed & bedside tables with cherub carving by Ducrot, 1929, set of 3. Set bed
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

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Rosewood, Walnut, Lacquer

Outstanding Quality King Size Antique Figured Walnut Floral Marquetry Inlaid Bed
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality King size antique Victorian figured walnut floral marquetry inlaid bed having
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Bed Tester Mahogany Chippendale Claret Red Damask Duke Hamilton Scotland Banner
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The Faringdon House, Chippendale Period, Mahogany, Claret Red Damask, Tester Bed Incorporating The
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Antique 1770s British Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Damask, Mahogany

Art Deco Walnut Bed and Pair of Bedside Tables by Ducrot, 1920s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art Deco bed and nightstand set probably made by the Ducrot firm of Palermo. The wood is walnut in
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Steel

Campaign Style Thomasville Furn Mystique 3 Section Modular Queen Bed & Armoires
By Thomasville
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful campaign style modular wall unit bedroom or bed set up with side armoires comprised of
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Vintage 1970s American Campaign Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Inspired Bed, Mid-Century Modern, Solid Walnut Cal King Storage
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bed is my own take on the iconic George Nelson Bed from the heyday of Mid Century Modern. It's
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Walnut

Antique 11 ft wide Sheraton Revival Satinwood Bed Headboard 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique Sheraton Revival hand painted satinwood, eleven foot wide, bed headboard, late
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Antique 1890s English Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Satinwood

Chinoiserie Chinese Elm Wedding Opium Canopy Queen Bed Hand Carved Asian Design
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal vintage chinoiserie Chinese Wedding opium canopy bed comprised of Chinese elm and all
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Bed King Tester 4 Poster Oak RenaissanceStyle Carved Adam Eve Armorials Tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam
Category

Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

"Alto" Bed by Pete Deeble, Mid-Century Modern Walnut Minimalist King Queen Full
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Alto Bed takes it's cues from my Classic Modern Design, with the same simple, continuous lines
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...

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Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Restored 1948 Stacked Rattan Twin - Bed Frames Only
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of Mid-Century restored rattan bed frames. Mattresses not included. Two twin bed frames
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Vintage 1940s Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Savoir Harlech Bed with Claude Monet’s Water-Lilies, Made to Order, Queen Size
By Claude Monet
Located in London, GB
The beautifully simple Savoir Harlech bed is upholstered in a specially printed cotton velvet
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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

Savoir Curved Cloud Headboard and Nº4 Bed Set, Handmade to Order, Queen Size
Located in London, GB
Savoir Cloud bed. The design blends form and shape with timeless techniques in a true celebration of
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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Wool

St. Croix Danish West Indies Mahogany King Size Four-Poster Bed, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
A Regal St. Croix Danish West Indies Mahogany King size four-poster bed made in the first-half of
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Antique Early 19th Century Virgin Islands Dutch Colonial Beds and Bed Fr...

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Mahogany

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Steam Bent Wooden Paddle Form Twin Bed Headbo
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century twin-sized bed headboard with a steam bent wooden paddle-form panel
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Paint, Wood

Pair of Vintage Italian Mahogany and Brass Beds by Carlo de Carli for Sormani
By Sormani, Carlo De Carli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of early "D90" bed frames by Carlo de Carli for Sormani (1962, Italy). Composed of sinuous
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Marj Day Bed in Copper Clad Over Teakwood by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
The earliest examples of the Day Bed have been found in Egyptian tombs of the 1stDynasty (3100 BC
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2010s American Other Beds and Bed Frames

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Copper

Savoir Stella Design in Teddy Mohair & Nº4 Bed Set, Queen Size, by Nicole Fuller
Located in London, GB
Conceived by award-winning New York interior designer, Nicole Fuller, the Stella bed exudes
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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Mohair

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Find many varieties of an authentic above bed available at 1stDibs. A above bed — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 635 options for an antique or vintage above bed now, or shop our selection of 106 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the above bed you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A above bed is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, neoclassical and modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made above bed over the years, but those crafted by Ralph Lauren, Gubi and Serge Mouille are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Prices for a above bed can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $50 and can go as high as $1,386,932, while the average can fetch as much as $3,998.
Questions About Above Bed
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A caned bed is one that is made by using rattan bark, and weaving it into a mesh of split canes, which is then stretched over parts of the framework. In bedroom furniture, this would most likely be the headboard and footboard of the bed. Shop a collection of caned furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A bed desk — or lap desk — is a type of desk that is primarily designed for use in bed or for other similar circumstances. It generally offers a flat work surface with enough room for a laptop, mouse and a notebook.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A campaign bed is a bed that is specifically made to break down or fold for ease of travel. It is designed to be packed up and carried on the go. A campaign bed is functional, versatile and lightweight. 1stDibs sells a variety of antique and vintage campaign beds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A bed tray is a flat surface with legs or support on both ends designed perfectly to fit across the lap of a person sitting in a bed. These versatile trays are perfect for having meals in bed, working on a laptop, or studying purposes. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and contemporary bed trays.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A panel bed is often referred to as a box spring bed. This type of bed requires a box full of springs in order to function properly.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    An opium bed is a piece of furniture originally found in opium dens. Patrons would recline on the bed while smoking opium. Generally, the bed is a low wooden platform topped with a thin cushion. Some have canopies or enclosed sides. Shop a collection of opium beds on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    An upholstered bed is a bed that includes a headboard covered in materials such as velvet, suede, leather, among others. This upholstery typically is overlaid upon padding.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A bed blanket is a generic term that refers to a bed covering that is thicker than a sheet. A bed blanket can be a quilit, duvet or even a comforter.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    More commonly known as a nightstand, a bed stand is a small table that goes on either one or both sides of a bed. People typically use them to hold small items they may need during the night and in the morning, such as a table lamp or clock.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Bed throws are usually smaller than a standard blanket and can be draped over couches, chairs and the end of beds. They provide warmth and comfort while you’re relaxing in a chair or couch and are made from a variety of materials. On 1stDibs, you will find a variety of throw blankets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Canopy beds were traditionally used to retain warmth at bedtime and create a sense of privacy within the bed, though now are popular for their luxurious design. Canopy beds usually have four posters and draped fabric over the top and sides.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A green bed is a low bed covered in dry fern or straw for people to sit or recline on. It is traditionally found in cottages or farmhouses. Shop a range of vintage and antique green beds on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A scroll bed is a bed that has a tall headboard with a scrolled or rolled top and a matching shorter footboard. Often, scroll beds feature allover upholstery with diamond quilting and button tufting. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of beds from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To hang a bed, you will need to install hooks in the ceiling joists and then attach chains or ropes to the hooks and the bed frame. Enlisting the help of an experienced handyman can help to ensure that you install the hooks properly to avoid personal injury or damage to the ceiling or the bed. On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage and antique beds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A spindle bed is a style of bed frame that incorporates wheel-inspired spokes at the baseboard or headboard. Spindle bed frames are considered a very classic and minimalistic style of frame that suit a variety of décor styles. Browse a variety of bed frames from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A spool bed is a wooden bed with spindles that line the headboard and footboard. This type of bed gained popularity in the 1800s and was named after its resemblance to sewing spools.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Also known as a canopy bed, a tester bed is supported with a headboard and two posts. A tester bed usually features a full-sized suspended canopy with curtains on the top, back and sides. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tester beds from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Bali bed is a bed designed for outdoors. It's usually a canopy bed and consists of a mattress elevated on a platform.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    A float bed is a bed positioned on a platform that rests on hidden legs, creating the illusion that the piece is floating in the air. You may also see this type of bed referred to as a floating bed. On 1stDibs, shop a range of beds from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    References show that in the 14th and 15th centuries, “four-post” was the correct terminology. However, today it is considered correct to say “four-poster”. You can find a range of vintage and antique four-poster beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.