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American Empire Mahogany Four-Poster Bed
American Empire Mahogany Four-Poster Bed

American Empire Mahogany Four-Poster Bed

Located in Queens, NY

American Empire-style (Probably 19th Century) mahogany four poster twin size bed with acorn finials

Category

19th Century American American Empire Antique American Beds

Materials

Mahogany

American Country Cherrywood Twin Bed
American Country Cherrywood Twin Bed

American Country Cherrywood Twin Bed

Located in Queens, NY

American Country-style (19th Century) cherrywood twin size bed with rounded top (includes:headboard

Category

19th Century American Rustic Antique American Beds

Materials

Cherry

American Empire Mahogany 4-Post Twin Bed
American Empire Mahogany 4-Post Twin Bed

American Empire Mahogany 4-Post Twin Bed

Located in Queens, NY

American Empire-style (Probably 19th Century) mahogany 4 post twin size bed with pineapple finials

Category

19th Century American American Empire Antique American Beds

Materials

Mahogany

American Victorian Brass Full Sized Bed
American Victorian Brass Full Sized Bed

American Victorian Brass Full Sized Bed

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian brass full size bed with spindle design and double scroll top (includes

Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique American Beds

Materials

Brass

American Victorian Style Iron Twin Bed

American Victorian Style Iron Twin Bed

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian-style painted iron cross design twin size bed (includes: headboard, footboard

Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique American Beds

Materials

Iron

American Victorian Style Walnut Twin Bed
American Victorian Style Walnut Twin Bed

American Victorian Style Walnut Twin Bed

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian-style (19/20th Century) walnut spool design single size bed (includes: headboard

Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique American Beds

American Victorian Brass Full Size Bed
American Victorian Brass Full Size Bed

American Victorian Brass Full Size Bed

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian brass full size bed with 15 spindles (includes: headboard, footboard, and rails)

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique American Beds

Materials

Brass

American Victorian Painted Brass Full Bed
American Victorian Painted Brass Full Bed

American Victorian Painted Brass Full Bed

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian black painted full size bed with brass wheel design (includes: headboard

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique American Beds

Materials

Brass

American Victorian Brass Full Sized Bed
American Victorian Brass Full Sized Bed

American Victorian Brass Full Sized Bed

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian brass full size bed with spindle design and double scroll top (includes

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique American Beds

Materials

Brass

American Victorian Painted Iron Full-size Bed
American Victorian Painted Iron Full-size Bed

American Victorian Painted Iron Full-size Bed

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian-style full size white and gold trim painted iron bed frame with scroll design

Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique American Beds

Materials

Gold

American Victorian Iron and Brass Full Bed
American Victorian Iron and Brass Full Bed

American Victorian Iron and Brass Full Bed

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian style iron cross design full size bed with brass finials (includes: headboard

Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique American Beds

Materials

Brass

American Empire Mahogany Scroll Form Sleigh Bed
American Empire Mahogany Scroll Form Sleigh Bed

American Empire Mahogany Scroll Form Sleigh Bed

Located in Queens, NY

American Empire mahogany sleigh bed in flattened scroll form with a molded decorative border on the

Category

19th Century American Empire Antique American Beds

Materials

Mahogany

American Classical Jenny Lind Bobbin Turned Painted Spool Bed
American Classical Jenny Lind Bobbin Turned Painted Spool Bed

American Classical Jenny Lind Bobbin Turned Painted Spool Bed

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Late 19th century American classical Jenny Lind style twin bed featuring a distressed painted

Category

19th Century American American Classical Antique American Beds

Materials

Metal

American Federal Mahogany Child's Four-Post Bed
American Federal Mahogany Child's Four-Post Bed

American Federal Mahogany Child's Four-Post Bed

Located in Queens, NY

American Federal-style (19th Century) small mahogany child's four poster bed with pineapple finials

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique American Beds

Materials

Mahogany

Monumental American Empire Neoclassical Carved Flame Mahogany Poster Bed c1840
Monumental American Empire Neoclassical Carved Flame Mahogany Poster Bed c1840

Monumental American Empire Neoclassical Carved Flame Mahogany Poster Bed c1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

American Empire Neoclassical Carved Flame Mahogany Poster Bed with Acanthus, Stylized Floral and Paw Foot

Category

Mid-19th Century American Empire Antique American Beds

Materials

Mahogany

American Classical Bobbin Turned Spindle Fruitwood Poster Full Size Bed
American Classical Bobbin Turned Spindle Fruitwood Poster Full Size Bed

American Classical Bobbin Turned Spindle Fruitwood Poster Full Size Bed

Located in Germantown, MD

An American Classical Bobbin Turned Spindle Fruitwood Poster Full Size Bed Stead. Comes with slats

Category

19th Century American American Classical Antique American Beds

Materials

Fruitwood

American Victorian Maple Faux Bamboo Queen Bed
American Victorian Maple Faux Bamboo Queen Bed

American Victorian Maple Faux Bamboo Queen Bed

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian faux bamboo maple queen size bed with carved floral pediment and acorn clustered

Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique American Beds

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Maple

American Victorian Style Brass Full Size Bed
American Victorian Style Brass Full Size Bed

American Victorian Style Brass Full Size Bed

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian-style brass full size bed of open spindle design and celadon colored button

Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique American Beds

Materials

Brass

Stickley Brothers Antique Early American floral Painted Twin Beds, Circa 1920s
Stickley Brothers Antique Early American floral Painted Twin Beds, Circa 1920s

Stickley Brothers Antique Early American floral Painted Twin Beds, Circa 1920s

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of American Colonial or Country Cottage style twin beds By Stickley Brothers USA

Category

1920s American American Colonial Antique American Beds

Materials

Maple, Paint

Pair Beds Tester 19c American Colonial-Style Mahogany Douglas Fairbanks Pickfair
Pair Beds Tester 19c American Colonial-Style Mahogany Douglas Fairbanks Pickfair

Pair Beds Tester 19c American Colonial-Style Mahogany Douglas Fairbanks Pickfair

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

This pair of half-tester beds were acquired for the guest suite at Douglas Fairbanks Sr and Mary

Category

Mid-19th Century North American American Colonial Antique American Beds

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century American Four Post Bed Salem Massachusetts
18th Century American Four Post Bed Salem Massachusetts

18th Century American Four Post Bed Salem Massachusetts

Located in Hudson, NY

Beautiful American 18th century four poster bed retaining original red finish. Likely from Salem

Category

1790s American Federal Antique American Beds

Materials

Wood, Paint

Great Early 19th Century American Federal Four Poster Bed and Nightstand
Great Early 19th Century American Federal Four Poster Bed and Nightstand

Great Early 19th Century American Federal Four Poster Bed and Nightstand

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

Presenting a beautifully crafted early 19th-century American Federal Four Poster Bed, an exquisite

Category

Early 19th Century North American Federal Antique American Beds

Materials

Wood

American Mahogany Classical Acanthus Carved Four Poster Tester Bed.  Circa 1815
American Mahogany Classical Acanthus Carved Four Poster Tester Bed.  Circa 1815

American Mahogany Classical Acanthus Carved Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1815

By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany Classical carved four poster bed with molded edge tester, flanking swan necks

Category

1810s American American Empire Antique American Beds

Materials

Brass

Prudent Mallard attrib. American Rococo Revival Mahogany Tester Bed
Prudent Mallard attrib. American Rococo Revival Mahogany Tester Bed

Prudent Mallard attrib. American Rococo Revival Mahogany Tester Bed

By Prudent Mallard

Located in Savannah, GA

. This magnificent American Rococo Revival tester bed features crotch grain mahogany headboard with

Category

1830s Rococo Revival Antique American Beds

Materials

Brass

Pair of American 19th Century Grain Painted Cannonball Twin Beds
Pair of American 19th Century Grain Painted Cannonball Twin Beds

Pair of American 19th Century Grain Painted Cannonball Twin Beds

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of American Federal Grain Painted and Decorated Twin Cannonball Beds. Most likely Maine

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique American Beds

Materials

Maple

Antique American Federal Maple Wood Canopy Single Twin Poster Bed Frame
Antique American Federal Maple Wood Canopy Single Twin Poster Bed Frame

Antique American Federal Maple Wood Canopy Single Twin Poster Bed Frame

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Federal Maple Wood Canopy Single Twin Poster Bed Frame with Carved Finials (Color

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Federal Antique American Beds

Materials

Maple

Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810
Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810

Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American mahogany pencil and bulbous post twin tester beds with original carved scrolled

Category

1810s American American Colonial Antique American Beds

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique American 4 Poster Acanthus Carved Southern Bed in Mahogany, c. 1820
Antique American 4 Poster Acanthus Carved Southern Bed in Mahogany, c. 1820

Antique American 4 Poster Acanthus Carved Southern Bed in Mahogany, c. 1820

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

Period Antique Federal American 4 poster bed in West Indies mahogany, c. 1820. A fine example of a

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique American Beds

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Single Bed Metal Headboard
Antique Single Bed Metal Headboard

Antique Single Bed Metal Headboard

Located in Sheffield, MA

to prevent remaining paint from peeling and safe to use. We have drilled holes on the legs so a bed

Category

19th Century North American Victorian Antique American Beds

Materials

Iron

Full Size Baroque Style Metal Bed
Full Size Baroque Style Metal Bed

Full Size Baroque Style Metal Bed

Located in Sheffield, MA

Wonderfully stylish full size brass and cast iron bed with cast metal decoration and a touch of

Category

19th Century North American Baroque Antique American Beds

Materials

Iron

19th Century Tester Bed
19th Century Tester Bed

19th Century Tester Bed

Located in New Orleans, LA

This lavish American tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is

Category

19th Century American Antique American Beds

Materials

Silk, Wood

Arts and Crafts Painted Full Size Bed Headboard
Arts and Crafts Painted Full Size Bed Headboard

Arts and Crafts Painted Full Size Bed Headboard

Located in Sheffield, MA

An American Victorian period Arts & Crafts style bed. This full size double walnut headboard

Category

Early 20th Century North American Late Victorian Antique American Beds

Materials

Wood

Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
Oak and Walnut Tester Bed

Oak and Walnut Tester Bed

Located in New Orleans, LA

This lavish American oak and walnut tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The

Category

19th Century American Antique American Beds

Materials

Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut

Beautiful French Turn of the Century Bed Louis XV Style
Beautiful French Turn of the Century Bed Louis XV Style

Beautiful French Turn of the Century Bed Louis XV Style

Located in Los Angeles, CA

What a beautiful bed, it the picture speak for it self.

Category

Early 1900s North American Louis XV Antique American Beds

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Cherry Colonial Non Traditional 3/4 Cannonball Post Bed
Antique 19th Century Cherry Colonial Non Traditional 3/4 Cannonball Post Bed

Antique 19th Century Cherry Colonial Non Traditional 3/4 Cannonball Post Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century cannonball post bed. Made of cherry with traditional Colonial styling that

Category

19th Century American Colonial Antique American Beds

Materials

Pine

19th Century American Empire Carved Swan Mahogany Sleigh Daybed
19th Century American Empire Carved Swan Mahogany Sleigh Daybed

19th Century American Empire Carved Swan Mahogany Sleigh Daybed

Located in Germantown, MD

19th Century American Empire Carved Swan Mahogany Sleigh Daybed Circa First Quarter 19th Century

Category

Early 19th Century American American Empire Antique American Beds

Materials

Mahogany

Charleston True Mahogany Rice Bed, "The Furniture of Charleston" C. 1800-1815
Charleston True Mahogany Rice Bed, "The Furniture of Charleston" C. 1800-1815

Charleston True Mahogany Rice Bed, "The Furniture of Charleston" C. 1800-1815

Located in Charleston, SC

Charleston true mahogany period four-poster rice bed with tapered head posts, removable mahogany

Category

Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique American Beds

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

American Colonial Style Walnut Semi-Poster Full Size Bedframe
American Colonial Style Walnut Semi-Poster Full Size Bedframe

American Colonial Style Walnut Semi-Poster Full Size Bedframe

Located in Germantown, MD

American Colonial Style Walnut Semi-Poster Full Size Bedframe. Measures 58 " in width, 54.5" in

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique American Beds

Materials

Walnut

American Rustic Mission Oak Queen Headboard
American Rustic Mission Oak Queen Headboard

American Rustic Mission Oak Queen Headboard

Located in Queens, NY

American Rustic Mission dark stained oak queen size headboard with splint wood woven side panels

Category

Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique American Beds

Materials

Oak

Pair of American Empire Barley Twist Mahogany Twin Bedsteads, Circa 1870s
Pair of American Empire Barley Twist Mahogany Twin Bedsteads, Circa 1870s

Pair of American Empire Barley Twist Mahogany Twin Bedsteads, Circa 1870s

Located in Germantown, MD

A magnificent Pair of Mid 19th Century American Empire Barley Twist Mahogany X Twin Size Bedsteads

Category

Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique American Beds

Materials

Mahogany

NYC Federal Full Tester Bed Attributable to Lannuier w Four Floral-Carved Posts
NYC Federal Full Tester Bed Attributable to Lannuier w Four Floral-Carved Posts

NYC Federal Full Tester Bed Attributable to Lannuier w Four Floral-Carved Posts

By Charles-Honoré Lannuier

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

An exceptional American Federal sleigh bed with tester in fine West Indies/ Cuban mahogany with

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique American Beds

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Mallard American Rococo Walnut Queen With William and Mary Accents
19th Century Mallard American Rococo Walnut Queen With William and Mary Accents

19th Century Mallard American Rococo Walnut Queen With William and Mary Accents

By Prudent Mallard

Located in Germantown, MD

An American Victorian Rococo Revival carved Walnut bedstead, mid-19th century, attributed to

Category

Mid-19th Century American Rococo Revival Antique American Beds

Materials

Walnut, Hardwood

Pair of 1900s American Empire Flame Mahogany Twin Size  Headboards w/ Fretworks
Pair of 1900s American Empire Flame Mahogany Twin Size  Headboards w/ Fretworks

Pair of 1900s American Empire Flame Mahogany Twin Size Headboards w/ Fretworks

Located in Germantown, MD

Beautifully handcrafted American Empire flame mahogany twin size headboards with top fretwork. In

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique American Beds

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Walnut Spool Full Size Bedframe
Late 19th Century Walnut Spool Full Size Bedframe

Late 19th Century Walnut Spool Full Size Bedframe

Located in Germantown, MD

Late 19th Century Walnut Spool/ Turned Full Size Bedframe, minor age fadings with right patina. Measures 56" in width, 79.5" in depth and 38.5 high at the headboard, 84.75" in depth ...

Category

Late 19th Century Canadian American Classical Antique American Beds

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian King Iron Headboard
Antique Victorian King Iron Headboard

Antique Victorian King Iron Headboard

Located in Sheffield, MA

Gustavian, Hollywood Regency or French country decor. Search term: King bed, metal bed, metal headboard.

Category

19th Century North American Hollywood Regency Antique American Beds

Materials

Brass, Iron

1930s Vintage Mahogany Full Size Poster Bedstead
1930s Vintage Mahogany Full Size Poster Bedstead

1930s Vintage Mahogany Full Size Poster Bedstead

Located in Germantown, MD

A 1930s pure Mahogany full size Poster Bedstead with urn finials. Measures 80.5" in length, 56" in width and 76" in height to the top of the finials. 46.5" in Height to the top of t...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique American Beds

Materials

Mahogany

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Antique American Beds For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique American beds is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique American beds was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. There are all kinds of antique American beds available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique American beds made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. American Beds Co, All American Co. and Henkel Harris each produced beautiful antique American beds that are worth considering.

Finding the Right Beds-frames for You

We find relaxation and solace in our bedrooms, which are often the most cherished rooms of a home. Your antique, new or vintage bed and bed frame are integral to this oasis of personal comfort.

Beds and bed frames have long been an important part of the sanctuary that is the bedroom. For the upper class in countries such as England, the massive, costly beds of the 16th and 17th centuries were decorative and of the poster variety. Some were characterized by large painted wooden headboards, often made of oak, that featured ornate carvings and richly colored curtains affixed to each of the two or four posts — think of today’s sumptuous upholstered headboards as a distant cousin to these luxurious furnishings. The heavy fabric curtains were drawn across a fringed canopy to close out the sunlight that might’ve warmed your grandiose and opulent bedchambers. This feature could also offer privacy as desired, because, as we all know, a bedroom is for more than just sleeping

Coiled springs didn’t make their way into mattresses until the 1800s, which likely made for a far more comfortable night’s sleep for many. Bed frames of cast iron and brass were introduced during the mid- to late-19th century. Later, the 20th century brought with it marvelous innovations for slumberland, among them daybeds from the likes of George Nelson and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich as well as convertible sofa beds.

Today, you will find a range of beds geared toward your individual personality and preferred style of decor. When shopping for a bed and bed frame, keep in mind that you’ve got options. Sizes range from twin to California king. At 76 inches wide and 80 inches long, a king-size bed is roughly 16 inches wider than a queen-size mattress, and your bed frame will likely add two to five inches to each side. (The California king bed is 84 inches long.)

From dramatic bedroom designs to uncomplicated, minimalist approaches, the bedroom has evolved into the haven that it should be: a peaceful place of respite, where we begin and end every day. Take the time to create your very own oasis — you deserve it. Rest easy with an expansive collection of antique, new and vintage beds and bed frames available on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique American Beds
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Popularized in the early to mid 1900s, antique ¾ beds are ones that measure approximately 48” wide by 75” long. They are a size in between a single and a double, perfect if you need that tiny bit of extra space. You can also find a variety of antique beds from some of the top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 3/4 bed is any bed that measures around 48 inches wide by 75 inches long. They were popular during the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. On 1stDibs, shop a wide collection of antique beds from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.

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