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Measure 1920's Overbed Hospital Bed Bedside Table
Measure 1920's Overbed Hospital Bed Bedside Table

Measure 1920's Overbed Hospital Bed Bedside Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

A rare arc deco style hospital overbed table. This table is multifunctional. Use it for mobile laptop cart, computer or a rolling desk dart. Or use it for its original purpose, a hos...

Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Antique American Beds

Materials

Iron

Jacquard Woven American Coverlet 19th C.
Jacquard Woven American Coverlet 19th C.

Jacquard Woven American Coverlet 19th C.

By K. M. Seifert & Co.

Located in Istanbul, TR

American coverlets are woven bed coverings that have a rich history in the United States.

Category

19th Century American American Craftsman Antique American Beds

Materials

Wool

Jaquard Woven American Coverlet 19th C.
Jaquard Woven American Coverlet 19th C.

Jaquard Woven American Coverlet 19th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

American coverlets are woven bed coverings that have a rich history in the United States.

Category

Early 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique American Beds

Materials

Wool

Colonial Painted Folk Art Canopy Bed, Ex. Collection of Estee Lauder
Colonial Painted Folk Art Canopy Bed, Ex. Collection of Estee Lauder

Colonial Painted Folk Art Canopy Bed, Ex. Collection of Estee Lauder

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This is an extraordinary Folk Art painted post bed from the American southwest, circa 1830-1840.

Category

Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique American Beds

Materials

Wood

Bird of ParadiseCoverlet, Probably from  Ohio, USA, 19th C.
Bird of ParadiseCoverlet, Probably from  Ohio, USA, 19th C.

Bird of ParadiseCoverlet, Probably from Ohio, USA, 19th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

American coverlets are woven bed coverings that have a rich history in the United States.

Category

19th Century American American Craftsman Antique American Beds

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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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.

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