Antique and Vintage Iron Headboards
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
Mid-20th Century Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
Antique 19th Century North American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Iron
20th Century Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
Vintage 1960s Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
Antique 19th Century North American Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Bohemian Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
Vintage 1920s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Bronze, Iron
Antique 19th Century North American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Iron
2010s American Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
2010s American Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
Early 20th Century Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Leather, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Metal, Iron
2010s Portuguese Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Beds and Bed Frames
Hardwood, Giltwood, Lacquer
2010s Argentine Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Iron
20th Century American Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
Antique 1890s French Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1980s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Wrought Iron
Antique 1820s French Napoleon III Beds and Bed Frames
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames
Iron, Tôle
Antique Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
20th Century French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Metal, Iron
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Iron
2010s Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Wrought Iron
20th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
2010s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Bronze, Iron
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
Antique 1810s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Chrome, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
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Finding the Right Beds And Bed 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.
- What era are iron beds from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The earliest iron beds trace back to 17th-century Italy, where infestations of bed bugs and moths led crafters to produce handmade metal furniture for bedrooms. In the late 1800s, the beds came into fashion again because many people thought they were simpler to clean. You'll find a variety of antique iron beds on 1stDibs.
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