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Portuguese Canopy Bed
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. The bed rails are decorated with stylized shell motifs.
Category

Mid-17th Century Baroque Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Portuguese Canopy Bed
Portuguese Canopy Bed
H 110.24 in W 59.45 in D 80.71 in
French 18th Century Louis XV Painted & Gilt Queen Bed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. Headboard: 63”H x 60”W x 3”D Footboard: 40 ¼”Hx 65 ½”W x 4”D Bed Rails: 10 ⅜”H x 82”W x 4”D
Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Gold

19th Century King Size Mahogany Jamaican Double Waterfall Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
fits on top of the bed rails and measures 80 inches deep by 76 inches wide.
Category

19th Century Jamaican British Colonial Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Mahogany, Poplar

French Padded Louis XV Style Single Bed or Banquette, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
light stain on one of the bed rails (please see last photo) This bed or banquette needs a custom bedding
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Fabric, Wood

American Federal Four Poster Mahogany King-Size Bed, Early 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
the bed rails.
Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Poplar, Mahogany

A French Louis XV style carved and painted daybed C 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
has a beige/tan background with red/pink flowers. Interior of Bed Rails Wd: 75" Dpth: 36" Included
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Full Size Iron Bed with Side Rails
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Iron bed full size Size: 54”w x 79”d x 55”h Footboard:39”h Original paint in faded pink and white
Category

19th Century Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Iron

Antique Walnut Louis XV Style Full Size Bed with Metal Rails
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique Walnut Carved Full size French bed Headboard, footboard with metal rails. (original rails
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Walnut

Antique Four Poster Bed
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
haven't seen on English 18th beds. In addition, unusally, the rails are designed to be seen and made in
Category

18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Four Poster Bed
Antique Four Poster Bed
H 98 in W 66 in D 84 in
Antique Carved Oak Double Bed
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
intricately hand carved side rails, the bed remains in good condition, showing signs of wear commensurate with
Category

19th Century English Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Oak

Antique Carved Oak Double Bed
Antique Carved Oak Double Bed
H 70.87 in W 61.03 in D 88.98 in
Italian Venetian Painted Twin Beds
Located in Queens, NY
2 Italian Venetian-style (19th Century) green and gold painted single size bed (Includes: headboard
Category

19th Century Rococo Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Gold

Italian Venetian Painted Twin Beds
Italian Venetian Painted Twin Beds
H 44.5 in W 78 in D 41 in
French Art Nouveau Elm Burr Bed Full Size or Double Bed, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
be placed on the bed's side rails. Good antique condition with signs of use sound and solid
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Elm

Late 19th Century Faux Bamboo Bed
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful French Faux Bamboo Bed with Rails - Rails are 73 inches long each - This bed is a
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Late 19th Century Faux Bamboo Bed
Late 19th Century Faux Bamboo Bed
H 51 in W 47 in D 73 in
French Louis XV Provincial Bleached Full Bed
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV Provincial-style (19/20th Century) bleached full size bed. (Includes: headboard
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Wood

19th English Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Pine Bed
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome late 19th century English Aesthetic movement period faux bamboo bed crafted from pine. The
Category

19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Pine

Swedish Late 18th Century Neoclassical Painted Bed with Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish neoclassical period painted rams head bed from the late 18th century, with new mattress
Category

18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Wood

5ft Wide Cast Iron and Brass Antque Bed Finished in Blue Verdigris MK320
Located in Wrexham, GB
castings, and serpentine brass top rails. This bed accepts a UK king size or US queen size (5ft, 60in or
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Brass, Iron

Fine Sculpted Queen Bed Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Wood torsade Posts
Located in West Hollywood, CA
breaks and losses overall strong and steady. Bed frame includes posts and rails - does not include
Category

Late 17th Century Portuguese Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Wood, Jacaranda

Pine and Maple Bench
Located in Wilson, NC
. The underframing from left to right is made from the original round bed rails. The bed was refinished
Category

1890s American Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Maple, Pine

Pine and Maple Bench
Pine and Maple Bench
H 47 in W 54.75 in D 20 in
19th Century Chinese Bent Bamboo Daybed
Located in Chicago, IL
bed’s legs and low side rails, while narrower lengths were fastened together to form the apron and leg
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Twin Sized Bedframe
Located in El Cerrito, CA
Side bed rails distance from the ground: 11" Headboard dimensions: 54.75 by 41.5 by 3 Footboard
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Iron

Antique Turn of the Century Victorian Twin Bedframe in Oak
Located in El Cerrito, CA
" inside by "76 deep Side bed rails distance from the ground: 12.75" Headboard dimensions: 60.1"h by 44" by
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Wood

Italian Bed
Located in Seattle, WA
charm. Very nice applied moldings and details. Bed is complete with side rails. Picture is shown with
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Bed Rails

Italian Bed
Italian Bed
H 79 in W 79 in D 84 in
Antique Brass Framed Single Bed Frame
Located in Wakefield, GB
brass bed with square brass rails with square cap finials to the tops. Original large brass and ceramic
Category

Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Brass Framed Single Bed Frame
Antique Brass Framed Single Bed Frame
H 56 in W 41.5 in D 79.5 in
French Hand Heavily Carved Walnut Brittany Bed, Head, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Hand Heavily Carved Walnut Brittany Bed, Head, Foot & Rails. Original Restored Finish. All
Category

19th Century French Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Hand-Carved French Louis XVI Beds by J.B. Boulard Original Paint, 1700s
By Jean-Baptiste Boulard
Located in Petaluma, CA
maker's stamp on the rails as seen in the photo. Each bed measures approximately 46 1/2" H x 38 1/2" W x
Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Wood

French Thomas Hache Louis XIVth Marquetry Children’s Bed, 1690
By Thomas Hache
Located in Petaluma, CA
height 29 inches x width 43 inches 2 bed rails length 76 inches x height 7 inches x depth 3 inches.   
Category

1690s French Louis XIV Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Sycamore

Large Antique Chinese Daybed
Located in Merrimack, NH
This large authentic antique Chinese daybed is also known as Luohan bed or Opium bed. The rails and
Category

Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Elm

Large Antique Chinese Daybed
Large Antique Chinese Daybed
H 30 in W 90.5 in D 45.8 in
Victorian Carved Walnut Bedroom Suite, Renaissance Revival, Circa 1870
Located in Lakewood, NJ
Circassian panels within in size and molded frames. Rectangular styles with car tops, molded rails. Bed with
Category

1870s North American Renaissance Revival Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Carrara Marble, Iron

Louis XV Twin Beds
Located in Hixson, TN
Pair of Louis XV twin beds. Rails are unfinished. Woods are Kingwood and Burl Walnut with tulipwood
Category

19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Bed Rails

Louis XV Twin Beds
Louis XV Twin Beds
H 65 in W 35 in D 82 in
Painted & Cane Bed with Floral Swags
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
1/2"h x 62"w, footboard 36"h x 62"w. Can have mattress made to dimensions of bed. Rails can be
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Bed Rails

French Carved Louis XVI Style Queen Bed Frame
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
: 32 ¾”H x 62 ⅝”W x 3”D Bed Rails: 4 ⅜”H x 81 ¾” x 2 ½”D
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Brass

French Carved Louis XVI Style Queen Bed Frame
French Carved Louis XVI Style Queen Bed Frame
H 48.5 in W 62.63 in D 87.75 in
French Victorian Carved Wood and Caning Queen Size Bed Frame
Located in Queens, NY
with caned panels, resting on tapered and fluted wooden legs, and two matching bed rails. (Caning need
Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Style Carved Gilt Bed
Located in Astoria, NY
rocaille and scrolling acanthus continues along the bed rails, standing on cabriole legs. This custom made
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Style Carved Gilt Bed
Chinoiserie Style Carved Gilt Bed
H 72 in W 58 in D 83.5 in
Late 19th Century King Size American Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
of the bed rails.
Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Mahogany, Poplar

19th Century West Indies Mahogany Jamaican Waterfall Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
Skinner Antiques. The king-size mattress fits on top of the bed rails and measures 80 inches deep by 76
Category

1820s Jamaican British Colonial Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Mahogany, Poplar

Antique Louis XV Style Painted French Bed Full or Queen Size
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
large carved cartouche, with heavy carved rose swags. This bed does not have the original carved rails
Category

Early 20th Century European Louis XV Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Wood, Paint

Louhan Bed with Lattice Rails
Located in Chicago, IL
A traditional early 19th century elmwood daybed for a Luohan, or enlightened Monk, with side rails
Category

19th Century Antique Bed Rails

Louhan Bed with Lattice Rails
Louhan Bed with Lattice Rails
H 42.5 in W 87 in D 50 in
French Directoire Walnut Daybed & Crown
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
extend from the crown. Assembly is required. The bed rails attach to the headboard and footboard with
Category

19th Century French Directoire Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Walnut

French Directoire Walnut Daybed & Crown
French Directoire Walnut Daybed & Crown
H 34 in W 34.25 in D 80 in
Cream Victorian Antique Bed with Straight Brass Tops Rails MK315
Located in Wrexham, GB
An attractive cast iron antique bed finished in cream with straight brass top rails and simple
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Brass, Iron

Brass and Iron Bed with Curved Top Rails in Black, MD85
Located in Wrexham, GB
Victorian cast iron and brass bed, finished in black with curved brass top rails. The price is
Category

Early 19th Century European Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Black Full Double Size Victorian Style Iron Bed with Rails
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful antique iron bed with rails ready to set up and use. Solid black painted iron with brass
Category

19th Century Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Iron

Antique French Oak Double Bed with Headboard, Side Rails and Slats
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
the corners and a carved design repeated on the foot of the bed. Comes with slats Circa: 1870
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Oak

Antique French Louis XV Style Bed Carved Walnut Parisian European Size w Rails
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Louis XV Style Bed Carved Walnut Parisian European Size w Rails. Direct from France
Category

Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Walnut

19th century French Louis XV Bed Carved Walnut Rococo European Size with Rails
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Louis XV Bed Carved Walnut Rococo European Size with Rails. Direct from France
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Full Size Gold Brass Sleigh Bed w Cast Iron Rails, Marked 1908
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian full size gold brass sleigh bed with cast iron rails, marked 1908. Item features
Category

Early 1900s North American Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Brass, Iron

1800's Antique Austrian Carved Walnut, Pair, with Rails, Twin Beds, Set of 2
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome 1800's Antique Austrian Carved Walnut, Pair, with Rails, Twin Beds, Set of Two
Category

19th Century Austrian Other Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Wood

Black Bed, MK125
Located in Wrexham, GB
brass top rails. This bed accepts a British king-size or US queen-size (60 inches, 5ft or 150cm wide
Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Black Bed, MK125
Black Bed, MK125
H 59 in W 60 in D 84 in
Cream Antique Bed, MD89
Located in Wrexham, GB
Double Victorian antique bed finished in cream with straight top brass rails. This bed accepts a
Category

Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Brass, Iron

Cream Antique Bed, MD89
Cream Antique Bed, MD89
H 55 in W 54 in D 80 in
Black Antique Bed MD90
Located in Wrexham, GB
Double Victorian antique bed finished in black with straight top brass rails. This bed accepts a
Category

Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Brass, Iron

Black Antique Bed MD90
Black Antique Bed MD90
H 57 in W 54 in D 80 in
Double Edwardian Bed, WD52
Located in Wrexham, GB
rails. This bed accepts a standard double, 4ft 6in (54 in), base and mattress set. The price is
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Walnut

Double Edwardian Bed, WD52
Double Edwardian Bed, WD52
H 57 in W 55 in D 82 in
Classic Corbeille Style French Bed
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A classic in French beds, this fully-upholstered Louis XV-style painted bed comes with its original
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Iron

Classic Corbeille Style French Bed
Classic Corbeille Style French Bed
H 50 in W 50 in D 13 in
Antique Bed in Cream MK251
Located in Wrexham, GB
rails. This bed accepts a UK king size or US queen size (5ft, 60in or 150cm wide) base and mattress
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Bed in Cream MK251
Antique Bed in Cream MK251
H 60 in W 60 in D 85 in
Antique Bed in Cream MK245
Located in Wrexham, GB
Cast iron and brass bedstead in cream with Art Nouveau castings and curved brass top rails
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Bed in Cream MK245
Antique Bed in Cream MK245
H 63 in W 60 in D 85 in
Antique Bed in Black MK243
Located in Wrexham, GB
rails. This bed accepts a UK king size or US queen size (5ft, 60in or 150cm wide) base and mattress
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Iron, Brass

Antique Bed in Black MK243
Antique Bed in Black MK243
H 63 in W 60 in L 63 in
Antique Bed in Black MK236
Located in Wrexham, GB
rails. This bed accepts a UK king size or US queen size (5ft, 60in or 150cm wide) base and mattress
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Bed in Black MK236
Antique Bed in Black MK236
H 63 in W 59 in D 85 in
Victorian Antique Bed Black MK228
Located in Wrexham, GB
curved brass top rails. This bed accepts a UK King size or US Queen size (5ft, 60in or 150cm wide
Category

Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Iron, Brass

Victorian Antique Bed Black MK228
Victorian Antique Bed Black MK228
H 62 in W 60 in D 82 in
Antique Bed in Black Mk253
Located in Wrexham, GB
and straight brass top rails. This bed accepts a UK king size or US queen size (5ft, 60in or 150cm
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Bed in Black Mk253
Antique Bed in Black Mk253
H 62 in W 60 in D 85 in
Antique Bed in Cream MK250
Located in Wrexham, GB
cast iron mouldings and straight brass top rails. This bed accepts a UK king size or US queen size
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Bed in Cream MK250
Antique Bed in Cream MK250
H 62 in W 60 in D 85 in
Antique Bed in Black MK244
Located in Wrexham, GB
and straight brass top rails. This bed accepts a UK king size or US queen size (5ft, 60in or 150cm
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Bed in Black MK244
Antique Bed in Black MK244
H 63 in W 60 in D 85 in
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Antique Bed Rails For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique bed rails available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique bed rails — often made from iron, metal and wood — can elevate any home. Antique bed rails have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique bed rails bearing Victorian or Baroque hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.

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 Bed Rails
  • 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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