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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
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

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

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

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

Antique French Directoire Walnut Daybed & Crown
French Directoire Walnut Daybed & Crown
H 34 in W 34.25 in D 80 in
Antique Full Size Iron Bed with Side Rails
Located in Brea, 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 Brea, 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 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

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

Edwardian Brass Bed, MD142
Located in Wrexham, GB
An attractive Edwardian bedstead with square section brass rails, sweeping curved top rail and
Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Brass, Iron

Edwardian Brass Bed, MD142
Edwardian Brass Bed, MD142
H 57 in W 54 in D 81 in
Maple Bentwood Twin Bed
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in New York, NY
Bentwood (19/20th Century) maple stained twin size bed with double scroll center design (includes
Category

19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Bentwood

Maple Bentwood Twin Bed
Maple Bentwood Twin Bed
H 42.92 in W 36.62 in D 75.6 in
Early 20th Century Italian Bed
Located in Ballard, CA
multicolored Florentine design Comes with the original side rails to accommodate a twin size bed. An exquisite
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Italian Bed
Early 20th Century Italian Bed
H 49.5 in W 43.25 in D 82 in
Italian Venetian Painted Twin Beds
Located in New York, 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
Rustic Old Hickory Full Bed
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Old Hickory (1930s) full size bed with spindle design (includes: headboard, footboard, and
Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Hickory

Rustic Old Hickory Full Bed
Rustic Old Hickory Full Bed
H 56 in W 55.5 in D 74 in
Pine Art Nouveau Box Bed
Located in Baltimore, MD
This majestic Art Nouveau box bed would be a stately presence in any child’s bedroom. The
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Pine

Pine Art Nouveau Box Bed
Pine Art Nouveau Box Bed
H 62 in W 77 in D 42 in
Upholstered Bed, Louis XV, 18c
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th century French oak carved bed with headboard, footboard and two rails. Head, foot and one rail
Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Upholstered Bed, Louis XV, 18c
Upholstered Bed, Louis XV, 18c
H 59 in W 76 in D 51 in
French Empire Mahogany Queen Bed
Located in New York, NY
French Empire-style (19/20th Century) mahogany queen size bed with gilt bronze trim and upholstered
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Gold Leaf, Bronze

French Empire Mahogany Queen Bed
French Empire Mahogany Queen Bed
H 48 in W 63 in D 91 in
Amercian Victorian Maple Full Bed
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian faux bamboo full size birds eye maple bed with side finials and filigree
Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Amercian Victorian Maple Full Bed
Amercian Victorian Maple Full Bed
H 49.75 in W 74 in D 57 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
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Pine

Pine Art Nouveau Box Bed
Pine Art Nouveau Box Bed
H 63 in W 76 in D 42 in
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
19th Century French Renaissance Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Bed is a marvel of the wood sculptor's art! With detail too
Category

1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Renaissance Bed
19th Century French Renaissance Bed
H 70.5 in W 58 in D 84 in
French Art Nouveau Painted Massive Beech Bed Full Size or Double Bed, circa 1890
Located in Labrit, Landes
the bed's side rails. Interior dimensions from board to board: 51.57 x 74.80 in.(131 x 190 cm) Good
Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Beech

Italian Renaissance Walnut Full Bed
Located in New York, NY
footboard (includes: headboard, footboard, and rails).
Category

17th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Walnut

Large Single White Antique Bed MS72
Located in Wrexham, GB
A traditional style Victorian antique bed painted in white, with straight brass top rails, and
Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Federal Four Post Maple Bed
Located in New York, NY
American four post maple bed, with headboard 4 carved posts & 2 rails mounted with brackets for
Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Maple

American Victorian Brass Full Sized Bed
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian brass full size bed with spindle design and double scroll top (includes
Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Brass

American Victorian Brass Full Sized Bed
American Victorian Brass Full Sized Bed
H 62.75 in W 54.75 in D 61 in
Antique French Corbeille Bed Louis XVI
Located in Buxton, GB
Indulge in the grandeur of the French aristocracy with this stunning antique bed in the Louis XVI
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique French Corbeille Bed Louis XVI
Antique French Corbeille Bed Louis XVI
H 54.34 in W 77.96 in D 61.03 in
All Brass Single Antique Bed MS52
Located in Wrexham, GB
curved rails. The bed has an aged patina to the brass and there are a couple of dents on the top rail
Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Iron, Brass

All Brass Single Antique Bed MS52
All Brass Single Antique Bed MS52
H 60 in W 39 in D 84 in
French Louis XVI Mahogany Full Bed
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI-style full size mahogany bed with gilt bronze ormolu mounts & marquetry inlay
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Ormolu

French Louis XVI Mahogany Full Bed
French Louis XVI Mahogany Full Bed
H 55 in W 58.5 in D 82 in
French Louis XVI Mahogany Full Bed
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI-style full size mahogany bed with extensive marquetry inlay with ribbon pattern
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XVI Mahogany Full Bed
French Louis XVI Mahogany Full Bed
H 54 in W 64 in D 80 in
American Empire Mahogany Four-Poster Bed
Located in New York, NY
American Empire-style (Probably 19th Century) mahogany four poster twin size bed with acorn finials
Category

19th Century American American Empire Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Faux bamboo bed is a wonderful expression of Oriental design executed in maple
Category

1890s French Chinoiserie Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Maple, Pine

Anglo Indian Antique 4 Poster 5ft Double Bed This is a very unusual bed it has
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
canopy The bed head and foot have chunky brass rails enclosed in the heavy bed frame and they have very
Category

Early 1900s Anglo Raj Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Teak

Black Antique Bed with Decorative Castings MK302
Located in Wrexham, GB
An attractive cast iron antique bed finished in black with straight brass top rails and decorative
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Brass, Iron

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
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Fruitwood, Pine, Paint

Small Double Brass and Iron Bed, MD143
Located in Wrexham, GB
A small double Victorian cast iron and brass bedstead finished in cream with curved brass top rails
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Steel, Iron, Brass

Pair of Fine Bronze Mounted Empire Beds
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An outstanding pair of period Empire bronze-mounted beds in overall very good condition. The
Category

Early 19th Century American Empire Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Fine Bronze Mounted Empire Beds
Pair of Fine Bronze Mounted Empire Beds
H 45 in W 84 in D 45.25 in
American 19th Century Ornate Brass Double Bed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
with the 2 side rails.  We have just had a brand new duvan made which also comes with the bed. Frame
Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Brass

Antique Half Tester Bed in Mahogany, M4P13
Located in Wrexham, GB
A magnificent mahogany Victorian half tester bed with flame veneer in the shaped foot panel, and
Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Mahogany

American Victorian Maple Faux Bamboo Queen Bed
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian faux bamboo maple queen size bed with carved floral pediment and acorn clustered
Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Maple

French Empire Mahogany and Bronze Queen Bed
Located in New York, NY
: headboard, footboard, rails). (19th Century reproduction of Josephine Bonaparte's swan bed at Ch√¢teau de la
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

English Gothic Revival Walnut Full Size Bed
Located in New York, NY
English Gothic Revival-style (19th Century) walnut full size bed with carved finial posts
Category

19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Walnut

American Victorian Style Brass Full Size Bed
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian-style brass full size bed of open spindle design and celadon colored button
Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Brass

American Empire Mahogany 4-Post Twin Bed
Located in New York, NY
American Empire-style (Probably 19th Century) mahogany 4 post twin size bed with pineapple finials
Category

19th Century American American Empire Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XV Rococo Style Painted Bed
Located in Sheffield, MA
Double size Rococo Louis XV style carved French walnut bed painted white. Nicely carved cabriole
Category

19th Century French Baroque Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Brass Bed Art Nouveau Period
Located in Buxton, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Liberty Brass Bed This Antique Italian Brass Bed
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Brass

Antique Italian Brass Bed Art Nouveau Period
Antique Italian Brass Bed Art Nouveau Period
H 65.75 in W 59.06 in D 76.78 in
Cream Antique Bed with Sun Design Castings MK298
Located in Wrexham, GB
An attractive cast iron antique bed finished in cream with straight brass top rails and decorative
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Brass, Iron

Cream Antique Bed with Art Nouveau Decoration MK297
Located in Wrexham, GB
An attractive cast iron antique bed finished in cream with straight brass top rails and decorative
Category

Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Brass, Iron

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
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Full Size Iron Bed in Bronze Finish
Located in Brea, CA
items to see more! Beautiful Iron full size bed Dimensions: 55”w x 80”d x 63”h Footboard:43”h. Inside
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Iron

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
Category

18th Century American American Classical Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Detailed Carved Louise XV Double Bed
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Beautiful carved detailed on headboard, base, and side rails, Louise XV style bed comes with slats
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Walnut

Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo and birds eye maple Bed
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Aesthetic movement birds eye maple and birch bed, circa 1900. The inside of the headboard with faux
Category

Early 1900s European Aesthetic Movement Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Birch, Birdseye Maple

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
Category

1890s French Louis XVI Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Rosewood

Antique English Victorian High Back Mahogany & Upholstered Bed
Located in Glasgow, GB
A handsome Victorian mahogany and upholstered double bed dating to circa 1880. With a tall half
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Metal

Antique Country French Louis XVI Stripped 3/4 Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XVI Stripped 3/4 Bed makes a classic statement thanks to the influence
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Oak

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 Bed Rails

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Louis XV Style Painted Bed Full Size
Located in Brea, CA
items to see more! Antique French bed in oyster white painted finish, subtle distressed edges, and
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Wood, Walnut

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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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