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Antique California King Bed

Huge 18th C. Venetian Larger Then California King Bed Crest Finials Panel Board
Huge 18th C. Venetian Larger Then California King Bed Crest Finials Panel Board

Huge 18th C. Venetian Larger Then California King Bed Crest Finials Panel Board

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Venetian Larger Then California King Bed Crest Finials Panel Board. Imposing circa 1700’s Venetian bed detailed with cartouches.

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18th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique California King Bed

Materials

Bronze

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Matching Pair of Antique Cast Iron Antique Beds in Black MP67
Matching Pair of Antique Cast Iron Antique Beds in Black MP67

Matching Pair of Antique Cast Iron Antique Beds in Black MP67

Located in Wrexham, GB

It is possible to join these two beds to form a 6'0 wide (UK Super King or Californian King) bed, and provide mattresses that zip together.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique California King Bed

Materials

Steel, Iron

Matching Pair of Platform Antique Beds in Charcoal with Nickel MP62
Matching Pair of Platform Antique Beds in Charcoal with Nickel MP62

Matching Pair of Platform Antique Beds in Charcoal with Nickel MP62

Located in Wrexham, GB

It is possible to join these two beds to form a 6'0 wide (UK Super King or Californian King) bed, and provide mattresses that zip together.

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique California King Bed

Materials

Steel, Iron, Nickel

Louis Philippe California King Bed
Louis Philippe California King Bed

Louis Philippe California King Bed

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H 53.5 in W 73.5 in D 41.5 in

Louis Philippe California King Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

Handcrafted from exotic flame mahogany during the Louis Philippe Period, this antique California king bed has had its rails extended by our expert in-house customization staff to acc...

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1860s French Louis Philippe Antique California King Bed

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Renaissance Walnut California King Bed
Italian Renaissance Walnut California King Bed

Italian Renaissance Walnut California King Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

Benchmade from fine Italian walnut and hand-carved with a glorious expression of Renaissance-inspired embellishment in full relief, this bed has been custom-extended by our expert in...

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Antique California King Bed

Vintage Italian Neoclassical California King Bed
Vintage Italian Neoclassical California King Bed

Vintage Italian Neoclassical California King Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

Expertly converted to accept a California King size mattress set for the ultimate in comfort and style!

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique California King Bed

American Federal California King-Size, Four-Poster Bed, circa 1810
American Federal California King-Size, Four-Poster Bed, circa 1810

American Federal California King-Size, Four-Poster Bed, circa 1810

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

Probably from Virginia, circa 1810. While the bed was originally wide enough, the side rails were lengthened to accommodate a California King mattress.

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique California King Bed

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Louis XVI Style Daybed c1800's Original Paint with Old Mohair
Antique French Louis XVI Style Daybed c1800's Original Paint with Old Mohair

Antique French Louis XVI Style Daybed c1800's Original Paint with Old Mohair

Located in Highwood, IL

In the past, we have successfully converted these antique French daybeds, into American California king beds and sometimes you can even squeeze a standard king size bed.

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1880s French Louis XVI Antique California King Bed

Materials

Wool, Mohair, Paint

Italian 19th Century Rococo Style Lavishly Carved Giltwood Queen/King Headboard
Italian 19th Century Rococo Style Lavishly Carved Giltwood Queen/King Headboard

Italian 19th Century Rococo Style Lavishly Carved Giltwood Queen/King Headboard

Located in Atlanta, GA

The width measures 65" across at the bottom of the headboard, should work well for a queen size bed (typical queen width being 60" wide). However, depending on how the headboard is p...

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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique California King Bed

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Giltwood

19th Century West Indies Carved Mahogany 4 Post Bed “California King”
19th Century West Indies Carved Mahogany 4 Post Bed “California King”

19th Century West Indies Carved Mahogany 4 Post Bed “California King”

Located in Richmond, VA

Impressive 19th century West Indies carved mahogany 4 post bed professionally restored and converted to fit a California king mattress.

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19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Antique California King Bed

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century British West Indies 4 Post Bed from Jamaica 'California King'
19th Century British West Indies 4 Post Bed from Jamaica 'California King'

19th Century British West Indies 4 Post Bed from Jamaica 'California King'

Located in Richmond, VA

The headboard is a typical Jamaican theme but includes a fairly rarely seen heart motif carved right in the center. This bed has been professionally converted to fit a modern Calif...

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Early 19th Century Jamaican British Colonial Antique California King Bed

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Long Antique French Giltwood Valances or “Cantonnieres”, circa 1850
Pair of Long Antique French Giltwood Valances or “Cantonnieres”, circa 1850

Pair of Long Antique French Giltwood Valances or “Cantonnieres”, circa 1850

Located in Dallas, TX

The valances can also be repurposed and hung above a bed, functioning as a bed crown. At 88 inches long, they are large enough to fit a queen, king, or California king size bed.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique California King Bed

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century Chinese Opium Bed
19th Century Chinese Opium Bed

19th Century Chinese Opium Bed

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H 90 in W 91 in D 33 in

19th Century Chinese Opium Bed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Also has all parts to convert to a California King bed. See additional photo.

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19th Century Chinese Antique California King Bed

Materials

Teak

Matching Pair of Antique Platform Beds in Blue Verdigris MP65
Matching Pair of Antique Platform Beds in Blue Verdigris MP65

Matching Pair of Antique Platform Beds in Blue Verdigris MP65

Located in Wrexham, GB

It is possible to join these two beds to form a 6'0 wide (UK Super King or Californian King) bed, and provide mattresses that zip together.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique California King Bed

Materials

Steel, Iron

Matching Pair of Antique Cast Iron Antique Beds in Cream MP66
Matching Pair of Antique Cast Iron Antique Beds in Cream MP66

Matching Pair of Antique Cast Iron Antique Beds in Cream MP66

Located in Wrexham, GB

It is possible to join these two beds to form a 6'0 wide (UK Super King or Californian King) bed, and provide mattresses that zip together.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique California King Bed

Materials

Steel, Iron

Matching Pair of Antique Cast Iron Antique Beds in White MP68
Matching Pair of Antique Cast Iron Antique Beds in White MP68

Matching Pair of Antique Cast Iron Antique Beds in White MP68

Located in Wrexham, GB

It is possible to join these two beds to form a 6'0 wide (UK Super King or Californian King) bed, and provide mattresses that zip together.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique California King Bed

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pair of Rattan Antique Beds, WP39
Pair of Rattan Antique Beds, WP39

Pair of Rattan Antique Beds, WP39

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H 48 in W 36 in D 80 in

Pair of Rattan Antique Beds, WP39

Located in Wrexham, GB

An additional feature of this pair is that they can stand together to form a UK Super KIng or Californian King (72 inch wide) bed, which is particularly handy for guest rooms or hote...

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Early 20th Century English Antique California King Bed

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Rattan

Matching Pair of Antique Beds in Cream MP63
Matching Pair of Antique Beds in Cream MP63

Matching Pair of Antique Beds in Cream MP63

Located in Wrexham, GB

It is possible to join these two beds to form a 6'0 wide (UK Super King or Californian King) bed, and provide mattresses that zip together.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique California King Bed

Materials

Steel, Iron

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