Antique Cast Iron Bed Heads
1810s American American Colonial Antique Cast Iron Bed Heads
Brass, Iron
Recent Sales
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Cast Iron Bed Heads
Iron
Late 19th Century American Antique Cast Iron Bed Heads
People Also Browsed
2010s Antique Cast Iron Bed Heads
Iron
2010s Belgian Modern Antique Cast Iron Bed Heads
Linen
1920s French Louis XV Antique Cast Iron Bed Heads
Walnut
2010s Belgian Modern Antique Cast Iron Bed Heads
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary American Antique Cast Iron Bed Heads
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cast Iron Bed Heads
Wood
1750s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Cast Iron Bed Heads
20th Century French French Provincial Antique Cast Iron Bed Heads
Velvet, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Cast Iron Bed Heads
Oak
19th Century English Regency Antique Cast Iron Bed Heads
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Antique Cast Iron Bed Heads
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Antique Cast Iron Bed Heads
Steel
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Cast Iron Bed Heads
Leather
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Cast Iron Bed Heads
Stone, Copper
1940s French Louis XV Antique Cast Iron Bed Heads
Wood
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Cast Iron Bed Heads
Sterling Silver
Antique Cast Iron Bed Heads For Sale on 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.