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Antique Blue Cast Iron Platform Bed MK300
Located in Wrexham, GB
An antique platform bed with decorative panel and low foot end finished in blue and gold.
This bed
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Venetian Rococo Parcel Gilt & Painted Four-Post Platform Bed
Located in Sheridan, CO
floor. We recommend it be used with a platform bed.
Dimensions
exterior: approx 58.75"h, 84"l, 75.5"w
Category
1830s Italian Rococo Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Paint, Plaster, Giltwood
19th Century Chinese Day Bed
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful 19th century Canopy Top Chinese Day Bed, Walnut worn red lacquer with inset rattan
Category
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Platform Beds
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
features eight, hand-painted, ornately designed panels, a woven reed bed/mattress platform, and a low chest
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Gold Leaf
Matching Pair of Single Antique Beds, MP59
Located in Wrexham, GB
A matching pair of Victorian single antique beds with unusual finials and beautiful decorated
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Iron
French Napoleon III Hand Carved Large Bed
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rare 19th Century Napoleon III period french palatial King sized bed in solid high quality
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Style Full Size Bed in White Oyster Painted Finish
Located in Brea, CA
Louis XVI Style French Painted Bed
Beautiful carvings of rose swags and ribbons, with a basket of
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Walnut
H 54.5 in W 60 in D 79.5 in
19th Century Mallard American Rococo Walnut Queen With William and Mary Accents
By Prudent Mallard
Located in Germantown, MD
platform, making the use of optional. A modern 12" thick mattress flushes with the top of carved fretwork
Category
Mid-19th Century American Rococo Revival Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
H 71.5 in W 63.5 in D 79 in
Late 19th Century Canopy Bed from Shanxi, China
Located in Singapore, SG
posts, carved panels and solid panels can be dismantled, and only the platform bed is in a single piece.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Rattan, Elm
Pair of Chinese Low Inset Leg Tables, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of low tables would have once flanked a platform bed in the intimate living space of a
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Elm
Chinese Antique Mirrored Vanity Kang Chest
Located in Somis, CA
. Kang chest was used in northern China to safe keep valuables on the Kang platform bed. This special
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Bent Bamboo Daybed
Located in Chicago, IL
house. Lightweight and portable, the platform bed travelled from room to room and was even brought
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Bamboo
Korean Four Panel Screen of Hunting Scene Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
seated on a low platform bed under a large umbrella, overseeing the hunting unfurling in front of him
Category
Mid-19th Century Korean Other Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Brocade, Wood, Paper
Indonesian Teak Rice Bed, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental Indonesian rice bed was once used daily as both a storage coffer and a bed platform
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Teak
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Opium Canopy Bed
Located in Richmond, VA
88".
Bed platform will fit a 77.5" x 47.5" mattress.
Opening: 55.25" x 40.5".
Category
19th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Cane, Wood, Elm, Giltwood, Lacquer
Victorian Mahogany Carters adjustable Reading table
By John Carter
Located in Dereham, GB
Victorian Mahogany CARTERS adjustable bed Reading Table.
Mahogany top with two hinged book rests
Category
19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Italian Rococo Style 1900s Bombé Walnut Nightstands with Marquetry
Located in Atlanta, GA
placed flanking a grand bed in a master suite, offering both functionality and artistic flair. They can
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Marble
H 29 in W 26.25 in D 16 in
Chinese Quilt Warmer Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual squat vessel would have been kept near a Kang platform to warm one's blankets before
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Quilt Warmer Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual squat vessel would have been kept near a Kang platform to warm one's blankets before
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Quilt Warmer Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual squat vessel would have been kept near a kang platform to warm one's blankets before
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Quilt Warmer Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual squat vessel would have been kept near a kang platform to warm one's blankets before
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Low Kang Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant 19th century low table would have traditionally been placed atop a platform kang bed
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Elm
Mahogany Folio/Plan/Chart Stand
Located in Folkestone, GB
by pulling on the two decorative cords to disengage the ratcheted mechanism. The central bed with two
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Mahogany
French Early Modern Style Fully Adjustable Campaign Daybed or Chaise Longue
Located in New York, NY
A rare 19th century French wrought iron Campaign bed circa 1870 having folding capacity and a
Category
19th Century French Modern Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Metal
18th Century Italian Walnut Bedside Table with Three Drawers and Tapering Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
lower shelf offers an additional platform for displaying decorative objects or keeping handy items
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Walnut
H 29.25 in W 16.2 in D 12.25 in
Early 1900s Antique French Renaissance Style Carved Walnut Sideboard
Located in Austin, TX
, turned and carved column supports, platform base with acanthus-faced edge, rising on bun feet
Category
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Walnut
Antique Tibetan Rug, Mid-19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
platforms or beds in their homes. The attractive purple/aubergine field color is a distinctive feature of
Category
Mid-19th Century Tibetan Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Wool
Masterpieces from the Museum of Classical Chinese Furniture (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
catalogue and plates - of 100 pieces in total, is divided in eight headings: Platforms and beds, stools
Category
17th Century Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Paper
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H 12.5 in W 9.5 in D 1.25 in
18th Century Italian Walnut Bedside Table with Single Drawer and Tambour Door
Located in Atlanta, GA
exquisite Italian walnut table next to your bed, where it will not only serve as a functional piece of
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Walnut
H 27.6 in W 13.8 in D 12.2 in
Tibetan Meditation Carpet with Dorje Medallion, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
sit or sleep. Laid across a bed platform, draped over a horse, or marking one’s seat, these carpets
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Cotton, Wool
A Rare and Finely Carved Egyptian Wooden Headrest
Located in London, GB
headrests in order to protect time consuming and expensive hairdressing. The hard pillow or platform kept
Category
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Wood
Fine Quality George III Cuban Mahogany Pembroke Table, C. 1770
Located in Heathfield, GB
across the bed of the table and the grain is perfectly matched. Lovely exaggerated carved and moulded
Category
18th Century George III Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Mahogany Painted Hunzinger Barley Twist Arm Chair Ball & Claw
By George Hunzinger
Located in Dayton, OH
tables, swivel top and nesting tables, reclining and folding chairs, convertible beds, platform rockers
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Paint
H 40 in W 23 in D 27 in
Late 19th to Early 20th Century Sedan Chair Miniature Table Top Display Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
persons. Smaller litters may take the form of open chairs or beds carried by two or more carriers, some
Category
Late 19th Century English Rococo Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Wood
H 20 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
18th Century Italian Walnut Wood Pulpit Canopy
Located in Dallas, TX
microphones and speakers, orators would often address assemblies from elevated platforms known as “wine glass
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Iron
Chinoiserie Toile Hangings Curtains French Blue & White Rococo
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Exceptionally rare pair of large, Rococo Chinoiserie blue & white cotton bed curtains. Measures
Category
1750s French Rococo Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Cotton
Cut Blue Moser Opaline Glass Serving Dish, Flower Shaped, Gilded and Painted
Located in Queens Village, NY
different platforms, please check availability before purchasing.
More photos may be provided if necessary
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Other
Rare Late Medieval 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest or Stollentruhe
Located in Dallas, TX
legs have never been cut down. These chests were always constructed on raised platform feet or legs as
Category
16th Century German Gothic Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 35.5 in W 69.5 in D 24.5 in
Hired Hands Bed in Poplar circa 1840 Refitted to Full Size
By American Beds Co
Located in Billerica, MA
Hired hands bed in poplar circa 1840 refitted to full size with plywood platform (no box spring
Category
1840s American American Craftsman Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Poplar
Anglo-Indian Ebony Queen Four-Poster Bed
Located in Richmond, CA
Solid ebony Indo-Dutch four-poster bed with canopy from Ceylon. Headboard has curved top rail with
Category
19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Brass
Queen-Size Federal Mahogany Canopy Bed, Mid Atlantic, circa 1820
Located in Alexandria, VA
This hand-carved and turned mahogany bed was probably made in Maryland. Like all period beds it was
Category
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Mahogany
A Sheraton Carved Mahogany Canopy Bed Mcintire School Salem Mass
By Samuel Field McIntire
Located in Sharon, MA
. McIntire, Salem, Massachusetts, circa 1815. This important four post bed is richly decorated in a manner
Category
19th Century American Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Mahogany
Large Antique Chinese Daybed
Located in Merrimack, NH
antique daybed. Nicely aged patina. This antique bed will be an excellent platform bed or twin size daybed
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Elm
Chinese Antique Kang Treasure Chest with Mirrors
Located in SOMIS, CA
In Northern China, a brick and clay platform bed named "Kang" is the most important interior
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Wood
19th Century Ornate Chinese Red Lacquered Opium Canopy Bed
Located in Richmond, VA
wooden slats.
Measures: Entire piece: 88" x 80" x 88".
Bed platform will fit a 77.5" x 47.5
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Cane, Wood, Elm, Giltwood
Antique Chinese Square Kang Table, Low Table
Located in SOMIS, CA
structure called "Kang", a platform brick bed that is heated from underneath. In the extreme
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Wood
Black Platform Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
A platform bed with low foot board ideal for an open aspect or where space is limited.
This bed
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Iron, Brass
Blue Verdigris Platform Bed, MSK53
Located in Wrexham, GB
Antique platform bed painted in Blue Verdigris.
This bed accepts a British Super King Size or
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Iron, Brass
Cast Iron Platform Bed MK110
Located in Wrexham, GB
A platform bed with a decorative triple arched head panel, ornate castings and central brass plaque
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
Low End Platform Bed, MK80
Located in Wrexham, GB
This low end platform bed has an attractive head panel finished in white with decorative castings
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Brass, Iron
Black Platform Bed - MK58
Located in Wrexham, GB
A cast iron and brass platform bed with brass straight top rail and finials in the British King
Category
Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Platform Beds
Cream Victorian Antique Platform Bed MK295
Located in Wrexham, GB
An attractive cast iron Victorian antique platform bed with low foot end, finished in cream with
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Brass, Iron
Cast Iron Cream Platform Bed, MK112
Located in Wrexham, GB
A low-end platform bed finished in soft cream, adapted from an original cast iron bed, circa 1880
Category
1880s English Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Brass, Iron
Cast Iron Antique Platform Bed, MK264
Located in Wrexham, GB
An attractive cast iron antique platform bed with decorative castings and arch design finished in
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Iron
All Brass Antique Platform Bed MK268
Located in Wrexham, GB
A superb top quality all brass antique platform bed with serpentine brass top rail, ornate floral
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Brass
Decorative Antique Platform Bed in Cream - MK171
Located in Wrexham, GB
A decorative platform bed adapted from an original antique bed and finished in cream.
This bed
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Iron, Brass
Platform Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
This fine bed in cream has been adapted from an original antique frame, circa 1890. It has no foot
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Platform Bed in Blue Verdigris, MK175
Located in Wrexham, GB
A decorative cast iron platform bed adapted from an original antique bed and finished in Blue
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Steel, Iron
Decorative Cast Iron Antique Platform Bed, MK259
Located in Wrexham, GB
A delicate cast iron antique platform bed with attractive castings and brass knobs finished in
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Iron
Decorative Platform Bed in Green Verdigris - MK148
Located in Wrexham, GB
A low end platform bed with arched design, decorative castings and central brass plaque, finished
Category
1870s European Victorian Antique Platform Beds
Materials
Brass, Iron
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Find a variety of antique platform beds available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique platform beds — often made from iron, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Antique platform beds have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian antique platform beds are consistently popular styles.
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- Are platform beds good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While beds traditionally used box springs, platform beds have become increasingly popular as mattress technology has gotten better. Due to their stability, they are perfect for memory foam mattresses, providing a firm and supportive bed.
- What is the best platform bed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Platform beds are low to the ground and are good to maintain posture while sleeping. It is recommended to look for comfortable platform beds, have more storage and have a style that suits your bedroom décor. Find a collection of antique and vintage platform beds on 1stDibs today.
- What is an antique 3/4 bed?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Popularized 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, 2022A 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, 2021The 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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