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19th Century French Louis XVI Bed
19th Century French Louis XVI Bed

19th Century French Louis XVI Bed

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century French Louis XVI Bed with caning Please see additional Beds and other

Category

19th Century French Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Cane

19th C. Louis XV Style Bed
19th C. Louis XV Style Bed

19th C. Louis XV Style Bed

Located in Sheffield, MA

Antique French Louis XV style painted and upholstered bed with mohair upholstery. 47" is the

Category

19th Century French Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Mohair

French Louis XV Style Corbeille Bed
French Louis XV Style Corbeille Bed

French Louis XV Style Corbeille Bed

Located in Buxton, GB

intricate carvings and painted finish. The bed frame, boasting a stately rectangular shape, measures 190cm

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Cotton, Wood

19th Century Italian Walnut Dog Bed
19th Century Italian Walnut Dog Bed

19th Century Italian Walnut Dog Bed

Located in San Marino, CA

Early 19th century Italian walnut dog bed.

Category

Early 1900s Italian Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Walnut

French Louis Style Bed Queen Size
French Louis Style Bed Queen Size

French Louis Style Bed Queen Size

Located in Buxton, GB

This French Bed in the Louis XVI style is a beautiful addition to any bedroom. The bed frame is

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Cotton

Empire Mahogany Day Bed, 19th Century
Empire Mahogany Day Bed, 19th Century

Empire Mahogany Day Bed, 19th Century

Located in Houston, TX

19th century day bed with bronze doré mounts, the head board and foot Board each with a columnar

Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Antique French Marie Antoinette Dog Bed
Antique French Marie Antoinette Dog Bed

Antique French Marie Antoinette Dog Bed

Located in Buxton, GB

France during the early 1900s, this bed is made of wood and boasts a Louis XVI design that is both unique

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Heals of London king size bed
Heals of London king size bed

Heals of London king size bed

Located in Cheshire, GB

Heals of London carved mahogany bed, the crest rail well carved with acanthus leaves having inset

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

1930s Art Deco Walnut Double Bed
1930s Art Deco Walnut Double Bed

1930s Art Deco Walnut Double Bed

Located in Devon, England

1930s Art Deco walnut double bed. Wonderful 1930s English walnut double bed. The veneers really

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Bed
French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Bed

French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Bed

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

depicting waves. The sturdy wood frame is painted an aged deep cream with blue edging in its deep carved

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Wood, Paint

Empress Josephine De Beauharnais Empire Bed
Empress Josephine De Beauharnais Empire Bed

Empress Josephine De Beauharnais Empire Bed

Located in Beaune, FR

Exceptional so-called Empress bed which is supported by four legs formed by the tips of cornucopias

Category

18th Century French Empire Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19THC ORIGINAL BLUE PAINTED ROPE BED
19THC ORIGINAL BLUE PAINTED ROPE BED

19THC ORIGINAL BLUE PAINTED ROPE BED

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC ORIGINAL ROBINS EGG BLUE PAINTED ROPE BED WITH CUSTOM MADE MATTRESS OF HOMSPUN LINEN AND

Category

19th Century American Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Linen, Down

Gold Italian Venetian Bed & Bedside Cabinets
Gold Italian Venetian Bed & Bedside Cabinets

Gold Italian Venetian Bed & Bedside Cabinets

Located in Buxton, GB

this Absolutely Bed from the North of Italy This Bed is so Artistic & Unique! Painted Wood

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

19Thc Original Green Painted Day Bed
19Thc Original Green Painted Day Bed

19Thc Original Green Painted Day Bed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original green painted day bed or fainting couch with a nice mellow patina.The condition is

Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Antique French Corbeille Bed Full Size
Antique French Corbeille Bed Full Size

Antique French Corbeille Bed Full Size

Located in Buxton, GB

require a slat bed base. these can be purchased online or a divan base can be use inside the frame. The

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Satin

19th Century French Louis XVI Bed
19th Century French Louis XVI Bed

19th Century French Louis XVI Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

A French, 19th century Louis XVI style bed with a painted finish Measures: Headboard: 69 ¼” W X

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Bed
French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Bed

French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful French Louis XVI style carved upholstered bed. Very fine carvings on this piece and it is

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Antique French Corbeille Bed Louis XVI
Antique French Corbeille Bed Louis XVI

Antique French Corbeille Bed Louis XVI

Located in Buxton, GB

) The bed has multi coloured wooden Rose carvings around the frame. The original lacquer is distressed

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A pair of Louis XVI style beds
A pair of Louis XVI style beds

A pair of Louis XVI style beds

Located in New Orleans, LA

A pair of carved wood Louis XVI style painted white beds on casters with iron handles

Category

19th Century French Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Pair of Louis XVI Swedish Gustavian Beds
Pair of Louis XVI Swedish Gustavian Beds

Pair of Louis XVI Swedish Gustavian Beds

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of Louis XIV beds of Gustavian Period. Unique patina of aged, painted wood in creams, white

Category

19th Century Gustavian Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Decorated Queen Size Bed, circa 1920
Chinoiserie Decorated Queen Size Bed, circa 1920

Chinoiserie Decorated Queen Size Bed, circa 1920

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Chinoiserie decorated Queen size bed. Circa 1920. Interior dimensions: 63.25" W x 79" D.

Category

1920s Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century French Painted Sleigh Bed
Early 19th Century French Painted Sleigh Bed

Early 19th Century French Painted Sleigh Bed

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 19th Century French Painted Sleigh Bed Please see additional Beds and other

Category

19th Century French Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Spectacular Antq French Directoire Style Canopy Bed
Spectacular Antq French Directoire Style Canopy Bed

Spectacular Antq French Directoire Style Canopy Bed

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Charming antique French painted Directoire style canopy bed that will make any little girl a

Category

19th Century French Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Antique Venetian  Painted Queen Size Bed
Antique Venetian  Painted Queen Size Bed

Antique Venetian Painted Queen Size Bed

Located in Bellport, NY

Flowers and armorial center against blue painted back ground,original gilded outer molding above rectangular wooden legs.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Venetian Painted Queen Size Bed.
Antique Venetian Painted Queen Size Bed.

Antique Venetian Painted Queen Size Bed.

Located in Bellport, NY

Flowers and amorial center against blue painted back ground,original glided outer molding above rectangular wooden legs.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Antique Danish Pine Queen Bed Headboard/Footboard
Antique Danish Pine Queen Bed Headboard/Footboard

Antique Danish Pine Queen Bed Headboard/Footboard

Located in Round Top, TX

Antique Danish Pine Queen Bed Headboard/Footboard w/ New White Distressed Paint. This original

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Antique Queen Swedish Bed with Painted Finish
Antique Queen Swedish Bed with Painted Finish

Antique Queen Swedish Bed with Painted Finish

Located in Round Top, TX

This lovely queen size bed is made from original Swedish pine headboards. It has been given a

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Paint

19THC ORIGINAL  POWDOR BLUE PAINTED SPINDLE  BED
19THC ORIGINAL  POWDOR BLUE PAINTED SPINDLE  BED

19THC ORIGINAL POWDOR BLUE PAINTED SPINDLE BED

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC ORIGINAL POWDOR BLUE PAINTED SPINDLE BED. GREAT OLD PATINA CIRCA 1850-1860 WONDERFUL FORM AND

Category

19th Century American Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

19THC ORIGINAL BLUE PAINTED 3/4 BED
19THC ORIGINAL BLUE PAINTED 3/4 BED

19THC ORIGINAL BLUE PAINTED 3/4 BED

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC ORIGINAL BLUE PAINTED ROPE BED/CONVERTED FOR A CUSTOM MATTRESS IN HOMSPUN LINEN COVER AND

Category

19th Century American Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Pine

19th Century French Bed with Elaborate Carving
19th Century French Bed with Elaborate Carving

19th Century French Bed with Elaborate Carving

Located in New Orleans, LA

Tara Shaw Antiques - This stunning 19th century bed is skillfully carved and features a beautiful

Category

19th Century French Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Late 19th Century, French, Pair of Beds
Late 19th Century, French, Pair of Beds

Late 19th Century, French, Pair of Beds

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Beautiful set of beds. They are complete, springs box, mattress, covered bed and pillows. This pair

Category

Late 19th Century French Directoire Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Directoire Painted Twin Bed
French 19th Century Directoire Painted Twin Bed

French 19th Century Directoire Painted Twin Bed

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This elegant, 19th century bed is in the Directoire style. It has a pale gray paint with a blue

Category

19th Century French Directoire Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

RARE 19THC ORIGINAL  WHITE PAINTED YOUTH BED
RARE 19THC ORIGINAL  WHITE PAINTED YOUTH BED

RARE 19THC ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED YOUTH BED

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED YOUTH BED-RARE FORM WITH GREAT PAINTED SURFACE-GREAT CONDITION

Category

19th Century American Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Down, Feathers

7253 PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE BEDS
7253 PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE BEDS

7253 PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE BEDS

Located in New Orleans, LA

CARVED WOOD HEADBOARDS

Category

19th Century French Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Cane

Louis XVI Style Lacquered Bed, XIXth century
Louis XVI Style Lacquered Bed, XIXth century

Louis XVI Style Lacquered Bed, XIXth century

Located in Beaune, FR

Louis XVI style beige lacquered bed with upholstered headboard and footboards made of carved wooden

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

RARE ORIGINAL BLUE 19THC CHILDS POSTER BED
RARE ORIGINAL BLUE 19THC CHILDS POSTER BED

RARE ORIGINAL BLUE 19THC CHILDS POSTER BED

Located in Los Angeles, CA

RARE EARLY 19THC ORIGINAL BLUE PAINTED CHILDS FOUR POSTER BED FROM NEW ENGLAND-WONDERFUL PATINA AND

Category

19th Century American Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Linen, Down

Art Deco Bed and Nightstands Liberty Style
Art Deco Bed and Nightstands Liberty Style

Art Deco Bed and Nightstands Liberty Style

Located in Buxton, GB

bed frame is made of Wood glossy Veneer with an bronze Putti, Mary and Jesus and many more fantastic

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Floral Paint Decorated Twin Bed
19th Century Floral Paint Decorated Twin Bed

19th Century Floral Paint Decorated Twin Bed

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Late 19th century floral paint decorated single / twin bed supported by four poster leg. The bed is

Category

1890s North American Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Paint, Wood

French Louis XV Style Pink Corbeille Bed
French Louis XV Style Pink Corbeille Bed

French Louis XV Style Pink Corbeille Bed

Located in Buxton, GB

intricate carvings and painted finish. The bed frame, boasting a stately rectangular shape, measures 190cm

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Cotton

LIBERTY BED END OF THE 19th CENTURY
LIBERTY BED END OF THE 19th CENTURY

LIBERTY BED END OF THE 19th CENTURY

Located in Firenze, FI

Eclectic single bed in carved wood and lacquered in lean tempera with pastel colours, a typical

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 19th Century Pair of Venetian Beds
Early 19th Century Pair of Venetian Beds

Early 19th Century Pair of Venetian Beds

Located in London, Park Royal

Pair of Venetian beds from the early 19th century. The Rococo style carving has depth and is well

Category

Early 19th Century English Rococo Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

19thc Day Bed in Rag Rug Upholstery
19thc Day Bed in Rag Rug Upholstery

19thc Day Bed in Rag Rug Upholstery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing 19thc day bed is upholstered in 19thc rag rug cushion and two round pillows. The

Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Empire Daybed & Bed Crown
French 19th Century Empire Daybed & Bed Crown

French 19th Century Empire Daybed & Bed Crown

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

period includes neoclassical lions on the crown, heralding winged trumpet players on the bed frame

Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Bed
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Bed

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

Exceptional 19th century French Louis XVI style bed with finely detailed carving overall of

Category

1880s French Louis XVI Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Renaissance Bed with Bedside Cabinets
19th Century Renaissance Bed with Bedside Cabinets

19th Century Renaissance Bed with Bedside Cabinets

Located in Buxton, GB

This Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Bed is a stunning example of the Renaissance style, with

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Marble

French Empire Day Bed Egypt Revival Daybed
French Empire Day Bed Egypt Revival Daybed

French Empire Day Bed Egypt Revival Daybed

Located in Chula Vista, CA

desired to meet customer specifications. Constructed with solid wood a decorative accents; caryatid

Category

Early 1800s Greek Empire Revival Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Pair of Louis XV Style Matching Beds
Pair of Louis XV Style Matching Beds

Pair of Louis XV Style Matching Beds

Located in London, Park Royal

Pair of Louis XV style beds, circa late 19th century. Hand-carved with deeply carved cartouche

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Paint, Wood

19th Century Pine Dog Bed or Log Storage
19th Century Pine Dog Bed or Log Storage

19th Century Pine Dog Bed or Log Storage

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful corner piece originally for log storage but would make a wonderful dog bed with the right

Category

19th Century English Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Italian Painted Venetian Beds
Pair of Antique Italian Painted Venetian Beds

Pair of Antique Italian Painted Venetian Beds

Located in London, Park Royal

Pair of antique Venetian single beds. Painted in Yellow ochre with floral motifs all around.

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Paint

19THC ORIGINAL GREYPAINTED BED WITH CUSTOM MADE MATTRESS
19THC ORIGINAL GREYPAINTED BED WITH CUSTOM MADE MATTRESS

19THC ORIGINAL GREYPAINTED BED WITH CUSTOM MADE MATTRESS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC PENNSYLVANIA ORIGINAL GREY PAINTED ROPE BED WITH CUSTOM MADE MATTRESS OF DOWN AND FEATHER

Category

19th Century American Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Super King Size Bed
Antique French Louis XVI Super King Size Bed

Antique French Louis XVI Super King Size Bed

Located in Buxton, GB

accents The bed frame is of high quality with a varnished finish, perfect for adding a touch of luxury to

Category

19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Antique French Cane Bed Corbeille Louis XV Style
Antique French Cane Bed Corbeille Louis XV Style

Antique French Cane Bed Corbeille Louis XV Style

Located in Buxton, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Cane Corbeille Bed. This exquisite antique bed will

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Cane, Wood

Louis XVI Style 19th Century Full Sized Bed
Louis XVI Style 19th Century Full Sized Bed

Louis XVI Style 19th Century Full Sized Bed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique full size bed in the style of Louis XVI, with a curved headboard, coin weaved pattern

Category

19th Century French Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Chenille, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 19th c. Single Sized Chinoiserie Beds
Pair of 19th c. Single Sized Chinoiserie Beds

Pair of 19th c. Single Sized Chinoiserie Beds

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of nineteenth century single sized Chinoiserie beds composed of red and black lacquered wooden

Category

19th Century Unknown Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Louis XVI Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Bed
Louis XVI Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Bed

Louis XVI Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Bed

Located in Wichita, KS

This lovely antique twin sized bed is painted in its original color and is trimmed in parcel gilt

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Early 20th Century Finnish Louis XVI Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 French Style Upholstered Twin Beds
Set of 2 French Style Upholstered Twin Beds

Set of 2 French Style Upholstered Twin Beds

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

gold gilt finishes. Painted finish has weathering and patina, overall the bed frames are solid and

Category

Early 20th Century European Louis XV Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Painted French Louis XV style bed C 1920.
Painted French Louis XV style bed C 1920.

Painted French Louis XV style bed C 1920.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A painted French Louis XV style bed having a curved footboard in old fabric C 1920. Interior

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1920s French Louis XV Antique Wood Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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Antique Wood Bed Frames For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique wood bed frames available for sale. Each of these unique antique wood bed frames was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. There are all kinds of antique wood bed frames available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique wood bed frames to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Louis XVI, Louis XV and Baroque antique wood bed frames are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made antique wood bed frames over the years, but those made by François Linke, Antoine Krieger and Au Gros Chene are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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.

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