Baker Four Post Bed
20th Century Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Oil
People Also Browsed
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Aubusson Tapestries
Wool, Silk
Vintage 1960s Mexican Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Spruce
Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique Early 1900s German Rococo Dinner Plates
Porcelain
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Photographic Paper, Giclée
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Glass
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Prints
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Mirrors
Stainless Steel, Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Dining Room Sets
Leather, Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages
Metal
1950s Surrealist Nude Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Early 20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Vintage 1960s German Rococo Tea Sets
Gold
15th Century and Earlier Renaissance Portrait Paintings
Panel, Tempera
Recent Sales
Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Metal
Vintage 1980s American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
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.