$14,520
H 57 in W 65 in D 88 in
Dramatic Architectural Bed in Honey Maple Stain with a Half Cornice Valence
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Byron is a theatrical piece, shown in honey stained maple, it is carefully hand ebonized creating a graphic symmetry. Valence height can be customized to fit your space.
Wood
French Cornice
Located in Seattle, WA
Would be charming over a twin bed as well.
Wood, Paint
$5,988 / set
H 75 in W 53.5 in D 21 in
E A Taylor Attr Wylie & Lochhead Arts & Crafts Four-Piece Mahogany Bedroom Suite
By Archibald Taylor, Wylie & Lochhead
Located in London, GB
Elongated hearts to the bed ends, and wonderful conforming cornices all with dental detailing.
Mahogany
$3,211Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 87.6 in D 18.9 in
Regency Carved Wood Composition Pelmet by D.J. McLauchlan
Located in Worcester, GB
Perfect for use as a curtain pelmet or as a grand cornice for a bed, this piece serves as a striking focal point, embodying the elegance and craftsmanship of the Regency period.
Giltwood
$13,609 / set
H 81.89 in W 81.89 in D 22 in
Bruce Talbert for Gillow. A Walnut, Amboyna, Ebonized and Gilt Bedroom Suite.
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
Wardrobe Height 82 1/2" 208cm, Width of cornice 81 1/2" 208cm, Depth of cornice 24", Beds: Height of headboard 51" 129.5cms, Height of footboard 32" 81cms.
Walnut
19th Century Gilt Cornice
Located in San Antonio, TX
An exceptional carved 19th century cornice. Would be beautiful as a bed crown with with light modification.
Giltwood
Unavailable
H 16.5 in W 61 in D 7 in
Near Pair of Italian Over Window/ Door Cornices or Coronas SOLD EACH, 19th C
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Near Pair of Italian Over Window/ Door Cornices, Coronas; unusual, hand carved fruitwood elements with similar dimensions; FYI: not near similar bed, door or window crowns costs nea...
Fruitwood
Louis XV Cornice Queen
Located in New Orleans, LA
Louis XV Cornice in Queen, also available in Twin and King size
19th Century Louis XV Cache Rideaux Wooden Cornice
Located in New Orleans, LA
Tara Shaw Antiques - Beautiful carved wood cornice to add visual interest when mounted on a wall atop a bed or as a valence.
Anglo Indian Canopy Bed
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique Anglo Indian ebonized mahogany 4" wider than full size bed with a classic beaded cornice supported by barley twist columns.
Mahogany
George III Four Poster Bed
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
The bed including the cornice is largely original but the posts have been extended in height and so could be reduced to fit a lower ceiling.
Mahogany
Mirrored and Upholstered Four Poster Canopy Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous Mirrored and Upholstered Queen-Size Canopy Bed, with shaped cornice and tapered columnar supports
Mirror
Victorian Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Large Size with Sunburst Canopy
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This a wonderful large Victorian mahogany four-poster bed, it has a fabric sun burst canopy, bordered with an outward sweeping cornice.
Mahogany, Muslin
Louis XV Cornice Queen
Located in New Orleans, LA
Louis XV Cornice Queen
Louis XVI Cornice Queen
Located in New Orleans, LA
Louis XVI Cornice Queen
Wood
French Flame Mahogany and Walnut Sleigh Bed or Empire Style Daybed
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Both ends are the same height with a rounded top rail and an elaborate carved cornice, the bed has large shaped feet the show side is decorated with walnut trim, the other side is fl...
19c Louis XV Cornice
Located in New Orleans, LA
19c Louis XV Style Cashe Rideaux in Wood
Sold
H 95.5 in W 76.75 in D 48.25 in
1800's Antique French Renaissance Revival, Carved, Oak, Four-Poster, Tester Bed!
Located in Austin, TX
French Renaissance Revival carved oak four-poster/ tester bed, 19th c., having stepped cornice hung with red fabric canopy apron, accented by ribbon applique, the headboard with open...
Oak
Pair of Napoleon III Cornices
Located in Stamford, CT
Brown velvet covered wood cornices.
Antique Gilt-on-Wood Cornice King
Located in Sheffield, MA
Elegant Louis XVI curve with center floral 19th century gilt wood bed corona, ciel de lit or window valence.
18th-19th Century Louis XVI Gilded Carved Cornice
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pairs well with both king and queen sized beds. Condition typical of antique items.
Giltwood
Louis XV Carved Decoration Piece
Located in Sheffield, MA
Beautifully excuted ornamental piece. Can be used above bed or other walls for decorative interest. Bed Corona or Cornice.
Paint
19th Century French Gilded and Carved Bed Corona Cornice
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful painted and gilded French bed crown with large carved medallion crest and ribbon carvings. The top has trailing flowers and roses swaging down each side. The bottom has a v...
Wood
Sold
H 87.01 in W 63.98 in D 88 in
17th Century English Style Panelled Mahogany Four-Poster Tester Bed
Located in Glasgow, GB
A handsome 17th century style dark mahogany four-poster tester bed with a fielded panelled cornice and canopy ceiling.
Hardwood
Italian Painted and Giltwood Cornice
Located in New York, NY
Italian painted and giltwood cornice. Venetian blue painted and giltwood pelmet bed corona, Italy, circa 1800.
Giltwood
Louis XVI Style Giltwood Window Cornice, Four Available
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis XVI Style Giltwood Window Cornice, Four Available, each one finely decorated with carved floral garlands and a centre cartouche of putti Three cornices are decorated on all sid...
Giltwood
Sold
H 6 in W 14 in D 66 in
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Window Cornices Valances Coronas
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This stunning pair of 19th century window cornices of hand-carved giltwood was originally used as drapery valances in a French chateau.
Giltwood
Sold
H 5.5 in W 60 in D 13.5 in
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Over Window Cornice in Giltwood
Located in Round Top, TX
This pair of cornice will also serve nicely as bed crowns.
Giltwood
Sold
H 11 in W 84 in D 11.5 in
19th Century French Regency Style Gilt Wood Valance or Window Cornice, 84-in
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Adding elegance and refinement to any interior, this piece could also serve as a bed corona. circa 1880.
Giltwood
Grand Louis XVI Bed Corona/Cornice
Located in Sarasota, FL
A Louis XVI bed corona/cornice, hand-carved and painted greige with caning at corners, garland motif centered with bow
Anglo-Indian Platform Style Bed in Mahogany
Located in San Francisco, CA
Anglo-Indian solid mahogany bed with carved lion paw feet and large cornice.
Mahogany
An 18th Century Chippendale Period Four Poster Bed
Located in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
An 18th century Chippendale period four poster bed, the front carved stop fluted tapering mahogany posts standing on block feet, the shaped softwood cornice still showing remnants of...
Mahogany, Pine
Cast Aluminum Italian Baroque Style Headboard
Located in Oakland, CA
Aluminum is brilliantly polished to highlight the fantastic detail of the casting. Sized for queen bed. The cornice is 73" wide. The base is 62.5" wide.
Aluminum
Anglo-Indian Heavily Carved Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Located in Richmond, CA
Elaborately carved Anglo-Indian four poster bed with cornice. Headboard has coat of arms carving.
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
$4,510 / item
H 48 in W 64.38 in D 86.63 in
Queen Hale Navy Painted Maple Cannonball Four Poster Bed with Flat Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Classic cannonball bed features the favorite round ball top bed posts with a merry cut-out flat headboard. This timeless Classic is perfect for guest rooms and children's rooms. ...
Wood
$4,700 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...
Steel, Chrome
$1,910
H 34.65 in W 37.8 in D 26.38 in
Louis XV Bergère Marquise Chair, Gilded Wood, Rococo Style, Circa 1890
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite antique chair is a French Louis XV style ‘Bergère Marquise’ in the Rococo tradition, dating from circa 1890-1900. The chair is meticulously crafted from gilded wood, s...
Wood
WAS Benson Art And Crafts Chandelier
By Was Benson
Located in NANTES, FR
Art nouveau chandelier circa 1900. Brass and copper frame with 5 branches. 5 opalescent glass tulips by James Powel. Stamped 2 times "Benson". Electrified and in perfect condition. ...
Brass, Copper
French Louis XVI Period Painted Oak Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning period Louis XVI (1774-1793) French commode in the original paint finish. Hand-crafted in France in the 18th century, exceptionally executed in refined luxurious Neocl...
Carrara Marble
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century hand carved French walnut Louis XIV style armchair features hand carved armrests with scrolling acanthus leaves. The seat rests on spooled legs joined by...
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
$5,396 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
$2,450 / set
H 48.5 in W 40.25 in D 80 in
A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Twin Beds, C. 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A graceful pair of French twin beds each with a finely carved giltwood frame with classical detailing, including central floral crests, fluted posts, beaded moldings, and rosettes. T...
Upholstery, Giltwood
$5,375
H 50.01 in W 59.85 in D 16.15 in
Art Deco Dressing Table Attributed to Betty Joel, Rare, c 1930s
By Betty Joel
Located in Devon, England
For those with a more refined taste in quality we are pleased to be able to offer you this Sycamore Art Deco dressing table attributed to Betty Joel. Beautiful quality, lovely condit...
Steel
$4,800 / set
H 47 in W 41.5 in D 41.5 in
Pair of American 19th Century Grain Painted Cannonball Twin Beds
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of American Federal Grain Painted and Decorated Twin Cannonball Beds. Most likely Maine. Circa 1830. Retaining original paint decoration of the Federal Period Mixed woods, ma...
Maple
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 81.5 in W 48 in D 22.25 in
19th Century Louis XV Style Hand-Painted Buffet à Deux Corps, France
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exquisite 19th-century Louis XVI-style Buffet à Deux Corps is a true statement piece. Crafted with classic French sophistication, the two-piece cabinet features a beautifully hand-pa...
Wood
$8,995 / set
H 87 in W 48 in D 80 in
Pair 18th Century Antique French Four Poster Tester Canopy Cherry Twin Beds
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of antique 18th century French Provincial cherry four post tester beds, circa 1780. This very near identical pair of antique French four poster beds, both are full teste...
Cherry, Damask
$24,500
H 29 in W 59.25 in D 29.25 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, probably by Maison Jansen. The rectangular shaped Love Seats, each with scrolled carved armrests ending wit...
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
$2,653
H 50.99 in W 47.25 in D 24.02 in
Art Deco Stylish Vanity Dressing Table In Walnut, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this original 1930s Art Deco Walnut dressing table. Originating from England and oozing everything about this wonderful bygone era we've all come to love an...
Mirror, Walnut
No matter what kind of bedroom furniture you prefer — be it lavish, low-key or minimalist — your bedroom will always be your own personal sanctuary. But it didn’t start that way. It wasn’t until around the 19th century that the bedroom became a realm of privacy. For many Europeans in the medieval era, eating, congregating and sleeping all took place in a single room, and later, royalty such as Louis XIV of France worked on legal orders while sitting in his bed, surrounded by members of his court.
Now, we return to our bedrooms for solace, private space and intimacy. We’ve certainly come a long way, and so has our bedroom furniture.
Whether you’re seeking bright or moody, Baroque or mid-century modern, consider the amount of time that will be spent in this space. Don’t choose furnishings you won’t enjoy looking at every day.
The most important piece of bedroom furniture is, not surprisingly, the bed. When shopping for a bed and bed frame, keep the size of your bedroom in mind — you’ll need to navigate your way around the bed during your daily routine. Bed sizes range from twin to king, and there is also the California king. At 76 inches wide and 80 inches long, a king-size bed is approximately 16 inches wider than a queen-size mattress, and your bed frame will probably add two to five inches to each side. (The California king bed is 84 inches long.)
If you’re putting together design ideas for a large bedroom, why not go all out? A king platform bed is low-profile and minimalist — a mattress is placed directly on a simple and solid frame, which offers support without a box spring. A traditional bed sees a mattress rest on a box spring or foundation.
Smaller bedrooms or guest rooms could benefit from something more streamlined, such as a vintage daybed. The important thing is not to choose a bed that is too big for your space. After all, you still need to squeeze in an Italian nightstand and an elegant American of Martinsville dresser.
Headboards can make or break the style of a bedroom. If you are going for a clean and contemporary look, maybe a headboard isn’t the best fit, but if not having a headboard will keep you up at night, there are plenty of options. Rattan headboards are a great choice to top off a casual country theme. Alternately, you can think of the headboard as a statement piece. With maximalism riding high in the design world, bedrooms are getting on board with vibrant upholstered headboards, and an upholstered bed may very well be the one thing you need to pull the entire look of your bedroom furniture together.
Once your bedding is situated, shift your focus to other pieces for the room.
The size of your closet will have an impact on the size and amount of furniture you need. If you have a small closet, for example, a larger dresser is going to come in handy. If you are lucky enough to have a large walk-in closet, you can utilize the extra bedroom space for other pieces, such as an antique or vintage nightstand.
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