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Rare 19th Century Spanish Colonial Bishop's Bed
Rare 19th Century Spanish Colonial Bishop's Bed

Rare 19th Century Spanish Colonial Bishop's Bed

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

This 19th-century Spanish Colonial bed is a magnificent example of antique craftsmanship

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Colonial Style Twin Bed Frame
Colonial Style Twin Bed Frame

Colonial Style Twin Bed Frame

Located in Bradenton, FL

A Colonial style twin bed frame made of maple. Turned baluster bed posts are topped with cannon

Category

Late 20th Century American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Pair of Spanish Colonial Revival Beds - Circa 1930
Pair of Spanish Colonial Revival Beds - Circa 1930

Pair of Spanish Colonial Revival Beds - Circa 1930

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

This stunning pair of Spanish Colonial Revival beds, crafted in the 1930s, captures the essence of

Category

Vintage 1930s Bolivian Spanish Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Colonial Style Shell Queen Bed in Ebonized Finish
Colonial Style Shell Queen Bed in Ebonized Finish

Colonial Style Shell Queen Bed in Ebonized Finish

By Susanne Hollis

Located in San Marino, CA

A queen sized 4-poster bed, in Jak wood with an ebonized finish. The bed features hand carved

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan British Colonial Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Mahogany

British Colonial California King Shell Bed, Susanne Hollis Collection
British Colonial California King Shell Bed, Susanne Hollis Collection

British Colonial California King Shell Bed, Susanne Hollis Collection

By Susanne Hollis

Located in San Marino, CA

Our shell bed in Cal king size, made from African mahogany. Finished with brass hex caps on all

Category

2010s American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Colonial Turned-Post Four-Poster Queen Bed
Colonial Turned-Post Four-Poster Queen Bed

Colonial Turned-Post Four-Poster Queen Bed

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

The Queen Bed brings the timeless style of early American craftsmanship to your home. Its design

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Colonial Turned-Post Four-Poster King Bed
Colonial Turned-Post Four-Poster King Bed

Colonial Turned-Post Four-Poster King Bed

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

The King Bed brings the timeless style of early American craftsmanship to your home. Its design

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Colonial Turned-Post Four-Poster California King Bed
Colonial Turned-Post Four-Poster California King Bed

Colonial Turned-Post Four-Poster California King Bed

Located in Westwood, NJ

California King Bed brings the timeless style of early American craftsmanship to your home. Its

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Cherry Colonial Non Traditional 3/4 Cannonball Post Bed
Antique 19th Century Cherry Colonial Non Traditional 3/4 Cannonball Post Bed

Antique 19th Century Cherry Colonial Non Traditional 3/4 Cannonball Post Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century cannonball post bed. Made of cherry with traditional Colonial styling that

Category

Antique 19th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

Pair Beds Tester 19c American Colonial-Style Mahogany Douglas Fairbanks Pickfair
Pair Beds Tester 19c American Colonial-Style Mahogany Douglas Fairbanks Pickfair

Pair Beds Tester 19c American Colonial-Style Mahogany Douglas Fairbanks Pickfair

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

This pair of half-tester beds were acquired for the guest suite at Douglas Fairbanks Sr and Mary

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century North American American Colonial Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Mahogany

British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo Super King Bed Frame in Faux Tortoise
British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo Super King Bed Frame in Faux Tortoise

British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo Super King Bed Frame in Faux Tortoise

Located in Palm Beach, FL

British colonial style super king bed with faux bamboo faux tortoise posts, borders, and applied

Category

20th Century North American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Cohasset Colonials by Hagerty Colonial Style Maple Full Size Bedframe
Cohasset Colonials by Hagerty Colonial Style Maple Full Size Bedframe

Cohasset Colonials by Hagerty Colonial Style Maple Full Size Bedframe

Located in Germantown, MD

A Cohasset Colonials by Hagerty American Colonial Style Maple Full Size Bedframe in good vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Rare Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Queen Bed Antique LA CA
Rare Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Queen Bed Antique LA CA

Rare Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Queen Bed Antique LA CA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rare Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Queen Bed Antique LA CA , detailed with a

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Rare Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda King Bed Antique LA CA
Rare Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda King Bed Antique LA CA

Rare Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda King Bed Antique LA CA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rare Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda King Bed Antique LA CA detailed with

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood, Jacaranda

Henredon Spanish Colonial Carved Walnut King Size Headboard, Circa 1960s
Henredon Spanish Colonial Carved Walnut King Size Headboard, Circa 1960s

Henredon Spanish Colonial Carved Walnut King Size Headboard, Circa 1960s

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous mid-century Spanish Colonial style sculpted walnut king size headboard By Henredon USA

Category

Vintage 1960s American Spanish Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

American Colonial Style Walnut Semi-Poster Full Size Bedframe
American Colonial Style Walnut Semi-Poster Full Size Bedframe

American Colonial Style Walnut Semi-Poster Full Size Bedframe

Located in Germantown, MD

American Colonial Style Walnut Semi-Poster Full Size Bedframe. Measures 58 " in width, 54.5" in

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Early American Style Bobbin Maple Day Bed
Early American Style Bobbin Maple Day Bed

Early American Style Bobbin Maple Day Bed

Located in Germantown, MD

Early American Style Bobbin Maple Thirty Three Inch ( 33") Day Bed. Measures 80.5" in width, 33

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Pair of American Black Cherry Pineapple Twin Bed Headboards
Pair of American Black Cherry Pineapple Twin Bed Headboards

Pair of American Black Cherry Pineapple Twin Bed Headboards

By Henkel Harris

Located in Southampton, NJ

in colonial America and Britain. The pineapple became associated with welcoming guests, particularly

Category

Late 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

Stickley Brothers Antique Early American floral Painted Twin Beds, Circa 1920s
Stickley Brothers Antique Early American floral Painted Twin Beds, Circa 1920s

Stickley Brothers Antique Early American floral Painted Twin Beds, Circa 1920s

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of American Colonial or Country Cottage style twin beds By Stickley Brothers USA

Category

Vintage 1920s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple, Paint

Clore Furniture Hand Made Light Cherry Full Size Poster Bed
Clore Furniture Hand Made Light Cherry Full Size Poster Bed

Clore Furniture Hand Made Light Cherry Full Size Poster Bed

Located in Germantown, MD

Clore Furniture Early American Style Hand Made Light Cherry Full Size semi acorn Poster Bed. Hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Colonial Beds and Bed Fr...

Materials

Cherry

Rustic Farmhouse Barley Twist Poster Bed - Queen
Rustic Farmhouse Barley Twist Poster Bed - Queen

Rustic Farmhouse Barley Twist Poster Bed - Queen

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

hand-applied details for a classic European touch. This bed combines Colonial Revival style with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Caribbean Mahogany Reeded and Barley Twist Four Poster Bed, Circa 1820
Caribbean Mahogany Reeded and Barley Twist Four Poster Bed, Circa 1820

Caribbean Mahogany Reeded and Barley Twist Four Poster Bed, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Caribbean mahogany four-poster bed with a carved decorative scrolled spindle head board and foot

Category

Antique 1820s Caribbean British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Pair 1930s Ethan Allen by Baumritter Refinished Heirloom Maple Twin Bed Frames
Pair 1930s Ethan Allen by Baumritter Refinished Heirloom Maple Twin Bed Frames

Pair 1930s Ethan Allen by Baumritter Refinished Heirloom Maple Twin Bed Frames

By Baumritter

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair 1930s Ethan Allen by Baumritter Heirloom Maple Twin size Bed Frames. These beaities have

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Tudor Bed in Traditional Stained Solid Cherry with Paneled Headboard and Ceiling
Tudor Bed in Traditional Stained Solid Cherry with Paneled Headboard and Ceiling

Tudor Bed in Traditional Stained Solid Cherry with Paneled Headboard and Ceiling

Located in Tiverton, RI

Impressive in its formal qualities and celebration of craft and detail this piece has a fully wood paneled ceiling and headend with large turned footposts.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Queen Solid Mahogany Hand Carved Spanish Rococo Style Bed with Ball & Claw Foot
Queen Solid Mahogany Hand Carved Spanish Rococo Style Bed with Ball & Claw Foot

Queen Solid Mahogany Hand Carved Spanish Rococo Style Bed with Ball & Claw Foot

By Spanish Manufactory

Located in Tiverton, RI

This limited edition Queen Sized Spanish Rococo style bed is hand-carved with a unique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Charleston True Mahogany Rice Bed, "The Furniture of Charleston" C. 1800-1815
Charleston True Mahogany Rice Bed, "The Furniture of Charleston" C. 1800-1815

Charleston True Mahogany Rice Bed, "The Furniture of Charleston" C. 1800-1815

Located in Charleston, SC

Charleston true mahogany period four-poster rice bed with tapered head posts, removable mahogany

Category

Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Rustic Farmhouse Barley Twist Poster Bed - Cal King
Rustic Farmhouse Barley Twist Poster Bed - Cal King

Rustic Farmhouse Barley Twist Poster Bed - Cal King

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

hand-applied details for a classic European touch. This bed combines Colonial Revival style with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Rustic Farmhouse Barley Twist Poster Bed - US King
Rustic Farmhouse Barley Twist Poster Bed - US King

Rustic Farmhouse Barley Twist Poster Bed - US King

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

hand-applied details for a classic European touch. This bed combines Colonial Revival style with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810
Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810

Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American mahogany pencil and bulbous post twin tester beds with original carved scrolled

Category

Antique 1810s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Anglo-Indian Youth Canopy Bed with C&C Milano Bedding, Late 19th Century
Anglo-Indian Youth Canopy Bed with C&C Milano Bedding, Late 19th Century

Anglo-Indian Youth Canopy Bed with C&C Milano Bedding, Late 19th Century

Located in Topanga, CA

, allowing for ease of movement. Offered with C&C Milano bedding, this exceptional bed combines colonial

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Anglo-Indian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

1956 Thomasville Twin Bedframe
1956 Thomasville Twin Bedframe

1956 Thomasville Twin Bedframe

By Thomasville

Located in Germantown, MD

1956 Vintage Single Bedframe from Thomasville. The bed is in excellent condition. It measures 41"W

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Pair of Headboards for Single Beds - Roberti Rattan - Italy - 1980s
Pair of Headboards for Single Beds - Roberti Rattan - Italy - 1980s

Pair of Headboards for Single Beds - Roberti Rattan - Italy - 1980s

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of elegant headboards for single beds, made of wood and rattan with a refined deep blue finish. These headboards, produced in the 1980s by the Italian company Roberti Rattan, ar...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Colonial Revival Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rattan, Wood

1930s Vintage Mahogany Full Size Poster Bedstead
1930s Vintage Mahogany Full Size Poster Bedstead

1930s Vintage Mahogany Full Size Poster Bedstead

Located in Germantown, MD

A 1930s pure Mahogany full size Poster Bedstead with urn finials. Measures 80.5" in length, 56" in width and 76" in height to the top of the finials. 46.5" in Height to the top of t...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

American Charleston Mahogany Child's Crib with Bulbous Spindles on Casters, 1800
American Charleston Mahogany Child's Crib with Bulbous Spindles on Casters, 1800

American Charleston Mahogany Child's Crib with Bulbous Spindles on Casters, 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

spindles with finials, single triple hinged folding side rail, corner bed bolt fasteners with interior

Category

Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Charleston Mahogany Urn Finial Four-Poster Crib with Caning, Circa 1800
Charleston Mahogany Urn Finial Four-Poster Crib with Caning, Circa 1800

Charleston Mahogany Urn Finial Four-Poster Crib with Caning, Circa 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

Charleston mahogany crib with flanking scrolled cane headboards, four urn finial bulbous turned ringed post, hinged finger locked swing down side panels, original side rails with sup...

Category

Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Antique British Colonial Caned Day Bed
Antique British Colonial Caned Day Bed

Antique British Colonial Caned Day Bed

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare and remarkable 19th century British colonial day bed handcrafted in mahogany with an

Category

Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Daybeds

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique English Colonial Bamboo Bed Tray with Builtin Magazine Rack
Antique English Colonial Bamboo Bed Tray with Builtin Magazine Rack

Antique English Colonial Bamboo Bed Tray with Builtin Magazine Rack

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-442 English colonial burnt bamboo and wicker tray with glass holder /magazine/newspaper holder

Category

Vintage 1930s Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

New Handmade Single Twin Bed in White Cream Iron, Spain
New Handmade Single Twin Bed in White Cream Iron, Spain

New Handmade Single Twin Bed in White Cream Iron, Spain

Located in Miami, FL

New handmade single twin bed in white cream iron, Spain.

Category

2010s European Spanish Colonial Children's Furniture

Materials

Iron

Four Poster Colonial Bed from Sri Lanka

Four Poster Colonial Bed from Sri Lanka

Located in Culver City, CA

Four-poster bed Colonial bed from Sri Lanka made of jackfruit wood.

Category

Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Neo-Colonial Midcentury Rattan Bed
Neo-Colonial Midcentury Rattan Bed

Neo-Colonial Midcentury Rattan Bed

Located in Couzon au Mont d'Or, FR

A tall neo-colonial bed made of colored rattan, circa 1950.

Category

Mid-20th Century French British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Cannonball and Bell Lowpost Bed in Cherry, circa 1840
Cannonball and Bell Lowpost Bed in Cherry, circa 1840

Cannonball and Bell Lowpost Bed in Cherry, circa 1840

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Cannonball and bell lowpost bed in cherry, circa 1840. 4 Posts will be built to a size of your

Category

Antique 1840s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

Squash Ball Low Post Bed in Maple circa 1820
Squash Ball Low Post Bed in Maple circa 1820

Squash Ball Low Post Bed in Maple circa 1820

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Squash ball low post bed in maple circa 1820. 4 posts will be built to a size of your choosing

Category

Antique 1820s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Acorn Top Field Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1810
Acorn Top Field Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1810

Acorn Top Field Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1810

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Acorn top field bed in tiger maple, circa 1810 Refit to: Full: $6200.00 Queen: $6800.00

Category

Antique 1810s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Cannonball and Vase Lowpost Bed circa 1820 in Cherry
Cannonball and Vase Lowpost Bed circa 1820 in Cherry

Cannonball and Vase Lowpost Bed circa 1820 in Cherry

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Cannonball and vase lowpost bed circa 1820 in Cherry. 4 Posts will be built to a size of your

Category

Antique 1820s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

Thistle Top Low Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1820
Thistle Top Low Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1820

Thistle Top Low Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1820

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Thistle top low post bed in tiger maple, circa 1820. 4 Posts will be built to a size of your

Category

Antique 1840s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Birch

Cannonball and Vase High Low Bed in Cherry, circa 1820
Cannonball and Vase High Low Bed in Cherry, circa 1820

Cannonball and Vase High Low Bed in Cherry, circa 1820

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Cannonball and vase high low bed in cherry, circa 1820. 4 Posts will be built to a size of your

Category

Antique 1820s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

Acorn Top High Low Bed with Light Birdseye Maple, circa 1820
Acorn Top High Low Bed with Light Birdseye Maple, circa 1820

Acorn Top High Low Bed with Light Birdseye Maple, circa 1820

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Acorn top high low bed with light bird's-eye maple, circa 1820. 4 posts will be built to a size of

Category

Antique 1820s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

Cannonball and Feather Carved Low Post Bed, circa 1840, New Hampshire
Cannonball and Feather Carved Low Post Bed, circa 1840, New Hampshire

Cannonball and Feather Carved Low Post Bed, circa 1840, New Hampshire

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Cannonball and feather carved low post bed, circa 1840. New Hampshire. 4 Posts will be built to a

Category

Antique 1840s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Tulip Top Low Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1820, Upstate NY
Tulip Top Low Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1820, Upstate NY

Tulip Top Low Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1820, Upstate NY

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Tulip top low post bed in tiger maple, circa 1820. 4 posts will be built to a size of your choosing

Category

Antique 1820s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Cannonball and Vase Low Post Bed in Cherry circa 1820 New Hampshire
Cannonball and Vase Low Post Bed in Cherry circa 1820 New Hampshire

Cannonball and Vase Low Post Bed in Cherry circa 1820 New Hampshire

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Cannonball and vase low post bed in cherry circa 1820 New Hampshire. 4 posts will be built to a

Category

Antique 1840s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

Cannonball Low Post Bed in Light Tiger Maple with Blanket Rail, Delaware
Cannonball Low Post Bed in Light Tiger Maple with Blanket Rail, Delaware

Cannonball Low Post Bed in Light Tiger Maple with Blanket Rail, Delaware

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Cannonball low post bed in light tiger maple with blanket rail, circa 1820 Delaware 4 posts will be

Category

Antique 1820s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

British Colonial Ebonized Teak Four-Poster Bed
British Colonial Ebonized Teak Four-Poster Bed

British Colonial Ebonized Teak Four-Poster Bed

Located in Richmond, CA

A British Colonial four-poster recently ebonized teak bed. The headboard features a beautiful

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Bell and Feather Carved Low Post circa 1820 in Cherry
Bell and Feather Carved Low Post circa 1820 in Cherry

Bell and Feather Carved Low Post circa 1820 in Cherry

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Painted (Benjamin Moore) Blanket rail: add $250.00 -All beds come with bolts, bolt covers and a bed

Category

Antique 1820s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

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Colonial Beds For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of colonial beds available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique colonial beds was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and mahogany. There are 208 antique and vintage colonial beds for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Colonial beds have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Colonial beds bearing Art Deco or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Colonial beds have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by American Beds Co, Baker Furniture Company and Ralph Lauren are consistently popular.

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.

Questions About Colonial Beds
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Colonial beds are so high to avoid cool drafts that were close to the ground. Typically, the higher the bed off the ground, the closer it would be to the warmer air.

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