Can I use a headboard with an adjustable bed?

Yes, you can use a headboard with an adjustable bed. When purchasing a headboard for an adjustable bed, make sure that the packaging reads “compatible with an adjustable bed”.

Can you use a daybed as a normal bed?

Because daybeds use normal mattresses, they are almost a type of normal bed taking on the function of a couch. Therefore they can be used as a normal bed, though the comfort level depends on the mattress quality. Designer George Nelson's iconic Nelson daybed and others are available on 1stDibs.

What kind of fabric is used for upholstered beds?

Any tightly woven fabric can be used for upholstered furniture, including beds. The most common natural materials are cotton and linen, as its readily available and its durability allows for long-lasting wear. Shop a selection of upholstered furniture, including beds, from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.

Can I use a queen headboard on a full bed?

While queen sized beds are 6 inches wider than full sized beds, you can often use a queen size headboard for a full mattress. Headboards are usually even with or a few inches wider than the bed.

Used Beds

Beautiful Bed

Canopy Beds

Bed Head

Antique Victorian Beds

Four-Poster Beds

19th Century French Bed

King Size Bed Frame

Bed Mattresses

AND SO TO BED BONAPARTE KING SiZE CARVED WOOD LEATHER BED RRP £14000

$12,899

H 53.55 in W 66.15 in D 102.37 in

AND SO TO BED BONAPARTE KING SiZE CARVED WOOD LEATHER BED RRP £14000

By And So To Bed

Located in Pulborough, GB

Leather Bed from And So To Bed. A striking piece of furniture that seamlessly blends classic elegance

Category

20th Century British Used Beds

Materials

Leather

AND SO TO BED MAGDALEN 2550 POCKET SPRUNG SUPER KiNG SIZE MATTRESS 175CM WIDE

$2,380

H 78.75 in W 68.9 in D 9.85 in

AND SO TO BED MAGDALEN 2550 POCKET SPRUNG SUPER KiNG SIZE MATTRESS 175CM WIDE

By And So To Bed

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely And So To Bed

Category

20th Century English Modern Used Beds

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Ludwik Bed .

$3,492

H 61.82 in W 39.38 in D 82.68 in

Ludwik Bed .

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

We present Ludwik Filip bed from 1900 Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the

Category

1890s Polish Louis Philippe Used Beds

Materials

Walnut

French Wooden Bed Frame, France, 1960s, simple, design bed.

$2,800

H 28.35 in W 81.5 in D 36.03 in

French Wooden Bed Frame, France, 1960s, simple, design bed.

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Elegant wooden bed frame featuring cross-lattice head and foot panels reminiscent of Jean Royère’s

Category

1960s French Used Beds

Materials

Wood

Steel Bed Platform

$17,500

H 10 in W 80 in D 81 in

Steel Bed Platform

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A handcrafted, studio-made king sized bed platform with a perforated steel top and rolled corners.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Used Beds

Materials

Wood

Portuguese Canopy Bed

$47,361

H 110.24 in W 59.45 in D 80.71 in

Portuguese Canopy Bed

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Rare Canopy bed in mahogany, richly carved with palm leaves, foliage and plants. The headboard is

Category

Mid-17th Century Baroque Used Beds

Materials

Mahogany

70 S roche bobois bed with bed tables

$10,064

H 9.85 in W 90.56 in D 96.46 in

70 S roche bobois bed with bed tables

By Roche Bobois

Located in PARIS, FR

Ensemble de lit roche bobois année 70 , comprenant le double lit , les tables de lit ,ainsi que les repose verre en inox modele tres rare et de tres bonne qualité tout en nubuck

Category

1970s French Space Age Used Beds

Materials

Metal

Hickory Canopy Poster Bed

$2,695 / item

H 82 in W 85 in D 86 in

Hickory Canopy Poster Bed

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Annville, PA

Available now – a vintage Hickory Canopy Poster Bed which can also be a poster bed. From a single

Category

1990s Used Beds

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut Bentwood Twin Bed

$3,500 / set

H 47.5 in W 47 in

Walnut Bentwood Twin Bed

Located in Queens, NY

Bentwood (19/20th Century) stained walnut twin size bed with center double scroll design (includes

Category

19th Century Unknown Other Used Beds

Materials

Bentwood

Louis XV Style Bed

$4,617

H 51.19 in W 84.65 in D 59.06 in

Louis XV Style Bed

Located in Beaune, FR

Superb Louis XV style bed in chestnut wood, satinwood, and caning. This bed is shaped like a

Category

20th Century French Louis XV Used Beds

Materials

Cane, Wood

Gothic Bobbin Antique Bed

$3,850

H 60 in W 61 in D 81 in

Gothic Bobbin Antique Bed

Located in New York, NY

A striking Gothic-style antique bed, featuring intricately bobbin-turned posts and stretchers

Category

19th Century English Gothic Revival Used Beds

Materials

Hardwood

Tito Agnoli, Bed

$7,508

H 28.35 in W 80.71 in D 35.44 in

Tito Agnoli, Bed

By Tito Agnoli

Located in London, GB

c.1960s Bamboo and rattan H72 x W205 x D90 cm

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Beds

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Luciano Frigerio bed 1970s

$4,499

H 28.35 in W 68.71 in D 79.93 in

Luciano Frigerio bed 1970s

Located in bari, IT

Double bed with a vintage 1970s design. The style is highly sculptural and decorative, typical of

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Beds

Materials

Brass

19th Century Baroque Queen Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed

$8,775

H 77.56 in W 60.63 in D 77.96 in

19th Century Baroque Queen Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Baroque bed, original Lisbon bed This Queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with

Category

Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Used Beds

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Baroque Queen Bed, Original Four Solomonic Poster Lisbon Bed

$8,775

H 62.21 in W 60.63 in D 80.71 in

19th Century Baroque Queen Bed, Original Four Solomonic Poster Lisbon Bed

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Baroque bed, original Lisbon bed This Queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with

Category

Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Used Beds

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Tester Bed

$24,500

H 124 in W 82 in D 89.5 in

19th Century Tester Bed

Located in New Orleans, LA

This lavish American tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is

Category

19th Century American Used Beds

Materials

Silk, Wood

Art Deco Double Bed

$2,577

H 45 in W 54 in D 78.5 in

Art Deco Double Bed

Located in Barnstaple, GB

We are proud to offer you this beautiful Art Deco Double Bed dating to circa 1930. The headboard

Category

1930s European Art Deco Used Beds

Materials

Walnut

Mughal Raj Four Poster Bed Anglo Indian Portuguese Baroque Lisbon Bed

$6,500

H 86 in W 60 in D 81 in

Mughal Raj Four Poster Bed Anglo Indian Portuguese Baroque Lisbon Bed

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Indo Portuguese Mughal Raj queen Bed, Anglo Indian hand-carved Bed. Baroque Lisbon style queen

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Moorish Used Beds

Materials

Wood

Steel Bed Platform, 2016

$16,000

H 8.25 in W 61 in D 81 in

Steel Bed Platform, 2016

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Handcrafted studio-made custom steel bed platform, painted white with a perforated steel top

Category

2010s American Used Beds

Materials

Metal

Antique Four Poster Bed

$19,383

H 98 in W 66 in D 84 in

Antique Four Poster Bed

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A fine late 18th Century large Dutch four-poster bed with exceptional posts and ealy 19th century

Category

18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Used Beds

Materials

Mahogany

Bed with Headboard, 1950s

$950 / item

H 33.86 in W 48.43 in D 78.75 in

Bed with Headboard, 1950s

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Single bed with integrated folding nightstand, 1950s. Two beds available (price per piece). Bed

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Beds

Materials

Wood, Maple, Plywood, Paint

Bentwood Mahogany Twin Bed

$3,500

H 48 in W 48.5 in

Bentwood Mahogany Twin Bed

Located in Queens, NY

Bentwood (19/20th Century) mahogany stained twin size bed with fluted frame (includes: headboard

Category

19th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Used Beds

Materials

Bentwood

Early 20th Carved Medallions Queen Size Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed

$6,570

H 64.57 in W 61.03 in D 80.71 in

Early 20th Carved Medallions Queen Size Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Baroque bed, original Lisbon bed This Queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with

Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Used Beds

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Carved Medallions Queen Size Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed

$8,490

H 64.57 in W 61.03 in D 80.71 in

Early 20th Carved Medallions Queen Size Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Baroque bed, original Lisbon bed This Queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with

Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Used Beds

Materials

Walnut

Empire Mahogany double bed

$4,788Sale Price|20% Off

H 64.5 in W 68.5 in D 56.5 in

Empire Mahogany double bed

Located in Cheshire, GB

Empire-style mahogany double bed with acorn finials and fine decorative mounts with unusual chariot

Category

Late 19th Century British Used Beds

Materials

Wood

French Provincial Walnut Twin Beds

$900 / item

H 45 in W 78 in D 41 in

French Provincial Walnut Twin Beds

Located in Queens, NY

2 French Provincial-style walnut twin size beds with carved floral design on headboard (Includes

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Used Beds

Italian Venetian Painted Twin Beds

$4,500 / item

H 44.5 in W 78 in D 41 in

Italian Venetian Painted Twin Beds

Located in Queens, NY

2 Italian Venetian-style (19th Century) green and gold painted single size bed (Includes: headboard

Category

19th Century Italian Renaissance Used Beds

Materials

Gold

Antique Empire Mahogany Sleigh Bed, Cabinet Makers Example, as Dog Bed

$2,080Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.5 in W 34 in D 14.75 in

Antique Empire Mahogany Sleigh Bed, Cabinet Makers Example, as Dog Bed

Located in Huntington, NY

This rare cabinet makers example of an antique Empire mahogany sleigh bed, As Dog bed. With new

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Used Beds

Materials

Mahogany

Classical Wood Dog Bed

$750

H 12.5 in W 28 in D 24 in

Classical Wood Dog Bed

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Classical wood dog bed. Fading from sun to cushion fabric.

Category

Early 2000s Used Beds

Materials

Wood

Stickley Mission Oak Twin Bed

$1,695

H 41 in W 45.75 in D 82 in

Stickley Mission Oak Twin Bed

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Stickley Mission Oak Twin Bed This bed frame measures: 45.75 wide x 82 deep x 41 inches high The

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Used Beds

Materials

Oak

Vivai Del Sud Rattan Bed

$3,552

H 15.36 in W 77.17 in D 66.93 in

Vivai Del Sud Rattan Bed

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Charmes, FR

rattan bed with 3 drawers on each side. It can form a bed for two people, or 2 single beds

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Used Beds

Materials

Rattan

Walnut Bentwood Twin Size Bed

$3,500

H 44 in W 45.5 in

Walnut Bentwood Twin Size Bed

Located in Queens, NY

Bentwood (19/20th Century) walnut stained twin size bed with flared fan design and scroll sides

Category

19th Century Unknown Other Used Beds

Materials

Bentwood

French Empire Mahogany Queen Bed

$9,650

H 48 in W 63 in D 91 in

French Empire Mahogany Queen Bed

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire-style (19/20th Century) mahogany queen size bed with gilt bronze trim and upholstered

Category

19th Century French Empire Used Beds

Materials

Gold Leaf, Bronze

American Country Cherrywood Twin Bed

$950

H 38 in W 42 in

American Country Cherrywood Twin Bed

Located in Queens, NY

American Country-style (19th Century) cherrywood twin size bed with rounded top (includes:headboard

Category

19th Century American Rustic Used Beds

Materials

Cherry

19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Fluted Poster Spanish Bed

$6,890

H 66.15 in W 54.73 in D 78.75 in

19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Fluted Poster Spanish Bed

Located in Miami, FL

19th Century baroque bed, original Spanish bed. This queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Used Beds

Materials

Walnut

Antoine Krieger Single Bed

$3,800

H 57 in W 80 in D 54 in

Antoine Krieger Single Bed

By Antoine Krieger

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antoine Krieger (XIX) A Louis XVI style bronze mounted single bed stamped KRIEGER, inventory

Category

19th Century Used Beds

Materials

Wood

Henri-Auguste Fourdinois - Exceptional Canopy Bed Know as François 1st Bed

$76,961

H 107.09 in W 70.48 in D 83.47 in

Henri-Auguste Fourdinois - Exceptional Canopy Bed Know as François 1st Bed

Located in Beaune, FR

Four-poster bed said to belong to François I Carved walnut 19th century Around 1880 Signed « Henri

Category

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Used Beds

Materials

Walnut

1970s Pierre Cardin Art Deco Queen Size Bed Headboard and Platform Bed

$6,500

H 28 in W 63 in D 98 in

1970s Pierre Cardin Art Deco Queen Size Bed Headboard and Platform Bed

By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Pierre Cardin

Located in San Gabriel, CA

1970s Vintage Pierre Cardin queen size platform bed with spotlight bridge and headboard cabinet

Category

1970s French Art Deco Used Beds

Materials

Aluminum

Early 20th Carved Medallions Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed

$6,792Sale Price|20% Off

H 64.57 in W 55.32 in D 76.38 in

Early 20th Carved Medallions Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Baroque bed, original Lisbon bed This Queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with

Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Used Beds

Materials

Walnut

Maple Bentwood Twin Bed

$3,600

H 42.92 in W 36.62 in D 75.6 in

Maple Bentwood Twin Bed

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Queens, NY

Bentwood (19/20th Century) maple stained twin size bed with double scroll center design (includes

Category

19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Used Beds

Materials

Bentwood

Antique bed, France, circa 1900.

$1,716

H 33.47 in W 50.79 in D 81.89 in

Antique bed, France, circa 1900.

Located in Chorzów, PL

with new fabric. We can help you order a custom-made mattress for your bed. If you have any questions

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Used Beds

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Style Lacquered Bed

$4,428

H 59.06 in W 86.62 in D 62.21 in

Louis XVI Style Lacquered Bed

Located in Beaune, FR

Louis XVI style lacquered and caned bed with caned headboard and footboards decorated with carved

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Used Beds

Materials

Cane, Wood

Antique Bed, France, circa 1890.

$1,835

H 62.6 in W 63.78 in D 78.75 in

Antique Bed, France, circa 1890.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique Bed, France, circa 1890. Wood: walnut Dimensions: Bed: height 159 cm / width 162 cm

Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Used Beds

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Traditional Full Brass Bed.

$2,450

H 63.5 in W 57.5 in D 83.5 in

Vintage Traditional Full Brass Bed.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Anchor your bedroom with the timeless elegance of this stunning vintage full-size brass bed

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Beds

Materials

Brass

French Bamboo Day bed frame

$1,930

H 12 in W 33 in D 80 in

French Bamboo Day bed frame

Located in Miami, FL

French Bamboo daybed frame

Category

1960s French Bohemian Used Beds

Materials

Bamboo

Colonial Style Twin Bed Frame

$1,295

H 43.25 in W 42 in D 81 in

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 Used Beds

Materials

Maple

King Size Pine Bed Frame

$3,200

H 35.5 in W 84 in D 91 in

King Size Pine Bed Frame

Located in Dallas, TX

A solid pine king size platform bed frame with three piece curved headboard. Frame: 84 x 91 x 15h

Category

1970s Used Beds

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Bed

$3,300

H 67 in W 68.5 in D 84.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Bed

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Striking and sculptural, this vintage Lucite four-poster bed is a glamorous centerpiece in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Beds

Materials

Lucite

Antique Single Pine Bed, Continental.

$1,156

H 38.59 in W 38.59 in D 75.2 in

Antique Single Pine Bed, Continental.

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Antique Single Sleigh Bed Frame. A single pine sleigh bed frame, the head and foot boards have

Category

Early 20th Century German Used Beds

Materials

Pine

French Double Bed in Oak

$5,950

H 34.26 in W 86.62 in D 77.56 in

French Double Bed in Oak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

European double bed, oak, black colored glass, France, 1960s This remarkable double bed hails from

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Beds

Materials

Oak, Glass

Early 20th Century Italian Bed

$5,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 49.5 in W 43.25 in D 82 in

Early 20th Century Italian Bed

Located in Ballard, CA

A very rare 20th century handpainted Italian bed. This twin sized bed features an exquisite

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Used Beds

Materials

Wood

French Gilt Super King Bed

$2,068

H 59 in W 69 in D 80 in

French Gilt Super King Bed

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A wonderful super king bed, French, gilt and pale olive upholstery.upholstered both sides of bottom

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Used Beds

Materials

Beech

Antique Carved Oak Double Bed

$4,760

H 70.87 in W 61.03 in D 88.98 in

Antique Carved Oak Double Bed

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality heavily carved antique oak bed, having an ornate headboard, with

Category

19th Century English Used Beds

Materials

Oak

Oak and Walnut Tester Bed

$44,500

H 117 in W 79 in D 93.5 in

Oak and Walnut Tester Bed

Located in New Orleans, LA

This lavish American oak and walnut tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The

Category

19th Century American Used Beds

Materials

Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut

19th Century Spanish Painted Bed

$4,760

H 58.67 in W 50.01 in D 78.75 in

19th Century Spanish Painted Bed

Located in London, GB

A late 19th century Spanish painted bed. Beautifully decorated with had painted floral

Category

19th Century Used Beds

Materials

Wood

Head and Foot of a bed In the Leleu St Art Deco bed

$3,000

H 36 in W 59 in D 80 in

Head and Foot of a bed In the Leleu St Art Deco bed

By Jules Leleu

Located in Miami, FL

No side parts available Has to be adapted to a bed Head: H 36 x W 59 Foot: H 23 x W 59 Inlayed

Category

1940s French Art Deco Used Beds

Materials

Wood

1930's English Brass Bed

$1,500

H 57 in W 76 in D 45 in

1930's English Brass Bed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage brass bed frame circa 1930s, England. Original brass finish shows nice age and patina. One

Category

20th Century English Used Beds

Materials

Metal, Brass

Recent Sales

Reproduction Acanthus Carved Tall Post Bed, King Sized

Unavailable

H 88 in W 82 in D 88 in

Reproduction Acanthus Carved Tall Post Bed, King Sized

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Reproduction Acanthus carved tall post bed, king sized. Hand carved Spanish Cedar posts. Bend back

Category

2010s American American Craftsman Used Beds

Materials

Maple

Cannonball and Bell Lowpost Bed in Cherry, circa 1840

Unavailable

H 58 in W 64 in D 84 in

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

1840s American American Colonial Used Beds

Materials

Cherry

Cannonball and Vase Lowpost Bed circa 1820 in Cherry

Unavailable

H 58 in W 64 in D 84 in

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

1820s American American Colonial Used Beds

Materials

Cherry

Acorn Top Field Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1810

Unavailable

H 65 in W 64 in D 84 in

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

1810s American American Colonial Used Beds

Materials

Maple

Squash Ball Low Post Bed in Maple circa 1820

Unavailable

H 58 in W 64 in D 84 in

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

1820s American American Colonial Used Beds

Materials

Maple

Thistle Top Low Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1820

Unavailable

H 58 in W 64 in D 84 in

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

1840s American American Colonial Used Beds

Materials

Birch

Cannonball and Vase High Low Bed in Cherry, circa 1820

Unavailable

H 58 in W 64 in D 84 in

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

1820s American American Colonial Used Beds

Materials

Cherry

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

Unavailable

H 58 in W 64 in D 84 in

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

1820s American American Colonial Used Beds

Materials

Cherry

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

Unavailable

H 58 in W 64 in D 84 in

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

1840s American American Colonial Used Beds

Materials

Maple

Hired Hands Bed in Poplar circa 1840 Refitted to Full Size

Unavailable

H 31 in W 53 in D 81.5 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 Used Beds

Materials

Poplar

Pineapple, Buttermold and Feather Carved Low Post Bed in Birch Newport RI

Unavailable

H 52 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in

Pineapple, Buttermold and Feather Carved Low Post Bed in Birch Newport RI

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Pineapple, buttermold and feather carved low post bed in birch circa 1820 Newport, RI. This bed

Category

1820s American American Craftsman Used Beds

Materials

Birch

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

Unavailable

H 58 in W 64 in D 84 in

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

1820s American American Colonial Used Beds

Materials

Maple

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

Unavailable

H 56 in W 64 in D 84 in

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

1840s American American Colonial Used Beds

Materials

Cherry

Cannonball and Bell Low Post Bed in Cherry circa 1840 New Hampshire

Unavailable

H 48 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in

Cannonball and Bell Low Post Bed in Cherry circa 1840 New Hampshire

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Cannonball and bell low post bed in cherry circa 1840 new Hampshire. 4 posts will be built to a

Category

1840s American American Craftsman Used Beds

Materials

Cherry

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

Unavailable

H 58 in W 64 in D 84 in

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

1820s American American Colonial Used Beds

Materials

Maple

Cannonball and Feather Cared Low Post Bed in Mahogany circa 1820, New Hampshire

Unavailable

H 50 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in

Cannonball and Feather Cared Low Post Bed in Mahogany circa 1820, New Hampshire

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Cannonball and feather cared low post bed in Mahogany, circa 1820. New Hampshire. 3.75" W at the

Category

1820s American American Empire Used Beds

Materials

Mahogany

Tulip Top Low Post in Highly Figured Bird's-Eye Maple, circa 1840

Unavailable

H 58 in W 64 in D 84 in

Tulip Top Low Post in Highly Figured Bird's-Eye Maple, circa 1840

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

) Blanket rail: add $250.00 -All beds come with bolts, bolt covers and a bed wrench. -All mortises are

Category

1840s American American Colonial Used Beds

Materials

Birch

Heavy Stock Tiger Maple Tulip Top Low Post, Connecticut, circa 1820

Unavailable

H 58 in W 64 in D 84 in

Heavy Stock Tiger Maple Tulip Top Low Post, Connecticut, circa 1820

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

distressed painted (Benjamin Moore) Blanket rail: add $250.00 -All beds come with bolts, bolt covers

Category

1840s American American Colonial Used Beds

Materials

Birch

Cannonball and Feather Carved Low Post circa 1840 Refit to Any Size

Unavailable

H 58 in W 64 in D 84 in

Cannonball and Feather Carved Low Post circa 1840 Refit to Any Size

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

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

Category

1840s American American Colonial Used Beds

Materials

Birch

Bell and Feather Carved Low Post circa 1820 in Cherry

Unavailable

H 58 in W 64 in D 84 in

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

1820s American American Colonial Used Beds

Materials

Cherry

French Bed, Louis XV Style Bed

Unavailable

H 63 in W 62 in D 80 in

French Bed, Louis XV Style Bed

Located in Glendale, CA

Beautiful Louis XV style bed in excellent original condition. Inside dimensions W52 x D76.

Category

1910s Rococo Used Beds

Materials

Wood

BoConcept Lugano Fabric Bed Gray Double Bed

Unavailable

H 16.54 in W 74.02 in D 82.68 in

BoConcept Lugano Fabric Bed Gray Double Bed

By BoConcept

Located in Cologne, DE

We present to you a BoConcept Lugano fabric bed gray double bed. Product measurements in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Used Beds

Materials

Fabric

Bed 1930

Unavailable

H 54.73 in W 81.89 in D 53.15 in

Bed 1930

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This bed in wood and brass was found in a gorgeous manor of north of France. It size, 51 inches

Category

1930s French Used Beds

Materials

Brass

Italian Bed

Unavailable

H 79 in W 79 in D 84 in

Italian Bed

Located in Seattle, WA

Italian Neoclassical Bed, beautifulwood finish with detachable vase finals. Lots of character and

Category

19th Century Italian Used Beds

Ceremonial bed

Unavailable

H 25 in W 96 in D 41 in

Ceremonial bed

Located in Chicago, IL

Carved from one timber, this bed, likely used for funerary purposes, had to belong to the highest

Category

19th Century Used Beds

Materials

Wood

Portuguese Bed

Unavailable

H 81 in W 77 in D 46 in

Portuguese Bed

Located in Chicago, IL

This fabulous bed is from a time long gone. It doesn’t offer the luxury of standard bedding, but

Category

19th Century Unknown Used Beds

Materials

Oak

Indian Bed

Unavailable

H 23.63 in W 78.75 in D 36.23 in

Indian Bed

Located in Mondorf les Bains, LU

Four carved exotic wood legs connected by four sleepers. Braided leather top. Condition of use.

Category

Mid-19th Century Indian British Colonial Used Beds

Bed Day Bed 1950 Style Jeans Prouvè Nancy

Unavailable

H 11.82 in W 49.61 in D 80.32 in

Bed Day Bed 1950 Style Jeans Prouvè Nancy

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Lyon, FR

Bed , 1950 day bed style jeans Prouvé Solid oak and steel prototype Leaving the workshops of Nancy

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Beds

Materials

Oak

Bretz Ali Baba Velvet Bed Brown Double Bed

Unavailable

H 53.15 in W 73.63 in D 94.1 in

Bretz Ali Baba Velvet Bed Brown Double Bed

By Bretz

Located in Cologne, DE

We present to you a Bretz Ali Baba velvet bed brown double bed. Product measurements in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Used Beds

Materials

Velvet

Velda Metropolitan Fabric Bed White Box Spring Bed

Unavailable

H 50.4 in W 63 in D 78.75 in

Velda Metropolitan Fabric Bed White Box Spring Bed

Located in Cologne, DE

We present to you a Velda Metropolitan fabric bed white box spring bed 160 x 200cm. Product

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Used Beds

Materials

Fabric

African Wood Bed

Unavailable

H 19.69 in W 47.25 in D 78.75 in

African Wood Bed

Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX

Organic wood day bed

Category

19th Century African Folk Art Used Beds

Materials

Wood

Faux Bamboo Bed

Unavailable

H 70 in W 60 in D 88 in

Faux Bamboo Bed

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

This bed frame accommodates a full size mattress. Circa 1880s highly developed faux bamboo bed in

Category

1880s American Used Beds

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Victorian Childs Bed

Unavailable

H 49.13 in W 56.57 in D 30.5 in

Victorian Childs Bed

Located in Cookeville, TN

Burled walnut and Classic walnut grace this Victorian baby bed from the 19th century. Includes

Category

Mid-19th Century American Victorian Used Beds

Materials

Plastic, Walnut

Stunning Spindle Beds

Unavailable

H 43.5 in W 44.5 in D 81 in

Stunning Spindle Beds

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Stunning near pair of spindle beds- Second bed slightly larger Measures: 45” H x 81” W x 44 1/2

Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Used Beds

Italian Gilt Beds

Unavailable

H 59.5 in W 79.5 in D 48.5 in

Italian Gilt Beds

Located in DeSoto, KS

Gilt beds with great details. Ornate and charming. Typical Florentine design. 2 beds available

Category

1940s Used Beds

Materials

Iron

Indian Charpoy Bed

Unavailable

H 81 in W 32 in D 32 in

Indian Charpoy Bed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Indian "String" bed called a Charpoy. Made with leather strips. Looks wobbly but very

Category

1940s Indian Used Beds

Materials

Wood

Joop! Swing Leather Double Bed Brown Dark Brown Bed

Unavailable

H 36.62 in W 74.02 in D 96.46 in

Joop! Swing Leather Double Bed Brown Dark Brown Bed

Located in Cologne, DE

We present to you a Joop! Swing leather double bed brown 160 x 200cm dark brown bed. Product

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Used Beds

Materials

Leather

Osalo Bed Frame

Unavailable

H 59.06 in W 64.97 in D 80.71 in

Osalo Bed Frame

Located in Florence, IT

Osalo Bed Frame, Shown in Queen Size, we also offer King and Twin, Standard Textiles and Finishes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Beds

Child's Campaign Bed

Unavailable

H 39 in W 57 in D 29 in

Child's Campaign Bed

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Very decorative iron folding bed

Category

Early 20th Century Used Beds

Materials

Iron

1940 lethear bed

Unavailable

H 37.8 in W 76.78 in D 36.23 in

1940 lethear bed

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Provence

pair of leather bed from the period 1940 Size good for adult person

Category

1940s French Art Deco Used Beds

Materials

Wood

A Chinese Bed

Unavailable

H 84.45 in W 86.62 in D 50.08 in

A Chinese Bed

Located in London, GB

An Extremely Important Chinese Bed With Traces Of Green Lacquerer. Mid To Late 17th Century.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Chippendale Used Beds

Materials

Wood

French iron bed

Unavailable

H 36 in W 59 in D 24 in

French iron bed

Located in Chicago, IL

Late 19th century French cast iron child’s bed on casters.

Category

19th Century French Used Beds

Materials

Iron

Gao's Bed Frame

Unavailable

H 63 in W 68.12 in D 89.77 in

Gao's Bed Frame

Located in Florence, IT

Gao's Bed Frame, one of our great basics that starts the foundation to any good Room, crafted in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Beds

Chinese Wedding Bed

Unavailable

H 93.5 in W 93.5 in D 63.5 in

Chinese Wedding Bed

Located in Kensington, MD

Elm wood with peg and doweled construction. Deeply carved with paint and gilding

Category

19th Century Chinese Used Beds

Materials

Wood, Paint

Gilded, Cane Bed

Unavailable

H 52 in W 86 in D 52 in

Gilded, Cane Bed

Located in Austin, TX

Carved head and foot boards with gilded and carved side boards are covered with double cane. Internal dimensions 49" x 79".

Category

Early 20th Century French Used Beds

Materials

Giltwood

Marc Berthier Single Bed

Unavailable

H 22.45 in W 38.59 in D 55.52 in

Marc Berthier Single Bed

By Marc Berthier, Roche Bobois

Located in London, GB

Furniture for Children. These beds were part of a children's furniture concept by the designer Marc Berthier

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Beds

Materials

Steel

Poster Bed, French Provincial Farmhouse Style White Bed Twin Size

Unavailable

H 68 in W 37 in D 80 in

Poster Bed, French Provincial Farmhouse Style White Bed Twin Size

Located in Glendale, CA

Beautiful four poster bed in the French Provincial Farmhouse Cottage Chic Style. Newly Painted in

Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XV Used Beds

Materials

Other

French Bed, Louis XV Style Bed Black in Queen Size

Unavailable

H 80 in W 64 in D 86 in

French Bed, Louis XV Style Bed Black in Queen Size

Located in Glendale, CA

A French Louis XV / Gothic style bed. Finished in black. Solid wood with beautiful carvings. Will

Category

20th Century Louis XV Used Beds

French Original Painted Bed

Unavailable

H 51.19 in W 59.06 in D 82.68 in

French Original Painted Bed

Located in Chulmleigh, Devon

A nice example of this French upholstered bed with its original paint. This bed will take a

Category

20th Century French Used Beds

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mahogany Empire Bed Frame

Unavailable

H 34.65 in W 88.19 in D 63.78 in

Mahogany Empire Bed Frame

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

Mahogany bed frame from the empire period in France with gilt bronze. The typical columns of this

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Used Beds

Materials

Bronze

Biedermeier Beds, Cherry, 1850s

Unavailable

H 37.8 in W 33.08 in D 74.81 in

Biedermeier Beds, Cherry, 1850s

Located in Bielsko Biala, slaskie

Biedermeier beds, cherry, 1850s.

Category

1850s Czech Biedermeier Used Beds

Materials

Cherry

Anglo/Indian Mahogany Bed

Unavailable

H 87 in W 90 in D 72 in

Anglo/Indian Mahogany Bed

Located in Wells, ME

This Mahogany Bed is a superbly carved Anglo/Indian palace bed with great details.

Category

19th Century Indian Used Beds

Materials

Mahogany

King Size French Bed

Unavailable

H 55.91 in W 63.78 in D 85.83 in

King Size French Bed

Located in Chulmleigh, Devon

A king size French bed in original gilt and paint finish. Having a D-shaped end it will need a

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Used Beds

Materials

Beech

Woven Banana Leaf Bed

Unavailable

H 49 in W 66 in D 90 in

Woven Banana Leaf Bed

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

A stylish eco friendly complete bed, made from dried, woven banana leaf, in King and Queen King

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Used Beds

Impressive Canopy Bed Frame

Unavailable

H 118.12 in W 68.12 in D 89.77 in

Impressive Canopy Bed Frame

Located in Florence, IT

Louis XVI Style Canopy Bed Frame in Elm. What's the saying higher the canopy the close to heaven

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Used Beds

Antique Four Poster Bed

Unavailable

H 87 in W 89 in D 57 in

Antique Four Poster Bed

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Antique four poster bed, the front posts being George III period which are turned with reeding

Category

Late 18th Century British George III Used Beds

Materials

Mahogany

Jules Leleu Mahogany Bed

Unavailable

H 33.47 in W 97.64 in D 80.71 in

Jules Leleu Mahogany Bed

By Jules Leleu

Located in Saint-Andre lez Lille, France

JULES LELEU MAHOGANY VENEERED BED

Category

1930s French Used Beds

Materials

Mahogany

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$16,229 / item

H 73 in W 80.63 in D 85 in

French Caned King Bed

Located in Westwood, NJ

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Used Beds

Materials

Cane, Wood

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

$15,439 / item

H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

By Munna Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Used Beds

Materials

Velvet

Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove

$12,500

H 80 in W 81 in D 92 in

Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove

Located in Buffalo, NY

Mid to late 19th century, elaborately carved, antique Chinese bed Chambers was used to greet visitors and usually was furnished with two chairs and a center table: from which tea, wi...

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Used Beds

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Letto a baldacchino. Italia, inizi del XIX sec

$14,776Sale Price|20% Off

H 88.59 in W 55.52 in D 80.71 in

Letto a baldacchino. Italia, inizi del XIX sec

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Letto a baldacchino in ferro battuto con pediera e testiera in legno sagomato per poter essere rivestita di tappezzeria. I montanti in ferro battuto come i piedi presentano delle ins...

Category

Early 1800s Italian Other Used Beds

Materials

Wrought Iron

Chippendale Mahogany Four-Post Bed

$15,664 / item

H 92.5 in W 82.75 in D 91.25 in

Chippendale Mahogany Four-Post Bed

Located in Westwood, NJ

Chippendale style four-post bed US King, finest mahogany flame veneers and satinwood crossbanding on the head and footboard, high turned and reeded posts on square carved fretwork le...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Used Beds

Materials

Mahogany

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

$26,000

H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...

Category

Early 1800s English Georgian Used Beds

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

$187,500

H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

Category

19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Used Beds

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

French 18th Century Louis XV Painted & Gilt Queen Bed

$7,995

H 63 in W 60 in D 89 in

French 18th Century Louis XV Painted & Gilt Queen Bed

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A quality Louis XV Period carved and gold gilt queen bed frame. The four piece frame has classic carvings of Rococo influenced Louis XV style with flamboyant carvings and gold gilt c...

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Used Beds

Materials

Gold

69 Pc Pickard Floral Chintz Service for 10 Dinnerware China Set

$800 / set

H 1.25 in W 15.25 in D 11.75 in

69 Pc Pickard Floral Chintz Service for 10 Dinnerware China Set

By Pickard

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage 69 piece set of Pickard China dinnerware in the Floral Chintz pattern, featuring a scattered printed multicolor floral design and gilded edge. Service for 10. Set includes: L...

Category

20th Century Used Beds

Materials

Porcelain

French Provincial King Headboard Powder Blue Ceruse Finish & Heavy Carved Detail

$3,495

H 63.5 in W 96 in D 3 in

French Provincial King Headboard Powder Blue Ceruse Finish & Heavy Carved Detail

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous vintage French Provincial Renaissance style king sized headboard with antiqued powder blue ceruse factory finish & heavy carved off-white trim details including leaves, vine...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Used Beds

Materials

Wood

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

$230,584Sale Price|33% Off

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

Category

Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Used Beds

Materials

Other

Ancient Empire Period Bed, Large and Completely Original

$6,512

H 69.69 in W 85.83 in D 77.17 in

Ancient Empire Period Bed, Large and Completely Original

Located in Cesena, FC

Antique Empire Bed, Large and Original This large and original antique Empire bed dates back to the early 1800s. It is an important Empire bed that has never been restored and is com...

Category

1810s European Empire Used Beds

Materials

Metal

Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa

$2,950

H 35 in W 85 in D 31 in

Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa. Item features carved paw feet with leafy cornucopia carvings, carved top rail, great antique sofa. Cir...

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Mid-19th Century Unknown Empire Used Beds

Materials

Mahogany

Bed, 19th Century, Italian, Baroque, Carved, Painted, Gilded, Armorial Cartouche

$11,561

H 63.98 in W 72.84 in D 44.89 in

Bed, 19th Century, Italian, Baroque, Carved, Painted, Gilded, Armorial Cartouche

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

The headboard is surmounted with a carved cresting and turned finials at each end, and the frame painted with scrollwork. The centre of the headboard has a cartouche containing a pai...

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Used Beds

Materials

Beech

19th C. Neo Classic Large Bed With Gilt Work & Painted "Boucher" Style Cherubs

$16,769

H 76.78 in W 150.01 in D 86.62 in

19th C. Neo Classic Large Bed With Gilt Work & Painted "Boucher" Style Cherubs

Located in London, Park Royal

This bed isn’t just fit for a king—it was actually made for royalty! Handcrafted in solid oak in France circa 1880, this remarkable Neo-Classical bed was commissioned a member of Eu...

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Used Beds

Materials

Wood

Exceptional 19th Century Hand Carved Italian Walnut Day Bed Cherub Putti's Angel

$10,881

H 45.28 in W 86.62 in D 37.8 in

Exceptional 19th Century Hand Carved Italian Walnut Day Bed Cherub Putti's Angel

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare Circa 1840-1860 hand carved walnut Italian daybed with cherub putti decoration and chesterfield tufting What a find! Thi...

Category

1840s Italian Chesterfield Used Beds

Materials

Walnut

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Used Beds For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used beds is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all used beds available were constructed with great care. Used beds have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Louis XVI used beds are consistently popular styles. Many used beds are appealing in their simplicity, but Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb and Luciano Frigerio produced popular used beds that are worth a look.

Finding the Right Beds And Bed 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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