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Mid Century Box Beds

18th Century Swedish Kistsäng Box Chair with Pull-Out Bed
18th Century Swedish Kistsäng Box Chair with Pull-Out Bed

18th Century Swedish Kistsäng Box Chair with Pull-Out Bed

Located in Mckinney, TX

18th-century Swedish box chair, or kistsäng, crafted in pine and designed as a multifunctional piece for everyday living. This traditional form combines seating, storage, and a pull-...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds

Materials

Pine, Paint

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Rustic 1840s Scandinavian Fir Bed with Custom Mattress and Box Spring
Rustic 1840s Scandinavian Fir Bed with Custom Mattress and Box Spring

Rustic 1840s Scandinavian Fir Bed with Custom Mattress and Box Spring

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rustic Scandinavian fir bed from the mid-19th century, with tall scrolling headboard, custom mattress and box spring.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fir

Antique Solid Pine English Child Size Box Bed
Antique Solid Pine English Child Size Box Bed

Antique Solid Pine English Child Size Box Bed

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H 44.1 in W 74.81 in D 42.13 in

Antique Solid Pine English Child Size Box Bed

Located in Leicester, GB

A beautiful solid pine box bed. England Approx C1940. This piece is beautifully made with a turned pine leg structural and matching panelled foot and head boards. It has a simple ...

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Mid-20th Century English Arts and Crafts Beds and Bed Frames

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Pine

Ate Van Apeldoorn Pine Single Bed Frame with Box Joints and Arched Base
Ate Van Apeldoorn Pine Single Bed Frame with Box Joints and Arched Base

Ate Van Apeldoorn Pine Single Bed Frame with Box Joints and Arched Base

By Houtwerk Hattem

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century single bed frame by Ate Van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem, 1960's.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Canvas, Pine

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Mid Century Box Beds For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of mid century box beds available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, all mid century box beds available were constructed with great care. There are 229 antique and vintage mid century box beds for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 31 modern editions to choose from as well. Mid century box beds have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century box beds bearing mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many mid century box beds are appealing in their simplicity, but Serge Mouille, Semigood Design and Pierre Chapo produced popular mid century box beds that are worth a look.

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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