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Brass And Lucite Bed

Charles Hollis Jones "Stallone" Bed in Lucite and Brass
Charles Hollis Jones "Stallone" Bed in Lucite and Brass

Charles Hollis Jones "Stallone" Bed in Lucite and Brass

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning and rare king-size four-poster bed in Lucite and solid brass designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Brass and Lucite King-Size Bed by Charles Hollis Jones
Brass and Lucite King-Size Bed by Charles Hollis Jones

Brass and Lucite King-Size Bed by Charles Hollis Jones

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Lucite and brass king-size bed by Charles Hollis Jones from the metric collection.

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

Materials

Brass

Charles Hollis Jones Brass and Lucite "Metric" King-Size Poster Bed
Charles Hollis Jones Brass and Lucite "Metric" King-Size Poster Bed

Charles Hollis Jones Brass and Lucite "Metric" King-Size Poster Bed

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning and rare king-size, four-poster bed/canopy bed in Lucite and solid brass by Charles Hollis Jones.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Lucite & Brass Four Poster Queen Size Bed after Charles Hollis Jones
Lucite & Brass Four Poster Queen Size Bed after Charles Hollis Jones

Lucite & Brass Four Poster Queen Size Bed after Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning Lucite and Brass Queen size bed designed and manufactured in the United States in the 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Charles Hollis Jones "Bob Hope" King-Size Bed in Lucite & Solid Brass
Charles Hollis Jones "Bob Hope" King-Size Bed in Lucite & Solid Brass

Charles Hollis Jones "Bob Hope" King-Size Bed in Lucite & Solid Brass

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Also available in polished nickel. Extremely rare Lucite and solid brass king-size bed designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the early 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Charles Hollis Jones "Bob Hope" King-Size Bed in Lucite & Solid Brass
Charles Hollis Jones "Bob Hope" King-Size Bed in Lucite & Solid Brass

Charles Hollis Jones "Bob Hope" King-Size Bed in Lucite & Solid Brass

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Also available in polished nickel. Extremely rare Lucite and solid brass king-size bed designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the early 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Signed 1968 Charles Hollis Jones King-Size Canopy Bed in Faceted Lucite & Brass
Signed 1968 Charles Hollis Jones King-Size Canopy Bed in Faceted Lucite & Brass

Signed 1968 Charles Hollis Jones King-Size Canopy Bed in Faceted Lucite & Brass

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The base and fittings are executed in polished brass, complementing the clarity of the Lucite with warm contrast.

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

Materials

Brass

Great Lucite, Four Poster Bed Attributed to Charles Hollis Jones
Great Lucite, Four Poster Bed Attributed to Charles Hollis Jones

Great Lucite, Four Poster Bed Attributed to Charles Hollis Jones

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H 90 in W 77 in D 89 in

Great Lucite, Four Poster Bed Attributed to Charles Hollis Jones

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Montreal, QC

Queen size lucite four poster bed attributed to Charles Hollis Jones, the head and foot boards are lacquered in a black "piano" finish, the four posts are fitted with cast polished b...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Canopy King Bed with Wood Base, Gunmetal Frame, Brass Corners, and
Karl Springer Canopy King Bed with Wood Base, Gunmetal Frame, Brass Corners, and

Karl Springer Canopy King Bed with Wood Base, Gunmetal Frame, Brass Corners, and

By Karl Springer

Located in Cheyenne, WY

The frame, constructed from exquisitely finished gunmetal with brass corners, and lucite headboard, framed in brass, rest on a wood base.

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Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass

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American Modern Unique Chrome, Brass and Lucite King Size Bed, Karl Springer
American Modern Unique Chrome, Brass and Lucite King Size Bed, Karl Springer

American Modern Unique Chrome, Brass and Lucite King Size Bed, Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in Hollywood, FL

The headboard and footboard feature chrome frames with Lucite insets, each having a fine brass periphery on the top and bottom, creating a subtle and exquisite touch to the bed.

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Magnificent Charles Hollis Jones Lucite and Brass Upholstered Bed
Magnificent Charles Hollis Jones Lucite and Brass Upholstered Bed

Magnificent Charles Hollis Jones Lucite and Brass Upholstered Bed

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Solid brass feet are on the Lucite sides of the bed frame giving it an elegant base.

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Amazing Brass and Lucite Queen-Sized Sleigh Bed by Marcello Mioni, circa 1980
Amazing Brass and Lucite Queen-Sized Sleigh Bed by Marcello Mioni, circa 1980

Amazing Brass and Lucite Queen-Sized Sleigh Bed by Marcello Mioni, circa 1980

By Marcello Mioni

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An amazing Lucite framed queen sized sleigh bed with solid brass fittings, attributed to Italian furniture designer Marcello Mioni.

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Materials

Brass

1970s Karl Springer Rare Low King Canopy Bed Frame in Gunmetal, Brass and Lucite
1970s Karl Springer Rare Low King Canopy Bed Frame in Gunmetal, Brass and Lucite

1970s Karl Springer Rare Low King Canopy Bed Frame in Gunmetal, Brass and Lucite

By Karl Springer

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The frame, constructed from exquisitely finished gunmetal with brass corners, and lucite headboard, framed in brass, rest on a wood base.

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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

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Brass and Lucite King Bed by Marcello Mioni
Brass and Lucite King Bed by Marcello Mioni

Brass and Lucite King Bed by Marcello Mioni

By Marcello Mioni

Located in Wilton, CT

Using some of the thickest and heaviest Lucite we've ever seen, the bed is crafted and joined together by solid brass shell motif accents.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Clear Lucite and Brass King Size Canopy Bed
Clear Lucite and Brass King Size Canopy Bed

Clear Lucite and Brass King Size Canopy Bed

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A glamorous 1980s clear Lucite and brass canopy bed in the manner of Charles Hollis Jones.

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Vintage Lucite and Brass King-Size Bed by Marcello Mioni
Vintage Lucite and Brass King-Size Bed by Marcello Mioni

Vintage Lucite and Brass King-Size Bed by Marcello Mioni

By Marcello Mioni

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Glamorous vintage Lucite and brass California king-size bed by Marcello Mioni.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

"In the Clouds" King-Size Lucite and Brass Poster Bed by Marcello Mioni
"In the Clouds" King-Size Lucite and Brass Poster Bed by Marcello Mioni

"In the Clouds" King-Size Lucite and Brass Poster Bed by Marcello Mioni

By Marcello Mioni

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The bed is designed beautifully, the Lucite posts are thick and substantial, the solid brass fittings show a very nice aged patina.

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Contemporary Charles Hollis Jones Lucite King Poster Bed
Vintage Contemporary Charles Hollis Jones Lucite King Poster Bed

Vintage Contemporary Charles Hollis Jones Lucite King Poster Bed

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Thick lucite posts with brass hardware. Currently upholstered in a neutral leopard jacquard.

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Late 20th Century North American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite, Brass Headboard
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite, Brass Headboard

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite, Brass Headboard

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H 49 in W 80.5 in D 2.75 in

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite, Brass Headboard

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in New York, NY

Charles Hollis Jones glam king size headboard with rectangular Lucite pillars with beveled edges, set into a brass frame and fittings.

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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Brass and Acrylic King Size Canopy Bed by Charles Hollis Jones
Brass and Acrylic King Size Canopy Bed by Charles Hollis Jones

Brass and Acrylic King Size Canopy Bed by Charles Hollis Jones

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A glamorous polish brass and clear acrylic king size canopy bed frame, design by renowned Designer Charles Hollis Jones in 1976. This bed was originally commissioned by Sylvester St...

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

A Chic Acrylic Chrome QueenSized Canopy Bed In The Style Of Charles Hollis Jones
A Chic Acrylic Chrome QueenSized Canopy Bed In The Style Of Charles Hollis Jones

A Chic Acrylic Chrome QueenSized Canopy Bed In The Style Of Charles Hollis Jones

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Buchanan, MI

A Very Chic Acrylic and Chrome Queen-Sized Canopy Bed In The Style Of Charles Hollis Jones. Height 92 x width 66 x depth 85 1/2 inches.

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20th Century Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Most Glamorous Headboard by Marcello Mioni
Most Glamorous Headboard by Marcello Mioni

Most Glamorous Headboard by Marcello Mioni

By Marcello Mioni

Located in Atlanta, GA

The heavy frame was constructed with solid Lucite poles and large brass nautilus elements that are both functional and decorative.

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Bed by Michel Pigneres
Bed by Michel Pigneres

Bed by Michel Pigneres

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H 68.5 in W 81 in D 75 in

Bed by Michel Pigneres

By Michel Pigneres

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Over the top stainless, brass, and lucite bed designed by Michel Pigneres.

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Vintage 1970s French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Brass and Lucite King-Size Bed by Marcello Mioni
Brass and Lucite King-Size Bed by Marcello Mioni

Brass and Lucite King-Size Bed by Marcello Mioni

By Marcello Mioni

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Brass and Lucite king-size bed by Marcello Mioni.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Lucite and Brass King-Sized Bed by Marcello Mioni
Exceptional Lucite and Brass King-Sized Bed by Marcello Mioni

Exceptional Lucite and Brass King-Sized Bed by Marcello Mioni

By Marcello Mioni

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This glamorous vintage Lucite and brass king-sized bed was designed by Marcello Mioni.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Charles Hollis Jones "Stallone" Bed in Lucite and Solid Brass, Signed and Dated
Charles Hollis Jones "Stallone" Bed in Lucite and Solid Brass, Signed and Dated

Charles Hollis Jones "Stallone" Bed in Lucite and Solid Brass, Signed and Dated

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning and rare king-size four-poster bed in Lucite and solid brass designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Faceted Lucite and Brass King-Size Bed by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed and Dated
Faceted Lucite and Brass King-Size Bed by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed and Dated

Faceted Lucite and Brass King-Size Bed by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed and Dated

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning king-size bed designed and by Charles Hollis Jones in 1968. This piece is one of a kind because the way the Lucite is cut cannot be reproduced so the surface will never b...

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

Materials

Brass

1970's  Four Poster Bed
1970's  Four Poster Bed

1970's Four Poster Bed

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H 80 in W 72 in D 84 in

1970's Four Poster Bed

Located in Miami, FL

King Size Custom Four Poster Bed with solid 6"diameter Lucite posts featuring brass inlaid bands and top caps, solid tube brass double arched canopy connectors.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

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Brass And Lucite Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic brass and lucite bed available at 1stDibs. Each brass and lucite bed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using brass, lucite and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a brass and lucite bed — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A brass and lucite bed made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. A well-made brass and lucite bed has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charles Hollis Jones, Marcello Mioni and Karl Springer are consistently popular.

How Much is a Brass And Lucite Bed?

A brass and lucite bed can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $27,000, while the lowest priced sells for $9,500 and the highest can go for as much as $57,750.

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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