British Colonial Bamboo King Bed
20th Century North American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Faux Bamboo
Recent Sales
20th Century American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Vintage 1980s American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Faux Bamboo, Wood
20th Century American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Grasscloth, Faux Bamboo
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Early 2000s American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Birdseye Maple, Maple
Vintage 1970s Unknown British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Bamboo, Cane
Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Tray Tables
Mahogany
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2010s Oceanic Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Foam
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
20th Century French Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Grasscloth, Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
20th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Corner Cupboards
Metal
20th Century American British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Faux Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
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.