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Cashmere King Size

Lambswool and Cashmere "NOW VOYAGER" Luxury Wool Blanket King Size
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
to Windsor Castle, all natural and fine fabrics. Full size blanket in available in King or Queen
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Henry Cashmere Black King-Size Blanket with Silk Border by JG Switzer
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Can be used as a coverlet or blanket, this is our finest cashmere blend bespoke dyed by the mill
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2010s American Beaux Arts Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

JG Switzer Classic Blanket in White Cashmere, King
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
cashmere. Softest Ever: Cashmere Blend (85% lambswool + 15% cashmere) Dimensions: King 100" x 110
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Materials

Wool

JG Switzer Classic Blanket in Black Cashmere Blend- King
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
cashmere. Softest ever: Cashmere Blend (85% lambswool + 15% cashmere) Dimensions: King 100" x110
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2010s American Modern Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

CIRRUS Cashmere and Walnut Platform King Bed by STUDIO BALESTRA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Cashmere Origin: Los Angeles Dimensions: 120” W X 90” D X 40” H Quantity: Made To Order
Category

2010s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric

Lambswool and Cashmere "Hollywood Ava" Blanket Framed in 100% Silk, King
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
thrown over the bed as a coverlet or tucked in. Full size blanket in very generous King (110x100") and
Category

2010s American Art Deco Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

Savoir Hugo Bed with Classic Buttoning & Bold Stripes, California King Size
Located in London, GB
layers of horsetail, sheep's wool and pure cashmere encased in delicate stretch cotton. If you wish, you
Category

2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

"Cashmere Couture" Bed, Pure Cashmere, Handmade in Italy, Customizable
By Midsummer Milano
Located in Milano, IT
. The price refers to a king size bed, but other sizes are available on request. It includes bed and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Textile

Merino Black King Size Blanket with Grey Print Border by JG SWITZER
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
blend. Full size blanket in King or Queen is 100% Merino wool from New Zealand. Border frame is JG
Category

2010s American Beaux Arts Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

Luxury Cashmere Throw "Now Voyager, " a Lambswool/Cashmere Blend
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
corners means each piece has its own unique character. Available in king size, queen size or traveler
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2010s American Art Deco Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

Luxury Cashmere Blanket "Now Voyager, " a Lambswool/Cashmere Blend
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Glamour makes a comeback. Luxury Cashmere blanket with Lambswool blend. Available in king size
Category

2010s American Art Deco Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

Handcrafted Savoir Nº1 Bed Set with Base, Mattress & Topper, US King Size
Located in London, GB
, weightless. The Nº1 mattress topper features lavish layers of horsetail, sheep's wool and pure cashmere
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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Beech

Savoir Max Headboard & Nº1 Bed Set, Handmade in London, California King Size
Located in London, GB
horsetail, sheep's wool and pure cashmere encased in delicate stretch cotton. If you wish, you can also
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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Hermès Burgundy Embroidered King Blanket
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès collectible burgundy king size blanket with embroidered leaves and flowers. Wool, cashmere
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21st Century and Contemporary Textiles and Quilts

Savoir Nº1 Bed Set with Handcrafted Mattress, Box Spring & Topper US King Size
Located in London, GB
. Finished with a HCa topper, the ultimate comfort layer with generous layers of horsetail, cashmere and wool
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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wool, Wood

Bespoke Savoir Nº1 Bed Set with Base, Mattress and Topper, California King Size
Located in London, GB
, weightless. The Nº1 mattress topper features lavish layers of horsetail, sheep's wool and pure cashmere
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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Beech

Savoir Velvet State Bed with Deep Buttoning, Handmade to Order, US King Size
Located in London, GB
mattress topper features lavish layers of horsetail, sheep's wool and pure cashmere encased in delicate
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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Savoir Traditional State Headboard & Nº1 Bed Set, Made to Order, US King Size
Located in London, GB
. The Nº1 mattress topper features lavish layers of horsetail, sheep's wool and pure cashmere encased in
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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Savoir State & Nº1 Bed Set, Handmade to Order in London, California King Size
Located in London, GB
mattress topper features lavish layers of horsetail, sheep's wool and pure cashmere encased in delicate
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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

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Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Savoir State Bed in Blue Velvet, Made to Order in London, California King Size
Located in London, GB
. The Nº1 mattress topper features lavish layers of horsetail, sheep's wool and pure cashmere encased in
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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Savoir Hugo Headboard in Velvet with Deep Buttoning & Nº1 Bed Set, US King Size
Located in London, GB
layers of horsetail, sheep's wool and pure cashmere encased in delicate stretch cotton. If you wish, you
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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Velvet, Walnut

Handmade Savoir Max Bed in Velvet with a Horsehair Fabric Border, US King Size
Located in London, GB
horsetail, sheep's wool and pure cashmere encased in delicate stretch cotton. If you wish, you can also
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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Cashmere Blend Throw in Champagne Color by JG Switzer
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
of Alpaca and silk yarns. King or Queen sizes also available. Dimensions: Porch blankets
Category

2010s American Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

Lambswool and Cashmere Luxury "Hollywood Ava" Wool Blanket Framed in 100% Silk Q
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
thrown over the bed as a coverlet or tucked in. Full size blanket in available in King (110x100") and
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2010s American Art Deco Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

Savoir Nº1 Bed Set, One Dream, One Focus, The One 'Twin Size'
Located in London, GB
spring, Nº1 mattress and HCa topper. *Images for reference only. Representative of a King size bed
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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wool, Wood

Custom bed "Ovington" by foley&cox HOME
Located in Hudson, NY
in a chalk stripe cashmere and wool blend. Queen COM: 2 yards, based on 54" wide plain fabric Queen
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...

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Fabric, Oak

"Top" Contemporary Sleeping System, Loro Piana Interiors Upholstery
By Midsummer Milano
Located in Milano, IT
a King Size system with Loro Piana Interiors upholstery, but the product is available in an array of
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2010s Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wool, Wood, Natural Fiber, Upholstery, Silk, Linen, Cotton

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Cashmere King Size For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the cashmere king size you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wool and wood, every cashmere king size was constructed with great care. A cashmere king size, designed in the Art Deco or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. JG Switzer and Midsummer Milano each produced at least one beautiful cashmere king size that is worth considering.

How Much is a Cashmere King Size?

Prices for a cashmere king size can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $260 and can go as high as $137,463, while the average can fetch as much as $2,207.
Questions About Cashmere King Size
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    King size typically refers to a mattress size. A king size bed measures 76 inches wide by 80 inches long. This makes a king size mattress roughly 16 inches wider than a queen size mattress. A bed frame will likely add an additional 2 to 5 inches.
    A European King is smaller than the American King. It is 183cm wide x 200cm long. (71 in × 79 in) There is also a California King mattress that measures 72 inches wide by 84 inches long. Standard sheets can be readily found for Standard and California Kings in the US
    Casa QuietaFebruary 26, 2021
    At 76 inches wide and 80 inches long, the king mattress is large enough to accommodate couples
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A king size blanket is the perfect size blanket for a king size bed. You can expect a king size blanket to measure 108 inches by 90-100 inches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The standard size of a king size headboard is 80 inches wide.This size headboard fits best in a room that is at least 12 feet by 12 feet.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    An Eastern king size bed is another name for a regular king size bed. Eastern King Size beds are 76” wide and 80” long.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Cal king, or California King, is a bed 72 inches wide by 84 inches long. This mattress is the largest type of mattress available to buyers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best frame for a king size bed will owe to your preferences and personal needs. Think about the layout of your bedroom, what furniture styles you’ve gravitated toward over the years and more. Whether you want your bed frame to be French provincial, modern ash, modern rustic canopy, brass or vintage, you will find all different kinds of bed frames on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    No, a queen size bed is not bigger than a king. While queen size beds are 60 inches wide and 80 inches long, king size beds are 76 inches wide by 80 inches long. King size beds are 16 inches wider than queen size beds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, there are two common sizes of king beds: standard and California. The standard king is 72 by 84 inches, while the California King is 76 by 80 inches. Some bed manufacturers offer other specialty kings, such as the 108-by-80-inch Alaskan King. Find a collection of king beds on 1stDibs.

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