Early American Bed
Antique Early 19th Century North American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Vintage 1920s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Maple, Paint
Early 20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Early 20th Century North American Late Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Night Stands
Iron
Recent Sales
Early 20th Century North American Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Poplar, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Early 20th Century North American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1980s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Cherry
Early 20th Century Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
20th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Cherry
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
Vintage 1980s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Pine
Vintage 1980s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Birch, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Early 20th Century Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
Early 20th Century North American Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Early 20th Century American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Metal, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Bronze
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Birdseye Maple
Early 20th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Early 20th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American American Colonial Beds and Bed Fr...
Poplar
Antique 1830s American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
Antique 19th Century American Classical Models and Miniatures
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Cherry
Vintage 1970s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Pine
20th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Pine
Early 20th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Antique 19th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
Vintage 1980s American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Hardwood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
Antique Late 19th Century American Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany, Poplar, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
Early 20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Early 20th Century North American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Early 20th Century North American Renaissance Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut, Burl
Antique Early 19th Century North American Louis Philippe Beds and Bed Fr...
Walnut
2010s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Hardwood, Maple
Early 20th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Cherry
Early 20th Century American Industrial Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century Sheraton Side Tables
Maple
Early 20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Early 20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Early 20th Century North American Beds and Bed Frames
People Also Browsed
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Metal, Brass, Copper
Vintage 1920s French Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Early 20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair, Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Neoclassical Dining Room Tables
Brass
2010s English Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
2010s British Beds and Bed Frames
Steel, Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Metal, Iron
Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Early American Bed For Sale on 1stDibs
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify early American furniture, you can evaluate your piece on your own or seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Although many pieces from the Colonial era are unmarked, double-checking your furniture for signatures, stamps and labels is still a good first step. Using trusted online resources, you can research any markings to determine if the maker was active in America during the 16th and early 17th centuries. When identifying unmarked furniture, it's generally necessary to consider the style and details of the piece. Due to its handcrafted origins, early American furniture tends to have visible tool marks and irregularities in its carvings. Early American furnishings tended to be simple in style but often had one or two refined details, such as cabriole legs. Looking at images of authentic early American furniture can be helpful when making an identification. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 18th-century American furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024The early American furniture style is often called the Colonial style. During the 17th century, American craftsmen drew inspiration from medieval and Renaissance furniture. By the 18th century, the William and Mary style that had emerged in England began to heavily influence the American Colonial style. Characteristics of Colonial-style furniture include turned legs, ornamental carvings and richly finished cherry, walnut and mahogany wood. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Colonial-style furniture.
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