Frank Oelke double bed Pedus, 1970s
By Frank Oelke
Located in Padova, IT
Pedus double bed in solid varnished wood frame covered in resin and glossy lacquered with metal structure resting on adjustable steel and brass feets. Complete with two custom-made m...
Resin, Wood
$4,995
H 44 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
Vintage 1970s Raymond Loewy Style Space Age Green Chapter One Highboy Dresser
By Raymond Loewy, Broyhill
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This bold highboy dresser from the 1970s pushes the boundaries of mid-century design. Crafted under the “Chapter One” collection by Broyhill, the piece channels the visionary aesthet...
Plastic, Hardwood
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 50.5 in W 60 in D 32 in
Antique Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, C1900
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique roll top desk offers paneled quarter sawn oak construction with s-top opening to full interior over base with flanking drawer towers having foliate carved pulls and centra...
Oak
Sculptural Lounge Chair Carved from Solid Mango Wood
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural chair resembling an egg with a perfectly shaped seat and back rest, providing both comfort and elegance. Its neutral pigment and subtle wood texture makes it...
Wood, Fruitwood
Rare French Bentwood Cradle in the Thonet Style Late 19th Century
By Thonet
Located in London, Park Royal
This French bentwood cradle made in the Thonet style is a rare find, circa late 1900s. The cradle is in perfect working order with a gentle rocking action which can be blocked by a r...
Bentwood
Globo Lucite and Nickel Fretwork Console
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Futuristic elegance. A polished nickel fretwork cradles a constellation of emerald Lucite cabochons. Topped with a generous slab of Carrara marble, our Globo fretwork console is peti...
Marble, Nickel
$13,800
H 101.19 in W 90.16 in D 30.52 in
Ambrogio Tresoldi e Alberto Salvati Wardrobe Cabinet in Purple Blue Wood
By Salvati e Tresoldi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ambrogio Tresoldi and Alberto Salvati, cabinet / wardrobe, lacquered wood, Italy, 1970s Ambrogio Tresoldi and Alberto Salvati began their careers at the Politecnico di Milano under ...
Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Stool in Leather and Steel
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Office, folding stool or ottoman, leather, steel, Italy, 1985. This stool is designed for the office of the clothing brand Benetton by Afra & Tobia ...
Steel
$2,019 / item
H 59.85 in W 86.62 in D 15.75 in
Baleri Italia Cartoons Low Screen in Paper by Luigi Baroli
By Luigi Baroli, Baleri Italia
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Cartoons creates a spatial division that is baroque and minimalist at the same time. The idea of the screen is a sublime mystification: a wall that is not a wall. Corrugated cardboar...
Aluminum
$12,267 / set
H 35.44 in W 38.19 in D 35.44 in
Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare early production Eero Saarinen womb chairsand ottoman, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet / glides. Newly upholstered i...
Steel
Monumental Concrete Sculptural Chairs, 1970s, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely stunning concrete chairs with a forked base. Extremely rare and made of a tan aggregate ranging between coarse and fine. The unique sculptural design of these chairs allow...
Concrete, Steel
Writing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A single pedestal writing desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller with a built-in pivoting lamp. Lamp is 18" H.
Steel
$12,438Sale Price|30% Off
H 30.71 in W 27.17 in D 51.19 in
Joe Colombo 1970s Additional System Armachair & Ottoman
By Joe Colombo
Located in Padova, IT
One of the most iconic Space Age design by Joe Colombo for Sormani, Italy, 1970s. The "Additional System" seating system consisting of a series of cushions of different sizes joined ...
Aluminum
$10,068
H 26.78 in W 94.49 in D 35.83 in
1970s Sistema 61 Giancarlo Piretti Castelli Italian Design Orange Modular Sofa
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Sistema 41" Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli 1974 Iconic Modular sofa 8 elements in orange velvet Black plastic base Upholstery original vintage (some stains on the velvet)...
Velvet
$6,450
H 28.75 in W 31.89 in D 33.86 in
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland 'Saturnus' Armchair in Black Leather
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, 'Saturnus' lounge chair, leather, fiberglass, Finland, 1960s. Stunning easy chair in patinated black leather and fiberglass by Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkap...
Leather, Fiberglass
$13,475 / item
H 14.97 in Dm 42.92 in
Park Lane Coffee Table by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Park Lane coffee table in fiberglass & marble by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano collection Additional information: Coffee table in fiberglass and marble. Collection: Memphis...
Fiberglass
$12,800 / set
H 32.25 in W 52 in D 27 in
Plexiglass Desk + Chair by Fabio Lenci for Formes Nouvelles, Italy 1970s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare 1970s desk and matching chair by Italian designer Fabio Lenci for Formes Nouvelles embodies the forward-thinking ethos of the era. The soft lavender hued plexiglass surface...
Chrome
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.