What is a French Corbeille bed?

A French Corbeille bed is a piece of wooden bedroom furniture. Typically, the beds feature arched upholstered headboards and footboards that show off decorative molding. The footboard usually has a slight inward curve. Shop a variety of Corbeille beds on 1stDibs.

What is a French double bed?

A French double bed is a bed of a specific size. The French double is bigger than a twin bed but smaller than a standard double or full-size bed. In France, the bed is sometimes called “un grand lit” or "a big bed." Shop a selection of antique and vintage French double beds on 1stDibs.

What is a French style bed?

A French style bed is bigger than a twin bed but smaller than a double bed. It is equivalent to one and a half of a twin bed. You can find a variety of mid-century, art deco, modern and many more French style beds to choose from on 1stDibs.

What influenced French Empire style?

The Classical world is primarily what influenced French Empire furniture. Greek and Roman motifs appear on many pieces. In addition, the opulence of Egyptian furniture inspired furniture makers active during the period. On 1stDibs, shop a range of French Empire furniture.

French Empire Bed

19th Century Mahogany Bed

Mahogany French Daybed

Empire Style Daybed

Inlaid Bed

Antique Bed Frames Mahogany

French Canopy

Sleigh Beds

Boat Bed

French Empire Style Carved Iroko Bed Full Size, circa 1960

$1,183Sale Price|56% Off

H 45.28 in W 58.08 in D 84.65 in

French Empire Style Carved Iroko Bed Full Size, circa 1960

Located in Labrit, Landes

French Empire bed circa 1960 Full-size bedding Massive carved iroko and fabric The fabric has to be

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Mid-20th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century

$8,284

H 100.79 in W 87.01 in D 61.82 in

Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century

By Empire Furniture

Located in Madrid, ES

Empire Canopy bed France Napoleon III From the 19th Century, In mahogany wood with appliqués in

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Bed Coronas

Materials

Wood

Vintage Walnut French Empire Style Narrow Twin Bed

$1,200

H 42 in W 36 in D 79 in

Vintage Walnut French Empire Style Narrow Twin Bed

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Gorgeous Walnut French Empire Style Narrow Twin Bed Dimensions : 36" Wide X 79" Deep X 42" Tall

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Vintage 1980s French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Jacob-Desmalter Style Antique French Empire Mahogany Twin Beds, Pair

$2,995 / set

H 49.5 in W 40.5 in D 80 in

Jacob-Desmalter Style Antique French Empire Mahogany Twin Beds, Pair

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful pair of antique French Empire twin beds In the manner of Jacob-Desmalter France, Late

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Mahogany Queen Bed with Gilt Trim, Late 19th Century

$9,650

H 48 in W 63 in D 91 in

French Empire Mahogany Queen Bed with Gilt Trim, Late 19th Century

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire-style (19/20th Century) mahogany queen size bed with gilt bronze trim and upholstered

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf, Bronze

19th Century French Empire Queen Bed in Mahogany & Bronze, Swan Design

$65,000

H 56 in W 98 in D 72 in

19th Century French Empire Queen Bed in Mahogany & Bronze, Swan Design

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire-style mahogany and bronze and gilt trimmed queen size bed with swan design (includes

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

A French Empire Mahogany Day Bed with Gilt Bronze Mounts After Thomire

$8,500

H 44 in W 83 in D 48 in

A French Empire Mahogany Day Bed with Gilt Bronze Mounts After Thomire

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A classic French Empire period day bed made out of solid flamed mahogany raised on block feet

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED CIRCA 1880 FRENCH EMPiRE BURR WALNUT ESTATE BED FRAME

$8,132

H 57.09 in W 59.45 in D 81.11 in

ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED CIRCA 1880 FRENCH EMPiRE BURR WALNUT ESTATE BED FRAME

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, fully restored French Empire Circa 1880 Burr & Burl Walnut Ormolu mounted bed frame Please note

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Antique 1880s French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Antique Empire Mahogany Sleigh Bed, Cabinet Makers Example, as Dog Bed

$2,080Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.5 in W 34 in D 14.75 in

Antique Empire Mahogany Sleigh Bed, Cabinet Makers Example, as Dog Bed

Located in Huntington, NY

This rare cabinet makers example of an antique Empire mahogany sleigh bed, As Dog bed. With new

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Monumental 19th Century French Empire Style “Lit Bateau” Bed in Carved Wood

$31,200Sale Price|60% Off

H 59.06 in W 78.75 in D 118.12 in

Monumental 19th Century French Empire Style “Lit Bateau” Bed in Carved Wood

Located in Porto, PT

An exceptional and highly impressive monumental 19th century “lit bateau” bed, executed in the

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Textile, Silk, Wood

Antique Empire Bed Maple Burl & Brass Ancient Grece Theme French 19th C

$2,837Sale Price|20% Off

H 58.67 in W 62.8 in D 81.5 in

Antique Empire Bed Maple Burl & Brass Ancient Grece Theme French 19th C

Located in Labrit, Landes

Antique Empire maple and brass bed. This bed, which has already survived almost two centuries, is

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Campaign Day Bed

$12,450

H 44 in W 78 in D 55.5 in

French 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Campaign Day Bed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine French 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt-Bronze Mounted "Lit en Bateau" Officer's

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Style Art Deco Bur Walnut 5ft Double Bed

$2,733

H 59 in W 61 in D 80 in

French Empire Style Art Deco Bur Walnut 5ft Double Bed

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Empire Style Art Deco Bur Walnut 5ft Double Bed This is a Superb French Empire Style Bur

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Antique Early 1900s French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century First Empire Period Day Bed, Circa 1805

$28,500

H 59 in W 94 in D 48.5 in

French 19th Century First Empire Period Day Bed, Circa 1805

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A high quality French first empire period, circa. 1805, day bed. The bed is solid flamed mahogany

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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Ormolu

Large Solid Mahogany Boat Bed from the Empire Period

$10,295

H 44.89 in W 78.75 in D 47.25 in

Large Solid Mahogany Boat Bed from the Empire Period

Located in Paris, FR

Large boat bed in solid mahogany flamed, mahogany veneer, with rich decoration of finely chased and

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Antique Late 18th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

French Empire Giltwood Bed Corona

$3,800

H 10 in W 48.5 in D 5 in

French Empire Giltwood Bed Corona

Located in Essex, MA

With acorn and oak leaf crest and scrolled swans. Probably used over a bed.

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Antique 1810s French Empire Bed Coronas

Materials

Other

Antique 'Swan Neck' Bed c1900 France

$2,579

H 57.49 in W 52.56 in D 79.93 in

Antique 'Swan Neck' Bed c1900 France

Located in Trensacq, FR

Handsome and rare antique swan neck bed c1900 France. Rich warm brown cherry frame with gorgeously

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

Vintage 19th Century French Empire Sleigh Daybed

$3,450

H 36.5 in W 43 in D 76 in

Vintage 19th Century French Empire Sleigh Daybed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This magnificent 19th-century French Empire sleigh daybed, or lit en bateau, is a masterpiece of

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

French Empire Style Mahogany Headboard with Silk Embroidery

$1,850

H 43.5 in W 78.25 in D 2.5 in

French Empire Style Mahogany Headboard with Silk Embroidery

Located in Atlanta, GA

French Empire Style Mahogany Headboard with Silk Embroidery

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Antique 1890s French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

19th Century French Empire Headboard, Solid Walnut with Bronze Accents

$7,850

H 45 in W 96.5 in D 3.5 in

19th Century French Empire Headboard, Solid Walnut with Bronze Accents

Located in Austin, TX

Grand French headboard from the 19th century made of solid wood construction; primarily walnut

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Antique 1880s French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Period Walnut and Brass Mounted Lit en Gondole, ca. 1810

$12,700

H 45 in W 77.5 in D 53.5 in

French Empire Period Walnut and Brass Mounted Lit en Gondole, ca. 1810

Located in Atlanta, GA

the frame surmounted with brass mounted columns with perfectly turned ball finials, the head and footboards equal, the front rail with corner arches, the back finished

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Antique 1810s French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Empire Style Mahogany Dog’s Bed

$3,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 17 in W 32 in D 22 in

Empire Style Mahogany Dog’s Bed

Located in Spencertown, NY

The diminutive mahogany sleigh bed with green and white upholstery.

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Late 20th Century French Empire Children's Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Empire period bed with its canopy

$23,147

H 49.22 in W 77.56 in D 33.86 in

Empire period bed with its canopy

Located in Paris, FR

Empire period bed in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer, richly decorated with finely chased and

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Antique 1810s French Empire Bedroom Sets

Materials

Bronze

Large Empire period boat bed and canopy

$18,603

H 44.89 in W 78.75 in D 47.25 in

Large Empire period boat bed and canopy

Located in Paris, FR

Large boat bed in solid flamed mahogany, mahogany veneer, richly decorated with finely chased and

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Bedroom Sets

Materials

Bronze

Empire Period Mahogany Sofa-Bed, 19th Century

$14,792

H 49.22 in W 77.56 in D 33.86 in

Empire Period Mahogany Sofa-Bed, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Sofa-bed of the Empire period in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer with rich decoration of finely

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Day Bed or Window Seat Upholstered in Linen on Walnut Frame

$7,895

H 33 in W 57.5 in D 23.75 in

French Empire Day Bed or Window Seat Upholstered in Linen on Walnut Frame

Located in Austin, TX

A fine French Empire day bed or window seat from the late 19th century featuring an elegant frame

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Daybeds

Materials

Wood, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut

French Empire Bedroom Suite Walnut Nightstands Bed Commode 1870

$90,204

H 59 in W 78 in D 84 in

French Empire Bedroom Suite Walnut Nightstands Bed Commode 1870

Located in Potters Bar, GB

This Suite Comprises of a Large Gentleman's Wardrobe, a Ladies Wardrobe, Super King Size Bed

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Antique 1870s French Provincial Bedroom Sets

Materials

Marble

French 1890s Empire Style Lit en Bateau Doll Bed with Out-Scrolling Accents

$995

H 14 in W 26.5 in D 13 in

French 1890s Empire Style Lit en Bateau Doll Bed with Out-Scrolling Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Empire style wooden lit en bateau doll bed from the late 19th century, with out-scrolling

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

An Empire Style French Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Day Bed or "Lit en Bateau"

$7,225

H 44 in W 86 in D 32 in

An Empire Style French Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Day Bed or "Lit en Bateau"

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A Fine French 19th Century Empire Style Day or Alcove Bed known in French as "lit en Bateau" The

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Daybeds

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Carved Wood Day Bed

$9,500

H 35 in W 76.25 in D 27.75 in

19th Century French Carved Wood Day Bed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible empire style carved wood daybed from France, late 19th century. Long oak wood frame with

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Empire Daybeds

Materials

Linen, Oak

Empire Gilt Bronze and Steel Campaign Bed, Attributed to Marie-Jean Desouches

$38,500

H 104 in W 79 in D 42 in

Empire Gilt Bronze and Steel Campaign Bed, Attributed to Marie-Jean Desouches

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Empire gilt bronze and steel campaign bed with canopy, France, c1805, attributed to Marie-Jean

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Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

Materials

Bronze, Steel

French Oil on Canvas, Interior Bed Chamber with Figure & Dog, early 19th century

$6,600

H 19.25 in W 22.5 in D 2 in

French Oil on Canvas, Interior Bed Chamber with Figure & Dog, early 19th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

the interior scene featuring a richly furnished bedroom from the early 19th century with a woman and dog, retaining its period ebonized and giltwood frame

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Paintings

Materials

Paint

French Empire Style Steel and Brass Daybed

$12,500

H 40 in W 82 in D 39.5 in

French Empire Style Steel and Brass Daybed

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire-style (19/20th Century) steel and brass trimmed daybed with open arch and scroll

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20th Century Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Steel

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Early 19th Century French Empire Bed

Unavailable

H 60.24 in W 79.53 in D 44.89 in

Early 19th Century French Empire Bed

By Georges Jacob

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A superb early 19th century French Empire single bed, retaining the original paint, that could be

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Daybeds

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Empire Bed Frame

Unavailable

H 34.65 in W 88.19 in D 63.78 in

Mahogany Empire Bed Frame

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

Mahogany bed frame from the empire period in France with gilt bronze. The typical columns of this

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

Large French Empire Sleigh Bed in Rosewood, Charles X Style

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H 42.52 in W 83.47 in D 51.58 in

Large French Empire Sleigh Bed in Rosewood, Charles X Style

Located in Barletta, IT

Large French sleigh bed from the first half of the 19th century, Charles X style, made of rosewood

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Charles X Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rosewood

Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Bed in Bird’s-Eye Maple with Plaque

Unavailable

H 66 in W 66 in D 12 in

Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Bed in Bird’s-Eye Maple with Plaque

Located in London, GB

A beautiful French mahogany and bird-s-eye maple veneered Empire style Ormolu mounted bed (gilded

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Vintage 1910s French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th century campaign bed, possibly French

Unavailable

H 66 in W 38 in D 79 in

Early 19th century campaign bed, possibly French

Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB

Early 19th century campaign bed, possibly French

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century French Iron Campaign Beds

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 74.41 in D 31.89 in

Pair of 19th Century French Iron Campaign Beds

Located in Madrid, ES

Self mountable iron campaign beds. One is a little smaller than the other so they can be

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

19th Century, French Empire Daybed with Ebonized Urn Finials

Unavailable

H 48.5 in W 77.5 in D 52 in

19th Century, French Empire Daybed with Ebonized Urn Finials

Located in Boston, MA

French Empire daybed with ebonized accents, finials and decorative columns with block feet. First

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fruitwood

Mahogany Empire Daybed

Unavailable

H 85 in W 45 in D 19 in

Mahogany Empire Daybed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Mahogany Empire Daybed in the Style of George Jacob.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French George IV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Lit De Style Consulat, Empire En Acajou Et Bronze

Unavailable

H 160 in W 190 in D 150 in

Lit De Style Consulat, Empire En Acajou Et Bronze

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Very rare mahogany bed with rich bronze ornamentation in the Consulate style. Sold in very good

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Elegant Boat Bed, Mahogany Wood, Chiseled and Gilded Bronze

Unavailable

H 39.38 in W 74.81 in D 98.43 in

19th Century Elegant Boat Bed, Mahogany Wood, Chiseled and Gilded Bronze

Located in PALERMO, IT

Elegant and rare bed. Made of mahogany wood, with important finely chiseled and gilded bronze

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

Bed, French Mahogany Double Bed, French Empire, circa 1800

Unavailable

H 48 in W 53 in D 80 in

Bed, French Mahogany Double Bed, French Empire, circa 1800

Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB

Bed, French mahogany double bed, French Empire, circa 1800.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Style Day Bed

Unavailable

H 41.5 in W 73.5 in D 35.5 in

Empire Style Day Bed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

beautiful day bed with brass detail and all bed fittings

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Daybeds

Fine Empire Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Bed

Unavailable

H 56 in W 72 in D 48 in

Fine Empire Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Bed

By G. None

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine Empire ormolu and bronze-mounted mahogany bed, with tapestry upholstery.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Daybeds

Materials

Ormolu

Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bed Set, circa 1900

Unavailable

H 54 in W 62 in D 80 in

Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bed Set, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and rare Queen size Empire style parquetry and gilt bronze bedroom set circa 1900 in

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Antique 1890s French Empire Bedroom Sets

Materials

Satinwood

Napoleon Empire 1809 Historic Palais Beauharnais Curtains his personal Bed !

Unavailable

H 86.62 in Dm 125.99 in

Napoleon Empire 1809 Historic Palais Beauharnais Curtains his personal Bed !

By Josephine de Beauharnais

Located in Denia, ES

Dear collector, please find this unique and exceptional piece of French History .Napoleon Bonaparte

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

French Walnut Day Bed

Unavailable

H 44 in W 76.5 in D 55 in

French Walnut Day Bed

Located in DeSoto, KS

Antique day bed from France. Empire style. New custom frame and mattress.

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Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

Materials

Brass

French Cherry Daybed

Unavailable

H 44 in W 78 in D 49.5 in

French Cherry Daybed

Located in DeSoto, KS

Antique day bed from France. Empire style. New custom frame and mattress.

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Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

Materials

Cherry

French Empire Bed in 19th Century Veneered Wood

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H 44.49 in W 74.41 in D 40.95 in

French Empire Bed in 19th Century Veneered Wood

Located in Madrid, ES

French Empire Bed in 19th Century Veneered Wood 113X189X104 cm Applications of gilded and chiseled

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Exceptional French Empire Bed with Rich Bronze Ornaments, circa 1810

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H 57.88 in W 50.4 in D 76.38 in

Exceptional French Empire Bed with Rich Bronze Ornaments, circa 1810

Located in Greding, DE

Exceptional french Empire Bed with rich bronce Ornaments, circa 1810. Mahogany veneer french

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Antique Early 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Brass Inlaid Bed Napolean Empire

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H 58.75 in W 64 in D 80 in

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Brass Inlaid Bed Napolean Empire

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century French Empire bed. Made of mahogany with inalid brass and large arctichoke or

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Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Antique Napoleon III Empire Mahogany & Ormolu Sleigh Bed, Full Size, c1870

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H 102.25 in W 61 in D 2.75 in

Antique Napoleon III Empire Mahogany & Ormolu Sleigh Bed, Full Size, c1870

By Empire Furniture

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Napoleon III French Empire sleigh full size bed frame offers mahogany construction with

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Empire Mahogany Bed

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H 60 in W 65.5 in D 81.5 in

Antique French Empire Mahogany Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

Empire Style Bed was crafted during the Second Empire, when Napoleon Bonaparte's nephew became emperor

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

French 19th Century Empire Daybed & Bed Crown

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H 41 in W 85 in D 57.88 in

French 19th Century Empire Daybed & Bed Crown

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A gorgeous French Empire mahogany alcove daybed and bed crown hand-crafted in France in the 19th

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

French Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Bed

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H 52 in W 44.5 in D 84 in

French Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Bed

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

The French Empire period had a Renaissance in the late 19th century at which time an abundance of

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Day Bed Egypt Revival Daybed

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H 59 in W 77 in D 52.5 in

French Empire Day Bed Egypt Revival Daybed

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a vintage daybed in original vintage condition. It can be restored if desired to meet customer specifications. Constructed with solid wood a decorative a...

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Antique Early 1800s Greek Empire Revival Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Empire Boat Bed Mahogany Oak Bronze France 19th C.

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H 49.22 in W 93.12 in D 47.25 in

Empire Boat Bed Mahogany Oak Bronze France 19th C.

Located in Milano, IT

Empire boat bed, in the front the uprights have two pairs of semi-columns; entirely veneered in

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

Ralph Lauren French Empire Flame Mahogany King Size Bed

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H 76.25 in W 86.75 in D 89 in

Ralph Lauren French Empire Flame Mahogany King Size Bed

By Ralph Lauren, Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding French Empire style king size bed By Ralph Lauren for Henredon Late 20th Century

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Late 20th Century American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Empire Mahogany Day Bed, 19th Century

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H 41.5 in W 77 in L 41.5 in

Empire Mahogany Day Bed, 19th Century

Located in Houston, TX

19th century day bed with bronze doré mounts, the head board and foot Board each with a columnar

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

19th Century Empire Bed

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H 69 in W 64 in D 98 in

19th Century Empire Bed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French 19th century Empire bed. In mahogany. Gilt bronze. Height of foot board is 33 inches.

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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Mahogany Alcove bed

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H 45.5 in W 89 in D 52 in

Empire Mahogany Alcove bed

Located in Hudson, NY

A crotch mahogany empire alcove bed with gilt bronze mounts

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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Empress Josephine De Beauharnais Empire Bed

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H 44.1 in W 88.59 in D 61.03 in

Empress Josephine De Beauharnais Empire Bed

Located in Beaune, FR

Exceptional so-called Empress bed which is supported by four legs formed by the tips of cornucopias

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Antique 18th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ralph Lauren Style French Empire Flame Mahogany King Size Bed

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H 79.5 in W 84 in D 91 in

Ralph Lauren Style French Empire Flame Mahogany King Size Bed

By Ralph Lauren

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding French Empire style king size bed In the manner of Ralph Lauren Late 20th Century

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Late 20th Century Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Empire Sleight Bed

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H 41.74 in W 86.62 in L 41.74 in

Early 19th Century Empire Sleight Bed

Located in Paris, FR

Empire-period slight bed in mahogany and mahogany veneer. The bed displays a detailed ormolu

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

Empire Walnut Double Bed

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H 64.5 in W 68.5 in D 56.5 in

Empire Walnut Double Bed

Located in Cheshire, GB

Empire-style mahogany double bed with acorn finials and fine decorative mounts with unusual chariot

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Antique Late 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Ralph Lauren Style French Empire Flame Mahogany King Size Bed

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H 79.5 in W 84 in D 91 in

Ralph Lauren Style French Empire Flame Mahogany King Size Bed

By Ralph Lauren

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding French Empire style king size bed In the manner of Ralph Lauren Late 20th Century

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Late 20th Century Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Ralph Lauren French Empire Carved Mahogany King Size Poster Bed

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H 66.5 in W 78.5 in D 93 in

Ralph Lauren French Empire Carved Mahogany King Size Poster Bed

By Ralph Lauren

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding French Empire style king size poster bed By Ralph Lauren USA, Late 20th Century

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Late 20th Century American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Mahogany and Ormolu Sleight Bed

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H 46.07 in W 79.14 in L 46.07 in

Empire Mahogany and Ormolu Sleight Bed

Located in Paris, FR

footboards thus resembling a sled or sleigh. The Empire sleigh bed was created in France during the

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th century French empire mahogany and walnut beds

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H 46.5 in W 47.5 in D 80.5 in

Pair of 19th century French empire mahogany and walnut beds

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of 19th century french empire mahogany and walnut beds circa 1890. Fine quality pair of large

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Important French Double Bed with Canopy, early 20th Century Style Empire

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H 90.56 in W 77.56 in D 89.38 in

Important French Double Bed with Canopy, early 20th Century Style Empire

Located in Madrid, ES

Important French Double Bed with canopy, early 20th century Double bed 227 x 197 cm Height 230cm

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Early 20th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Pair of 19th century French empire mahogany and walnut beds

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H 46.5 in W 47.5 in D 80.5 in

Pair of 19th century French empire mahogany and walnut beds

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of 19th century french empire mahogany and walnut beds circa 1890. Fine quality pair of large

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Ormolu

A French Empire style painted and upholstered full size sleigh bed.

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H 39 in W 59 in D 87.5 in

A French Empire style painted and upholstered full size sleigh bed.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Creating the perfect princess room for your daughter or queen like boudoir for yourself? This bed

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Materials

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Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Empire Bed Frame, France, circa 19th Century

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H 51.19 in W 80.71 in D 43.31 in

Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Empire Bed Frame, France, circa 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

the belonging to the Empire style, dominant in France at the beginning of the 19th century and located

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Antique 1820s French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire Mahogany Day Bed with Gilt Bronze Mounts, Circa 1815

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H 43.5 in W 84.25 in D 52.75 in

Antique French Empire Mahogany Day Bed with Gilt Bronze Mounts, Circa 1815

Located in Dallas, TX

produced in France during the Empire Period. The most famous and impressive of these types of beds were

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Antique 1810s French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

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Empire painted and gilded bed

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Empire painted and gilded bed

Located in New Orleans, LA

Empire painted green and giltwood bed, upholstered in blue velvet

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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Empire Style Red Leather Bed.

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H 43.5 in W 79 in D 50.5 in

Empire Style Red Leather Bed.

Located in Miami, FL

An amazing full size Empire style bed, wrapped in original red leather with nail trim, superb

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Vintage 1940s French Beds and Bed Frames

1st Empire 1800's Bed

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W 29.53 in D 68.51 in

1st Empire 1800's Bed

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

1st Empire Officer's bed circa 1800

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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

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French Empire Style Bed Frame, Gilt Bronze and Mahogany, 20th Century

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H 51.19 in W 78.75 in L 51.19 in

French Empire Style Bed Frame, Gilt Bronze and Mahogany, 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Bed structure made of carved mahogany wood and gilded bronze, inspired by the French Empire style

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20th Century European Empire Revival Beds and Bed Frames

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Bronze

Handsome Pair of French Empire Walnut Sleigh Beds with Giltwood Hairy Paw Feet

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H 40 in W 36.25 in D 83 in

Handsome Pair of French Empire Walnut Sleigh Beds with Giltwood Hairy Paw Feet

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome and good quality pair of French Empire walnut sleigh beds with giltwood hair paw feet

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Empire Painted Beds

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H 45 in W 39 in D 80 in

Pair of Empire Painted Beds

Located in Dallas, TX

This pair of Empire style painted beds features its original patinaed painted finish, and is

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Antique Early 1900s French Directoire Beds and Bed Frames

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Hardwood, Silk

French Mahogany Double Bed

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H 51.5 in W 63 in D 82 in

French Mahogany Double Bed

Located in Cheshire, GB

French mahogany double bed with fine detail gilded bronze decorative mounts. The well figured

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

French Flame Mahogany and Walnut Sleigh Bed or Empire Style Daybed

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H 56 in W 89 in D 54 in

French Flame Mahogany and Walnut Sleigh Bed or Empire Style Daybed

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French flame mahogany and walnut sleigh bed or Empire style daybed This is a large sleigh bed or

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

19th Century Empire Mahogany Double Bed

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H 57 in W 86 in D 57.5 in

19th Century Empire Mahogany Double Bed

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th century French Empire style bed, the arched headboard surmounted with gilt metal foliated

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Early 20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Furniture Milling Road Queen Sleigh Bed French Empire Black Gold Paw Feet

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H 45 in W 64.5 in L 45 in

Baker Furniture Milling Road Queen Sleigh Bed French Empire Black Gold Paw Feet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Baker Furniture milling road Queen Sleigh bed French Empire black gold paw feet A beautiful

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Late 20th Century Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Giltwood

Baker Furniture Milling Road Queen Sleigh Bed French Empire Black Gold Paw Feet

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H 45 in W 98.5 in D 64.5 in

Baker Furniture Milling Road Queen Sleigh Bed French Empire Black Gold Paw Feet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

A beautiful french Empire inspired sleigh bed. Finished in black and gold with ornate scrolled

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Late 20th Century Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

19th Century French Empire Mahogany Bed Nicely Appointed with a Canopy

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H 42.5 in W 76 in D 53.13 in

19th Century French Empire Mahogany Bed Nicely Appointed with a Canopy

Located in Milford, NH

A fine Empire mahogany bed, also referred to as an alcove bed or daybed, with full corner front

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Antique Early 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Ormolu

Restoration Hardware French Empire Carved King Size Panel Bed Sandblasted

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H 62.5 in W 90 in D 98 in

Restoration Hardware French Empire Carved King Size Panel Bed Sandblasted

By Restoration Hardware

Located in Dayton, OH

French style panel bed by Restoration Hardware. Features ornate hand carving and bun feet. From the

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Late 20th Century Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

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Empire period Day Bed, from the designs of Percier & Fontaine

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H 32.68 in W 71.66 in D 33.47 in

Empire period Day Bed, from the designs of Percier & Fontaine

By Percier & Fontaine

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful Empire period mahogany and mahogany veneer daybed. Straight legs flanked by scrolled

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Antique 1810s French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

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French Empire Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the French empire bed you’re looking for. A French empire bed — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect French empire bed — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A French empire bed is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Empire, Georgian and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French empire bed over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company and Restoration Hardware are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right Bedroom-furniture for You

No matter what kind of bedroom furniture you prefer — be it lavish, low-key or minimalist — your bedroom will always be your own personal sanctuary. But it didn’t start that way. It wasn’t until around the 19th century that the bedroom became a realm of privacy. For many Europeans in the medieval era, eating, congregating and sleeping all took place in a single room, and later, royalty such as Louis XIV of France worked on legal orders while sitting in his bed, surrounded by members of his court.

Now, we return to our bedrooms for solace, private space and intimacy. We’ve certainly come a long way, and so has our bedroom furniture.

Whether you’re seeking bright or moody, Baroque or mid-century modern, consider the amount of time that will be spent in this space. Don’t choose furnishings you won’t enjoy looking at every day.

The most important piece of bedroom furniture is, not surprisingly, the bed. When shopping for a bed and bed frame, keep the size of your bedroom in mind — you’ll need to navigate your way around the bed during your daily routine. Bed sizes range from twin to king, and there is also the California king. At 76 inches wide and 80 inches long, a king-size bed is approximately 16 inches wider than a queen-size mattress, and your bed frame will probably add two to five inches to each side. (The California king bed is 84 inches long.)

If you’re putting together design ideas for a large bedroom, why not go all out? A king platform bed is low-profile and minimalist — a mattress is placed directly on a simple and solid frame, which offers support without a box spring. A traditional bed sees a mattress rest on a box spring or foundation.

Smaller bedrooms or guest rooms could benefit from something more streamlined, such as a vintage daybed. The important thing is not to choose a bed that is too big for your space. After all, you still need to squeeze in an Italian nightstand and an elegant American of Martinsville dresser.

Headboards can make or break the style of a bedroom. If you are going for a clean and contemporary look, maybe a headboard isn’t the best fit, but if not having a headboard will keep you up at night, there are plenty of options. Rattan headboards are a great choice to top off a casual country theme. Alternately, you can think of the headboard as a statement piece. With maximalism riding high in the design world, bedrooms are getting on board with vibrant upholstered headboards, and an upholstered bed may very well be the one thing you need to pull the entire look of your bedroom furniture together.

Once your bedding is situated, shift your focus to other pieces for the room.

The size of your closet will have an impact on the size and amount of furniture you need. If you have a small closet, for example, a larger dresser is going to come in handy. If you are lucky enough to have a large walk-in closet, you can utilize the extra bedroom space for other pieces, such as an antique or vintage nightstand.

Turn your humdrum bedroom into a dramatic hideaway that you never want to leave — find vintage, new and antique bedroom furniture today on 1stDibs.

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