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French Early 20th Century Folding Iron Bed
French Early 20th Century Folding Iron Bed

French Early 20th Century Folding Iron Bed

Located in Buchanan, NY

French iron bed, circa 1900, made to be used against the wall. The iron has a nice natural patina

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Sampler Bed
19th Century French Cast Iron Sampler Bed

19th Century French Cast Iron Sampler Bed

Located in Winter Park, FL

A French cast iron miniature sampler bed with white painted patina and brass finial decorative

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron, Brass

19th Century French Folding Wrought Iron Campaign Bed
19th Century French Folding Wrought Iron Campaign Bed

19th Century French Folding Wrought Iron Campaign Bed

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare 19th Century French wrought iron campaign bed has folding sides and replaced burlap. Terrific

Category

Antique 1870s French Campaign Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Iron Bed
Early 20th Century Iron Bed

Early 20th Century Iron Bed

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Early 20th century iron bed Dimension of the front is 49" the back front is 38.75" the base to

Category

Early 20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of French Art Nouveau Iron and Tole Twin Beds
Pair of French Art Nouveau Iron and Tole Twin Beds

Pair of French Art Nouveau Iron and Tole Twin Beds

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Art Nouveau iron twin beds with green patina and decorated tole trim with pearl

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Tôle, Iron

1930s French Art Deco Painted Wrought Iron Full Size Bed Frame
1930s French Art Deco Painted Wrought Iron Full Size Bed Frame

1930s French Art Deco Painted Wrought Iron Full Size Bed Frame

Located in Astoria, NY

A charming 1930s French Art Deco full-size bed frame, sourced from Provence, France. Crafted from

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Neo-Classical Style Iron & Brass Maitland-Smith Queen Bed Frame
French Neo-Classical Style Iron & Brass Maitland-Smith Queen Bed Frame

French Neo-Classical Style Iron & Brass Maitland-Smith Queen Bed Frame

By Maitland Smith

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This bed has timeless appeal! It is a French neo-classical style white iron four poster bed with

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of 3rd Quarter 19th Century Napoleon III French Tole & Iron Single Beds
Pair of 3rd Quarter 19th Century Napoleon III French Tole & Iron Single Beds

Pair of 3rd Quarter 19th Century Napoleon III French Tole & Iron Single Beds

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

3rd quarter 19th century pair of French tole & iron single beds. Napoleon III period. Superb faux

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Iron

Industrial Chic Antique Single Bed in Wrought Iron
Industrial Chic Antique Single Bed in Wrought Iron

Industrial Chic Antique Single Bed in Wrought Iron

Located in Milano, IT

from the workmanship, of fine French manufacture. It is a single bed, made entirely of wrought iron

Category

Antique 1890s French Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

1970’s Pair of Cast Iron Single Beds
1970’s Pair of Cast Iron Single Beds

1970’s Pair of Cast Iron Single Beds

Located in London, GB

Mid-century cast iron and leather single beds with brass finials. Bed base H 32cm (without

Category

Mid-20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Early 20th Century Full Metal Bed
French Early 20th Century Full Metal Bed

French Early 20th Century Full Metal Bed

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A full-sized metal bed from early 20th century France, its frame is characterized by an arched head

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Iron

Large Black and Golden Iron & Bronze Full Bed, Early 19th Century
Large Black and Golden Iron & Bronze Full Bed, Early 19th Century

Large Black and Golden Iron & Bronze Full Bed, Early 19th Century

Located in Miami, FL

Large black and golden iron & bronze full bed, early 19th century This original bed has the slabs

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze, Iron

French Art Deco Period Full Size Brass Bed
French Art Deco Period Full Size Brass Bed

French Art Deco Period Full Size Brass Bed

Located in Bradenton, FL

A French 1920’s full size brass bed. The square Art Deco frame is decorated with bands of pierced

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

French Art Deco Period Patinated Brass Bed Frame
French Art Deco Period Patinated Brass Bed Frame

French Art Deco Period Patinated Brass Bed Frame

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Gracefully curved French art deco bed frame constructed from patinated brass and iron. The bed

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Cottage Traditional Bed - US Queen
French Cottage Traditional Bed - US Queen

French Cottage Traditional Bed - US Queen

Located in Richmond, VA

With castings from reproduction vintage molds, our exclusive French Country Traditional Bed in Sage

Category

2010s American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Early French Iron Floral Heart Scroll Twin Headboards
Early French Iron Floral Heart Scroll Twin Headboards

Early French Iron Floral Heart Scroll Twin Headboards

By Gilbert Poillerat, Paul Follot, Jean Prouvé, Maurice Dufrêne, Maria Pergay

Located in Bensalem, PA

Pair of two layered solid wrought iron French Victorian, headboards with elaborate, scroll work and

Category

Antique 1880s French Early Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Enamel, Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Child's Bed in Original Paint from Toulouse, France
Antique French Child's Bed in Original Paint from Toulouse, France

Antique French Child's Bed in Original Paint from Toulouse, France

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Antique French Child’s Iron Bed in as found condition, with Original Old Paint and could be used to

Category

Vintage 1910s French Country Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Antique French Art Nouveau Painted Iron and Brass Twin Headboard
Antique French Art Nouveau Painted Iron and Brass Twin Headboard

Antique French Art Nouveau Painted Iron and Brass Twin Headboard

Located in Centennial, CO

A beautiful, unique antique art nouveau, circa 1910-1920, French metal twin size headboard painted

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Mid-18th Century French Bronze and Wrought Iron Gate King Size Wall Headboard
Mid-18th Century French Bronze and Wrought Iron Gate King Size Wall Headboard

Mid-18th Century French Bronze and Wrought Iron Gate King Size Wall Headboard

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a master bedroom with this exquisite antique oversized headboard. Crafted in France circa

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze, Iron

19th Century Double Bedroom French Belle Époque Bronze Iron Brass and Glass
19th Century Double Bedroom French Belle Époque Bronze Iron Brass and Glass

19th Century Double Bedroom French Belle Époque Bronze Iron Brass and Glass

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful and impressive 19th century double bed French Belle Époque bronze, iron, brass and glass

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

Shabby Chic White Iron Headboard
Shabby Chic White Iron Headboard

Shabby Chic White Iron Headboard

Located in Miami, FL

Shabby chic white laser cut iron headboard.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Pair of Midcentury Iron and Bronze Headboards
Pair of Midcentury Iron and Bronze Headboards

Pair of Midcentury Iron and Bronze Headboards

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Dramatic mid-century modern pair of twin headboards. Features a handcrafted wrought iron frame with

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Handsome Large Black Iron Shelving Unit-Early 20th Century
Handsome Large Black Iron Shelving Unit-Early 20th Century

Handsome Large Black Iron Shelving Unit-Early 20th Century

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Large and handsome iron shelving unit, ingeniously made out of two early 20th century French iron

Category

Early 20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Iron

French Iron Doggie Bed
French Iron Doggie Bed

French Iron Doggie Bed

Located in Sheffield, MA

Fold down the front panel and use this hand worked wrought iron crib for a doggie bed or any other

Category

Antique 1860s French Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Iron

Collection of 5 French Bed Warmers
Collection of 5 French Bed Warmers

Collection of 5 French Bed Warmers

Located in Winter Park, FL

A collection of French bassinoires, or bed warmers, ranging in age from the late 18th century to

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Child's Bed
19th Century French Napoleon III Child's Bed

19th Century French Napoleon III Child's Bed

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French Napoleon III Period child's bed made of solid cherry wood, with column form

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Children's Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

Sevva Bed by Guillaume Alan
Sevva Bed by Guillaume Alan

Sevva Bed by Guillaume Alan

Located in Geneve, CH

Brushed Finish, Iron. Also available in different colors. French interior design has taken many

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Iron

Spanish Chest or Coffer Carved Walnut, End of Bed 18th Century
Spanish Chest or Coffer Carved Walnut, End of Bed 18th Century

Spanish Chest or Coffer Carved Walnut, End of Bed 18th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

original wrought iron lock and displays a carved motif of stylized palm fronds or foliage, a decorative

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Gothic Revival Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

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French Iron Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French iron bed available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and wrought iron, every French iron bed was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a French iron bed, we have 86 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the French iron bed you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A French iron bed, designed in the Victorian, Mid-Century Modern or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French iron bed over the years, but those crafted by Doubinsky Freres, Mathieu Matégot and Pierre Cardin are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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.

Questions About French Iron Bed
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The earliest iron beds trace back to 17th-century Italy, where infestations of bed bugs and moths led crafters to produce handmade metal furniture for bedrooms. In the late 1800s, the beds came into fashion again because many people thought they were simpler to clean. You'll find a variety of antique iron beds on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.

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