French King Headboards
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Gold Leaf
20th Century Italian French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Oak, Rush
Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century North American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Iron
Late 20th Century French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Cherry
20th Century Gustavian Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Cherry
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Cherry, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut, Paint
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Bronze, Iron
Early 20th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Italian French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Beds and Bed ...
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Architectural Elements
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements
Wood
2010s American Modern Decorative Art
Wool, Felt
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Beds and Bed ...
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Beds and Bed ...
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Beds and Bed ...
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Rustic Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Beds and Bed ...
Wood
2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Rush, Oak
2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Ash
Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Textile, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Beds and Bed Frames
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Beds and Bed Frames
Bronze
2010s English Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Wood
2010s English Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique 1870s French Provincial Bedroom Sets
Marble
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Architectural Elements
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Bedroom Sets
Ormolu
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Antique 1780s French Country Architectural Elements
Steel, Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century European Napoleon III Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Giltwood
2010s Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Rush, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Beds and Bed ...
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Bedroom Sets
Mahogany
Antique 1890s Italian Renaissance Bedroom Sets
Walnut
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French King Headboards 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The 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.
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