French Twin Headboards
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Burlap, Walnut
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Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
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Iron
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Hardwood
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Wood, Oak
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Cane, Hardwood
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Iron, Tôle
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Wood
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Wood, Giltwood, Paint
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Bronze
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Wood, Walnut
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Cherry
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Fabric, Walnut
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Wood
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Bronze
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Velvet, Wood, Paint
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Metal, Iron
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Wood, Walnut, Giltwood
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Gold Plate, Bronze
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Brass, Wrought Iron
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Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Bedroom Sets
Ormolu
20th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
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Brass, Ormolu
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Limestone
2010s Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Gold Plate
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Leather, Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Tables
Travertine
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Daybeds
Rosewood
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Wood
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Wood, Beech
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Cane, Walnut, Paint
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique 18th Century Spanish Benches
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s German Rococo Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Recent Sales
Early 20th Century Unknown Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Daybeds
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Brass, Iron
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Wood, Cane
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Giltwood
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Metal
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Walnut
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Linen, Upholstery, Wood
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Upholstery, Walnut
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Wood
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Walnut, Lacquer
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Wood, Upholstery
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Linen
Antique 19th Century French Daybeds
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Burl
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Burl
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Brass, Bronze
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Linen, Upholstery, Wood
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Cane, Walnut
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Upholstery, Oak
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Fruitwood
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Burl
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Walnut
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Oak
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Aluminum
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Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
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Linen, Upholstery, Wood
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Beech
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Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
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Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
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Velvet
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Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
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Metal
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Mahogany
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Faux Bamboo, Birdseye Maple
20th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique 1890s French Directoire Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
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Walnut
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Wood
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Brass
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Muslin, Upholstery, Wood
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Walnut
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Linen, Hardwood, Pine
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
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Oak
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Wood, Paint
20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Iron
Antique 1880s French Chinoiserie Bedroom Sets
Maple, Pine
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Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Bedroom Sets
Metal
French Twin 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.
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