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Rare 19th century mahogany and porcelain inlaid 4 poster bed
Rare 19th century mahogany and porcelain inlaid 4 poster bed

Rare 19th century mahogany and porcelain inlaid 4 poster bed

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Rare 19th century mahogany and porcelain 4 poster bed circa 1889. Debenham antiques are pleased to offer this stunning and unique 4 poster bed of grand proportions.  Quite likely to...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Porcelain, Mahogany

Pair of 1900s American Empire Flame Mahogany Twin Size  Headboards w/ Fretworks
Pair of 1900s American Empire Flame Mahogany Twin Size  Headboards w/ Fretworks

Pair of 1900s American Empire Flame Mahogany Twin Size Headboards w/ Fretworks

Located in Germantown, MD

Beautifully handcrafted American Empire flame mahogany twin size headboards with top fretwork. In Good antique condition and measure 40"W x 2.5"D x 40.5"H. W6051922

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mallard American Rococo Walnut Queen With William and Mary Accents
19th Century Mallard American Rococo Walnut Queen With William and Mary Accents

19th Century Mallard American Rococo Walnut Queen With William and Mary Accents

By Prudent Mallard

Located in Germantown, MD

A modern 12" thick mattress flushes with the top of carved fretwork at the ends of each side rail. The bed measures in 63.5" in width, 79" in in length and 71.5" in height to the of ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Rococo Revival Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

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Six Posted Canopy Bed with Carved Fretwork Railings circa 1800 Suzhou Double Bed
Six Posted Canopy Bed with Carved Fretwork Railings circa 1800 Suzhou Double Bed

Six Posted Canopy Bed with Carved Fretwork Railings circa 1800 Suzhou Double Bed

Located in 10 Chater Road, HK

Fine six-posted canopy bed. The bed base with a rounded-front edged frame and a caned top, supported on circular-sectioned legs decorated with straight stretchers and vertical stru...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty Chinese Wedding Bed
Qing Dynasty Chinese Wedding Bed

Qing Dynasty Chinese Wedding Bed

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H 100 in W 87 in D 4 in

Qing Dynasty Chinese Wedding Bed

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Detailed pierced carving is present throughout this portion of a Chinese wedding bed. Open fretwork would have let light shine through highlighting the detailed carving.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Thomasville Georgian Flame Mahogany Queen 4 Post Open Pediment Fretwork Bed
Thomasville Georgian Flame Mahogany Queen 4 Post Open Pediment Fretwork Bed

Thomasville Georgian Flame Mahogany Queen 4 Post Open Pediment Fretwork Bed

By Thomasville

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Thomasville English Chippendale / Georgian style king-size poster bed. Made from mahogany featuring a pierced / reticulated fretwork design with serpentine open pediment, fl...

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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Green Painted Hollywood Regency Butterfly Fretwork Venetian King Bed Headboard
Green Painted Hollywood Regency Butterfly Fretwork Venetian King Bed Headboard

Green Painted Hollywood Regency Butterfly Fretwork Venetian King Bed Headboard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage green painted Hollywood Regency butterfly fretwork venetian king size bed headboard. Item features a green distress painted finish, "butterfly" fretwork design, very nice vin...

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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Fretwork Queen Headboard Bed Faux Bamboo Look
Mid-Century Modern Fretwork Queen Headboard Bed Faux Bamboo Look

Mid-Century Modern Fretwork Queen Headboard Bed Faux Bamboo Look

Located in West Hartford, CT

Iconic Mid-Century Modern period queen headboard with rare and coveted fretwork and faux bamboo styling. Painted in a sleek solid gold finish. Own the best.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Wood, Paint

Late 20th Century Wood Rattan Fretwork Chippendale Four Poster Canopy King Bed
Late 20th Century Wood Rattan Fretwork Chippendale Four Poster Canopy King Bed

Late 20th Century Wood Rattan Fretwork Chippendale Four Poster Canopy King Bed

By John McGuire

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

This luxurious King canopy bed is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, combining the warmth of wood with the intricate elegance of rattan fretwork and Chippendale design.

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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Late 20th Century Fretwork Queen Four Posted Canopy Bed in the Manner of Serge R
Late 20th Century Fretwork Queen Four Posted Canopy Bed in the Manner of Serge R

Late 20th Century Fretwork Queen Four Posted Canopy Bed in the Manner of Serge R

By Serge Roche

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A striking Late 20th Century fretwork canopy queen bed in the manner of Serge Roche, featuring an elegant geometric openwork headboard and intricately carved fluted posts topped with...

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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Chrome Fretwork Headboard - King Size
Chrome Fretwork Headboard - King Size

Chrome Fretwork Headboard - King Size

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H 67 in W 78 in D 2 in

Chrome Fretwork Headboard - King Size

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Glamorous king size headboard with chrome fretwork pattern.

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Vintage 1960s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Chinoiserie, Fretwork Headboard, King-Size
Chinoiserie, Fretwork Headboard, King-Size

Chinoiserie, Fretwork Headboard, King-Size

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H 79.5 in W 80 in D 4.75 in

Chinoiserie, Fretwork Headboard, King-Size

Located in Stamford, CT

Black lacquer and gilt trim lattice, solid wood king-size headboard. Paint finish has wear, but a high quality and substantial piece.

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Vintage 1970s Beds and Bed Frames

Vintage Coastal White Lacquered Fretwork King Headboard
Vintage Coastal White Lacquered Fretwork King Headboard

Vintage Coastal White Lacquered Fretwork King Headboard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fantastic vintage Coastal king headboard. Beautiful fretwork design in a chic semigloss finish. Tall and impressive. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

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Late 20th Century North American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Omega Faux Bamboo Hollywood Regency King Headboard Fretwork Chippendale
Vintage Omega Faux Bamboo Hollywood Regency King Headboard Fretwork Chippendale

Vintage Omega Faux Bamboo Hollywood Regency King Headboard Fretwork Chippendale

By Omega

Located in Lake Worth, FL

This Headboard is compatible with other pieces from the Omega faux bamboo line and is perfect for King-sized beds. The headboard is vintage 1970s and falls under the category of Head...

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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency King Headboard Greek Key Meander Fretwork Black
Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency King Headboard Greek Key Meander Fretwork Black

Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency King Headboard Greek Key Meander Fretwork Black

Located in Topeka, KS

Sometimes the best thing to do first thing in the morning is go right back to bed! And honestly, with a bed this beautiful, you may never want to get up!!!

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Thomasville Pagoda Fret Fretwork Faux Bamboo King Headboard Chippendale
Vintage Thomasville Pagoda Fret Fretwork Faux Bamboo King Headboard Chippendale

Vintage Thomasville Pagoda Fret Fretwork Faux Bamboo King Headboard Chippendale

By Thomasville

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautiful vintage Thomasville pagoda, Chinese Chippendale, fretwork fret king size headboard. This incredible vintage headboard does not come around often! This is in its original fi...

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Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Chinese Chippendale Rattan Bamboo Queen Canopy Bed, Palm Beach Style
Chinese Chippendale Rattan Bamboo Queen Canopy Bed, Palm Beach Style

Chinese Chippendale Rattan Bamboo Queen Canopy Bed, Palm Beach Style

Located in Bradenton, FL

Bed features intricate fretwork panels with geometric and circular motifs that echo traditional Chinese architecture, giving the piece a light, airy, and exotic aesthetic.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Chinoiserie Fretwork Twin Beds
Chinoiserie Fretwork Twin Beds

Chinoiserie Fretwork Twin Beds

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H 46.25 in W 41.5 in D 78.5 in

Chinoiserie Fretwork Twin Beds

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chinoiserie Fretwork Twin Beds, probably Asian, circa 1950s. They are currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of color.

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Henredon Federal Carved Mahogany Four-Poster Queen Size Fretworked Canopy Bed
Henredon Federal Carved Mahogany Four-Poster Queen Size Fretworked Canopy Bed

Henredon Federal Carved Mahogany Four-Poster Queen Size Fretworked Canopy Bed

By Henredon

Located in Germantown, MD

Henredon Federal Style Carved Mahogany Four-Poster Queen Size Canopy Bed with blind fretwork. Comes with metal bedframe for classic boosting and mattress support.

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Late 20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Hardwood

Hollywood Regency Queen Brass Fretwork Headboard, Mid-Century Modern Baughman
Hollywood Regency Queen Brass Fretwork Headboard, Mid-Century Modern Baughman

Hollywood Regency Queen Brass Fretwork Headboard, Mid-Century Modern Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Easily attaches to a standard queen bed frame with screws and bolts (not included).

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Vintage Spanish Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Fretwork Wood King Size Headboard
Vintage Spanish Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Fretwork Wood King Size Headboard

Vintage Spanish Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Fretwork Wood King Size Headboard

By Drexel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Spanish Italian Hollywood Regency gold carved wood fretwork king size bed headboard. Item features carved fretwork design, finial posts, solid wood frame, distressed gold fin...

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Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Union National Chinoiserie Fretwork King Headboard Black Floral Design Distress
Union National Chinoiserie Fretwork King Headboard Black Floral Design Distress

Union National Chinoiserie Fretwork King Headboard Black Floral Design Distress

By Union National

Located in Topeka, KS

Phenomenal vintage Union National chinoiserie carved fretwork style king-sized headboard black painted with tole painted floral and butterflies design & distressed patina finish sign...

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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Paint

1960-1970 Chinoiserie King Headboard Greek Key Meander Fretwork Walnut Toned
1960-1970 Chinoiserie King Headboard Greek Key Meander Fretwork Walnut Toned

1960-1970 Chinoiserie King Headboard Greek Key Meander Fretwork Walnut Toned

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome vintage Chinoiserie Greek Key Meander fretwork designed walnut toned hardwood king sized headboard. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

In the Style of E W Godwin, An Anglo-Japanese  Ebonized Chaise Lounge or Day Bed
In the Style of E W Godwin, An Anglo-Japanese  Ebonized Chaise Lounge or Day Bed

In the Style of E W Godwin, An Anglo-Japanese Ebonized Chaise Lounge or Day Bed

By Edward William Godwin

Located in London, GB

In the style of E W Godwin. Anglo-Japanese / Aesthetic Movement ebonized chaise lounge. With turned finials and turned uprights flanked by stylized floral fretwork devises to the ba...

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Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Chaise Longues

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Palm Beach Regency Fretwork Headboard
Palm Beach Regency Fretwork Headboard

Palm Beach Regency Fretwork Headboard

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H 79.5 in W 81 in D 3.5 in

Palm Beach Regency Fretwork Headboard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Palm Beach Regency Fretwork Headboard (king)

keywords: Hollywood Regency, Fretwork, Chippendale

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20th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Fretwork Palm Tree King Headboard
Fretwork Palm Tree King Headboard

Fretwork Palm Tree King Headboard

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H 77 in W 80 in D 6.5 in

Fretwork Palm Tree King Headboard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hollywood Regency Style Fretwork King Headboard with Palm Tree Posts

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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Vintage Fretwork Palm Tree Headboard
Vintage Fretwork Palm Tree Headboard

Vintage Fretwork Palm Tree Headboard

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H 80 in W 80 in D 5 in

Vintage Fretwork Palm Tree Headboard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Old Palm Beach King Fretwork Headboard with Tall Palm Tree Posts and Carved Center Faux Bois.

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20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Italian Brass Fretwork King Size Headboard
Italian Brass Fretwork King Size Headboard

Italian Brass Fretwork King Size Headboard

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Really striking.

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20th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Modernist Dark Brass Headboard with Stylized Fretwork Design
Modernist Dark Brass Headboard with Stylized Fretwork Design

Modernist Dark Brass Headboard with Stylized Fretwork Design

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

King size headboard in brushed brass with a darkened or antiqued-patinated finish. Headboard has fretwork design with geometric angular designs within a rectangular frame.

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20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Hollywood Glam Lacquered Green Wood with Brass Accents Queen Fretwork Headboard
Hollywood Glam Lacquered Green Wood with Brass Accents Queen Fretwork Headboard

Hollywood Glam Lacquered Green Wood with Brass Accents Queen Fretwork Headboard

Located in Houston, TX

Offered is a Mid-Century Modern newly lacquered in green wood queen sized fretwork headboard with brass accents with a glamorous "Hollywood Glam" vibe. This sweet headboard would bri...

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

Materials

Brass

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Fretwork Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal fretwork bed for your home. Each fretwork bed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are many kinds of the fretwork bed you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each fretwork bed bearing Hollywood Regency or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made fretwork bed has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Drexel and Thomasville are consistently popular.

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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