Hand Carved Headboard
Early 20th Century French Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
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Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Javanese Rustic Daybeds
Rattan, Teak
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Mahogany, Poplar
20th Century French Rococo Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood
20th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
20th Century British Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Decorative Art
Wood
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1980s Adirondack Beds and Bed Frames
Hardwood
2010s British Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
2010s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Panelling
Poplar
2010s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany, Trimming
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Art
Fruitwood
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Silk, Wood
2010s British Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Beech
Antique 1890s French Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Bed Coronas
Poplar
2010s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood
2010s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
2010s Hong Kong Neoclassical Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Velvet, Wood
2010s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
2010s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Architectural Elements
Wood, Paint
Antique 1850s Italian Architectural Elements
Wood, Giltwood
2010s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Rush, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Gold Leaf
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Bronze, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames
Gold Leaf
2010s Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames
Gold Leaf
2010s Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames
Gold Leaf
2010s Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames
Gold Leaf
2010s Philippine Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Jamaican British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany, Poplar
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Wood
20th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Gesso, Lacquer
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Gold Leaf
20th Century French Bed Coronas
Wood
2010s American Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Coat Racks and Stands
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Rattan, Palmwood
2010s American Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
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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 ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
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