Italian Painted Headboard
Antique 18th Century Italian Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Leather, Paint, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Bohemian Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Maple, Plywood, Paint
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Silk, Wood
2010s Italian Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Pine
Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Louis XIV Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Bed Coronas
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Vermeil, Silver
20th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Burlap, Paint, Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Linen, Wood
20th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Paint
Antique Early 1900s Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Vermeil, Silver
Vintage 1940s Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Velvet, Giltwood, Paint
Vintage 1940s Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Early 20th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Gesso, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Antique 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Vermeil, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Italian French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Gold
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Linen, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Poplar
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
20th Century Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Doors and Gates
Wood, Gesso
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Paint, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Giltwood
Vintage 1940s Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Hardwood, Paint
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Burlap, Paint, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Linen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
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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 ExpertApril 26, 2024The first Italian painter to paint realistic figures was Giotto di Bondone. His works marked a departure from the elongated, stylized forms common in early Christian art and served as inspiration for Italian Renaissance painters. Giotto's most famous paintings include Lamentation, the Ognissanti Madonna, the Kiss of Judas and Pentecost. Explore a diverse assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
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