$22,500
H 58 in W 80 in D 83 in
A very fine 19th c French king size Louis XVI headboard, footboard and rails
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI mahogany and parquetry inlayed bed with fine gilt bronze
Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Upholstered Headboard
Located in London, Park Royal
This early 1900s French Louis XVI-style giltwood headboard, sourced in France, features a finely
Upholstery, Giltwood
Louis XVI Canopy Bed with Upholstered Headboard, Queen
By Tara Shaw Maison
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis XVI style canopy bed with upholstered headboard from the custom Tara Shaw Maison
Metal
Louis XVI Canopy Bed with Upholstered Headboard, Twin
By Tara Shaw Maison
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis XVI-style canopy bed with upholstered headboard is from the custom Tara Shaw Maison
Metal
Louis XVI Canopy Bed with Upholstered Headboard, King
By Tara Shaw Maison
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis XVI-style canopy bed with upholstered headboard is from the custom Tara Shaw Maison
Metal
French Louis XVI Paint Decorated King Size Headboard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
French neoclassical design with this exquisite French Louis XVI style king size headboard, beautifully
Upholstery, Wood
Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood king size headboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most decorative Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood king size headboard
Giltwood
$10,340 / item
H 100 in W 74 in D 88 in
Louis XVI Canopy Bed with Upholstered Headboard, California King
By Tara Shaw Maison
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis XVI style canopy bed with upholstered headboard from the custom Tara Shaw Maison
Metal
$1,595
H 46.5 in W 79.25 in D 3.38 in
Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Cream Lacquered King Size Headboard
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish French Regency Louis XVI style king size headboard By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Carved
Walnut, Lacquer
Single Louis XVI Style Painted Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Louis XVI style headboard for a single or twin bed. Great style -- hand painted with gold "gilt
Wood
$9,500
H 46 in W 54 in D 3 in
Highly Decorative Louis XVI Style Brass and Upholstered Headboard, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Exceptional High Quality Decorative Brass Louis XVI style Brass and Upholstered Headboard
Brass
$1,995 / set
H 38.75 in W 42.5 in D 1.75 in
Drexel Mid-Century French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Twin Size Headboards, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century French Regency Louis XVI style twin size headboards By Drexel USA
Brass
$2,200 / set
H 56.5 in W 41.5 in D 2.75 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlay Twin Bed Headboard - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlay Mahogany Twin Bed Headboards with Beautiful Bronze
Mahogany
$1,995 / set
H 37 in W 41.75 in D 1.75 in
Dunbar Mid-Century French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Twin Size Headboards
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century French Regency Louis XVI style carved mahogany twin size headboards
Mahogany
$4,900
H 46.25 in W 102.5 in D 3.25 in
Large Period Louis XVI French Painted Overdoor or Headboard, circa 1790
Located in Dallas, TX
-carved during the Louis XVI period, circa 1790. The overdoor is roughly rectangular, with the exception
Wood, Paint
$19,500
H 91.75 in W 85 in D 88.5 in
Niermann Weeks "Louis XVI" King Size Canopy Bed With Upholstered Headboard
By Niermann Weeks
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. The shaped headboard upholstered in a small yellow and white check fabric. Note: The Bed frame will
Wood
Italian Early 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Upholstered Headboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking Italian early 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood upholstered headboard. The headboard
Upholstery, Giltwood
Edwardian Marquetry Full Size Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
A marriage of neoclassical, Louis XVI and late Victorian style design making it a rather handsome
Mahogany
French Antique Walnut Headboard Full Size Bed circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French massive walnut head board made circa 1900. Typical of the Louis XVI style. This headboard
Abalone, Walnut
$9,583Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 62.21 in W 59.06 in D 84.65 in
19th Century Hand Carved and Hand Painted Bedroom Set in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century exquisite queen size beautifully hand carved bed frame in the elegant Louis XVI style
Cane, Wood
$5,472Sale Price|50% Off
H 62.21 in W 59.06 in D 84.65 in
19th Century Hand Carved and Hand Painted Queen Size Bed Frame Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century exquisite queen size beautifully hand carved bed frame in the elegant Louis XVI style
Cane, Wood
$1,995
H 38.88 in W 79 in D 2.25 in
Kindel Furniture French Regency Cream Lacquered Parcel Gilt King Size Headboard
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style king size headboard By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa
Cherry, Lacquer, Giltwood
$9,000
H 94 in W 120.5 in D 5 in
Mid-18th Century French Bronze and Wrought Iron Gate King Size Wall Headboard
Located in Dallas, TX
1780 out of a retired iron and bronze gate or balcony, the Louis XVI-style frame features two main
Bronze, Iron
$11,225
H 31.11 in W 72.84 in D 2.37 in
19th Century French Large Decorative Hand Carved Gilt Wood Element or Headboard
Located in Sofia, BG
with musical instruments and the centre. Could become an extraordinary headboard fixed to the wall of a
Wood
Unavailable
H 49.5 in W 80 in D 58.5 in
Antique French Bed, Louis XVI style - Headboard, Footboard, Siderails
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique bed from France, late 19th century. Upholstered headboard with intricately carved wood
Sold
H 48 in W 81 in D 2.5 in
King Size Paint Decorated Blue Velvet Upholstered French Louis XVI Headboard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful headboard that is absolutely perfect for use with a metal frame or to be
Velvet, Walnut
Louis XVI Style Queen Size Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Make a statement with this highly stylish Louis XVI style white painted mahogany headboard with
Mahogany
Louis XVI Style Giltwood King Headboard
Located in Nashville, TN
Probably an old European Imperial (from which we derived the American King ). Carved on both sides and in Scalamandre' yellow floral (in very good condition, either newly covered ...
Louis XVI Style Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Vintage Louis XVI style caned queen size headboard. Keywords: bed or beds.
Wood
Louis XVI Style Curved Headboard Newly Upholstered in Linen
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Newly upholstered Louis XVI style curved headboard in sky blue linen with carved details to frame.
Linen
Pair of French Louis XVI-Style Twin Headboards
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
typical Louis XVI Style and finished with brass casters for easy mobility. These headboards do not come
Upholstery, Walnut
A painted Louis XVI style King Size headboard . C 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A King size painted Louis XVI style headboard with cane and carved details. C 1960
Wood
Louis XVI Style Headboard & Footboard Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
A fabulous set of Louis XVI style headboard and footboard, circa 1940s Jansen, painted white in the
Wood
Sold
H 58.5 in W 58 in D 3.25 in
French Louis XVI Walnut Full-Size Headboard with Carvings, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French Louis XVI Walnut Full-Size Headboard with Carvings, 19th Century
Walnut
Sold
H 49 in W 63 in D 2.5 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Distressed Green Queen Upholstered Bed Headboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Distressed Mint Green Painted Queen Size Upholstered Bed Headboard
Wood
Sold
H 37.75 in W 39.5 in D 1.5 in
Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Carved Fruitwood Twin Size Headboard, 1960s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Regency Louis XVI style carved fruitwood twin Size headboard By Henredon USA
Fruitwood
18th Century Carved Louis XVI Style Headboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Carved Louis XVI Style Headboard, One of a kind. Visit our site at
Sold
H 46.25 in W 80 in D 2 in
John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Pink Lacquered King Size Headboard
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Regency Louis XVI style king size headboard By John Widdicomb USA, Circa
Cherry, Lacquer
Sold
H 31.25 in W 41.75 in D 1.75 in
Dunbar Mid-Century French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Twin Size Headboards
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century French Regency Louis XVI style carved mahogany twin size headboards
Mahogany
Sold
H 40 in W 79 in D 1.5 in
Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Cherry Wood and Cane King Size Headboard
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style king size headboard By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s
Cane, Cherry
Sold
H 49 in W 80 in L 49 in
French Louis XVI Style Upholstered King Size Bed Headboard by Robert Richter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Hollywood Regency French Louis XVI style upholstered king size bed headboard by Robert
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Carved and Painted Louis XVI Style King-Size Headboard
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
19th century carved and painted king-size Headboard with roses and upholstery Large cared wreath
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 51.75 in W 57 in D 1.75 in
Antique French Louis XVI Satinwood and Mahogany Full Size Headboard by Saginaw
By Saginaw
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Louis XVI style satinwood and mahogany full size headboard By Saginaw
Mahogany, Satinwood
Sold
H 46.25 in W 79.5 in D 2 in
John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Hand Painted King Size Headboard, 1960s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style hand painted king size headboard By John Widdicomb USA
Walnut, Paint
Sold
H 39.5 in W 43 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Distressed White Painted Louis XVI Twin Size Headboards or Daybed
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a pair of gorgeous French Louis XVI style painted headboards that can be used as twin beds
Beech
Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted and Upholstered Linen Twin Headboards
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
These pretty little twin headboards have been freshly painted in a soft oyster white finish, with
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
A French Louis XVI style king size headboard and footboard, C. 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This stately bed has parquetry inlay adorned with gilt bronze mounts, the headboard with a ribbon
Wood
Antique Louis XVI Double Inlaid Headboard and Footboard
Located in North York, ON
This is an antique walnut double bed headboard and footboard. Made in the 1920s, it has solid brass
Sold
H 56 in W 64 in D 90 in
French Louis XVI Style Queen Bed With Cane Headboard Footboard Louis Solomon
Located in West Hartford, CT
French Louis XVI style queen size bed by Louis J Solomon is in excellent condition. Features a cane
Cane, Wood
Sold
H 40.88 in W 62.5 in D 80 in
Painted French Louis XVI Style Headboard and Footboard Manner of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
A wonderful Hollywood Regency painted Louis XVI style headboard and footboard manner of Maison
Wood
Sold
H 40.88 in W 62.5 in D 80 in
Painted French Louis XVI Style Headboard and Footboard Manner of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
A wonderful Hollywood Regency painted Louis XVI style headboard and footboard manner of Maison
French Louis XVI Style Daybed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This fantastic day bed from the 1800’s was made of fruitwood in the style of Louis XVI! The shaped
Upholstery, Wood
French Upholstered Headboard
By Maison Belzacq
Located in Sheffield, MA
Louis XVI-style head headboard, upholstered in blue Toile de Jouy. Solid wood. Floral and leaf
Wood, Cotton
Sold
H 58 in W 78 in D 3 in
French Louis XVI Satinwood King Size Wall Mount Bed Headboard with Carved Birds
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Satinwood Mahogany King Size Wall Mount Bed Headboard with Carved
Mahogany
Antique Louis XVI Painted Queen Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
example of the style favored by Louis XVI features a headboard crowned by a spectacular sculpture of solid
Walnut
Sold
H 60 in W 92 in D 3 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Hand Carved Hand Painted Extra Wide Bed Headboard
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th century Louis XVI hand carved hand painted extra wide bed headboard.
Pine
19c Louis XVI Caned Bed in Four Pieces
Located in New Orleans, LA
Majestic Louis XVI bed with a caned headboard and footboard. Features delicate carving with gilded
Cane, Wood
French Cane Bed Corbeille Curved Footboard Louis XVI
Located in Buxton, GB
We sourced this Beautiful High Headboard Cane Corbeille Bed from the South of France Louis XVI
Cane, Wood
Grand Scale 18th Century Italian Baroque Silver Gilt Headboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Grand scale 18th century Italian Baroque silver gilt wall mounted headboard. With its original
Giltwood, Paint
Pair of Vintage French Style Painted and Upholstered Twin Headboards
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
items to see more! These beautiful vintage headboards will fit a US twin size. Painted in an oyster
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 67.25 in W 81 in L 67.25 in
Antique Walnut Carved King Sized Bed, Headboard, Foot-Board and Side-Rails
Located in Manhasset, NY
Antique walnut carved king sized bed. Headboard, foot-board and side-rails. This vintage finely
Wood
Sold
H 59.85 in W 59.45 in D 2.37 in
Antique Bed Headboard Us Queen or UK King Size Painted 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique bed headboard US Queen or UK King size painted 19th century. This bed with great patina
Wood
Louis XVI Style 19th Century Full Sized Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique full size bed in the style of Louis XVI, with a curved headboard, coin weaved pattern
Chenille, Upholstery, Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Upholstered Double Bed Set
Located in North York, ON
This is an antique French Louis XVI double headboard and footboard. It is in its original condition
Sold
H 76.75 in W 63.88 in D 2 in
Pair of 19th Century French Forged Iron Gates, later adapted as a Headboard
Located in Chireno, TX
-sized headboard. Sold together as a headboard, but the gates can be separated and restored as a pair of
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 64.97 in W 70.87 in D 1.19 in
19th Century Italian Hand Wrought Gilt Pierced Iron King-Size Headboard
Located in Firenze, IT
in this wonderful 19th Century Italian headboard suitable for king size bed or double bed. This
Wrought Iron
French Walnut Headboard Bouquet of Flowers, 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Walnut headboard Louis XVI style French, early 20th century Old footboard to attach to the wall
Walnut
Baker Furniture Regency Flame Mahogany Queen Size Headboard
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Regency or Louis XVI style queen size headboard By Baker Furniture USA, Circa
Brass
Pair of Twin Bed Frames Stamped Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
A pair of twin side bed frames, each green painted in the style of Louis XVI, circa 1930s, the
Wood, Fabric
Sold
H 53.5 in W 58.5 in D 2 in
Wool Mohair Paint Decorated French Louis XVI Queen Size Headboard & Footboard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic vintage French Louis XVI headboard and footboard. There are no rails, but it
Mohair, Walnut
French Louis XVI Style Queen Headboard
Located in Bradenton, FL
A French Louis XVI style queen size headboard. A caned center is decorated with carved ribbon and
Cane, Wood, Paint
Louis XVI Style Queen Size Headboard/Bed
Located in Sheffield, MA
Make a statement with this highly stylish Louis XVI style white painted mahogany headboard with
Wood
18th Century Louis XVI King-Size Headboard
Located in Denton, TX
This is a pair of twin antique headboards conjoined into one king-size head board.
Wood
French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Queen Size Bed Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
French Louis XVI Style queen size headboard flanked with fluted side posts accented with carved
Wood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Upholstered Headboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive French 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood upholstered headboard. The headboard fits
Upholstery, Giltwood
French Headboard Bronze and Marquetry Louis XVI Revival, 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Bronze and marquetry headboard Louis XVI style French, early 20th century Good antique condition
Bronze
Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Bed with Silk Headboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis XVI style gilt full size bed. The bed consists of a headboard, footboard, pair of side rails
Metal
Louis XVI Style King-Size Painted Double Cane Walnut Headboard
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Lovely Louis XVI style King headboard, with newly painted finish. Our oyster white finish is an off
Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 58.5 in W 58 in D 3.25 in
French Louis XVI Walnut Full-Size Headboard with Carvings, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French Louis XVI Walnut Full-Size Headboard with Carvings, 19th Century
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Hand-Painted Plaque or Headboard
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
, over a mantel or use these as a twin headboard and mount to the wall. There are two different plaques
Linen, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Hand-Painted Plaque or Headboard
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
, over a mantel, or use these as a twin headboard and mount to the wall. There are 2 different plaques
Linen, Wood
$18,450
H 93 in W 65.63 in D 88 in
A French Louis XIX/XV Style Giltwood Carved Figural Queen-Size Bed with Cherubs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XIX/XV Style Giltwood Carved 'Baroque Revival' Figural Queen-Size Bed with Cherubs. The tall ornately pierced carved headboard, crowned with an allegorical pair of che...
Silk, Giltwood
$8,995 / set
H 87 in W 48 in D 80 in
Pair 18th Century Antique French Four Poster Tester Canopy Cherry Twin Beds
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of antique 18th century French Provincial cherry four post tester beds, circa 1780. This very near identical pair of antique French four poster beds, both are full teste...
Cherry, Damask
$4,510 / item
H 48 in W 64.38 in D 86.63 in
Queen Hale Navy Painted Maple Cannonball Four Poster Bed with Flat Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Classic cannonball bed features the favorite round ball top bed posts with a merry cut-out flat headboard. This timeless Classic is perfect for guest rooms and children's rooms. ...
Wood
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
$2,499 / item
H 57.48 in W 27.55 in D 0.98 in
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Full Length Mirror in Brass for GUBI
By Gio Ponti, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Full Length Mirror in Brass for GUBI The 'F.A. 33' mirror was originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1933 for Fontana Arte, the period’s most prominent lamp, glass...
Brass
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
Handcrafted Floating Night Stands, SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
Hand-crafted pair of European oak floating night stand with black walnut accents and exposed through jointing details. Each with one drawer and a shelf below. Handmade in England. Cu...
Oak, Walnut
$2,500Sale Price|28% Off
H 48 in W 78.5 in D 37.5 in
Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo and birds eye maple Bed
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Aesthetic movement birds eye maple and birch bed, circa 1900. The inside of the headboard with faux bamboo turnings and a large birds eye maple inset panel, both inside and outside o...
Birch, Birdseye Maple
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$6,197 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
French 18th Century Louis XV Painted & Gilt Queen Bed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A quality Louis XV Period carved and gold gilt queen bed frame. The four piece frame has classic carvings of Rococo influenced Louis XV style with flamboyant carvings and gold gilt c...
Gold
$23,687
H 61.42 in W 83.47 in D 67.72 in
Floral Swag - A French Classic Louis XV Style Caned Bed by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The Floral Swag Bed is a beautifully handcrafted statement piece in the classic French Louis XV Corbeille style. Featuring its signature rounded corners, the bed’s curved headboard a...
Wood
$13,446 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Creme Paint Decorated Twin Beds
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 44 3/8 in W: 41 3/4 in D: 81 3/4 in Interior Dimensions For Mattress - W: 39 in D: 75 3/4 in This stunning pair of French Louis XVI-style twin beds showcases exqui...
Wood
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.