French Louis XVI Style Ornate Brass Bed with Floral and Neoclassical Det
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant vintage French Louis XVI–style brass bed frame, distinguished by its graceful proportions and exceptionally elaborate decorative metalwork.
Bronze
Victorian Rococo Revival Brass Bed Headboard with Ornate Crest, King Size
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant vintage brass bed headboard featuring an elaborate and highly decorative design inspired by Victorian and Rococo Revival aesthetics. The piece combines a structured brass fra...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Antique French Black Iron and Brass Twin Bed Headboards with Ornate Flor
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant pair of antique metal twin bed headboards, featuring an elaborate combination of black-painted iron and richly ornamented brass details.
Bronze, Iron
Ornate Iron and Brass Full Bed
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Ornate iron and brass full bed. Foot board: 41 1/2 high.
Brass, Iron
Bespoke Brass and Iron Tangier Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
A stunning bespoke brass and iron bed with ornate brass castings, faithfully copying an original antique bed.
Steel, Brass
Magnificent All Brass Crown and Canopy Four Poster Bed M4P51
Located in Wrexham, GB
The two superbly elaborate panels have serpentine shaped top rails and large ornate brass castings. This bed was made in Birmingham, UK, for the export market in the late 19th centu...
Brass, Iron
American 19th century ornate brass double bed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
American 19th century ornate brass double bed circa 1880. Standard double size, with a mattress area of 55" x 76" Stunning example of a american, victorian period brass bed which i...
Brass
Ornate Brass Bed MK109
Located in Wrexham, GB
A superb all brass bed with decorative fittings on the posts, central cast brass plaque in the foot board, serpentine top rail on the head panel and ornate plaque in the centre of th...
Brass, Steel, Iron
Ornate All Brass Antique Bed MK225
Located in Wrexham, GB
A superb top quality all brass Victorian antique bed with serpentine brass top rail, intricate brass castings on the head and foot end, ornate brass fittings on the posts and decorat...
Brass
Ornate Brass and Iron Bed with Peacock Decoration
Located in Wrexham, GB
A fine original decorative bedstead with elaborate brass ornamentation including central “peacock” rosettes. This bed was originally made in the Birmingham area of the UK around the ...
Brass, Iron
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6ft wide cast iron antique four poster bed with ornate castings and fine canopy
Located in Wrexham, GB
A 6ft wide cast iron antique four poster bed with ornate castings, fine canopy and original brass decoration.
Brass, Iron
Blue Verdigris Decorative Brass and Iron Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
This superb bed has ornate brass decoration including brass rosettes and central barley twist brass ring, 5ft wide.
Brass, Iron, Steel
All Brass Crown and Canopy Four Poster Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
The two superbly elaborate panels have serpentine shaped top rails and large ornate brass castings. This bed was made in Birmingham, UK, for the export market in the late 19th centu...
Brass, Iron
Brass and Iron Platform Antique Bed in Cream MK249
Located in Wrexham, GB
A classic style platform antique bed in cream with curved brass top rail, decorative castings, brass vertical bars and ornate brass features.
Brass, Iron
Brass and Iron Antique Platform Bed in Cream MK237
Located in Wrexham, GB
A classic style platform antique bed in cream with straight brass top rail, decorative castings, brass vertical bars and ornate brass features.
Brass, Iron
Magnificent All Brass Crown and Canopy Four Poster Bed M4P50
Located in Wrexham, GB
The two superbly elaborate panels have serpentine shaped top rails and large ornate brass castings. This bed was made in Birmingham, UK, for the export market in the late 19th centu...
Brass, Iron
Bespoke Tangier Tall Post Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
A stunning 76 inches wide (US King) bespoke made-to-measure tall post bed with ornate brass castings, faithfully copying an original antique bed.
Steel, Brass
Bespoke Tangier Tall Post Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
A stunning 76 inches wide (US King) bespoke made-to-measure tall post bed with ornate brass castings, faithfully copying an original antique bed.
Steel, Brass
Decorative Cream Antique Bed MK218
Located in Wrexham, GB
A superb example of a decorative antique bed finished in cream with ornate brass rosettes.
Brass, Iron
Wide Cast Iron Bed, MSK32
Located in Wrexham, GB
This superb wide cast iron bedstead has ornate castings and brass knobs. The bed is finished in blue but can be repainted in any colour including black, cream or white, or indeed any...
Brass, Iron, Steel
Wide Antique Bed in Black MSK78
Located in Wrexham, GB
Ornate cast iron and brass bed finished in black with decorative panels and cast iron fittings.
Brass, Iron
Australian Queen Size Alhambra Poster Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
A made-to-order bespoke four poster bed with ornate brass castings, tentacle canopy and brass crown.
Brass, Steel
Matching Pair of Antique Platform Beds in Blue Verdigris MP65
Located in Wrexham, GB
A matching pair of antique platform single beds finished in blue verdigris with ornate central brass castings.
Steel, Iron
Mid-Victorian Cast Iron Bedstead
Located in Wrexham, GB
A fine example of a mid-Victorian cast iron and steel bedstead with decorative panels, featuring ornate castings including a central oval, and ornate brass knobs.
Iron, Steel
Six Foot Wide Alhambra Poster Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
A made-to-order bespoke four poster bed with ornate brass castings, tentacle canopy and brass crown.
Brass, Steel
Six Foot Wide Alhambra Poster Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
A made-to-order bespoke four poster bed with ornate brass castings, tentacle canopy and brass crown.
Brass, Steel
Mid-Victorian Cast Iron Bed in White
Located in Wrexham, GB
A fine mid-Victorian cast iron bed finished in antique white with ornate castings and brass finials.
Brass, Iron, Steel
Six Foot Wide Black Four Poster Bed ALH5
Located in Wrexham, GB
A made-to-order bespoke four poster bed with ornate brass castings, tentacle canopy and brass crown.
Brass, Steel
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.