Probber Headboard
King Size Harvey Probber Headboard
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large king size headboard designed by Harvey Probber. Curved mahogany slats with aged brass frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Storage Headboard- Full Size Bed
By Harvey Probber
Located in Trenton, NJ
Mid-Century Full Size Storage Headboard by Harvey Probber- Signed This impressive storage headboard
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Harvey Probber American Mid-Century Queen Size Wooden Storage Headboard
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century queen-size storage headboard with a wooden veneer cabinet with a slanted front
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
Fabulous Kingsize Cathedral style Headboard by Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Ebonized walnut arches separated by natural walnut panels form a rhythmic design for this headboard
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 39 in W 82 in D 2.5 in
Harvey Probber King Size Basket Weave Mahogany and Brass Headboard, circa 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Modernist Harvey Probber King Size basket weave headboard featuring woven mahogany with brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 80 in D 1.5 in
Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer and Brass King Size Headboard
By Harvey Probber
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern king Size headboard in black lacquered mahogany and brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Attributed Twin Sized Mid-Century Bookcase Headboard, circa 1960s
By Harvey Probber, Paul McCobb
Located in Madison, WI
Very versatile Twin headboard featuring a bookcase with sliding doors, and three holes ideal for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 42 in D 10 in
Harvey Probber Writing Desk- Signed
By Harvey Probber
Located in Trenton, NJ
This impressive mid-century modern writing desk from Harvey Probber features a striking yet simple
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Nine Drawer Dresser signed Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Trenton, NJ
The stylish vintage elegance of this 1950s bedroom dresser from Harvey Probber features clean mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Stunning Cathedral Style Walnut Kingsize Headboard, Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
King-size headboard with walnut arches separated by natural walnut panels. Harvey Probber, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Harvey Probber Queen Size Head Board in Mahogany and Brass, 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Queen size headboard model no 861-80 with curved mahogany slats and brass frame by Harvey Probber
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Harvey Prober Ebonized Solid Mahogany Lacquered Queen Size Headboard Bed Mint!
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Harvey Prober Ebonized solid mahogany lacquered queen size headboard bed mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 39 in W 60 in D 2 in
Oiled Walnut Danish Mid-Century Modern Raised Panel King Size Headboard Bed MINT
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oiled Walnut Danish Mid-Century Modern Raised Panel King Size Headboard Bed MINT.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 38 in W 80 in D 2 in
King-Size Mid-Century Modern Headboard with Bookcase
By Harvey Probber, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Danish modern bookcase ebonized headboard bed with two sliding doors
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Queen Size Sliding Door Compartment Bed Headboard Mint
By Paul McCobb, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut queen size sliding door compartment bed headboard mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 36 in W 58 in D 8 in
Faux Bamboo Black Lacquer King Size Headboard Bed MINT!
By McGuire, Ficks Reed, Harvey Probber, Tomlinson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Faux Bamboo Black Lacquer King Size Headboard Bed MINT!
Inspected mint vintage condition!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Paul Evans Style Brutalist Headboard for Tobago, circa 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Evans style brutalist headboard by Tobago, Circa 1970s. Rare find.
DIMENSIONS: 80ʺW x 41ʺH x
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
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Hollywood Regency 1960s Headboard
Located in Stamford, CT
44.5" high to top fretwork. 21" high to bottom of flat horizontal panel.
Brass ball finials.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb for Calvin Irwin Upholstered King Size bed Teak Headboard, C 1950
By Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Paul McCobb for Calvin Irwin upholstered king size bed teak headboard with brass trim and two floating drawers, labeled in drawer. C.1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Teak
H 37 in W 117 in D 17 in
Mid-Century European Teak Full-ish Bed, Built-in Nightstands & Black Metal Frame
By Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century European full-ish teak bed with built in nightstands and enameled metal frame. The bed featured an inset quilted black skai headboard. In original condition with some wea...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
H 26.5 in W 77.5 in D 97 in
Westnofa Rosewood Floating Bed & Night Stands- Queen Size
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
Westnofa Rosewood Floating Bed & Night Stands.
Inside rails measure: 61.25 L x 81.39 D
Height floor to foot board: 13.88 H
Each nightstand measures: 21.75 H x 20.75 W x 15.63 D
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood, Mahogany
Hans J. Wegner 1950s Danish Modern Daybed in Oak and Rattan "GE7" Made at GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully patinated oak frame and woven cane / rattan back seat which reveals a hidden space fo...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Oak, Wool
H 25.99 in W 78.35 in D 35.04 in
Hans Weiss Custom Headboard for King Bed
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
BG GALLERIES SPRING INTO SUMMER SALE
Custom L shaped headboard cabinet wall with floating nightstands and bookshelves designed by Hans Weiss in 1960 for the master bedroom of an Upp...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Vintage Modern King-Size Brass Bed Headboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique brass headboard features stylish Mid-Century Modern design and measures 78 inches wide. Unique patina adds to the vintage appeal of the piece, making it a great addition ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Pair of Three Dimensional Walnut Brass Nightstands Headboard
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish pair of three dimensional walnut and brass nightstands with matching headboard. The headboard has built in lights that are working condition and is made to be used with queen...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Vintage Mid-Century Enrique Garcel Parchment Platform Bed
By Enrique Garcel
Located in Pasadena, TX
Enrique Garcel
Colombian
Enrique Garcel has a passion for exotic materials, lacquered surfaces and elegant, stylized forms. Handmade in Colombia, he sometimes employs veneers of ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Colombian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Chrome
Danish Modern Teak Queen Headboard with Storage Nightstands
Located in Baltimore, MD
Gorgeous Scandinavian teak queen-size headboard with grass cloth and nightstands, made in Denmark, circa 1970s. Features headboard with grass cloth flanked by a pair of one drawer ni...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Teak
Gio Ponti Headboard and Bedframe with Attached Nightstands
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bed by Gio Ponti, executed by Giordano Chiesa, c.1950s, Italy. This one of a kind piece was commissioned by the Ceccato family, owners of the popular confectionary empire, Dulciora, ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut, Birch
George Nelson Walnut Headboard Cabinet
By George Nelson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
George Nelson walnut and leather accent headboard. 3 piece set, both side tables detach. White leather hidden storage space. No damages or broken parts. Left side tables has a hole f...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Style Brass King Size Headboard with Stylized Urn/ Acanthus Design
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Style Brass King Size Headboard with Stylized Urn and Acanthus Design
Offered for sale is an Art Deco-style brass headboard with elegantly detailed casting and worked brass...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 46.75 in W 80.75 in D 3 in
Magnificent Nakashima Style Walnut King-Size Headboard Mid-Century Modern
By George Nakashima
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Super gorgeous Nakashima style walnut king-size headboard. This amazing piece is in fabulous vintage condition. It measures 39.5" T x 107.5" L x 3" D . The legs have an extra wide pa...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
Extra Long Mid-Century Modern Headboard Bed / King / Queen / Full
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Extra long Mid-Century Modern headboard that may be used for a king, queen or full bed, depending on where you choose to attach the metal frame. Phenomenal design in a high gloss fin...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
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Heavy Solid Brass Pair of Harvey Probber Double Twin Headboards
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice double twin Harvey Probber Headboard, that equals to a king size bed. Very solid and heavy
Category
Vintage 1950s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Rosewood Queen Size Headboard
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High quality beautiful pattern rosewood headboard by Harvey Probber.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood
Harvey Probber King Brass and Mahogany Headboard
By Harvey Probber
Located in Cincinnati, OH
rich and airy look. Manufactured by the Harvey Probber furniture company. The headboard easily attaches
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Full Size Headboard
By Harvey Probber
Located in South Bend, IN
An elegant Mid-Century Modern full size headboard designed by Harvey Probber, circa 1960. The
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Teak
Harvey Probber Mid Century Modern Solid Mahogany King Headboard
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice design Harvey Probber solid mahogany king size Headboard.
Category
20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
King Size Brass Mid Century Modern Headboard Bed Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice solid brass square tubing design king size headboard.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Queen/Full Mid-Century Modern Headboard, circa 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Harvey Probber, this sleek and functional Mid-Century Modern headboard features cane
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Wood
Fabulous Harvey Probber Solid Brass and Wood King Size Headboard, Mid-Century
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Harvey Probber solid brass king size headboard with chocolate brown mahogany slats
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
H 36.5 in W 80 in D 2 in
Full or Queen-Size Headboard with Gothic Arch Detail by Harvey Probber, 1965
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
White lacquered headboard with Gothic arch detail by Harvey Probber, 1965. Headboard is wide enough
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Queen-Size Headboard by Harvey Probber
Located in Dorchester, MA
This headboard features eight pointed arches that are separated by flat wood slats. It is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Probber Walnut and Brass King Size Headboard
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Probber walnut and brass king-size headboard.
Category
Vintage 1960s Beds and Bed Frames
Stunning Cathedral Style Ebonized Kingsize Headboard, Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
King-size headboard with ebonized walnut arches separated by natural walnut panels. Harvey Probber
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Arched-Form King Size Headboard by Harvey Probber ca. 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Stunning arched king size headboard by Harvey Probber, in dark mahogany and cane.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Cane
Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Ebonized Wood King Headboard Bed Frame
By Harvey Probber
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage king size three panel headboard in polished chrome and natural birch circa 1970's. This bed
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Chrome
Wonderful Pair Chinoiserie Caned and Ebonized Harvey Probber Twin Headboards
By Gio Ponti
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful hard to find pair of chinoiserie ebonized and caned twin sized headboards. Can be used
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Cane
H 37.5 in W 41.5 in D 1.25 in
Mahogany and Cane King Headboard, circa 1965
By Edward Wormley, Harvey Probber
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Mahogany and Cane King headboard, circa 1965 in the style of Harvey Probber or Edward Wormley for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Harvey Probber Bedroom Suite by his own Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Queen sized 60 inch bed headboard with 24 inch wide night stands with three drawers each standing 19.75
Category
Vintage 1970s American Bedroom Sets
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Rosewood and Chrome Full / Queen Headboard
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Rosewood and Chrome Full / Queen Headboard
A Rosewood and chrome
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Chrome
Harvey Probber King-Size Headboard
By Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist woven lacquered wood and brass headboard, designed by Harvey Probber, American, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber King Size "Knights Headboard"
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Bone white lacquered "Knights Headboard" by Harvey Probber, king-size.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Harvey Probber Rosewood and Mahogany Headboard
By Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined rosewood and mahogany headboard, designed by Harvey Probber, American, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Cane headboard by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
In wonderful condition with no breaks to the cane. finely crafted with brass details. Fits a king sized mattress.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Wood
Harvey Probber Style Cultured King-Size Headboard
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice solid walnut mid-century modern king-size headboard in the style of Harvey Probber
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Clean Lined Rosewood Headboard by Harvey Probber - King Size
By Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined rosewood and mahogany headboard, designed by Harvey Probber, American, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
Full Size Mid Century Headboard by Harvey Probber of Brass and Mahogany
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated, architectural stylish and chic headboard designed by Harvey Probber. The headboard
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Dark Mahogany Headboard with Reading Lights and Armrest by Harvey Probber, 1965
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Dark mahogany headboard with reading lights and armrest by Harvey Probber, 1965. Telescopic reading
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
H 40 in W 80 in D 4.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Ebony Wood, King-Size Headboard
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid century modern King size headboard.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Pair of 1970s Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Ebonized Oak Twin Headboards
By Harvey Probber
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A wonderful pair of midcentury cloud form rosewood and ebonized oak twin headboards. There is a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood
Rosewood and Heavy Chrome Mid-Century Modern King Size Headboard Bed
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavy chrome border around flame pattern rosewood Mid-Century Modern king-size headboard bed.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Chrome
Oiled Walnut Mid Century Modern Queen Size Headboard Bed
By Drexel, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oiled Walnut Mid Century Modern Queen Size Headboard Bed
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Modern Queen-Size Headboard Nickel Chrome Sleigh Style
By Milo Baughman, Harvey Probber
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome queen-size headboard of nickel chrome tube in a modern sleigh-bed design and in the style
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
American Mid-Century Modern Walnut King Size Sliding Door Compartments Headboard
By Paul McCobb, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Mid-Century Modern walnut king size sliding door compartments headboard bed mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 38 in W 78 in D 11 in
Mid Century Modern Walnut King Size Burlwood Headboard Extra 102 Inche Long MINT
By Harvey Probber, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern king oversize 102 inches long burl wood walnut headboard.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 48 in W 102 in D 2 in
Midcentury Modern King Headboard Jack Cartwright for Founders Walnut + Rosewood
By Harvey Probber, Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Decatur, GA
King size mid century walnut headboard with contrasting rosewood inlay by Jack Cartwright for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
H 35 in W 78 in D 2 in
George Nakashima for Widdicomb King Size Headboard
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Large Kingsize headboard designed by George Nakashima for Widdicomb furniture. Piece was produce in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Harvey Probber Headboard and Nightstands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Harvey Probber pair of decagonal (10 sided) nightstands and king headboard. Each nightstand has
Category
Vintage 1950s American Night Stands
Materials
Rosewood
Walnut and Cane King Headboard att. Probber
Located in New York, NY
stamps. Attributed to Harvey Probber.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut, Cane
A Harvey Probber queen size rosewood headboard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rosewood wood panel headboard with ebonized oak frame.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood, Oak
Rosewood Head Board by Harvey Probber
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Rosewood headboard by Harvey Probber, framed in mahogany,
king size.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood, Mahogany
Outstanding Vintage Brass and Walnut Headboard by Baker
Located in Hudson, NY
an exceptional vintage queen size headboard by Baker. From their Far East Collection, it is a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
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Probber Headboard For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the probber headboard you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each probber headboard for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect probber headboard — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A probber headboard is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made probber headboard has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Harvey Probber 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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