Antique Colonial Bed
1720s Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Oak
Mid-19th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Wood
Early 19th Century Anglo Raj Antique Colonial Bed
Mahogany
19th Century American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Pine
Mid-19th Century North American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Mahogany
17th Century Portuguese Antique Colonial Bed
Metal
Late 17th Century Portuguese Antique Colonial Bed
Metal
Late 17th Century Portuguese Antique Colonial Bed
Hardwood, Jacaranda
19th Century Caribbean French Provincial Antique Colonial Bed
Cedar
18th Century Indian Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Rosewood
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Walnut
19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Mahogany
19th Century Jamaican British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Mahogany, Poplar
Late 18th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Mahogany, Rosewood
1820s Caribbean British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Mahogany, Pine
Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 19th Century Virgin Islands Dutch Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Mahogany
1810s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Mahogany
Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Brass, Iron
Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Brass
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Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Wood
1840s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Cherry
1820s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Cherry
1810s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Maple
1820s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Maple
1840s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Birch
1820s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Cherry
1820s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Cherry
1840s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Maple
19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Brass
1840s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Cherry
1820s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Maple
1820s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Maple
1820s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Cherry
1840s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Birch
1840s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Birch
1840s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Birch
Mid-19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
1880s English British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Faux Bamboo
19th Century Indian Antique Colonial Bed
19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Colonial Bed
Teak
Early 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Anglo Raj Antique Colonial Bed
Elm
Late 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Rosewood
Early 20th Century American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Mahogany
18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
19th Century Indian Antique Colonial Bed
Teak
1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Colonial Bed
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Unknown Other Antique Colonial Bed
Maple
19th Century Malaysian British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Brass
19th Century Cuban British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
1820s Jamaican British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Mahogany, Poplar
19th Century American American Classical Antique Colonial Bed
1780s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Birdseye Maple
Early 20th Century American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Wood
Early 1900s American British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Oak
1820s Bajan British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Mahogany, Maple
Late 19th Century British Antique Colonial Bed
Iron, Brass, Steel
1810s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century American British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Mahogany
Late 19th Century North American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Cherry
19th Century American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Pine
Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Teak
18th Century and Earlier Antique Colonial Bed
Teak
19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Softwood
Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Colonial Bed
Teak
Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Early 20th Century Thai British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Teak
Early 19th Century North American Louis Philippe Antique Colonial Bed
Walnut
Late 19th Century Pacific Islands British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Bamboo, Mahogany
19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Mahogany
Late 19th Century American British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Wood
19th Century American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Maple
Mid-19th Century English British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Hardwood, Maple
19th Century Malaysian British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed
Mahogany
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Colonial Bed
Walnut
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Antique Colonial Bed
Oak
2010s Italian Post-Modern Antique Colonial Bed
Marble
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Colonial Bed
Metal
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Colonial Bed
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Antique Colonial Bed
Brass
1950s French Louis XVI Antique Colonial Bed
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Colonial Bed
Brass
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Colonial Bed
Metal
1920s Italian Antique Colonial Bed
Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Colonial Bed
Leather, Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Colonial Bed
Wood
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Colonial Bed
Cane, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Antique Colonial Bed
Iron
Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Colonial Bed
Iron, Wrought Iron
1930s Czech Art Deco Antique Colonial Bed
Beech
Antique Colonial Bed For Sale on 1stDibs
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.
- Why were colonial beds so high?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Colonial beds are so high to avoid cool drafts that were close to the ground. Typically, the higher the bed off the ground, the closer it would be to the warmer air.
- What is an antique 3/4 bed?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Popularized in the early to mid 1900s, antique ¾ beds are ones that measure approximately 48” wide by 75” long. They are a size in between a single and a double, perfect if you need that tiny bit of extra space. You can also find a variety of antique beds from some of the top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 3/4 bed is any bed that measures around 48 inches wide by 75 inches long. They were popular during the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. On 1stDibs, shop a wide collection of antique beds from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.
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