Why were colonial beds so high?

Colonial 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?

Popularized 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.

How much is an antique brass bed worth?

The 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.

Antique Colonial Bed

Maple Colonial Furniture

19th Century Four Poster Bed

American Carved Bed 19th Century

Low Bed Frame

Rare 19th Century Spanish Colonial Bishop's Bed

$5,150

H 60.24 in W 73.63 in D 46.86 in

Rare 19th Century Spanish Colonial Bishop's Bed

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

This 19th-century Spanish Colonial bed is a magnificent example of antique craftsmanship

Category

Mid-19th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Cherry Colonial Non Traditional 3/4 Cannonball Post Bed

$1,050Sale Price|30% Off

H 53.5 in W 79 in D 60 in

Antique 19th Century Cherry Colonial Non Traditional 3/4 Cannonball Post Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century cannonball post bed. Made of cherry with traditional Colonial styling that

Category

19th Century American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Pine

Pair Beds Tester 19c American Colonial-Style Mahogany Douglas Fairbanks Pickfair

$47,978 / set

H 75.99 in W 83.86 in D 42.92 in

Pair Beds Tester 19c American Colonial-Style Mahogany Douglas Fairbanks Pickfair

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

This pair of half-tester beds were acquired for the guest suite at Douglas Fairbanks Sr and Mary

Category

Mid-19th Century North American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th C. Jacaranda Bed Torsade Posts & finials

$23,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 63.5 in W 44 in D 77.5 in

Fine Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th C. Jacaranda Bed Torsade Posts & finials

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Fine Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th C. Jacaranda Bed Torsade Posts & finials . Very Rare

Category

17th Century Portuguese Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Metal

Rare Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Queen Bed Antique LA CA

$37,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 82 in W 57 in D 78.5 in

Rare Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Queen Bed Antique LA CA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rare Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Queen Bed Antique LA CA , detailed with a

Category

Late 17th Century Portuguese Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Metal

Rare Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda King Bed Antique LA CA

$64,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 103 in W 67 in D 93.5 in

Rare Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda King Bed Antique LA CA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rare Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda King Bed Antique LA CA detailed with

Category

Late 17th Century Portuguese Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Hardwood, Jacaranda

American Colonial Style Walnut Semi-Poster Full Size Bedframe

$5,500

H 54.5 in W 58 in D 88 in

American Colonial Style Walnut Semi-Poster Full Size Bedframe

Located in Germantown, MD

American Colonial Style Walnut Semi-Poster Full Size Bedframe. Measures 58 " in width, 54.5" in

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Walnut

Stickley Brothers Antique Early American floral Painted Twin Beds, Circa 1920s

$2,995 / set

H 47.25 in W 42 in D 80.5 in

Stickley Brothers Antique Early American floral Painted Twin Beds, Circa 1920s

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of American Colonial or Country Cottage style twin beds By Stickley Brothers USA

Category

1920s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Maple, Paint

Caribbean Mahogany Reeded and Barley Twist Four Poster Bed, Circa 1820

$30,000

H 82 in W 60 in D 80 in

Caribbean Mahogany Reeded and Barley Twist Four Poster Bed, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Caribbean mahogany four-poster bed with a carved decorative scrolled spindle head board and foot

Category

1820s Caribbean British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Charleston True Mahogany Rice Bed, "The Furniture of Charleston" C. 1800-1815

$115,000

H 95 in W 60 in D 86.5 in

Charleston True Mahogany Rice Bed, "The Furniture of Charleston" C. 1800-1815

Located in Charleston, SC

Charleston true mahogany period four-poster rice bed with tapered head posts, removable mahogany

Category

Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810

$15,000Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 80.5 in W 80 in D 44.75 in

Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American mahogany pencil and bulbous post twin tester beds with original carved scrolled

Category

1810s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Brass, Iron

Anglo-Indian Youth Canopy Bed with C&C Milano Bedding, Late 19th Century

$7,000

H 76.5 in W 27.5 in D 48 in

Anglo-Indian Youth Canopy Bed with C&C Milano Bedding, Late 19th Century

Located in Topanga, CA

, allowing for ease of movement. Offered with C&C Milano bedding, this exceptional bed combines colonial

Category

Late 19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Brass

1930s Vintage Mahogany Full Size Poster Bedstead

$1,775

H 76 in W 56 in D 80.5 in

1930s Vintage Mahogany Full Size Poster Bedstead

Located in Germantown, MD

A 1930s pure Mahogany full size Poster Bedstead with urn finials. Measures 80.5" in length, 56" in width and 76" in height to the top of the finials. 46.5" in Height to the top of t...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Mahogany

American Charleston Mahogany Child's Crib with Bulbous Spindles on Casters, 1800

$15,000

H 47.75 in W 52 in D 28 in

American Charleston Mahogany Child's Crib with Bulbous Spindles on Casters, 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

spindles with finials, single triple hinged folding side rail, corner bed bolt fasteners with interior

Category

Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Brass, Iron

Charleston Mahogany Urn Finial Four-Poster Crib with Caning, Circa 1800

$35,000

H 69.5 in W 67 in D 29.75 in

Charleston Mahogany Urn Finial Four-Poster Crib with Caning, Circa 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

Charleston mahogany crib with flanking scrolled cane headboards, four urn finial bulbous turned ringed post, hinged finger locked swing down side panels, original side rails with sup...

Category

Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Brass

Antique British Colonial Caned Day Bed

$8,350

H 66 in W 75 in D 29 in

Antique British Colonial Caned Day Bed

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare and remarkable 19th century British colonial day bed handcrafted in mahogany with an

Category

19th Century English British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Wrought Iron

Colonial Painted Folk Art Canopy Bed, Ex. Collection of Estee Lauder

$35,000

H 104.5 in W 77 in D 55.5 in

Colonial Painted Folk Art Canopy Bed, Ex. Collection of Estee Lauder

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This is an extraordinary Folk Art painted post bed from the American southwest, circa 1830-1840. A

Category

Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Wood

Recent Sales

Four Poster Colonial Bed from Sri Lanka

Unavailable

H 83 in W 84.5 in D 60 in

Four Poster Colonial Bed from Sri Lanka

Located in Culver City, CA

Four-poster bed Colonial bed from Sri Lanka made of jackfruit wood.

Category

Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Wood

Cannonball and Bell Lowpost Bed in Cherry, circa 1840

Unavailable

H 58 in W 64 in D 84 in

Cannonball and Bell Lowpost Bed in Cherry, circa 1840

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Cannonball and bell lowpost bed in cherry, circa 1840. 4 Posts will be built to a size of your

Category

1840s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Cherry

Squash Ball Low Post Bed in Maple circa 1820

Unavailable

H 58 in W 64 in D 84 in

Squash Ball Low Post Bed in Maple circa 1820

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Squash ball low post bed in maple circa 1820. 4 posts will be built to a size of your choosing

Category

1820s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Maple

Acorn Top Field Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1810

Unavailable

H 65 in W 64 in D 84 in

Acorn Top Field Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1810

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Acorn top field bed in tiger maple, circa 1810 Refit to: Full: $6200.00 Queen: $6800.00

Category

1810s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Maple

Cannonball and Vase Lowpost Bed circa 1820 in Cherry

Unavailable

H 58 in W 64 in D 84 in

Cannonball and Vase Lowpost Bed circa 1820 in Cherry

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Cannonball and vase lowpost bed circa 1820 in Cherry. 4 Posts will be built to a size of your

Category

1820s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Cherry

Thistle Top Low Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1820

Unavailable

H 58 in W 64 in D 84 in

Thistle Top Low Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1820

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Thistle top low post bed in tiger maple, circa 1820. 4 Posts will be built to a size of your

Category

1840s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Birch

Cannonball and Vase High Low Bed in Cherry, circa 1820

Unavailable

H 58 in W 64 in D 84 in

Cannonball and Vase High Low Bed in Cherry, circa 1820

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Cannonball and vase high low bed in cherry, circa 1820. 4 Posts will be built to a size of your

Category

1820s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Cherry

Acorn Top High Low Bed with Light Birdseye Maple, circa 1820

Unavailable

H 58 in W 64 in D 84 in

Acorn Top High Low Bed with Light Birdseye Maple, circa 1820

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Acorn top high low bed with light bird's-eye maple, circa 1820. 4 posts will be built to a size of

Category

1820s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Cherry

Cannonball and Feather Carved Low Post Bed, circa 1840, New Hampshire

Unavailable

H 58 in W 64 in D 84 in

Cannonball and Feather Carved Low Post Bed, circa 1840, New Hampshire

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Cannonball and feather carved low post bed, circa 1840. New Hampshire. 4 Posts will be built to a

Category

1840s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Maple

Tulip Top Low Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1820, Upstate NY

Unavailable

H 58 in W 64 in D 84 in

Tulip Top Low Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1820, Upstate NY

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Tulip top low post bed in tiger maple, circa 1820. 4 posts will be built to a size of your choosing

Category

1820s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Maple

Cannonball and Vase Low Post Bed in Cherry circa 1820 New Hampshire

Unavailable

H 56 in W 64 in D 84 in

Cannonball and Vase Low Post Bed in Cherry circa 1820 New Hampshire

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Cannonball and vase low post bed in cherry circa 1820 New Hampshire. 4 posts will be built to a

Category

1840s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Cherry

British Colonial Ebonized Teak Four-Poster Bed

Unavailable

H 80 in W 61 in D 88 in

British Colonial Ebonized Teak Four-Poster Bed

Located in Richmond, CA

A British Colonial four-poster recently ebonized teak bed. The headboard features a beautiful

Category

19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Brass

Cannonball Low Post Bed in Light Tiger Maple with Blanket Rail, Delaware

Unavailable

H 58 in W 64 in D 84 in

Cannonball Low Post Bed in Light Tiger Maple with Blanket Rail, Delaware

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Cannonball low post bed in light tiger maple with blanket rail, circa 1820 Delaware 4 posts will be

Category

1820s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Maple

Bell and Feather Carved Low Post circa 1820 in Cherry

Unavailable

H 58 in W 64 in D 84 in

Bell and Feather Carved Low Post circa 1820 in Cherry

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

Painted (Benjamin Moore) Blanket rail: add $250.00 -All beds come with bolts, bolt covers and a bed

Category

1820s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Cherry

Tulip Top Low Post in Highly Figured Bird's-Eye Maple, circa 1840

Unavailable

H 58 in W 64 in D 84 in

Tulip Top Low Post in Highly Figured Bird's-Eye Maple, circa 1840

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

) Blanket rail: add $250.00 -All beds come with bolts, bolt covers and a bed wrench. -All mortises are

Category

1840s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Birch

Heavy Stock Tiger Maple Tulip Top Low Post, Connecticut, circa 1820

Unavailable

H 58 in W 64 in D 84 in

Heavy Stock Tiger Maple Tulip Top Low Post, Connecticut, circa 1820

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

distressed painted (Benjamin Moore) Blanket rail: add $250.00 -All beds come with bolts, bolt covers

Category

1840s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Birch

Cannonball and Feather Carved Low Post circa 1840 Refit to Any Size

Unavailable

H 58 in W 64 in D 84 in

Cannonball and Feather Carved Low Post circa 1840 Refit to Any Size

By American Beds Co

Located in Billerica, MA

(Benjamin Moore) Blanket rail: add $250.00 -All beds come with bolts, bolt covers and a bed wrench

Category

1840s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Birch

Indian Bed

Unavailable

H 23.63 in W 78.75 in D 36.23 in

Indian Bed

Located in Mondorf les Bains, LU

Four carved exotic wood legs connected by four sleepers. Braided leather top. Condition of use.

Category

Mid-19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

19th Century French Faux-Bamboo Double Bed from 1880s

Unavailable

H 47.25 in W 47.25 in D 75.99 in

19th Century French Faux-Bamboo Double Bed from 1880s

Located in Florence, IT

19th century French faux-bamboo double bed from 1880s.

Category

1880s English British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Goan Four-Poster Bed

Unavailable

H 88 in W 67 in D 73 in

Goan Four-Poster Bed

Located in Portland, ME

Portuguese Colonial four poster bed made of ebonized teakwood with highly detailed decorative

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Colonial Bed

19th Century Solid Teak Wood Dowry Chest Modified as Storage Bench for Bed

Unavailable

H 21 in W 59 in D 16.5 in

19th Century Solid Teak Wood Dowry Chest Modified as Storage Bench for Bed

By British Colonial

Located in Houston, TX

storage cum bench for placing behind foot board of king size beds. This makes it a superb conversation

Category

19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Teak

Rare Labeled Early 19th C Haitian French Colonial Day Bed from the West Indies

Unavailable

H 43 in W 88 in D 49.5 in

Rare Labeled Early 19th C Haitian French Colonial Day Bed from the West Indies

Located in Charleston, SC

An exceptionally rare 19th century Haitian French Colonial Cedrela day bed, circa 1830, featuring

Category

19th Century Caribbean French Provincial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Cedar

Early 19th Century Jamaican Regency Mahogany Pineapple Bed

Unavailable

H 105.5 in W 66 in D 86 in

Early 19th Century Jamaican Regency Mahogany Pineapple Bed

Located in Charleston, SC

A rare British Colonial Jamaican bed. All mahogany, with abstracted West Indies pineapple motifs

Category

19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century King Size Mahogany Jamaican Double Waterfall Bed

Unavailable

H 84 in W 79.5 in D 91 in

19th Century King Size Mahogany Jamaican Double Waterfall Bed

Located in Charleston, SC

This elegant Caribbean mahogany bed was constructed in the 19th century in Jamaica. This Rare West

Category

19th Century Jamaican British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Mahogany, Poplar

18th Century East Indies Mahogany Raj Bed with Paws

Unavailable

H 97.5 in W 89.5 in D 73.5 in

18th Century East Indies Mahogany Raj Bed with Paws

Located in Charleston, SC

An 18th century Raj East Indies bed with elaborate carving, carved tiger paw feet, and a finished

Category

Late 18th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

St. Croix Danish West Indies Mahogany King Size Four-Poster Bed, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 88.5 in W 83 in D 90 in

St. Croix Danish West Indies Mahogany King Size Four-Poster Bed, 19th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

A Regal St. Croix Danish West Indies Mahogany King size four-poster bed made in the first-half of

Category

Early 19th Century Virgin Islands Dutch Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Mahogany

Antique British Colonial Four Poster Queen-Size Bed in Cuban Mahogany, c. 1820

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H 97 in W 89.25 in D 62.5 in

Antique British Colonial Four Poster Queen-Size Bed in Cuban Mahogany, c. 1820

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

An exceptionally beautiful British-colonial bed from the West Indies in Cuban mahogany, circa 1820

Category

Early 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Mahogany

Colonial Raj Double Bed, Anglo Indian Carved Double Bed

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H 58 in W 84 in D 60 in

Colonial Raj Double Bed, Anglo Indian Carved Double Bed

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Colonial Raj double bed, Anglo Indian carved double bed This is a superior quality piece, the

Category

Late 19th Century Anglo Raj Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Elm

Antique British Colonial West Indies Rosewood Queen Poster Bed

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H 88 in W 62 in D 82 in

Antique British Colonial West Indies Rosewood Queen Poster Bed

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare and remarkable 19th century West Indies Queen size plantation poster bed handcrafted in

Category

Late 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Early American Colonial Style Mahogany Small Single Poster Bed

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H 30 in W 80 in D 30 in

Antique Early American Colonial Style Mahogany Small Single Poster Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

An antique Early American style small single poster bed. Features turned posts and toupie feet

Category

Early 20th Century American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Mahogany

A Rare & Exceptional Portuguese Colonial Carved Rosewood Bed with Head and Footboard

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H 71 in W 60 in D 40 in

A Rare & Exceptional Portuguese Colonial Carved Rosewood Bed with Head and Footboard

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare and exceptional Portuguese Colonial carved rosewood bed with head and foot board; the

Category

18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Colonial Raj Four Poster Bed, Anglo Indian Carved Four Poster Large Double Bed

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H 89 in W 73 in D 89 in

Colonial Raj Four Poster Bed, Anglo Indian Carved Four Poster Large Double Bed

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This is a superior quality piece, the bed originates from India often know as a Raj bed, the bed is

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Teak

Antique circa 1880 Anglo Indian Colonial Hardwood Heavily Carved Bed Frame

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H 40.95 in W 44.89 in D 80.32 in

Antique circa 1880 Anglo Indian Colonial Hardwood Heavily Carved Bed Frame

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

hardwood bed frame A very rare circa 1880-1900 Anglo Indian Export heavily carved frame. The head and

Category

1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Colonial Style Maple Wood Urn Finial Twin Single Beds - a Pair

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H 42 in W 42 in D 80.5 in

Vintage Colonial Style Maple Wood Urn Finial Twin Single Beds - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Colonial Style Maple Wood Urn Finial Twin Single Beds - (Pair). Set includes (2) twin bed

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Other Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Maple

Antique Super Queen Size English Brass Bed

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H 95 in W 67 in D 80 in

Antique Super Queen Size English Brass Bed

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Inspired, bold antique super queen size English brass bed or daybed with an optional side panel

Category

19th Century Malaysian British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Brass

Philadelphia Mahogany Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1780

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H 92 in W 80 in D 57.5 in

Philadelphia Mahogany Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany four poster tester bed with carved acanthus and tassel motif. Philadelphia, Late

Category

1780s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Birdseye Maple Full Size Bed, circa 1900

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H 49.63 in W 56.5 in D 78.38 in

Antique Birdseye Maple Full Size Bed, circa 1900

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique bird’s-eye maple full size bed. USA, circa 1900 Measures: 56.5" W x 78.38

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Colonial Style Turned Wood Daybed

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H 25 in W 72 in D 30 in

Colonial Style Turned Wood Daybed

Located in Asheville, NC

American maple daybed with bobbin turned legs and slender spindles lining the head and foot boards or arms with metal slats to support mattress. No longer having rope suspension for ...

Category

19th Century American American Classical Antique Colonial Bed

French King Size Faux Bamboo Bed with Grass Cloth Headboard

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H 58 in W 75 in D 87 in

French King Size Faux Bamboo Bed with Grass Cloth Headboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

King size faux bamboo bed - a wonderfully designed colonial style bed - perfect compliment to any

Category

Early 20th Century American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Oak Full Size Bed Frame, circa 1900

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H 74.5 in W 59.5 in D 78.25 in

Antique Carved Oak Full Size Bed Frame, circa 1900

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique carved solid oak full size bed frame. The bed features beautiful wood grain and

Category

Early 1900s American British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Oak

Barbados Mahogany Four Poster Sunburst Tester Bed. Circa 1820

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H 90 in W 81.5 in D 62 in

Barbados Mahogany Four Poster Sunburst Tester Bed. Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Barbados mahogany hand carved four poster tester bed with flanking scrolled sunburst head board

Category

1820s Bajan British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

American Mahogany King Size Four Poster Bed. Circa 1810

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H 85 in W 76.25 in D 93.25 in

American Mahogany King Size Four Poster Bed. Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany King size four poster bed with acorn finial motif. Early 19th Century. The bed

Category

1810s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Brass, Iron

Ralph Lauren Signed Ornately Carved Mahogany Four Poster King Size Bed

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H 89 in W 85 in L 89 in

Ralph Lauren Signed Ornately Carved Mahogany Four Poster King Size Bed

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Hartford, CT

Ralph Lauren Furniture's most coveted bed, this mammoth four post beauty features intricate

Category

Early 20th Century American British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Jerry Lind Style 3/4 Full Size Cherry Spool Spindle Bed Frame

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H 50 in W 53 in L 50 in

19th Century Jerry Lind Style 3/4 Full Size Cherry Spool Spindle Bed Frame

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique 19th century Jerry Lind style 3/4 size spool spindle bed frame. Item features a "Spool

Category

Late 19th Century North American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Cherry

19th Century New England Hand Painted Wooden Headboard

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H 47 in W 51 in D 3 in

19th Century New England Hand Painted Wooden Headboard

Located in Vero Beach, FL

19th century New England hand painted wooden headboard This beautiful and colorful (twin sized) Baroque style cutout wooden headboard is hand painted. It is a New England piece of...

Category

19th Century American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Pine

Antique British Colonial Hanging Day Bed

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H 8 in W 72.5 in D 37 in

Antique British Colonial Hanging Day Bed

Located in Atlanta, GA

A British Colonial hanging day bed of teak wood from the early 20th century. This antique Anglo

Category

Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Teak

British Colonial Day Bed

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H 15 in W 74.25 in D 33.25 in

British Colonial Day Bed

Located in Chicago, IL

Please contact dealer for full product description.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Teak

Pair of Antique Indian Carved and Painted Table Lamps from Antique Bed Posts

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H 33.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in

Pair of Antique Indian Carved and Painted Table Lamps from Antique Bed Posts

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of antique bed posts now table lamps carved and polychromed wood with two tiers of maidens in

Category

19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Softwood

19th Century Anglo Indian Teak Box

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H 26.38 in W 64.97 in D 26.38 in

19th Century Anglo Indian Teak Box

Located in Eindhoven, NL

, behind a bed Origin: Colonial England Period: 19th century Size: 165cm x D 67cm x H 63cm.

Category

Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Teak

British Colonial Teak Wood Bed

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H 83 in W 78 in D 88 in

British Colonial Teak Wood Bed

Located in Chicago, IL

This impressive British Colonial bed is from Chiang Mai, Thailand and was made from teak wood

Category

Early 20th Century Thai British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Teak

Colonial, West Indies Style Bed in Tropical Wood

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H 60.5 in W 80 in D 60 in

Colonial, West Indies Style Bed in Tropical Wood

Located in Miami, FL

West Indies style, Colonial bed in tropical wood. Elegant design, The inside dimensions are: 77

Category

Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

French Colonial Four-Poster King Bed in West Indies Walnut, Haiti, circa 1830

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H 77 in W 86 in D 86 in

French Colonial Four-Poster King Bed in West Indies Walnut, Haiti, circa 1830

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A very beautiful French Colonial bed in West Indies walnut with turned posts and paneled headboard

Category

Early 19th Century North American Louis Philippe Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Walnut

Antique British Colonial Mahogany Bed

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H 18.25 in W 76.5 in D 38.25 in

Antique British Colonial Mahogany Bed

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A very well made hand crafted British Colonial bed with well turned legs and a split bamboo top

Category

Late 19th Century Pacific Islands British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Bamboo, Mahogany

Incredible 19th Century British Colonial Mahogany King sized Bed

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H 93 in W 84 in D 76 in

Incredible 19th Century British Colonial Mahogany King sized Bed

Located in Richmond, VA

Incredible 19th century British colonial mahogany King sized bed. Fits a California King size

Category

19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Queen Size British Colonial Style American Four-Poster Bed

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H 94 in W 67 in D 89 in

19th Century Queen Size British Colonial Style American Four-Poster Bed

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

a 19th Century American bed whose design was inspired by British Colonial West Indies, circa late

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H 80 in W 53 in D 73.5 in

Antique Early American Colonial Maple Jenny Lind Spool 4 Poster Full Canopy Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

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Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

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Mid-19th Century English British Colonial Antique Colonial Bed

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$95,000

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$4,318

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$2,280

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Located in Stamford, CT

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$465,000

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Antique Colonial Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique colonial bed you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique colonial bed — often made from wood, mahogany and hardwood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique colonial bed — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique colonial bed, designed in the Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique colonial bed has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by American Beds Co and Ralph Lauren 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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