A spool bed is a wooden bed with spindles that line the headboard and footboard. This type of bed gained popularity in the 1800s and was named after its resemblance to sewing spools.

What is a spindle bed?

A spindle bed is a style of bed frame that incorporates wheel-inspired spokes at the baseboard or headboard. Spindle bed frames are considered a very classic and minimalistic style of frame that suit a variety of décor styles. Browse a variety of bed frames from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Why is it called a spool bed?

A spool bed is named for the shape of the spindles at the headboard and footboard at the bed. They feature turned detail reminiscent of sewing spools. Shop a collection of spool beds from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.

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Antique Victorian Walnut Jenny Lind Spool Bed Youth American Country Spindle

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H 30 in W 34.5 in D 77 in

Antique Victorian Walnut Jenny Lind Spool Bed Youth American Country Spindle

Located in Dayton, OH

American country bed jenny lind bed. Made from walnut with spool turned posts and spindles

Early 20th Century Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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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

Antique Late 19th Century North American American Colonial Beds and Bed ...

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Cherry

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What is a spool bed?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A spool bed is a wooden bed with spindles that line the headboard and footboard. This type of bed gained popularity in the 1800s and was named after its resemblance to sewing spools.
What is a spindle bed?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A spindle bed is a style of bed frame that incorporates wheel-inspired spokes at the baseboard or headboard. Spindle bed frames are considered a very classic and minimalistic style of frame that suit a variety of décor styles. Browse a variety of bed frames from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Why is it called a spool bed?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A spool bed is named for the shape of the spindles at the headboard and footboard at the bed. They feature turned detail reminiscent of sewing spools. Shop a collection of spool beds from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.

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