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Walnut Slab Queen Size Bed
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Free Form Walnut Queen Size Bed Headboard and solid Walnut Frame built by Philadelphia Furniture
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Queen Size Bed Fully Upholstered in Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Queen size bed fully upholstered in aqua green leather and nail-head detail. Measurements: 93
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Leather, Wood

Art Deco Style Queen Size Bed, Nickel
Located in Westwood, NJ
Art Deco Style Queen size bed with our Anise finish frame and brushed Nickel finish corner mounts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Maple and Bronze Queen-Size Bed
Located in Queens, NY
"French Art Deco maple queen-size bed with tapered, fluted legs ending in bronze sabots and scroll
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Bronze

"Modern Canopy" Queen Sized Bed
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
"Modern Canopy" queen sized bed in bleached natural oak with an ebonized steel frame Designed by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Steel

Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Queen Size Bed
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style solid oak queen size bed frame By L. & J.G. Stickley
Category

Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

French Louis XV Style Painted Queen Size Bed circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Louis XV style painted Queen size bed , cabriole legs, circa 1950. Interior Dimensions
Category

Vintage 1950s Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Queen Sized Bed Headboard 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Queen Sized Bed Headboard 20thC Head boards - 89.5"H x 60.5"W x
Category

20th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Delphine Queen Size Bed Frame by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in North York, ON
Delphine Queen Size Bed Frame by Baker Furniture. Made by Baker Furniture, this beautiful queen
Category

2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Paolo Buffa Queen-Size Bed
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century mahogany queen size bed with a shaped top having an indented center on the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Queen Size Bed
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style solid oak queen size bed frame In the manner of L
Category

Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Bent Bamboo Rattan Headboard Footboard Queen Size Bed Mid Century MINT!
By John Wisner, McGuire, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bent Bamboo Rattan Headboard Footboard Queen Size Bed Mid Century MINT!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bamboo

Henredon White Wash Pickled Maple Canopy Light Queen Size Bed Headboard MINT!
By Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Henredon White Wash Pickled Maple Canopy Light Queen Size Bed Headboard MINT!
Category

20th Century American Country Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Walnut Storage Compartment Wedge Shape Headboard Queen Size Bed w/ Rails MINT
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Walnut Storage Bookcase Compartment Wedge Shape Headboard Queen Size Bed w/ Rails MINT
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Henkel Harris Wild Black Cherry Semi Poster Queen Size Bed
By Henkel Harris
Located in Germantown, MD
A George III style Henkel Harris Wild Black Cherry Semi Poster Queen Size Bed. Measures 65" in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American George III Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

1970s Postmodern Italian Sculptural Queen Size Bed with Nightstands
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful 1970s Italian postmodern, queen-size bed that features nightstands and a headboard with
Category

Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Rare Strips Queen Size Bed, Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1972
By Cini Boeri
Located in Las Vegas, NV
. The queen sized bed version in green is an extremely rare example of this series. Very good condition.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Foam

Lucite & Brass Four Poster Queen Size Bed after Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Lucite and Brass Queen size bed designed and manufactured in the United States in the
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Free-Standing Queen Size Bed with Drawers
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, queen size bed with drawers, oak, leather, brass, United States, 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Spanish Colonial Solid Maple Dark Made in Italy Queen Size Bed Headboard MINT
By Bloomingdale's
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bllomingdale's Heavy Spanish Colonial Solid Maple Dark Made in Italy Queen Size Bed Headboard MINT
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Dumbo Dream, Contemporary Queen Size Bed In Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Introducing the "Dumbo Dream": A Queen size bed with masterpiece design and great comfort inspired
Category

2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Dandy Queen Size Bed Offered In Ocean Teal Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Embrace the whimsical allure of the "Dandy" Queen Size Bed, featuring a captivating wavy headboard
Category

2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

RJ Horner School Carved Mahogany Queen Size Bed Head & Foot Boards Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Carved Mahogany Queen Size Bed Head & Foot Boards Circa 1890 Measures- Headboard 61 3/8" x 65 1/2" x 2 3
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut and Burl Wood Queen Size Bed
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Italian Renaissance Revival or Baroque queen size bed In the manner of R.J
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Provincial Carved Queen Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Provincial carved king size bed with an arched and molded upholstered headboard with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Beds and Bed ...

Materials

Wood

Classical Polished Queen Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classical style cross-banded Queen bed, the arched headboard of three cross-banded panels flanked
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Modern Toscana US Queen Size Bed Purple Leather Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Toscana US Queen Size Bed, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Coastal Style Boho Chic Bamboo and Rattan Queen Size Bed Headboard. Circa 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Coastal Style / Boho Chic Bamboo and Rattan Queen Size Bed Headboard. Circa 1980s Features
Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Bohemian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Modern Toscana US Queen Size Bed Green DEDAR Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, Dedar, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Toscana US Queen Size Bed, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...

Materials

Brass

Modern Toscana US Queen Size Bed Black DEDAR Mohair Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Toscana US Queen Size Bed, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Modern Toscana US Queen Size Bed Blue DEDAR Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Toscana US Queen Size Bed, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Metal Queen Size Bed Frame in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern metal queen size bed frame in the style of Milo Baughman. Iconic mid-century
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Stainless Steel

Space age - Queen size bed - 1970
Located in Brussels, BE
This exceptional bed set evoques Guido Faleschini iconic Turcoma but in a minimalist aesthetic. We
Category

Vintage 1970s Space Age Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Faux Leather

Arctic White Upholstered Queen Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
This elegant and modern bedframe combines luxurious comfort with sophisticated design, making it the perfect addition to your master suite. Wrapped in high-quality Arctic White perf...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric

Modern to Postmodern Lane Furniture Queen Size Bed Headboard w/Nightstands White
By Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Modern to Postmodern Lane Furniture Queen size bed headboard w/integrated
Category

1990s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Composition, Brass

American Queen Size Bed with Floating Nightstands
Located in NEW YORK, NY
materials and colors are also possible for this bed, See attached images for finish options and velvet color
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Velvet, Wood

A French Louis XIX/XV Style Giltwood Carved Figural Queen-Size Bed with Cherubs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XIX/XV Style Giltwood Carved 'Baroque Revival' Figural Queen-Size Bed with Cherubs
Category

Late 20th Century Baroque Revival Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

'Giorgio Collection' Italian Upholstered Queen Size Bed Leather Headboard
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Fully upholstered queen size bed in first grade lizard printed leather. Chrome stainless steel feet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Bedroom Sets

Materials

Leather

Shiko Wien Queen Size Bed by E-GGS
By E-GGS, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
stomping hard on the floor to chase away evil spirits. Like that ritual, we have designed a bed that evokes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

A French Directoire style Queen size bed, C. 1930.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the headboard and footboard. The bed is ready for reupholstery, offering the opportunity to customize
Category

Early 20th Century French Directoire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Louis XV Style French Solid Carved Walnut Queen Size Bed
Located in Miami, FL
The bed has a superbly carved crest on the Footboard and a smaller matching one on the Headboard
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Queen Size Bed with Velvet-Upholstered Frame and a Headboard
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bed features a generously sized, upholstered headboard and a matching upholstered bed frame
Category

2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Austrian Bentwood Queen Sized Bed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by J & J Kohn, this mahogany stained bentwood bed features curved head and footboards
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bentwood

Exotic Wood HeadBoard for Queen Size Bed circa 1960, Brazil
Located in Labrit, Landes
French massive exotic wood headboard made circa 1960 in Brazil. On this rustic head board, both faces have an interest. One has big studs and on the other side, the wood has retaine...
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Slip Covered Queen Size Bed in Brown Stone Washed Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Lauren Slip Covered Bed crafted with beautiful 100% linen in a coco brown shade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Linen, Foam, Wood, Oak

French Antique Fir Wood HeadBoard for Queen Size Bed circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
French massive fir wood headboard made circa 1940. This also can be used for twin beds. Shipping
Category

Vintage 1940s French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fir

Early 20th Carved Medallions Queen Size Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Baroque bed, original Lisbon bed This Queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with
Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Carved Medallions Queen Size Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Baroque bed, original Lisbon bed This Queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with
Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

1970s Pierre Cardin Art Deco Queen Size Bed Headboard and Platform Bed
By Pierre Cardin, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s Vintage Pierre Cardin queen size platform bed with spotlight bridge and headboard cabinet
Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Aluminum

Gervasoni Plumeau Upholstered knock-down Queen Size Bed by Cristina Celestino
By Gervasoni, Cristina Celestino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, Cat. H, Cat. B, Cat. D, Cat. E Available in other size options: E, G, Queen, Easter King
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Plywood

Queen sized Bed in Argentine Rosewood and Leather by Costantini, Belgrano
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Belgrano bed from Costantini is handmade using solid wood (shown in Argentine rosewood) and an
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Louis Solid Oak French Carved Queen Size Bed Upholstered in Natural Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Meet our stunning Queen French Oak Bed, a beautifully replicated Louis XVI bed made from white oak
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Linen, Oak

Queen Size Bed with Shell-Inspired Headboard in White Fabric, Musa Design
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
. Available in both queen and king sizes, this bed is designed to suit various decor styles and preferences
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Gustav Stickley Harvey Ellis Queen Size Bed Mission Arts and Crafts Style
By Harvey Ellis, Gustav Stickley
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Mission Style Bed, originally designed by Gustav Stickley and Harvey Ellis, circa 1910s
Category

Early 2000s American Mission Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Sexy 1970s Pierre Cardin Queen Size Bed Headboard Nightstands Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Super sexy 1970s Pierre Cardin queen size platform bed with matching night stands. This set
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bronze Queen Size Bed by Luciano Frigerio, 1970s
By Frigerio Di Desio, Luciano Frigerio
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian bronze bed by Luciano Frigerio for "Frigerio Di Desio". The bed needs a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

De Sede DS-1165 Queen Size Bed in Leather by Hugo de Ruiter
By De Sede, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. This affords individual design of the beds’ interiors. We recommend use of our DS-1103 mattress and DS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Leather

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Queen Size Beds For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of queen size beds for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique queen size beds was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. There are 343 antique and vintage queen size beds for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 50 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of queen size beds available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Queen size beds made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Queen size beds have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Lane Furniture, Baker Furniture Company and Henredon 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.

Questions About Queen Size Beds
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    No, a queen size bed is not bigger than a king. While queen size beds are 60 inches wide and 80 inches long, king size beds are 76 inches wide by 80 inches long. King size beds are 16 inches wider than queen size beds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The size of a full size bed is 35 inches wide by 75 inches long. This makes a full size bed, also known as a double mattress, 15 inches wider than a twin size mattress. A bed frame will typically add an additional 2 to 5 inches to this measurement.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A double size bed is another name for a full size bed. A double bed and full size bed have the same dimensions, measuring 54 inches by 75 inches. Therefore, you can use double and full interchangeably when referring to mattress size.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best queen bed frame is a matter of choice and comfort. Your antique, new or vintage bed and bed frame will be integral to ensuring that your bedroom is all that you need it to be. 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. Shop a range of beds and bed frames on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Cal king, or California King, is a bed 72 inches wide by 84 inches long. This mattress is the largest type of mattress available to buyers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    An Eastern king size bed is another name for a regular king size bed. Eastern King Size beds are 76” wide and 80” long.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While queen sized beds are 6 inches wider than full sized beds, you can often use a queen size headboard for a full mattress. Headboards are usually even with or a few inches wider than the bed.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    No, two twin beds do not make a queen. Two twin beds equal 78 inches in width, which is much larger than a queen size mattress which is 60 inches wide.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, there are two common sizes of king beds: standard and California. The standard king is 72 by 84 inches, while the California King is 76 by 80 inches. Some bed manufacturers offer other specialty kings, such as the 108-by-80-inch Alaskan King. Find a collection of king beds on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best frame for a king size bed will owe to your preferences and personal needs. Think about the layout of your bedroom, what furniture styles you’ve gravitated toward over the years and more. Whether you want your bed frame to be French provincial, modern ash, modern rustic canopy, brass or vintage, you will find all different kinds of bed frames on 1stDibs.

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