Antique Victorian Carved Oak Full Size Bed, Circa 1890s
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian carved oak full size bed frame USA, Circa 1890s Measures: 56.75"W x
Oak
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Full Size Bed, circa 1890s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian carved oak full size bed frame USA, Circa 1890s Measures: 56.5"W
Oak
$5,272Sale Price|20% Off
H 86.62 in W 65.56 in D 76.38 in
Italian Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Highback Full Bed Lincoln Style
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-19th century Victorian Eastlake walnut carved Lincoln style bed. Features a high back with
Rosewood, Walnut
$2,995 / set
H 37 in W 46.5 in D 78.75 in
Stickley Brothers Antique Victorian Carved Maple Twin Size Faux Bamboo Beds
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of antique Victorian or American Colonial style carved maple twin size faux
Faux Bamboo, Maple
$2,995
H 71.75 in W 57.75 in D 80.5 in
Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Full Size Bed, Circa 1880s
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian carved walnut full size bed frame In the manner of Herter Brothers
Walnut
$3,395
H 68 in W 68 in D 88 in
Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Full Size Bed, Circa 1880s
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian full size bed frame In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Circa
Walnut, Burl
$3,995
H 69 in W 52 in D 77 in
Antique Renaissance Victorian Hand Carved Black Walnut Full Size Bed Frame
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Renaissance Victorian Hand Carved Black Walnut Full Size Bed Frame by Eastlake Gorgeous
Walnut
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 70.5 in W 62.25 in D 82.5 in
Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Burl Bed Frame c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Burl Bed Frame Unsigned C1880 Measures - 70
Walnut
$4,810
H 49.81 in W 59.85 in D 85.44 in
EXQUISITELY CARVED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CIRCA 1880 FLAMED HARDWOOD DOUBLE BED FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
quality, hand carved Honduras Mahogany double bed frame Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Hardwood
$5,429
H 93.31 in W 56.5 in D 84.65 in
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England Burr Walnut ornately carved Half
Hardwood
$15,000Sale Price|75% Off
H 81 in W 62.75 in D 85.88 in
Late Victorian 19th C. George Henkels Attributed Walnut + Burl Bed Frame
Located in Round Top, TX
Walnut and burl bed. Purchased in Philadelphia, in 1970, from an antique dealer who informed the
Walnut, Burl
$2,995
H 79.5 in W 61 in D 76.75 in
Herter Brothers Style Monumental Victorian Walnut Full Size Bed, Circa 1880s
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous monumental antique Eastlake Victorian carved walnut full size bed frame In the manner
Walnut
$83,247
H 118.51 in W 103.15 in D 102.76 in
MONUMENTAL 3 METER EMPEROR ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 CARVED ENGLISH BURR OAK TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Antique circa 1880-1900 hand carved English Burr Oak Emperor size Tester bed frame which is the largest I
Oak
$5,498 / set
H 49.02 in W 49.61 in D 81.89 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ELM CIRCA 1880 BEDSTEADS BED FRAMES ORNATE HAND CARVED DETAiLING
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
of hand carved solid Elm Bedsteads with ornate detailing and antique paint Please note the delivery
Elm
John Dickinson King Size Four-Poster Bed from the Firehouse
By John Dickinson
Located in Chicago, IL
John Dickinson king size four poster bed from the firehouse Hand carved and stained mahogany
Mahogany
Rare 19th century mahogany and porcelain inlaid 4 poster bed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
elements. Interior padded footboard, with a beautifully inlaid bed end with carved swags and roundels
Porcelain, Mahogany
1840s Victorian Mahogany High Back Twin Bedsteads, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare pair 1860s Victorian Mahogany High Back head board Twin Bedsteads. Good antique condition
Mahogany
$17,181
H 62.6 in W 56.7 in D 80.52 in
Antique Hand Carved Continental Oak Frame Bedstead Very Nicely Sculpted Part Set
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1860 Continental oak, hand carved double
Oak
$3,995 / set
H 47 in W 42 in D 80 in
Pair 19th C. Early American Walnut Converted Semi-Poster Twin Rope Bedframe
Located in Germantown, MD
A refurbisehd Pair of 19th Century Early American Style Walnut Twin Rope Bedframes. Ropes were suppressed and replaced by bedframe "L" brackets, 3 on each rail to support the boxspri...
Walnut
$80,000
H 94.5 in W 26.75 in D 55.5 in
19th Century Walnut and Burl Bed Dresser Mirror Set by George Henkels
Located in Round Top, TX
Walnut and burl dresser with removable mirror and matching bed. Purchased in Philadelphia, in 1970
Walnut, Burl
$8,572 / set
H 18 in W 16 in D 16 in
Pair of Side Tables, Round Bed Side Tables with Mother of Pearl Inlay in Wood
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pair of side tables, Mihrab bed side tables with Mother of Pearl Inlay in Wood is inspired by the
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Victorian Walnut Double Bed with Carved Finials
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian walnut double bed with carved finials.
Walnut
Unavailable
H 62.6 in W 53.94 in D 75.99 in
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Bedstead UK Double Bed / US Full 'Frame'
Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire
A truly magnificent antique Victorian carved walnut double bed dating from circa 1895. In a richly
Walnut
Unavailable
H 51.19 in W 53.94 in D 75.6 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Arts & Crafts Double Bed, Full Size English Bedstead
Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire
A charming antique Victorian Arts & Crafts carved walnut double bed dating from circa 1890. The
Walnut
Unavailable
H 2.17 in W 2.37 in D 14.18 in
19th Century Erotic Meerschaum Pipe & Cheroot Holders of a Woman in Bed
Located in London, GB
laying in a bed decorated diorama case, with her legs forming two Cheroot Holders. C. 1880. Austrian
Leather, Clay, Fabric
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Twin Beds, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Victorian carved mahogany twin beds Circa 1880s Measures: 41.5" W
Mahogany
French Victorian Carved Wood and Caning Queen Size Bed Frame
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian queen-size bed frame comprised of a headboard with carved wooden frame featuring
Wood
Grand, Victorian Highly Carved Walnut Queen Size Bed with Canopy
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful example of a Victorian highly carved walnut queen size bed with canopy, featuring
Satin, Walnut
Sold
H 88.5 in W 64 in D 79 in
Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Foliate Carved Walnut High Bed C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Victorian Renaissance Revival Foliate Carved Walnut High Bed with Grape Decoration C1880 Measures - 88 1/2
Walnut
Antique Monumental Eastlake Victorian Carved Burled Walnut Full Size Bed
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous monumental antique Eastlake Victorian full size bed frame In the manner of Herter
Walnut, Burl
Sold
H 72.5 in W 57 in D 79.5 in
Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Oak Full Size Bed
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Eastlake Victorian carved oak full size bed frame In the manner of Herter Brothers USA
Oak
Sold
H 73.5 in W 65.5 in D 82 in
Antique Victorian Monumental Carved Walnut Full Size Bed Attributed to Horner
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Victorian monumental ornate carved walnut full size bed Attributed to R.J. Horner
Walnut
Sold
H 35.44 in W 22.64 in D 31.5 in
Antique Monumental Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Full Size Bed, Circa 1880s
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous monumental antique Eastlake Victorian carved walnut full size bed frame In the manner
Walnut
Sold
H 78 in W 57.75 in L 78 in
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut and Burl Wood Full Size Bed, 1880s
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Victorian Eastlake full size bed frame USA, Circa 1880s Carved walnut, with inset
Walnut, Burl
Sold
H 112 in W 68 in D 80 in
Monumental Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Highback Full Bed Lincoln Style
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental antique Victorian carved walnut highback full bed Lincoln style 112". Mid-19th century
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Victorian Eastlake Carved Walnut Custom Bed Frame
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique Victorian era bed frame. Made from walnut with carved frame featuring embellishments
Walnut
Sold
H 91 in W 70 in D 86 in
Monumental Antique Victorian Lincoln Style Walnut Burl Carved Highback Queen Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 19th Century Victorian Eastlake walnut burl Lincoln style carved bed. Features a high back with
Walnut
Sold
H 82 in W 57.5 in L 82 in
19th Century Victorian Eastlake Carved Walnut and Burl Wood Full Size Bed
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding 19th century Victorian Eastlake carved walnut and burl wood full size bed. The bed
Walnut, Burl
Sold
H 79.75 in W 59.75 in L 79.75 in
Antique R. J. Horner Carved High Back Acanthus Carved Oak Full Size Bed
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique R.J. Horner full or double bed frame offers oak construction with tall back having
Oak
American Victorian Renaissance Walnut and Burl Walnut Bed, circa 1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
Victorian Renaissance standard full size bed. Architecturally beautiful, heavily carved walnut with
Walnut
Sold
H 99 in W 68 in D 91 in
Vintage Gothic Victorian Style Carved Mahogany Half Tester Queen Size Canopy Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
Contemporary Carved Mahogany Half Tester Queen Size Bed, last quarter 20th c. Features serpentine
Mahogany
Ralph Lauren Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
By Henredon, Ralph Lauren
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding carved mahogany queen size poster bed By Ralph Lauren for Henredon circa 1990s
Mahogany
Sold
H 103 in W 65 in D 81 in
Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut and Burl Full/Double Bed Frame
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Renaissance Revival bed frame features walnut construction with burl paneled headboard
Burl, Walnut
Pair of Solid Mahogany Carved Twin Beds by R.J.Horner and Co.
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Solid Mahogany Carved Twin Beds by R.J.Horner and Co. Intricately carved by this well know
Sold
H 86.25 in W 70.5 in D 6.75 in
Antique Heurter Brothers School Victorian Rococo Revival Rosewood Bed C1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
Brothers School Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Rosewood Bed C1870 Head Board - 86.25"H x 70.5"W x 6.75"D
Rosewood
Sold
H 86.5 in W 59.5 in D 3 in
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Burled Walnut Monumental Full Size Headboard
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique Eastlake Victorian monumental full size headboard In the manner of Herter
Walnut, Burl
Rare 19th century mahogany and porcelain 4 poster bed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
elements. Interior padded footboard, with a beautifully inlaid bed end with carved swags and roundels
Porcelain, Mahogany
Sold
H 43 in W 60 in D 24 in
Antique Oak Sideboard with Carved North Wind God Panel and Paw Feet 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique oak sideboard features caved North Wind God central panel, paw feet and stylized shell pulls, 19th century. Measures: 43" H x 60" L x 24" D.
Sold
H 45.5 in W 40 in D 21.5 in
1880s Ornate Victorian Rocking Cradle Carved Walnut Knockdown Rocker Baby Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
1880s ornate Victorian rocking cradle carved walnut knockdown rocker baby bed A gorgeous
Walnut
Sold
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 23.63 in
Antique Early Victorian Carved Leather Chaise Lounge Day Bed Regency
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are so excited to present to you this lovely early Victorian carved leather chaise lounge day
Leather
A Victorian Walnut Caned Low Bench/Dog Bed, circa 1900
Located in Spencertown, NY
A Long-low foot stool/dog bed Solid hand-carved walnut with cane seat and sage green velvet cushion
Cane, Walnut
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Full Size Bed, circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian carved oak full size bed frame USA, circa 1900 Measures: 60" W x
Oak
Sold
H 83 in W 63.5 in D 84 in
Antique Eastlake Victorian Stately Carved Walnut Highback Full Size Bed Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Stately Carved Walnut Highback "Harvest Fruit" Full Size Bed Frame
Walnut
Sold
H 107 in W 64 in D 79 in
Monumental Burled Walnut Carved Victorian Near Queen Size Bed, circa 1860
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb solid carved walnut American Victorian bed that is sized closest to a standard
Walnut
Sold
H 88.5 in W 57.75 in D 80.88 in
Monumental Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut and Burl Wood Bed, circa 1870
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding Victorian Eastlake full size bed frame Originally purchased from Marshall
Walnut, Burl
Sold
H 86 in W 57.25 in D 78 in
Antique Monumental Eastlake Victorian Carved Burled Walnut Full Size Bed, 1880s
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous monumental antique Eastlake Victorian full size bed frame In the manner of Herter
Walnut, Burl
Sold
H 77.5 in W 58.75 in D 79.25 in
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut and Rosewood Full Size Bed Frame, circa 1870
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding 19th century Victorian carved walnut and rosewood full size bed frame. The bed
Rosewood, Walnut
Sold
H 81.5 in W 59.63 in D 80.5 in
19th Century Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut and Burl Wood Full Size Bed
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Victorian Eastlake carved walnut and burl wood full size bed frame USA, circa 1880s
Walnut, Burl
Antique Carved Oak Full Size Bed, circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique carved oak full size bed frame USA, circa 1900 Measures: 58.13" W x 76" D
Oak
Sold
H 77.5 in W 63 in D 79 in
Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut and Burl Bed Frame, Full/Double
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Renaissance Revival carved walnut bed frame features broken arch crest with central scroll
Burl, Walnut
Antique Carved Walnut Rococo Revival Full Size Bed Frame, circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique carved walnut Rococo full size bed frame features high back with central scroll and foliate
Walnut
Sold
H 84 in W 66.5 in D 68.5 in
Antique R. J. Horner Figural Griffin Carved Mahogany Full Bed Frame, circa 1900
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique mahogany full/double bed frame attributed to R.J. Horner offers mahogany construction
Mahogany
Antique English Carved Oak Wall Panel Decoration or Headboard
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Consisting of 25 hand-carved oak panels set within an oak frame. Believed to have been purpose made
Oak
Sold
H 21.5 in W 21 in D 17.5 in
English Victorian Oak 19th Century Bed Steps with Carved Roaring Lions
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Victorian oak bed steps from the 19th century depicting two roaring lions. These English
Oak
Antique English End-of-Bed Bench Window Seat Settee Carved Oak c. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Carved Oak Window Seat or End-of-Bed Bench Classic British flair
Oak
Sold
H 64 in W 57.5 in D 83.5 in
Antique 19th Century Carved Walnut Victorian Full Size Four Poster Bed
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Victorian style full size four poster bed, unbranded. Walnut and walnut veneers with
Metal
Victorian Cream Brass and Iron Bed - MK64
Located in Wrexham, GB
Simple yet stylish cream 5ft wide bed with pretty mouldings and straight top brass rail. The bed
Brass, Iron
21st Century Carved Mahogany Traditional King Panel Bed
Located in Charlotte, NC
A king size panel bed in the Traditional Victorian style, unbranded. Mahogany with veneers. Tall
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Carved Giltwood Antique Double Bed
Located in Darwen, GB
A Late 19th Century French carved gilt wood antique double bed. The beautiful headboard having
Sold
H 110 in W 96 in D 61 in
A Finely Carved 19th Century Anglo-Indian Mahogany Bed with Metal Canopy
Located in Long Island City, NY
A magnificent attractive and finely carved bed. The bed's headboard carved with opposing lions and
Pair of Hand-Carved Walnut, Victorian Twin Headboards
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of hand-carved walnut, Victorian headboards (pair of twin or one king-size) Upholstered and
Walnut
$38,290
H 42.13 in W 83.47 in D 32.29 in
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, Walnut - Louis Delanois JME
By Louis Delanois
Located in Göttingen, NI
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, carved walnut Master Louis Delanois JME c. 1760 Provenance: Albrecht Neuhaus, Würzburg Literature: Pierre Kjellberg, Le Mobilier França...
Walnut
$500 / item
H 18.7 in W 13.2 in D 3 in
Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...
Foil
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$4,093
H 25.4 in W 48.43 in D 43.71 in
STUNNiNG ANTIQUE VICTORIAN "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA WITH EBONISED FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale lovely Victorian Aesthetic Movement “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch Please note the delivery fee listed is...
Velvet, Hardwood
A pair of French Louis XV style walnut twin beds, C. 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair will add warmth to your children's room or a guest room! Dating to the early 20th-century, these bed frames are crafted with classic European proportions and include a be...
Wood, Walnut
$4,487 / set
H 42.33 in W 77.56 in D 83.08 in
Willem Penaat Art Deco Amsterdamse School Twin Beds for Metz & Co., 1920s
By Willem Penaat 1, Metz & Co.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School twin beds. Design by Willem Penaat for Metz & Co. Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak frames and bedsides with...
Oak
$34,363
H 33.67 in W 77.17 in D 42.52 in
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown leather that has Thomas Chipp...
Leather
Large Classical Italian Bronze Bird Fountain Statue
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning large Italian bronze water fountain Classical look complemented by the gorgeous verdis gris patina Love the birds depicted drinking from the rim of the main bowl Classica...
Bronze
$18,106
H 55.12 in W 76.78 in D 85.83 in
Lit De Marriage Bed, Made in the LXV Style, Finished in Rose and Silver
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The Lit De Marriage Bed, hand carved in the Louis XV style has been modelled after one of our original pieces from the 1800s which was made in the French tradition of having a piece ...
Wood
Zenith Console Radio Model 9-S-262
By Radiobar Corp. and Philco
Located in Fulton, CA
A Philco Model 9-S-262 console radio with multiple band dial. Circa. 1938. All electrical components and speaker intact. Beautiful dial, grill cloth and finish. Radio turns on, dial ...
Walnut
$3,595
H 80.5 in W 35 in D 15.75 in
Georgian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Hand-Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase hutch top In the manner of Baker Furniture By Jasper Cabinet ...
Brass
$2,692Sale Price|24% Off
H 57.88 in W 53.55 in D 19.3 in
Antique French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This oak apothecary cabinet with brass hardware was made in the early 20th century in France and was used in a hardware store. It is very well made and it remains in a good restored ...
Oak
$18,183Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from...
Carrara Marble
Vintage Wood and Brass Bird Cage, 1980s Design, Home Accent
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage wood and brass bird cage. This cage is functional. The door raises up & down. The bottom brass tray pulls out for cleaning. It comes with a brass bird on a perch in the c...
Wood
$10,996
H 45.28 in W 86.62 in D 37.8 in
Exceptional 19th Century Hand Carved Italian Walnut Day Bed Cherub Putti's Angel
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare Circa 1840-1860 hand carved walnut Italian daybed with cherub putti decoration and chesterfield tufting What a find! Thi...
Walnut
$3,500
H 39 in W 69 in D 25 in
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa. Item features a carved face to lower crest ands further carved wooden frame throughout raised on paw...
Fabric, Mahogany
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.)
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