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Bedroom Furniture For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 1920s
Pair of Antique Chinese Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Chinese lacquered and painted cabinets. Measurements: Height: 30? Width: 24? Depth: 12?.
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1920s Chinese Vintage Bedroom Furniture

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Wood

Double Bed Mid-Century Italian Design Solid Bamboo, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
The mattress measures 190 x 160 cm.  
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1950s Vintage Bedroom Furniture

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Bamboo

ISA Bergamo, Nightstands, Wood, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, glass and brass nightstands designed and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy, c. 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Silver and Creme Paint Decorated Venetian Louis XV Style Nightstands
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic pair of gorgeous silver leaf and creme painted Italian-made French Louis XV style nightstands from Venice. They are time-worn and have superb hand-paint decorated...
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1920s Italian Louis XV Vintage Bedroom Furniture

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Walnut

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
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1720s Spanish Baroque Antique Bedroom Furniture

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Giltwood, Paint

Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Magnificent, 18th Century, Venetian, Trompe-L’œil, Painted, Bed, Superking 6ft, 180cm wide, With Massive 213cm, 6ft 10in Shaped Headboard & 149cm, 5ft Shaped Footboard & Fortuny Bedcover, sold with new custom made box-spring mattress base...
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1730s European Baroque Antique Bedroom Furniture

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Paint

17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN WILLIAM III CIRCA 1650 ENGLiSH OAK TESTER FOUR POSTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare, original circa 1650 William III hand carved Jacobean Tester four poster...
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1650s English Jacobean Antique Bedroom Furniture

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Oak

Room '56 dressing table by Rob Parry for Dico, The Netherlands 1950's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This rare dressing table was designed by Rob Parry for the former and renowned Dutch bed manufacturer DICO in the 1950's. This piece was part of the 'Kamer 56' (translated: Room '56)...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

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Metal

Italian Midcentury Rattan Bamboo Bedside Tables Night Stands, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design rattan bamboo bedside table night stands with wood shelf, Italy 1950s Please note that the item is origin...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

A Pair of Fine French 1950s Side Tables attributed to Baptistin Spade
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of fine French Mid-Century two-tier side tables attributed to Baptistin Spade, with brass tubular legs supporting the formica laminate tops.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

Materials

Brass

SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY PAIR OF VENETIAN BLONDE WALNUT BEDSIDE TABLES
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant pair of bedside tables in solid carved blond walnut, characterized by a particular urn shape that makes them truly unique. The top is smooth and has a band under the top, whi...
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Bedroom Furniture

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Nutwood

Pair of Stunning Mid century 2 Drawer teak nightstands Made in Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of early deco mid century 2drawer teak veneer nightstands made in Sweden. Beautiful early deco style mid century bedside tables. Beautiful blonde birch wood drawer construction ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

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Birch, Teak

Pair of Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture and John Stuart Mahogany Nightstands
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1950s by the iconic designer of the Skyscraper bookcases and Pretzel sofa Paul Frankl, this pair of nightstands was made for retail by John Stuart in the heart of New...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An iconic pair of Mid-Century Modern bachelor chests or large beside chests By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA,...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands by Stanley
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This set of mid-century modern walnut nightstands by Stanley Furniture is a true gem from the 1950s. Crafted from high-quality walnut, they have been refinished to restore their orig...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

Materials

Brass

Bedside table in Rush and Bamboo Italy 1950s with drawer
Located in Palermo, Sicily
small bedside table in rush and bamboo with drawer Italy 1950s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rush

18th Century Rosewood Tester/Canopy Bed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An 18th century Rosewood tester bed from an important palace in Goa. The posts are beautifully carved and the solid wood headboard adds a touch of simplicity and sturdy elegance. Cro...
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18th Century Indian Antique Bedroom Furniture

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Rosewood

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Nightstand or Bedside Table, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Amsterdamse School nightstand or bedside table.Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.Solid oak base with original oak veneered top.Original solid macassa...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bedroom Furniture

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Macassar, Oak

Pair of mahogany and glass bedside tables from the 1950s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Pair of 1950s bedside tables in mahogany wood with cone feet and brass ferrules. Glass top and shelf. The maximum height of the nightstand (shelf height) is 66 cm that of the top i...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

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Brass

Room '56 Wood and Metal Bed by Rob Parry and Emile Truijen for Dico, 1950's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning bed is designed by Rob Parry and Emile Truijen and is made by the former and renowned Dutch bed manufacturer DICO in the 1950's. It is part of the 'Kamer 56' (translated: Room '56) serie. The bed spring is held by 2 black lacquered metal parts with a pastel yellow lacquered wooden shelve between. A very playful and stylish bed...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

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Metal

Gio Ponti Headboard and Bedframe with Attached Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bed by Gio Ponti, executed by Giordano Chiesa, c.1950s, Italy. This one of a kind piece was commissioned by the Ceccato family, owners of the popular confectionary empire, Dulciora, for their residence in Milan. The bed is comprised of Ferrara root walnut and curly birch...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

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Walnut, Birch

1950s John Stuart Mid Century Modern Nightstands - a Pair
Located in Saddle River, NJ
These nightstands are a must-have for any collector of mid-century modern furniture. The iconic design and high-quality materials make them a valuable and stylish addition to any bed...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

Materials

Wood

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 cartouches. Dimensions: Height: 103” Width: 67” Depth:93 ½” Comparable to Cal King...
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Late 17th Century Portuguese Antique Bedroom Furniture

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Hardwood, Jacaranda

Pair Night Stands Mid-Century Italian Design Bamboo Minimal, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair night stands mid-century Italian design bamboo minimal 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Gustavian Style Night Stands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an unusual set of Gustavian Style Night Stands. they have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Bedroom Furniture

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Vittorio Dassi Style Nightstands Bedside Burl Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century pair nightstands 1950s Vittorio Dassi manner in folder and burl walnut, legs in dark beech, walnut burl flame veneer on the doors and sides; interior in mahogany folder....
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

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Glass, Burl

Italian Neoclassical Painted & Gilt Foliage Medallion Fluted Day Bed, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical painted and gilt wood red lacquered day bed with fluted serpentine headboards, flanking foliage medallions, reeded posts, foliage skirts, and resting on fluted r...
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1780s Italian Neoclassical Antique Bedroom Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Modern Vanessa Bed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Vanessa Bed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina ,Italy, 1950s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb Planner Group Model 1500 Maple & Black Single Drawer Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Paul McCobb Planner Group for Winchendon Single Drawer Maple Nightstand. Cabinet. End Table. Featuring a Black lacquered surround with solid Maple Drawer, original Aluminum donut rin...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

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Aluminum

Frank Kyle Extravagant King Headboard & Nightstands Pepe Mendoza Pulls 1950s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a King bed headboard with nightstands. Made in Mexico circa the 1950s. Mexican Modernist Frank Kyle King Size Headboard with...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Rare Pair 18th Century Venetian Paint Decorated Marble Top Commodes Nightstands
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an extremely rare pair of original hand-painted Venetian paint decorated pair of nightstands. They are in good condition with some minor finish as to be expected for their ad...
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1790s Italian Rococo Antique Bedroom Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

Pair of Rare Edward Wormley Dunbar for Modern Elegant Nightstands or End Tables
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare and very elegant pair of nightstands or end tables designed by Edward Wormley in dark stained mahogany with travertine tops, single drawer has open circular brass pull, from his...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

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Travertine, Brass

Pair of Neoclassical Style Marble and Mahogany Bedside Tables
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of mahogany bedside tables, each of which has an ivory-coloured marble top, shaped sides equipped with original brass handles and feet. This pair ...
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1950s Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Bedroom Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Stunning 1920's Art Deco Burr Walnut Dressing Table with Seven Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning 1920's Art Deco burr walnut dressing table with mirror and drawers. This pie...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Bedroom Furniture

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Mirror, Walnut

French Bed
Located in London, England
Reupholstered walnut framed French bed. Circa 1920 H 120cm x W 147cm x D 202cm - (140x190)
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1920s French Vintage Bedroom Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Refinished Dresser and Mirror by Paul McCobb for Planner Group
Located in South Charleston, WV
Mirror measures: 47" x 17". Dresser is 60" wide, 18.25" deep and 33" tall. Paul McCobb Dresser and Mirror. A sophisticated restoration has been performed on two pieces and both are listed separately. This piece provides a contrast between the black lacquer, birch elements and brass knobs. An uncommon element to this suite is the seldom seen original Paul McCobb mirror...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

Materials

Brass

Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon Kingsize Headboard
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
A mahogany kingsize headboard designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon. Comes with upholstered box spring (no mattress)
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Bed French Carved Painted Old White Susani Upholstered Louis XVI King 150cm 5ft
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Louis XVI, carved & painted, double bed upholstered with susani, woven textile with flowers & lovebirds & custom made bedspread, sold with custo...
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1790s French Louis XVI Antique Bedroom Furniture

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Textile, Paint

Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb USA, 1950s Black lacquered walnut, with unique brass and lacquered spear-shaped dra...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Nightstands Marble Tops Italian, 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
For sale two very nice decorative nightstands. Italian inlay wood, comes with marble curved Greenish color tops. Bronze handles and details. Two drawers each.
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1950s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Bedroom Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Bleached Walnut Nightstands For Widdicomb
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of iconic bleached walnut nightstands by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Single drawer with intrinsic walnut pull and open top c...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of French Louis XVI style bronze mounted twin beds C 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of French Louis XVI style bronzePair of French Louis XVI style bronze mounted twin beds C 1920. The headboards and footboards having elaborate marquetry inlay of flowers, geomet...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Bedroom Furniture

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Bronze

Tommi Parzinger Originals Brass Studded & White Lacquered Two Drawer Chest
Located in Hanover, MA
Tommy Parzinger for Parzinger Originals white lacquered two drawer cabinet. Some call this a dresser but scale suggests nightstand or bedside chest. Solid brass round domed studs ev...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Art Deco bedside Cabinets
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Bedside Cabinets A Pair of French Art Deco bedside cabinets produced in the 1920’s using cherrywood, they have a single drawer with cupboard door below, all turned brass ha...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bedroom Furniture

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Cherry

Early 20th Century Nightstands Veneered With Karelian Birch, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Opole, PL
Two Nightstands From the Early 20th Century Veneered With Karelian Birch Elevate your interior with this charming pair of vintage Art Deco-style nightstands or side cabinets, crafte...
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1950s Polish Vintage Bedroom Furniture

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Birch

John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency nightstands By John Widdicomb USA, 1950s Black lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware and brass-capp...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

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Brass

Gio Ponti for Dassi Bed Mid 50s
Located in bari, IT
Bed complete with headboard with built-in hanging nightstands , production Vittorio Dassi in the style Gio Ponti 1960' c.a. N.B. Net measurements accomm...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Wood Nightstands, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Good vintage condition. Small sings of usage. Probably made in Italy.  
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

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Brass

Large Solid Mahogany Boat Bed from the Empire Period
Located in Paris, FR
Large boat bed in solid mahogany flamed, mahogany veneer, with rich decoration of finely chased and gilded bronzes, Empire period. Four baluster uprights, dec...
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Late 18th Century French Empire Antique Bedroom Furniture

Materials

Wood

1950s Bedside Tables In Walnut, Czechoslovakia
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful set of two bedside tables from mid-century era. Produced in Czechoslovakia in 1950s. The set is made of oak construction with walnut veneer. And what a veneer it is! Beauti...
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1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Bedroom Furniture

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Oak, Walnut

Fantastic Pair Paul McCobb style Walnut Brass Night Stands Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Paul Mccobb style walnut drop down door night stands. These were actually made in the style of Paul Mccobb by the Furnette Furniture Company. We love the drop dow...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

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Formica, Walnut

Custom Florence Knoll Teakwood Nightstands model 575, for Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom Florence Knoll Teakwood Nightstands Model 575, for Knoll Associates, USA, 1955 These exquisite nightstands were custom designed for architect John Hejduk’s interior 1968. They...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

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Chrome

Pair Teak Nightstands Bedside Tables by Carlström & Co from Sweden 1950's
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful pair teak nightstands / bedside tables with drawer and magazine rack on beech legs from the 1950s. The night stands are made by Carlstr...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

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Teak

Bed Tester Mahogany Chippendale Claret Red Damask Duke Hamilton Scotland Banner
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The Faringdon House, Chippendale Period, Mahogany, Claret Red Damask, Tester Bed Incorporating The Arms Of The Dukes Of Hamilton, The Royal Banner Of Scotland & Tree Of Life, sold with new custom-made, luxury, pocket sprung, king-sized mattress 5ft, 150cm wide - With the Royal Banner of The Royal Arms of Scotland In The Tester, the Coat of Arms of the Dukes of Hamilton in the Head Curtain & Tree Of Life In the Bedspread: all Gold, Silver & Polychrome Embroidered. - ‘ I can remember, during the tedious or frightening but always sleepless nights of fire-watchings in wartime London, that the place I longed to be in most intensely was the Red bedroom at Faringdon, with its crackling fire, its Bessarabian carpet with bunchy flowers, and above all its four-post bed, whence from beneath a huge fat fluffy old-fashioned quilt one can gaze out at the view, head still on the pillow... ‘ Nancy Mitford, Essay on Faringdon House, the home of the the real ‘Lord Merlin’, 1950. Mitford affectionately portrayed her great friend Lord Berners as 'Lord Merlin' in Pursuit of Love and Love in a Cold Climate. - Created in 1643, the Dukedom of Hamilton is the premier peerdom in Scotland and the third oldest in the United Kingdom. The head-curtain incorporates the coat of arms of the Dukes of Hamilton prior to 1711 when they were combined with the Dukedom of Brandon. The oak tree and inscription ‘Through’ alludes to the tree that Charles II hid in at Boscobel in 1651. The inscription ‘Sola Nobilitas Virtus‘ translates as ‘For Virtue is the only Nobility’. - The tester incorporates the Royal Banner of Scotland. The earliest recorded use of the lion rampant as a royal emblem in Scotland was in 1222. Since 1603, the lion rampant of Scotland has been incorporated into both the royal arms and royal banners of Scottish and British monarchs. - Beds symbolise life and the Tree of Life is a significant, cross-cultural symbol; symbolising health, growth, strength, flowering, abundance and longevity. - PROVENANCE : ‘The Red Bedroom’ was the main guest bedroom at Faringdon House, the home of Lord Berners, composer, writer, painter, from 1918 until his death in 1950. Faringdon House was the centre of a glittering social circle during the 1920’s and 30’s and guests included Evelyn Waugh, Siegfried Sassoon, John Betjaman, The Mitford Sisters, Salvador Dali, HG Wells and Gertrude Stein. Many famous guests slept in the "Red Bed", including Salvador and Gala Dali and Nancy Mitford. It is not known where Lord Berners acquired this tester bed and research is underway to see if documentary evidence can be found relating to the history of this tester bed before acquisition by Lord Berners - Hamilton Palace, home to the Dukes of Hamilton for nearly 300 years was furnished with treasures to rival the Royal Collection. Exquisite furniture, famed paintings, coveted objets d’art, finds from antiquity: it was the hoard of a family Daniel Defoe once called ‘great possessors.’ There were two enormous auctions at Hamilton Palace in 1882 and 1919 and the stately home was condemned for demolition in 1921. Many of the treasures from Hamilton Palace are now on display in international museums and collections. National Museums Scotland, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the British Museum, the National Trust, the Louvre, Lennoxlove House and Boston Museum of Fine Arts. - Chippendale period, mahogany, tester bedstead with finely carved, fluted and reeded baluster columnar front posts surmounted by a moulded cornice. Re-upholstered in a two-tone claret red damask, with red and gold passementerie replacing the previous threadbare silk damask. The banner, armorial and tree of life embroidery...
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1770s British Chippendale Antique Bedroom Furniture

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Damask, Mahogany

Modernist Mahogany King Size Headboard by Gibbard of Canada
Located in Hanover, MA
Modernist mahogany King size headboard from the Viscount collection made by Gibbard Furniture Company of Canada in March 1956. Only 50 hea...
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1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

English Birch Night Stand or Cabinet With Marble Top
Located in Buchanan, NY
A handsome birch cabinet with a marble top that would make a perfect night table, made by Marsh & Jones and has the original label. The cabinet has a single door and 2 interior shelv...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Bedroom Furniture

Materials

Marble

Midcentury Italian Nightstands in the manner of Vittorio Dassi
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A pair of handmade nightstands by Vittorio Dassi. Each nightstand has a pair of doors with an intricate zigzag design, glass shelf and details in ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Thin Edge Nightstands for Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson Thin Edge nightstands for Herman Miller. Iconic design for Nelson's Thin Edge series produced by Herman Miller, Michigan U.S....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bedroom Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage, New and Antique Bedroom Furniture

No matter what kind of bedroom furniture you prefer — be it lavish, low-key or minimalist — your bedroom will always be your own personal sanctuary. But it didn’t start that way. It wasn’t until around the 19th century that the bedroom became a realm of privacy. For many Europeans in the medieval era, eating, congregating and sleeping all took place in a single room, and later, royalty such as Louis XIV of France worked on legal orders while sitting in his bed, surrounded by members of his court.

Now, we return to our bedrooms for solace, private space and intimacy. We’ve certainly come a long way, and so has our bedroom furniture.

Whether you’re seeking bright or moody, Baroque or mid-century modern, consider the amount of time that will be spent in this space. Don’t choose furnishings you won’t enjoy looking at every day.

The most important piece of bedroom furniture is, not surprisingly, the bed. When shopping for a bed and bed frame, keep the size of your bedroom in mind — you’ll need to navigate your way around the bed during your daily routine. Bed sizes range from twin to king, and there is also the California king. At 76 inches wide and 80 inches long, a king-size bed is approximately 16 inches wider than a queen-size mattress, and your bed frame will probably add two to five inches to each side. (The California king bed is 84 inches long.)

If you’re putting together design ideas for a large bedroom, why not go all out? A king platform bed is low-profile and minimalist — a mattress is placed directly on a simple and solid frame, which offers support without a box spring. A traditional bed sees a mattress rest on a box spring or foundation.

Smaller bedrooms or guest rooms could benefit from something more streamlined, such as a vintage daybed. The important thing is not to choose a bed that is too big for your space. After all, you still need to squeeze in an Italian nightstand and an elegant American of Martinsville dresser.

Headboards can make or break the style of a bedroom. If you are going for a clean and contemporary look, maybe a headboard isn’t the best fit, but if not having a headboard will keep you up at night, there are plenty of options. Rattan headboards are a great choice to top off a casual country theme. Alternately, you can think of the headboard as a statement piece. With maximalism riding high in the design world, bedrooms are getting on board with vibrant upholstered headboards, and an upholstered bed may very well be the one thing you need to pull the entire look of your bedroom furniture together.

Once your bedding is situated, shift your focus to other pieces for the room.

The size of your closet will have an impact on the size and amount of furniture you need. If you have a small closet, for example, a larger dresser is going to come in handy. If you are lucky enough to have a large walk-in closet, you can utilize the extra bedroom space for other pieces, such as an antique or vintage nightstand.

Turn your humdrum bedroom into a dramatic hideaway that you never want to leave — find vintage, new and antique bedroom furniture today on 1stDibs.

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