Beds and Bed Frames
1770s English Chippendale Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Gesso, Silk, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
18th Century English Chippendale Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany, Rosewood
1780s English Georgian Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Hardwood
Early 1900s English Campaign Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
18th Century Italian Regency Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Beech, Bentwood
Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Bentwood
Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Bronze, Iron
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Copper
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Bamboo
18th Century Indian Spanish Colonial Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Rosewood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
17th Century English William and Mary Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Linen, Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Cherry, Walnut
18th Century Italian Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
17th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Early 1900s Polish Art Deco Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
17th Century French Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
18th Century Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Paper
1790s English Campaign Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Early 1900s Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique, New and Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
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.