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Beds and Bed Frames For Sale
California King Bed Fully Upholstered in Velvet With Geometric Patchwork Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bed presents a luxurious retreat with its commanding 60" high headboard, exuding grandeur and style. Inspired by the natural beauty of irregular rocks and turtle shells, the bed...
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2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

LINCOLN Four-polsted Bed - Solid Natural Maple wood with Turned Structure
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Lincoln is a timeless canopy bed meticulously crafted from solid maple wood with a natural finish. The defining feature of the "Lincoln" bed lies in its gracefully turned columns, wh...
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2010s Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Maple

Antique Swedish Wood-Carved Sleigh Dog Bed (For the Pampered Pooch or Kitty!)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish carved-wood dog bed from the early 20th century. This antique dog bed from Sweden has a wonderful sleigh bed design, with exaggerated head an...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Art Nouveau Carved and Painted Wooden Bed, Floral Theme: Poppies, France, 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
A sublime piece of furniture that reflects the refinement of Art Nouveau, this bed embodies the timeless elegance and creativity of the École de Nancy, one of the movement's key hubs...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Oak, Paint

Battlò Bed in Canaletto Walnut Wood With Linen Upholstery
Located in Milan, IT
Distinguished by exquisite craftsmanship, this bed is a masterpiece of Italian design. Crafted from Canaletto walnut wood and adorned with a Canaletto Havana finish, it exudes sophis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

French Empire Style Mahogany Headboard with Silk Embroidery
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Empire Style Mahogany Headboard with Silk Embroidery
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1890s French Empire Antique Beds and Bed Frames

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Silk, Mahogany

21st Century Chaine Bed in Hand-carved Beechwood and Fabric
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Chaine is a classic French-style bed that perfectly expresses the heritage of Jumbo Collection brand, in which attention to detail, craftsmanship and precious materials prevail. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Fabric, Wood

Modern Child Bed 'Chiaro' in Italian Fabric by Palo Nero
Located in Valencia, ES
The designer and founder of Palo Nero made this model especially for his son, who has a restless sleep. This is a very comfortable bed because it has a soft part on the long side. ...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Beds and Bed Frames

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Cotton, Linen, Acrylic, Polyester

Aquarama Headboard in chocolate ash with mother of pearl 127" W x 51.6" H
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The name Aquarama is derived from the iconic speedboat design by Riva in 1962, first test-driven by Gianni Agnelli. The boat features lacquered timber with contrasting cream detailin...
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2010s South African Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

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Mother-of-Pearl, Ash

Early 19th Century American Empire Rosewood Veneered Bed
Located in Unionville, TN
A museum-worthy American Empire bed, circa 1820, crafted from solid walnut with Rosewood veneer. The bed features hand-cut mortise-and-tenon joinery, and original large iron bed bolt...
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Early 19th Century American American Empire Antique Beds and Bed Frames

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Rosewood, Walnut

Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Queen Headboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring a relaxed, beachy vibe to your bedroom with this Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Queen Headboard. Crafted with elegantly curved rattan, this h...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Beds and Bed Frames

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Rattan

Custom Queen Headboard with Special Linen Pattern
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your bedroom with this exquisite Custom Queen upholstered headboard featuring a luxurious Rose Tarlow textile adorned with contrasting brown velvet piping. What makes this pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames

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Linen, Upholstery, Velvet

21st Century Fragonard Bed in Hand-Carved Beechwood and Silk Satin
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A line of furnishings in Baroque style, the perfect expression of Jumbo Collection’s decorative spirit and craftsmanship heritage. The bed of the Fragonard line is characterized by a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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Fabric, Beech

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 Beds and Bed Frames

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Damask, Mahogany

Pair Wrought Iron Scrollwork Headboards
Located in New York, NY
Well crafted pair of scrollwork wrought iron headboards suitable for twin size beds ( 44 inch total W. ) You can use these as two separate headboards by attaching a Hollywood frame...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

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Wrought Iron

Beige Sphere Bed by Studio Christinekalia
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige sphere bed by Studio Christinekalia Dimensions: W 180 x D 220 x H 75 cm. Materials: Swedish Pine Solid Wood, burl veneer. Christine Kalia is a...
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2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Pine, Burl

Italian Wooden Bed by Enzo Mari, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
This bed frame by Enzo Mari is crafted from pre-cut wood and assembled according to Mari's instructions. Its design embodies a direct and thoughtful approach to furniture. This bed o...
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1970s Italian Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

American Sheraton Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Baltimore, MD, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American Sheraton mahogany four-poster bed with carved floral head board, complimented by carved reeded and turned bulbous floral post. Baltimore, MD, Early 19th century. Bed is Queen-size with a custom box spring and mattress. Bed can also be converted to King if...
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1830s American Sheraton Antique Beds and Bed Frames

Art Deco Upholstered King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
Flowing lines and gentle curves make this upholstered bed complementary to many styles, while having an influential presence of its own. Button-pull details and an exposed wood frame...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Style Contemporary Solid Wood Carved Gold and White King Bedframe
Located in Naperville, IL
You deserve to sleep like royalty in our breathtaking Royal Gold White Bed. This 100% hand-carved bed frame is finished and gilded in gold accents. The enchanting details of this piece is reminiscent of your favorite fairy tale story. This versatile piece is a beautiful addition to master bedrooms, guest bedrooms, and even children’s bedrooms...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Ash

Dunbar Mid-Century French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Twin Size Headboards
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century French Regency Louis XVI style carved mahogany twin size headboards By Edward Wormley for Dunbar USA, Circa 1940s Each measures: 41.75"W x 1.75"D x ...
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1940s American Louis XVI Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Colonial Walnut Rope Poster Bed
Located in Unionville, TN
This remarkable circa 1790 walnut rope bed represents a rare and exceptional example of late 18th-century American craftsmanship, likely originating from the Pennsylvania region. Con...
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1790s American Federal Antique Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Full Size Mid-Century Diamond Bedframe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
60" wide headboard with diamond front shapes and foot board. With rails will fit a full size mattress, with just the headboard can accommodate a queen size mattress. Please confirm ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Biedermeier King-Size Headboard witth Yellow Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
Biedermeier style (19/20th Century) headboard (only) king size with slighly shaped arch walnut top frame over a gold cut velvet floral design upholstered panel with nail head trim
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19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Gabriella Crespi Rattan and Brass Queen Bed
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fabulous Queen size bed by the Grabriella Crespi out of a Palm Springs estate. The owners lived in one of the Coachella Valley’s most prestigious co...
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20th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Rococo Style Pair of Twin Beds
Located in New Orleans, LA
Superior craftsmanship and elegant adornment characterize these exceptional, matching pair of mahogany twin beds by François Linke, the most influenti...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Beds and Bed Frames

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Bronze

Restored Art Deco Stacked Rattan Twin Size Headboard
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired stacked rattan headboard, inspired by the designs of Paul Frankl, this exquisite piece captures the essence of the Art Deco era. The he...
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1940s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

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Rattan

Fine Beige Gold Blue Trim Cane Back Scallop Carving Crown Queen Bed Headboard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Beige Gold Blue Trim Cane Back Scallop Carving Crown Queen Size Bed Headboard MINT!
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20th Century American Country Beds and Bed Frames

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Cane, Hardwood

Stickley Solid Dark Cherry Panels Full Size Headboard
Located in Germantown, MD
A federal style, solid dark cherry full size Headboard in very good condition by Stickley. Measures 61.5" in width and stands 42.25 inches tall.
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Late 20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

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Cherry

Mid-Century Extra Large Leather Gym Mat with Extendable Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive, Mid-Century, extra large leather gym mat with heavy extendable legs. Manufactured by Janssen-Fritsen. Legs can raise up to 5 feet tall. Natural leather top with red ename...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Philipp Mainzer 'SL02 MO' Kingsize Bed in Solid Walnut for e15
Located in Tilburg, NL
Philipp Mainzer 'SL02 MO' Kingsize Bed in Solid Walnut for e15. New, current production. The solid wood bed MO is an original and iconic e15 design, representing e15’s distinct and...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Philipp Mainzer 'SL02 MO' Kingsize Bed in Solid European Oak for e15
Located in Tilburg, NL
Philipp Mainzer 'SL02 MO' Kingsize Bed in Solid European Oak for e15. New, current production. The solid wood bed MO is an original and iconic e15 design, representing e15’s distin...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

20th Century Baroque Style Queen Size Headboard in Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century Baroque style Queen size headboard in carved wood.
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Art Deco Pair of Bedside Cabinets, Nightstands in Burr Elm, c1930
Located in Devon, England
A rare opportunity to acquire high styled and totally original Art Deco bedside tables. Originating from France and dating to the early 1930's they fill both the highly desired shape...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Gervasoni Brick 80 E Knock Down Bed in Butter Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Upholstered double bed with a minimal and geometric shape, Brick 80 is characterised by essential lines highlighted by the visible stitching of the covering that shapes its profile. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery

Bed Art Deco, 1930, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bed Art Deco. Material: wood. Style: Art Deco. Country: France. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand Painted Pine Amish Bed Frame
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage charming hand painted pine full size bed frame from Pennsylvania Dutch country having headboard (height to finials 60"), side rails (17.5 h) and foot board (25 h) Inside mea...
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1940s American Country Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

19th Century Baroque Louis XV Style Bed in Walnut Carved with Putti
Located in Marseille, FR
19th Century Exceptional baroque Louis XV style bed in walnut carved for babies Louis XV style bed in Provençal walnut richly carved and engraved XIXth century decorated with acanthu...
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19th Century French Baroque Antique Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Walnut

Midcentury Pierre Chapo Lo6a Bed, Daybed in Solid Elm Wood, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Pierre Chapo LO6A Bed, Daybed in Elm Wood, France, 1960s. This bed or daybed model L06A was made from solid elm and designed by Pierre Chapo in the 1960s. The bed's sol...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Elm

Aquarama Headboard in african mahogany with mother of pearl 118" W x 51.6" H
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The name Aquarama is derived from the iconic speedboat design by Riva in 1962, first test-driven by Gianni Agnelli. The boat features lacquered timber with contrasting cream detailin...
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2010s South African Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany

Kittinger Painted Paint Decorated White Blue Grey Full Size Bed Headboard Rails
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kittinger Painted Paint Decorated White Blue Grey Full Size Bed Headboard Rails
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

French Giltwood Louis XVI Style Full Size Bed, C 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French giltwood Louis XVI style full size bed C 1900. Interior Dimensions : 52.5' W x 81.25" D.
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Early 1900s French Antique Beds and Bed Frames

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Giltwood

Restored Rattan Paul Frankl Fanback King Size Headboard
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Transform your bedroom with this magnificent restored rattan fanback headboard in the style of Paul Frankl. Crafted to perfection, its intricate design adds a touch of elegance and w...
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1940s Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rattan

Four-Poster Canopy Bed or Daybed in Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
Canopy bed. It can be used like a sun bed.
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2010s Spanish Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Dick Cordemeijer Daybed Cleopatra, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Daybed Cleopatra designed by Dick Cordemeijer manufactured in Netherlands, circa 1950. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beauti...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

Violette Bed by KLN Studio in Cherry and Natural Cane 'King Size Pictured'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Violette Bed is part of a collection of bedroom furniture pieces including matching nightstands and a vanity table. The bed frame sits low to the ground...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Cane, Cherry

Gilbert Rohde 4140 Full Size Bed for Herman Miller
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Sleek and handsome full size bed (headboard, footboard and side rails) designed by Gilbert Rohde and produced by Herman Miller circa 1939/1940 as part of their iconic ...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

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Faux Leather, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Linda Bed Cotton Velvet Made in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Known as one of the most beautiful muses of the Hollywood 1960s, Linda Marshall was part of numerous successful movies and series. Her unquestionable talent and seductive beauty take...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Habersham Florentina Bed Without Garland Headboard Footboard California King
Located in Greer, SC
Stunning Habersham Florentina California King bed without garland, an exquisite bedroom option that showcases Habersham's expert craftsmanship. With stunning hand-carved detail from ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Other Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Vintage Newly Finished Upholstered Metal Canopy Dog Pet Bed Palm Beach Pagoda
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage metal canopy pagoda pet dog bed that has been newly powder-coated and newly upholstered with a custom cushion. Removable cover has zipper so it can be washed. Lovel...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

Arctic White Upholstered King 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Fabric

Koko' Bed
Located in Ponsacco, IT
This bed features a sturdy wooden frame, combining durability with a timeless aesthetic. The structure can be upholstered in either fabric or leather, allowing for a customized look ...
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2010s Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

Koko' Bed
Koko' Bed
$14,949 / item
Vintage Postmodern Italian Tufted Leather Queen Bed by Rossetto Italia
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Postmodern Italian Tufted Leather Queen Bed by Rossetto Italia A postmodern Italian bed frame & headboard beautifully designed by Rossetto Italia. It features soft pouf tuft...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Leather, Wood

1960-1970’s Hollywood Regency Bohemian Gold Painted Wicker Full Sized Headboard
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Hollywood Regency Bohemian gold painted wicker full sized headboard with a heart center shield, side arches, spirals, and scrolls. Beautiful condition, keeping in mi...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Beds and Bed Frames

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Wicker, Paint

Postmodern Sculptural Brass Single Bed by Luciano Frigerio, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s - 1980s. This is a beautiful sculptural single bed in a classical style by Luciano Frigerio. It features a brass headboard with a an artistic handmade cast brass...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Roche Bobois "Onda" King Size Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
The "Onda" bed was designed by Sacha Lakic as his first-ever piece for Roche-Bobois. Inspired by the mythology of a flying carpet, this king sized bed sits on an undulating platform ...
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1990s Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

French 19th Century Twins Beds
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful set of twins beds with the original grey lacquered color. The beds are complete with spring boxes, mattresses, covered and pillows.
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Late 19th Century French Directoire Antique Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century Italian Giltwood Upholstered Headboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Mid 19th Century Italian hand-carved giltwood and painted wall mounted headboard from the Piedmont region. The pop-out panel is upholstered in nat...
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19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Linen, Giltwood

King Size Mahogany Plantation Poster Bed by Leighton Hall
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a new traditional king size mahogany Plantation poster bed by Leighton Hall Furniture. It’s design was inspired by Car...
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2010s American Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Alias LL4 Legnoletto Bed in Black Matt Lacquer with Polished Aluminum Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias LL4 Legnoletto Bed in Black Matt Lacquer with Polished Aluminum Legs by Alfredo Häberli Bed with headboard with medium edge and foot with low e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Lacquer

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.

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