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Beds and Bed Frames For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: Early 19th Century
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 inches high x 67 inches wide x 88 inches deep x 12.50 inches rail height. Mattress spac...
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1990s American Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Drylund Rosewood Queen Bedframe
Located in west palm beach, FL
Bring iconic mid-century style to your bedroom with this vintage Drylund rosewood queen bedframe set. Crafted from stunning rosewood, this set showcas...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rosewood

Paolo Buffa Attributed to Fine Double Bed Frame in Wood
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful frame of a double bed Attributed to Paolo Buffa in the 1950s of fine Italian manufacture. The bed is made entirely of solid and durable wood, the frame is very impressive a...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Antique Neoclassical American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Full Tester Bed c1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire Greco full size tester bed offers flame mahogany construction with paneled headboard in arch form with carved foliate, floral and shield crest with flankin...
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Early 19th Century American Empire Antique Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Brutalist Lane Staccato Walnut Queen Headboard
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Paul Evans style lane Brutalist mid century walnut queen headboard. Very nice Lane brutalist headboard headboard. Headboard has been lightly ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Antique Renaissance Style King Size Bed and Nightstands
Located in Buxton, GB
This Renaissance Style Super King Size Bed with Cabinets was sourced from a chateau in France, the bed exudes a sense of elegance and sophistication, perfect for those looking to add...
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20th Century East Asian Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

French Mid-Century Massive Oak Bed Full Size Nightstands & Bedside Lamps, c 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
French bed made in the 1950's with oak, metal sheet and brass. The nightstand tables and the bed lamps are included. The bedside tables (or only one of them, if you wish) can be rem...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Rare Italian Mid Century Bed Frame by Luigi Saccardo for Gasparello, 1970s
Located in Conversano, IT
Elegant bed, model "Seven," in burled maple veneer, designed by Luigi Saccardo for Gasparello in the late 1970s. This piece is a refined example of Italian vintage design, combining clean lines, luxurious finishes, and a distinct architectural presence. The structure is crafted in brown-stained burled maple veneer, finished with a high-gloss lacquer that enhances the natural wood grain, lending a sophisticated and elegant look. The headboard features an extended lateral profile with integrated floating nightstands, each with black hidden drawers and functional surfaces, creating a balanced and cohesive design. Soft rounded corners and edges soften the otherwise geometric form, while the bed frame is bold yet well-proportioned, outlining the mattress area with elegance and strength. This piece accommodates a standard European mattress (160 × 190 cm). Perfect for interiors with a retro, modernist, or contemporary aesthetic, thanks to its timeless design language and premium craftsmanship. Extremely rare and currently one-of-a-kind on the market. Please note: This item is in a very good vintage condition. Minor signs of age may be present but do not affect its functionality. We kindly ask you to consider these characteristics prior to purchase. Published in Domus, June 1980, p. 43. Dimensions: Mattress size (internal): 160 cm x 190 cm (63 in x 74.8 in) Headboard: H 70 cm x W 310 cm x D 4 cm (27.6 in x 122 in x 1.6 in) Side rails: H 26 cm x W 205 cm (10.2 in x 80.7 in) Footboard: H 26 cm x W 172 cm (10.2 in x 67.7 in) Nightstands (each): L 40 cm x W 64 cm x Thickness 4 cm (15.7 in x 25.2 in x 1.6 in) Keywords: Luigi Saccardo Bed - Gasparello Furniture - 1970s Italian Design - Burled Maple Bed - Vintage Bed - Floating Nightstands Bed...
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1970s Italian Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Vittorio Rossi and Luciano Bertoncini for Cjfra 'Zattera' Bed
By Luciano Bertoncini, Vittorio Rossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Rossi and Luciano Bertoncini for Cjfra, 'Zattera' bed, fabric, lacquered wood, brass, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1970s This extraordinary bed, created through the collabor...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

Henredon Fine Furniture Chippendale Style Mahogany King Size Headboard
Located in Germantown, MD
A mid Century Henredon Fine Furniture Chippendale Style Mahogany King Size Headboard. Measures 78.5" in width, 40.5" in height.
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

1940s Italian Double Bed with Carved Sculpted Frame in Cerused Chestnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Double bed, stained cerused chestnut, Italy, 1940s This delightful Italian-made sleeping bed, dating back to the 1940s, is a stunning representation of the artistic craftsmanship as...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Chestnut

Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Poster Bed
Located in Countryside, IL
Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Poster Bed The posters measures: 65 wide x 89 deep x 91 inches high The bedframe height is 1...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Councill Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style four poster queen size bed frame By Councill Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with brass accents. Measures: 64"W x 88"D x 86.75"H. ...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Henredon Style Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Federal style four poster queen size bed In the manner of Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid mahogany, with brass accents. Measures: 65.25"W x 89"D x 8...
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1980s American Federal Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Danish Rosewood Bed Frame with Floating Nightstands
Located in Oakland, CA
1950's Hans Olsen Danish bed-frame with floating nightstands crafted of Brazilian rosewood. Dimensions: Headboard 104"w, Footboard 70"w, total depth 77.5", Height 22", Interior mattress dimensions 66"w x 75"d, custom cut latex mattress...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rosewood

Bed with bedside tables from the 1970s by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Double bed complete with bedside tables from the 1970s. Design by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau (manufacturer's mark present). The bed is in good vintage condition although there ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Empire Mahogany Sleigh Bed, Cabinet Makers Example, as Dog Bed
Located in Huntington, NY
This rare cabinet makers example of an antique Empire mahogany sleigh bed, As Dog bed. With new poly foam bed covered in black & white ticking.
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

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

Materials

Wicker, Paint

Carlo Scarpa “Toledo” Bed for Simon Gavina, 1975
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Carlo Scarpa “Toledo” Bed for Simon Gavina, maple, brass, cognac leather, Italy, 1975. This Carlo Scarpa bed expresses his great passion for architecture and symmetry. The great Ita...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Crawford Furniture Mid Century Maple Full Storage Headboard
Located in Countryside, IL
Crawford Furniture Mid Century Maple Full Storage Headboard This headboard measures: 58 wide x 12.25 deep x 36 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restor...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Day or Single Beds in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, daybed/single beds, teak, Denmark, 1960s. Elegant en simplistic design by Børge Mogensen. Suitable to utilize as a day bed or a single bed. Th...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak

French Vintage Painted Full Size Bed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This elegant, French vintage bed was recently painted in a soft grey. It has a slight arch across the headboard and the footboard with columns on the corners. The width is good for a...
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20th Century French Other Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Mid-Century Brass Headboard by Paul McCobb for Calvin King
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture bed headboard in wonderful vintage condition. finely crafted with brass frame with walnut details. Fits a King sized mattress. Bed Headboar...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carved armorials on the pelmet rail and an armorial tapestry and velvet bedspread...
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Mid-20th Century English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Bed in Walnut Root by Premuda Lissone, 1930s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Magnificent 1930s Bed – Perfectly Reflecting the Art Deco Style The grissinata base elegantly supports the structure, featuring a carefully selected walnut burl veneer framed by soli...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Colonial Style Twin Bed Frame
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Colonial style twin bed frame made of maple. Turned baluster bed posts are topped with cannon ball finials, and support slightly scrolled head and foot ...
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Late 20th Century American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Mid 20th Century Vintage Georgian Pediment Full Headboard
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency full headboard. A chic Georgian style headboard with a painted white finish. Lots of great class detail. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Rare S.C.A.L. Double Daybed by Jean Prouvé, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé is a magnificent piece of mid-century modern design that embodies both the elegance and functionality characteristic of the period. This stunning daybed is a testament to the timeless appeal of Prouvé's work and a must-have for any discerning collector of mid-century modern furniture. Crafted by Ateliers Prouvé in France in the 1950s, this double daybed showcases the purity of Prouvé's design philosophy. The metal frame is both sturdy and lightweight, and the new upholstery adds a touch of comfort to this functional masterpiece. The daybed has been restored to excellent condition, ensuring that it will last for many years to come. The S.C.A.L. double daybed's simple and elegant lines make it a versatile piece that will suit any interior design scheme. Whether used as a sofa, daybed, or guest bed, this piece will make a statement in any room. The new table tops have been redone to original measurements, ensuring that the entire piece retains its original charm. In summary, the S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé is a stunning example of mid-century modern design that will add both beauty and functionality to any space. Its high-quality materials, simple lines, and exquisite craftsmanship make it a true work of art that is both comfortable and durable. ------ S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé. Manufactured by Ateliers Prouve, France, circa 1950. This bed has been restored. Metal frame, new upholstery. In good condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Tables has been redone new according to original measurements. Jean Prouvé (1901-1984), French Industrial and furniture designer and architect. Jean Prouvé is one of the most influential furniture designers of the early modern design movement, Jean Prouvé introduced the machine age and Industrial engineered modern design aesthetic to interiors in the steel, aluminum and architecture he created. He then continued her experiments with different materials. Jean Prouvé was born into an artistic family in Nancy, France, his famous father, Victor Prouvé...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Amish Shaker Style Country Pencil Post Solid Pine Queen Size Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
Amish Shaker Style Country Pencil Post Solid Pine Queen Size Bed. Comes with slats. Measures 67" in width and 87" in depth, 83" in height to the top of the posts, 47" in height at t...
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Late 20th Century American Country Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

Surreal Italian 1960s Brass and Faux Leather Double Bed
Located in Milan, IT
Surreal Italian 1960s Brass and Faux Leather Double Bed
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Regency Mahogany Queen Size Sleigh Bed
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Modern Regency style dark mahogany queen size sleigh bed By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 64.75"W x 98"D x 48"H. Very good origina...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley Free-Standing Queen Size Bed with Drawers
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, queen size bed with drawers, oak, leather, brass, United States, 1960s Rare queen-size bed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar de...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Art Bed Helioendimio Silver and Gold Leaf by Luigi Ontani
Located in Pistoia, IT
Limited edition of 99 numbered and signed copies. In Helioendimio, beyond the smiling crescent moon, the radiant sun’s gaze meets the eye of the creator who, at the same time, is bo...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Venetian Gilt beds
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's Venetian gilt metal beds with floral motif on head and foot boards. These fit a queen size mattress. Measurements: Height of headin...
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1940s Italian Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

20th Vienna Secession Single Bentwood Bed in Style of Jacob and Josef Kohn
Located in Miami, FL
20th midcentury Vienna Secession single bentwood bed in style of Jacob and Josef Kohn.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Full Size Stacked Rattan Bed-Frame by Seven Seas
By Seven Seas Rattan Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This full-sized bed frame was built by Seven Seas Rattan Company (1938 to 2011) in the 1950s. It features a stacked rattan base with a stacked rattan bed...
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1940s Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rattan

A Hand-Carved Colonial Bed
Located in New York, NY
An queen-sized Colonial poster bed. The headboard with a double-paned mirror and intricately carved details. Mattress supported by low slats, a low...
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Early 1900s Anglo-Indian Antique Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

Miles Van der Rohe Barcelona Daybed
Located in Pasadena, CA
Classic and timeless design describes the Barcelona daybed designed by Miles van der Rohe for Knoll International. This daybed has been restored to ...
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1990s German Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Leather, Wood

A French Louis XV style Queen size painted and carved burlap bed circa 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Louis XV style painted and carved Queen size burlap upholstered bed circa 1940. Interior: 65"x 77" Footboard: 32" Tall
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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

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Burlap, Wood, Paint

Stylish Henredon Scene One Walnut Queen Size Headboard Night Stand Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Highly sought after Henredon scene one queen size headboard/ platform bed with storage inside the headboard. This set includes the matching n...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Carlo Scarpa “Toledo” Bed for Simon Gavina, 1975
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Carlo Scarpa “Toledo” Bed for Simon Gavina, maple, brass, leather, Italy, 1975. This Carlo Scarpa bed expresses his great passion for architecture and symmetry. The great Italian ma...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Pair MidCentury French Provincial Partial Gilt and Cream Painted Twin Bedframes
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair MidCentury French Provincial Partial Gilt and Cream Painted Twin Bedframes. Measures 23" in width, 80" in length and 42" in height. Distance Floor to bottom of side rails is ...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

1950s Lavish Exotic Italian Burlwood Queen Bed Style Osvaldo Borsani Milan Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Divine Burl Wood Queen Bed Milan Italy No stamp from the maker. Attributed to the style of Osvaldo Borsani. Sculptural construction in exotic...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Burl

Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Rusched Toile Upholstered Queen Headboard
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency Queen headboard. A chic ruched headboard in a gorgeous toile print. A graphic black and ivory background. Acquired f...
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Late 20th Century North American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Wood

George Nakashima Origins Headboard by Widdicomb
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nakashima design headboard for a king or queen sized bed for his Origins series by Widdicomb, 1959. Constructed of East Indian Laurel wood in the original Sundra finish, clean...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Elm

63" x 75" Mid-Twentieth Century Vintage Upholstered Bed WK199
Located in Wrexham, GB
A mid-Twentieth century upholstered bed with curved footboard and delicate carving. The white painted framework has been deliberately distressed to expose the wooden frame in places....
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Mid-20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery

Danish Modern teak twin size bed frame with headboard and footboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern teak twin size bed frame with headboard and footboard. Mid-Century Modern teak single Bed. Fits a twin size mattress that has a boxspring. Made in Denmark circa 1960 Be...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak

Classical American Federal Gondola Sleigh Bed in Mahogany, Philadelphia, c. 1830
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite classical American gondola sleigh bed in fine West Indies mahogany from the Federal period in Philadelphia, circa 1830. Inspired by the aesthetic ideals of ancient Greek & Roman furniture popularized during the Empire & Federal period, this sleigh bed features shaped sideboards with an out-scrolled headboard...
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Harvey Probber “Arch” King Size Walnut Headboard, 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Harvey Probber “Arch” King Size Walnut Headboard, 1950s. Great condition. Measures 39” tall 80.5” wide 2” deep
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Massive Ralph Lauren Clivedon Black Leather Chesterfield Bed
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this Monumental handmade in America, RRP £27,000, Ralph Lauren Clivedon black leather and American Mahogany Ch...
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20th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Leather

King Size Modern Platform Bed with Adjustable Positions and Nightstands
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Prevent sleep divorce. Both you and your spouse can attain ideal comfort in one bed! This adjustable bed allows each side to be adjusted independently! The slatted platform is divide...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Norman Bel Geddes Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone Art Deco Twin Bed with Nightstand
Located in Studio City, CA
How fabulous is this? Art Deco twin-sized bed and gorgeously designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons in original vintage condition. A really fantastic piece. Apparently hard to find in this two-tone color design. Will stand out and pop in any bedroom. This listing is for the headboard, footboard, and nightstand only. We are not sure where the long bed rails...
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

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 Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Country House Hand Painted Single Bedstead
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1920 Country House hand painted single bed with original frame & wooden castors Exceptional form, wear and colour. sku 871 W210 x D96 x H1...
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1910s British Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Art Bed Helioendimio Silver and Gold Leaf by Luigi Ontani
Located in Pistoia, IT
Limited edition of 99 numbered and signed copies. In Helioendimio, beyond the smiling crescent moon, the radiant sun’s gaze meets the eye of the creator who, at the same time, is bo...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

1950s Rococo Style Headboard
Located in New York, NY
1950s Rococo style headboard that is gold painted metal finish. Has a wonderful decorative pattern. Overall measures: 55 H x 60 W. From hole to ...
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1950s American Rococo Vintage Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

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 Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut, Birch

Late 20th Century Classical Mahogany Queen Size Sleigh Bedstead
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century Classical Mahogany Queen Size Sleigh Bedstead. Great vintage Condition. Slats present. Measures 63" in width, 44" in height at the headboard, 35" in height at th...
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Late 20th Century Unknown American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

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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