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Beds and Bed Frames For Sale
Walnut and Brass Bed Frame with Leather Headboard
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rest with style in the Stephen Kenn Inheritance Bed.
This minimalist variation does not feature the built-in bedside tables or bench.
Beginning with an antique brass tubular ...
Category
2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Steel
Double bed with bamboo and Vienna straw headboard, 1980
Located in Roma, RM
Double bed with bamboo and Vienna straw headboard, 1980
Product details
Dimensions: 156 W x 78 H x 197 D cm
Category
1980s Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bamboo, Straw
Bespoke Made in France Country French The Provence Collection King Canopy Bed
Located in West Hartford, CT
Part of the The Provence Collection with was a bespoke canopy bed that was made special order back in the late 20th Century. This king size canopy bed is ready to ship is is the onl...
Category
Late 20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood, Walnut
20th Century Baroque Style Queen Size Headboard in Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century Baroque style Queen size headboard in carved wood.
Category
Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
German Studio Bed Frame in solid Oak 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Handcrafted bed frame made from solid oak, showcasing excellent craftsmanship. This bed frame features clean lines and sturdy construction, ideal for those seeking a timeless and dur...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
2 Antique American Federal Style Carved Mahogany Twin Cannonball Poster Bed Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of early 20th century twin size Cannonball beds. Features a solid mahogany frame with barley twisted, ribbed and acanthus carved posts. The beautiful Federal shaped headboards...
Category
Early 20th Century Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
American Gothic Style Wrought Iron Queen Bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Gothic Style Wrought Iron Queen Bed
USA, Circa 20th Century
Indulge in timeless relevance with this American Gothic Style Wrought Iron Queen Bed, a stunning representation of 19th-century aesthetics crafted in the 20th century in the USA.
This bed exudes drama and craftsmanship, embodying the quintessential elements of American Gothic design. Its trellis and pointed arch motifs echo architectural elements of that era, creating a captivating atmosphere in your bedroom.
Designed to accommodate a standard US queen mattress, this bed comprises a grand headboard at 70 inches in height and spanning 63 inches in width. Complementing it is a footboard standing at 40 inches high and sharing the same width, ensuring a balanced and symmetrical presentation.
The inclusion of complete side rails fittings guarantees stability and support for a comfortable night's rest. Embrace the allure of the past with this remarkable piece of American Gothic furniture...
Category
20th Century American Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Iron
EXQUISITE LiMITED EDITION RALPH LAUREN MODERN METROPOLIS BROWN LEATHER BED FRAME
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this handmade in America, Ralph Lauren Modern Metropolis UK Qu...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Leather, Wood
A French Louis XV style full size bed having a curved footboard C 1920
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Louis XV style full size bed having a curved footboard C 1920 in old fabric.
Interior Dimensions: 56" X 76"
Category
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Beautiful walnut sculpted cane King size bed headboard by Tomlinson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful walnut sculpted cane King size bed headboard. Arched top with sculpted walnut structure with caning through out. Very stunning King size headboard. Made by Tomlinson. Made ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Rare Platform Rattan Bed by Roche Bobois 1980s by Maugrion France
By Roche Bobois
Located in San Diego, CA
Wicker low platform bed created by Maugrion Luxury Rattan, Made in France for Roche Bobois.
Contemporary low platform French bed, organic modern wicke...
Category
20th Century French Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rattan
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Double Bed by JOSEPH-ANDRE MOTTE, CHARRON, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A rigorous double bed with an exceptionally graphic line, with its beveled uprights and its large headboard with integrated bedside tables, with rational elegance, Modernist, Reconst...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Antique French Rococo or Louis XV Walnut Full-SIze Headboard c1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Rococo solid walnut headboard, with a beautifully hand-cared detail at the top and probably made just before or after c1900. The...
Category
1890s French Rococo Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Modern Toscana US Queen Size Bed Blue DEDAR Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Toscana US Queen Size Bed, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
This listing is for a US Queen Size Bed, optional sizes available.
The Toscana modern b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Rare Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Le Mura' Double Bed in Green Upholstery
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, 'Le Mura' king bed, Kvadrat x Raf Simons PHLOX 0933 fabric, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1972.
The 'Le Mura' line by Mario Bellini was introduced in 1972 a...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 'Artona' King Bed in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Artona' king bed, walnut, metal, leather, Italy, 1975/1979
This meticulously designed 'Artona' king bed impresses visually with its stable constru...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Vintage Wicker Headboard by Henry Link for Lexington -full/queen
Located in Trenton, NJ
Transform your bedroom into a cozy retreat with this retro Henry Link style wicker headboard, a true gem that exudes timeless charm and warmth. Crafted with meticulous care and atten...
Category
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Paul Evans Style Lane Pueblo Brutalist Mid-Century Walnut Queen Headboard
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Paul Evans Style Lane Pueblo Brutalist Mid-Century Walnut Queen Headboard
This striking Lane Pueblo Brutalist headboard, inspired by Paul Evans, features a mid-century modern design....
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Dandy King Size Bed Offered In Exclusive Pattern Fabric, 6 Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Embrace the whimsical allure of the "Dandy" King Size Bed, featuring a captivating wavy headboard top that exudes charm and character. This bed isn't just furniture; it's an invitati...
Category
2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric
19th Century English Regency Style Chinoiserie Full Headboard and Footboard
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency-style (19th Century) black iron and tole Chinoiserie design full size bed with figures (includes: headboard, footboard, rails).
Category
19th Century Regency Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Paul Evans Style Lane Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Queen Headboard
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans style lane Brutalist mid century walnut queen headboard
This headboard is 60 wide x 2 deep x 42 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Hans Weiss Custom Headboard for King Bed
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
BG GALLERIES SPRING INTO SUMMER SALE
Custom L shaped headboard cabinet wall with floating nightstands and bookshelves designed by Hans Weiss in 1960 for th...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Large Black and Golden Iron & Bronze Full Bed, Early 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Large black and golden iron & bronze full bed, early 19th century
This original bed has the slabs fixed and you can fold the bed as you can see in the pictures. Its very easy to use...
Category
Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Tobia and Afra Scarpa Morna Bed with Nightstands by Molteni 1972
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Tobia and Afra Scarpa Morna bed with nightstand in wood, black padded leather, and plexiglass.
Produced by Molteni, 1972ca. Italy.
Mattress size: 200 x 180 cm (max.)
The mattres...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Steel
1930s French Art Deco Painted Wrought Iron Full Size Bed Frame
Located in Astoria, NY
A charming 1930s French Art Deco full-size bed frame, sourced from Provence, France. Crafted from solid wrought iron, it features painted geometric designs that culminate in an elega...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wrought Iron
Drexel Provincial Mahogany Partial Gilt and Cream King Size Headboard
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A Drexel Provincial Style Mahogany and Partial Gilt and Cream king size headboard
Measures 78" in width , 37" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Hardwood, Mahogany, Paint
English Country King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Country style reclaimed oak veneered and mahogany tester King size bed, with an arched headboard and four turned columns on a paneled foot rail, on turned legs.
Dimensi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Voyage D'une Nuit Black Leather Bed
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Voyage d’Une Nuit is a bed that has a free standing headboard made of a wooden shell covered with different densities polyurethane foam and a surface layer of acrylic fiber.
The headboard is characterized by a vertical striped padding that runs towards the back, giving the bed an aesthetic connotation of strong impact.
The bed frame, characterized by a tapered silhouette, joins the headboard, making the product a single piece.
The bed is supplied with a wooden slatted base.
The bed is available completely covered in fabric or leather.
This dress of the Voyage d'Une Nuit bed is made with GIOPAGANI's shining leather, black color, a buffed aniline leather with a surface water...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Leather
Holly Hunt Cal King Spencer Bed in Leather and Walnut
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Dallas, TX
A contemporary platform bed with an enveloping headboard, the Spencer Bed introduces next-level comfort and luxury to rooms. Exceptionally crafted with a polished wood exterior and t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Swerve Bed - Modern Design in Black Faux Lambskin
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
The Swerve Bed in king size with black faux lambskin upholstery is a stylish and modern bed that will add a touch of elegance to any bedroom. The bed frame is crafted from high-quality materials and features a sleek and sophisticated design that is perfect for contemporary interiors.
The headboard of the Swerve Bed is upholstered in black faux lambskin, which gives it a soft and luxurious feel. The ruched design of the headboard and base adds a unique and stylish touch to the bed, making it a standout piece of furniture in any room.
The bed frame is supported by a sturdy and durable platform, which ensures that the bed remains stable and secure throughout the night. The (not included) mattress (not included) fits snugly into the frame, providing a comfortable and supportive surface for a good night's sleep without the need for a box spring.
Overall, the Swerve Bed in queen size...
Category
2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage African Yellow Wood King Bed Frame
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Rare Vintage MCM AFRICAN YELLOW Wood King Size Platform Bed Frame...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Rare 19th century mahogany and porcelain 4 poster bed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare 19th century mahogany and porcelain 4 poster bed circa 1889.
Debenham antiques are pleased to offer this stunning and unique 4 poster bed of grand proportions. Quite likely to...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Porcelain, Mahogany
Tito Agnoli for Bonacina Rattan Daybed, Italy 1960s
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Naples, IT
A splendid curved bamboo daybed designed by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina in the 1960s. The bed is made entirely of a bamboo frame, rattan and rush joints with a continuous circular patte...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern-Inspired Tammi Bed Velvet Made in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Best known as one of the leading stars for Motown Records during the 60s, Tammi Terrell was an American singer-songwriter. Notably remembered for a series of duets with singer Marvin Gaye, Tammi's voice defined the passion and the soul.
Ottiu designers tribute Tammi by conceiving this opulent bed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
21st Century Ej Ee Bed Upholstered Velvet Headboard Made in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Postmodernism movement is notoriously difficult to define. So the best way to characterize this elusive art movement is that it’s a reaction against the utopian ideals of modernism. Over two decades, this bold movement established ideas about art and design, bringing a new self-awareness about style itself.
Refusing to recognize the authority of any single style or definition of what art should be, Malabar creative minds designed this postmodern-inspired Ej-EE bed. The designers meant to create a sensory visual experience through the extravagant and edgy color palette, a combination of different shapes, and contraction. The Ej-ee cotton velvet upholstered headboard...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Rare Strips Queen Size Bed, Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1972
By Cini Boeri
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Designed in 1972 by iconic Italian architect Cini Boeri for Arflex. The designer’s and manufacturer’s most famous furniture design, the modular system called "Strips" revolutionized ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Foam
Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Double Bed Walnut Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Esposizione La Permanente Mobili, double bed, walnut, leather, Italy, circa 1960.
This exceptionally rare bed is designed by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique American 4 Poster Acanthus Carved Southern Bed in Mahogany, c. 1820
Located in Miami, FL
Period Antique Federal American 4 poster bed in West Indies mahogany, c. 1820. A fine example of a Southern bed featuring carved tobacco and acanthus leaves in a fine tight grained C...
Category
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Bunny Williams Home Bamboo Headboard, King
Located in New York, NY
Faux bamboo has been a way to bring warmth and whimsy into the home since it gained popularity in mid-1800’s - the perfect counterpoint to heavy Victorian furniture. Our Bamboo Bed c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bamboo
French Louis Philippe Daybed in Figured Walnut, circa 1835
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite Louis Philippe daybed in beautiful figured walnut, of superior design and fine craftsmanship. France, circa 1835. In near perfect condition, this is one of the most extr...
Category
1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Walnut Storage Compartment Wedge Shape Headboard Queen Size Bed w/ Rails MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Walnut Storage Bookcase Compartment Wedge Shape Headboard Queen Size Bed w/ Rails MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Marc Held for Prisunic Molded Fiberglass Bed, c. 1966
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Be the envy of your friends with this rare and sought after piece of the Pop-Art movement history by Parisian designer Marc Held. In 1966 Held collaborated with Prisunic to design an emblematic collection of fiberglass furniture including beds, tables, desks and chairs. This listing is priced for both sides of the bed, we are not considering splitting the pair.
This iconic low profile bed with...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fiberglass
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Bed with Caning
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Bed with Caning is a remarkable work of the furniture maker's art! Sculpted from walnut, it features artistry exhibited from the crown of the headboard to the arbalette base of the footboard which happens to match the side rails. The gracefully arched headboard consists of complex hand-carved molding surrounding a Greek coin border all across the crown, centered with an exquisitely rendered wreath of roses tied together with flowing ribbon. Egg finials on foliate bases adorn the corners, underneath which are rosettes and bell flowers, with more rosettes on the corner of the caned panel. As should be the case, the footboard has received equal attentions of the sculptor, with a boldly molded framework in an ovoid shape centered with a laurel wreath tied with ribbon mounted atop the double caned panel. Triangular rosettes provide an accent, with square rosettes serving as end caps on each corner under which are more bell flowers. The original painted finish has achieved a lovely patina and a charming state of distress that only adds to the allure and desirability of this magnificent work of the cabinetmaker's art!
Accommodates full mattress with extra width to spare, or a custom mattress that can use queen sheets...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Walnut, Paint
Mid Century Italian Gold Bed Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Italian bed frame. Gold tone metal in a glamorous Hollywood Regency silhouette. Will be disassembled for transport. Sourced in Northern Italy.
Area to fit mattress mea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Italian Sculptural Queen Size Bed with Integrated Nightstands in Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Queen Size bed, elm, wood, Italy, 1970s
A captivating and sculptural double bed, made in Italy in the 1970s. This piece has amazing quality, not only visible in the design itself bu...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Elm
20th Century Italian Baroque Style Carved and Gilded Wood with Fabric Headboard
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Italian Baroque style carved wood with fabric headboard
Original patinated.
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
French Art Deco Headboard with Attached Night Stands circa 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Art Deco Headboard with Attached Night Stands, France, circa 1930s. It will fit a queen size mattress, measuring " between the attached night sta...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
Marcel Breuer Daybed 1927
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer Daybed Austria 1927
Category
1920s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Chrome, Wire
Letto a baldacchino. Italia, inizi del XIX sec
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Letto a baldacchino in ferro battuto con pediera e testiera in legno sagomato per poter essere rivestita di tappezzeria. I montanti in ferro battut...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Other Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wrought Iron
Aquarama Headboard in birds eye maple with mother of pearl 127" W x 51.6" H
By Lemon
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...
Category
2010s South African Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Birdseye Maple
George Nakashima, Conoid Cabinet Headboard and Platform Bed in Walnut, USA 1966
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nakashima
Conoid headboard and Conoid platform bed
Nakashima Studio
USA, 1966
American black walnut
275cm wide x 62cm high, 108cm wide
Headboard measures 275cm wide x 62cm hi...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
King Size Mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a new traditional king size mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall Furniture. It’s design was inspired by poster beds from the Regency perio...
Category
2010s American Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Charleston True Mahogany Rice Bed, "The Furniture of Charleston" C. 1800-1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Charleston true mahogany period four-poster rice bed with tapered head posts, removable mahogany head board, fluted decorative carved foot posts with acanthus...
Category
Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
King Size Mahogany Poster Bed
Located in Annville, PA
A King Size Mahogany Poster Bed. A Solid Mahogany Frame and the finest mahogany veneered headboard panel combine together to create a beautiful and ...
Category
2010s Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Wagen Bed in Fiberglass and Palisander Wood Veneer
Located in Paris, FR
Bed Wagen for children room.
Made with fiberglass with outside with chrome-plated finishes.
With palisander wood veneer inside and withseveral storage
compartments for a bed, a tv, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Chrome
1970s Suede Bed Frame by Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Wien, AT
High-quality queen-size bed frame from Roche Bobois with matching bedside tables and pillows. The frame is made entirely of foam and covered in dark blue suede. This is a very rare m...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Suede, Foam
Chippendale Style Twin Headboards by Drexel - A Pair
By Drexel
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Chippendale style twin headboards made by Drexel Heritage Furnishings, Inc. Mahogany frames are carved with serpentine crest rails, and each have two pierced, chair back su...
Category
1980s American Chippendale Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
21st Century The King's Bed Solid Oak and Tented Steel Superstructure
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
With a distinct baroque headboard, this stylish grisaille oak four-poster bed has intricate posts with brass plated top and bottom Oriental inspired finials. The light natural linen drapes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Steel
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.