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Beds and Bed Frames For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1920s
Large Mid-Century Italian Bed in Chestnut and Brass by Gio Ponti Attributed 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large mid-century Italian bed in chestnut and brass Gio Ponti Attributed, made of chestnut wood, feet in perforated brass and handles in enameled metal, the state is original from it...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern, Asian Inspired Full Bed, After Kipp Stewart
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern, Asian inspired full bed. After Kipp Stewart. Superior quality and construction, solid sculpted walnut. Stunning design, Classic modernist.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
1940s Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed on Wheels with Urn Finials
Located in Germantown, MD
1940s Mahogany Full Size 4 Poster Bed on Wheels with Urn Finials. Made off of Pure Mahogany throughout. Measures 57.5" in width, 82" in length and stands...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
1970 Thomasville Walnut Panels Queen Size Full Size Headboard
By Thomasville
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration is this 1970 Thomasville Walnut Panels Queen Size Full Size Headboard. The headboard is in great condition. Showing little si...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Modern Headboard
Located in Trenton, NJ
Channeling the elegance of mid-century modern design with a sculptural flourish, this vintage queen headboard stands as a testament to the style and craftsmanship of a bygone era. Bo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE ART DECO CIRCA 1920'S EXTRA LARGE BED FRAME WITH HiDDEN STORAGE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime quality, early 20th century circa 1920's Art Deco Mahogany large bed frame which is part of a s...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Hardwood
1954 George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Twin Headboard 2x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (two are available, though sold separately) Model 4695 George Nelson for Herman Miller twin headboard. The piece is forme...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Steel
Maison Jansen, Art Deco Bed, circa 1940-1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Jansen, Art Deco bed circa 1940/1950
in lemon veneer, gilded wood and fabric.
for a mattress up to 150 cm (59.06") wide
2 nightstands, and a gueridon are also available.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid-Century Walnut Headboard With Cane Front- King
Located in Trenton, NJ
This King Size Cane Front Headboard is a regal statement piece that exudes elegance and charm. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this headboard adds a touch of vintage sop...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Cleopatra Day beds by Auping 1950s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
The Cleopatra sofa bed or daybed was designed in the early 50s by Cordemeijer for Auping. The elegant but industrial design is new in the bedrooms at t...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Primavera Headboard
Located in Forney, TX
A rare American Mid-Century Modern headboard for a double (full) size bed with storage and adjustable backrests by important Modernist architect and designer George Nelson (American, 1908-1986) for Herman Miller, circa 1950, model 4647 from the Primavera Collection, walnut, tufted vinyl, ebonized feet.
Dimensions: (approx)
40" High, 56.25" Wide, 12" Deep
A superb example, in excellent original vintage condition, having a pair tufted vinyl doors that slide down to reveal individual storage compartments. Walnut veneer in excellent condition with one small (.75") stable bubble beneath the surface at top (no splitting or discoloration present). Bed retains both brackets and anchor pins...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery, PVC, Wood, Walnut
Exciting Nakashima Style Walnut King-Size Headboard Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Super gorgeous Nakashima style walnut king-size headboard. This amazing piece is in fabulous vintage condition. It measures 40" T x 110" L x 2.5" D and the holes at the bottom where the frame...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Wicker and Bamboo Cradle, Made in Italy, 1967
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century cradle in wicker and bamboo, Made in Italy, 1967
Purchased by my grandparents for my father, preserved and in good condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Kindel Furniture Federal Carved Mahogany Twin Beds, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of vintage Federal or Regency style carved mahogany twin beds
By Kindel Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Measures: 38.75"W x 82"D x 41.25"H.
Good original vintage condi...
Category
1960s American Federal Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Twin Beds Headboards in Burlap, circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French Louis XVI style twin beds headboards in burlap. circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Burlap, Walnut
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Queen Size Headboard
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish French Provincial Louis XV style queen size headboard
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved cream lacquered walnut, with olive green trim.
Measures: 59"W x 1.25"D x 40.75...
Category
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Paul McCobb King-Size Brass Frame Headboard
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass frame headboard with mahogany panels. Fully restored and refinished in dark walnut. Designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Queen Headboard Sliding Doors Cerused Oak Brass Starline Los Angeles 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Fabulous Queen size headboard, circa late 1940s.
New cerused finish on oak wood. Sliding doors on top. Brass hardware.
Dimensions: Measures: 66 w x 8.5 d x 3...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Birch Twin Size Headboards, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern twin headboards
By Heywood Wakefield
USA, 1950s
Sculpted solid birch, in original "Champagne" finish.
Measures: 44"W x 2"D x 35.25"...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Birch
Vintage French Regency Neoclassical Rosewood & Satinwood King Size Bed Headboard
By Kittinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Regency Neoclassical Rosewood and Satinwood King Size Bed Headboard with Brass Ormolu and Brass Acorn Finials attributed to Kittinger. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurem...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Rare John Widdicomb "KING" bed / headboard, Mediterranean Boutique Series
Located in Buffalo, NY
*SELDOM SEEN*. ....A fabulous King size Bed from a coveted boutique series by John Widdicomb, circa 1965. Expertly crafted mahogany case construction finished in a wonderful mahogany...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Giltwood
Brass and Bronze Bed Frame 8605 by Osvaldo Borsani for Borsani Varedo, 1959
Located in Conversano, IT
An extraordinary and extremely rare bed designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Borsani Varedo in 1959, in collaboration with renowned sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro.
The bed is craf...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Daybed with Drawers by Derk Jan de Vries, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Daybed with Drawers by Derk Jan de Vries, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Inlaid Bronze Mounted Walnut Full Bed
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Inlaid Bronze Mounted Walnut Full Bed
Dimensions : 59.5" Wide X 83" Long X 55" Tall
This gorgeous bed was made in France in the Early 20th...
Category
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
French Empire Style Carved Iroko Bed Full Size, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Empire bed circa 1960
Full-size bedding
Massive carved iroko and fabric
The fabric has to be recovered
The side boards will be made to have th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century MCM Walnut & Cane Flip Top Storage Twin Headboards a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut & cane flip top storage twin headboards, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, the interior storage space has been painted black to finish it off. But even though the tops have been sanded, there are still some stubborn stains on both tops. And a few minor scratches and nicks on the sides & face. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
Serious question… What are TWINS’ favorite fruit??? PEARS!!! Get it!! LOL… Ok, well, This is a fabulous “pair” of “twin” sized headboards comprised of walnut frames, rectangular natural cane insets, and they have a flip top feature which reveals a totally open interior storage space!!! I mean… That’s a MASSIVE amount of storage!!! Not to mention… a GREAT hiding place!! HaHa!! Just kidding… don’t do that!! The interior of the storage space has been painted black and they are lined with natural cedar… no moths allowed!! We believe this duo was custom made and they are ready to grace your home with their Mid-Century Modern MAGNIFICENCE!!! They would be wonderful together in a bedroom separated with a nightstand between or separate them and use one in one bedroom and one in another, or…set them beside each other, turn the twin mattress sideways OR place one on each end of a twin mattress and you have a unique daybed or chaise! OR, set them side by side and use them as a headboard for your king size bed using...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Walnut, Paint
Davis Cabinet Mid-Century Burnished Cherry Semi Poster Full Size Headboard
Located in Germantown, MD
A mid-century burnished cherry poster full size headboard with urn finials from Davis Cabinet Furniture. This headboard will connect to any bed with a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cherry
Mid-Century Modern Travertine & Cane King Size Headboard
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Travertine & Cane King Size Headboard. Featuring a straight line design, cane panels, travertine lined, solid wood frame, and original walnut...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Travertine
Claude Olivier Merson King Size Headboard circa 1940
By Claude Olivier Merson
Located in CA, CA
A stunning and very rare King size headboard by Claude Olivier Merson circa 1940. Upholstered in beige crepe wool.
The headboard can either be free standing or secured to the wall u...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage rattan cradle
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Rattan cradle dating from the 60s.
Rattan is bright, warm and of good quality. Its curves give it a lot of softness and harmony. Solid, stable, practical and pretty, it will bring a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rattan
Sculptural form brass day bed by Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamento Borsani, circa 1958
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful and important sculpturakl form brass single bed or day bed circa 1958-1963 by Osvaldo Borsani for 'Arredamento Borsani', Varedo , Italy.
The small series of Borsani beds designed were produced in several different designs ,each in very limited numbers and all hand made by the Arredamento Borsani in Varedo, italy. This series of beds never went into serial industrial production , a fact confirmed to me by the Arredamento Borsani archives.
Beginning in the late 1950s,Osvaldo Borsani went on to collaborate with many great artists such as Lucio Fontana, Fausto Melotti, Agenore Fabbri, Aligi Sassu and Arnaldo Pomodoro, amongst others entrusting each to provide decorative elements to his designs.
The brass headboard features a series of heavy cast solid brass interlocking geometric elements each featuring a beautiful organic three dimensional surface finish creating a supremely elegant and timeless repetitive motif . The bed still retains all its original decorative brass nuts ,bolts and finials which feature the same three dimensional decorative finish as the decorative sculptural forms contained in the headboard.
We have had a new bespoke mattress and bolster pillow made with a natural latex foam surface as they would have originally had which also has the benefit that latex breathes. The mattress has an opulent decorative buttoned finish . Botht the mattress and pillow have been finished in 100% wool 'PLOEGWOOL' fabric by the high quality Dutch fabric manufacturer DE PLOEG.
MATTRESS DIMENSIONS :
Width 100cm x length 200cm / 3ft 3.37inch x 6ft 6.74inch
BOLSTER PILLOW DIMENSIONS:
Width 100cm diameter 24cm / 3ft 3.37inch x 9.45inch
The mattress is supported on a 20mm ( 0.75 inch ) thick plywood board ,with breathing holes, which spans across the transverse brass plated steel frame elements.
When used as a day bed SEATING...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
1940s American Louis XVI Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Light Mobile Vintage Finnish Baby Bed / Cot in Cane & Rattan, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful vintage handmade baby bed / cot in a beautiful honey like patina. The bed is very light and equipped with wheels. Suits perfectly for the outside garden, terrace or porch naps. The bed is also equipped with a detachable arm to hang baby toys...
Category
1960s Finnish Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Rosewood Ocean Liner Furniture Suite from Ducrot, 1920s, Set of 6
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Main suite set from the liner Giulio Cesare launched in 1920 in Palermo with first voyage from Genoa in 1922. Completely fitted out by the Ducrot firm of Palermo. Excellent cabinetry...
Category
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Steel
Stunning Lane Brutalist Queen Headboard Pueblo Collection Mid-Century Modern
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Lane Brutalist queen size headboard. This fabulous vintage headboard from the Lane Pueblo collection is quite rare in this form. This examp...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Composition
Semi-Post Pale Mahogany Federal Full Size Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
A Semi-Post Pale Mahogany Federal Full Size Bed in very good co dition.
Measurs 54"W x 80"D x 67"H
Headboard height is 47.5" and 67" to the top of the posters, footboard height is...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern King Size Headboard with Two Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern king sized headboard features hardwood construction, original walnut finish with sunburst style coloration, brass tr...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Full Size Headboard by Coleman of Virginia. Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Full Size Headboard by Coleman of Virginia. Circa 1960s
Features a quintessential American mid century modern design wit...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Conant Ball Solid Wild Cherry Full Size Semi Post Bed Frame
By Conant Ball
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-20th Century Conant Ball Solid Wild Cherry Full Size Semi Post Bed Frame.
Measures 57" in width, 85" in depth and 44" in height.
57"W x 85"D x 44"...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cherry
Head and Foot of a bed In the Leleu St Art Deco bed
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
No side parts available
Has to be adapted to a bed
Head: H 36 x W 59
Foot: H 23 x W 59
Inlayed lemon wood filets mother of pearl and ebony .
As is condition, original varnish .
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Louis XV Style King Size Headboard with Cane, circa 1950
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely French Provincial Cane and carved walnut king size headboard. This piece measures 48"t x 80"l x 1.5"d.
Category
1950s American French Provincial Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Pair of 20th Century Swedish Headboards by Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Barcelona, ES
A Pair of 20th Century Swedish Headboards by Josef Frank in 1939. Made for Firma Svenskt Tenn.
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Full Size Headboard by Jiranek / Herrmann
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A solid maple full sized headboard with pull down doors that become night tables and storage bins . The lower area has two storage areas to each side with a single adjustable shelve ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
1956 Thomasville Twin Bedframe
By Thomasville
Located in Germantown, MD
1956 Vintage Single Bedframe from Thomasville. The bed is in excellent condition. It measures 41"W x 81"L. The headboard is 44" tall and the footboard is 19" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
Mid Century Cane Walnut and Black Full Size Headboard att. to Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural Mid Century full size headboard, design attributed to Milo Baughman for Directional c. 1950/70's. The headboard features a caned insert center panel, surrounded by...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Wood
Vintage Neoclassical Iron Four Poster Bed Maitland Smith
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful Iron Neoclassical four poster bed. 3 dimensional Laurel Wreath centers the headboard and four posts are topped with brass accent and cascading vines. Brass ball feet and ac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
20th Century Wood Italian Double Bed, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great Italian double bed from the mid-20th century. Carved and veneered furniture in walnut, burl, beech and fruitwood of excellent quality. Double bed that can accommodate an intern...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Hitchcock Ebonized and Decorated Twin Size Headboard
By Hitchcock
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-20th Century Hitchcock Ebonized and Decorated Twin Size Headboard.
Its dimensions are approximately 40 inches wide x 41 inches tall
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cherry
1950s Osvaldo Borsani Lavish Modern Italian Bed Built-In Light Side Table Milan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Custom Italian Bed 1950s Milan. Acquired from an apartment in Milan designed by Osvaldo Borsani.
Headboard splits two sections attaches to wall.
Three on of...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pennsylvania House Candlelight Mahogany King Size Headboard
Located in Germantown, MD
Pennsylvania house candlelight mahogany king size headboard. In very good condition. Measures 79"W x 35"H x 3"D.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
30s-40s Double Bed
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Bed, stained mahogany and maple veneer wood.
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
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 ...
Category
1940s American Louis XVI Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
King size walnut and rosewood headboard C 1960.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
King size walnut and rosewood headboard C 1960.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Vintage White Wash French Provincial Full Size Urn Poster Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage French Provincial cottage full size poster bed. Beautiful urn finials. Whitewash distress design.
Measures 55" in width x 67" high at th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Hollywood Regency Ornate Cast Metal Antique Italian Gilded King-Size Headboard
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Regency modern ornate cast metal gilded gold king-size headboard. This piece is in fantastic original condition and is ready to slip right in to your glamorous boudoir.
Category
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Restored Streamline Art Deco 15-Strand Stacked Rattan Twin Bed Frame &Headboard
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Fully restored stacked Streamline rattan twin-size bed frame with matching headboard fashioned after the stylings made famous by Paul Frankl. The set includes a 15-strand stacked bed...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rattan
French Art Deco Gilt King Sized Headboard
By Katsu Hamanaka
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco king sized headboard with applied square gold leaf sheets and geometric shape pediment top with red lacquer trim (includes...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian mid-century modern bamboo double bed with decorations, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern bamboo double bed with decorations, 1950s
Bamboo double bed. The headboard is semicircular in shape while the final part is rectangular, both have curved d...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bamboo
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.