Beds and Bed Frames
Late 20th Century Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
19th Century French Empire Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Bamboo, Lacquer
Early 1900s European Aesthetic Movement Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Birch, Birdseye Maple
1810s European Empire Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
1830s French Empire Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany, Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century American Empire Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
2010s Italian Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Birdseye Maple
Early 20th Century North American Aesthetic Movement Beds and Bed Frames
Birdseye Maple, Cherry
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
1890s French Empire Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Silk, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Bronze
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Birdseye Maple, Maple
19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
19th Century French Empire Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Bronze
Late 18th Century French Empire Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Maple, Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Late 20th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Rosewood
19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Empire Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Gold Leaf, Bronze
20th Century Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Steel
1820s American Empire Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Cherry, Poplar
19th Century French Empire Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Fruitwood
18th Century French Empire Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood
Antique, New and Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
We find relaxation and solace in our bedrooms, which are often the most cherished rooms of a home. Your antique, new or vintage bed and bed frame are integral to this oasis of personal comfort.
Beds and bed frames have long been an important part of the sanctuary that is the bedroom. For the upper class in countries such as England, the massive, costly beds of the 16th and 17th centuries were decorative and of the poster variety. Some were characterized by large painted wooden headboards, often made of oak, that featured ornate carvings and richly colored curtains affixed to each of the two or four posts — think of today’s sumptuous upholstered headboards as a distant cousin to these luxurious furnishings. The heavy fabric curtains were drawn across a fringed canopy to close out the sunlight that might’ve warmed your grandiose and opulent bedchambers. This feature could also offer privacy as desired, because, as we all know, a bedroom is for more than just sleeping.
Coiled springs didn’t make their way into mattresses until the 1800s, which likely made for a far more comfortable night’s sleep for many. Bed frames of cast iron and brass were introduced during the mid- to late-19th century. Later, the 20th century brought with it marvelous innovations for slumberland, among them daybeds from the likes of George Nelson and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich as well as convertible sofa beds.
Today, you will find a range of beds geared toward your individual personality and preferred style of decor. When shopping for a bed and bed frame, keep in mind that you’ve got options. Sizes range from twin to California king. At 76 inches wide and 80 inches long, a king-size bed is roughly 16 inches wider than a queen-size mattress, and your bed frame will likely add two to five inches to each side. (The California king bed is 84 inches long.)
From dramatic bedroom designs to uncomplicated, minimalist approaches, the bedroom has evolved into the haven that it should be: a peaceful place of respite, where we begin and end every day. Take the time to create your very own oasis — you deserve it. Rest easy with an expansive collection of antique, new and vintage beds and bed frames available on 1stDibs.