Beds and Bed Frames
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Bamboo, Lacquer
Early 1900s European Aesthetic Movement Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Birch, Birdseye Maple
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Early 20th Century North American Aesthetic Movement Beds and Bed Frames
Birdseye Maple, Cherry
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Birdseye Maple
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Birdseye Maple, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
19th Century African Folk Art Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Maple, Wood
19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Beds and Bed Frames
Wrought Iron
1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Late 18th Century Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Marble, Brass
19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Mahogany
1890s French Chinoiserie Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Maple, Pine
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Giltwood
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
1820s American American Classical Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Birdseye Maple
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Faux Bamboo
19th Century English Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Beds and Bed Frames
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Vietnamese Aesthetic Movement Beds and Bed Frames
Grasscloth, Bamboo
Late 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Beds and Bed Frames
Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Early 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Beds and Bed Frames
Marble, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Pine
Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany, Oak, Burl
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.