Antique Bed Post
1840s English Antique Bed Post
Wood
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Bed Post
Maple
19th Century American American Empire Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
1830s Italian Rococo Antique Bed Post
Paint, Plaster, Giltwood
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Bed Post
Iron
Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
19th Century American Colonial Antique Bed Post
Pine
19th Century American Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Bed Post
Bronze
1810s American American Colonial Antique Bed Post
Brass, Iron
Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Bed Post
Walnut
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Bed Post
Walnut
Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Bed Post
Walnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Bed Post
Walnut
18th Century and Earlier British Antique Bed Post
Early 20th Century English Antique Bed Post
Oak
17th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Bed Post
Walnut
18th Century Indian Spanish Colonial Antique Bed Post
Rosewood
18th Century Indian Antique Bed Post
Rosewood
1890s French Chinoiserie Antique Bed Post
Maple, Pine
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Bed Post
Birdseye Maple, Maple
Early 1900s Anglo Raj Antique Bed Post
Teak
19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Bed Post
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
1770s English Chippendale Antique Bed Post
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
18th Century American American Classical Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Bed Post
Oak
19th Century American American Classical Antique Bed Post
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Bed Post
Porcelain, Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Bed Post
Wood
17th Century Portuguese Moorish Antique Bed Post
Brass
19th Century American American Classical Antique Bed Post
19th Century Caribbean Neoclassical Antique Bed Post
Mahogany, Poplar
Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Bed Post
Wood
1880s English Victorian Antique Bed Post
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century American Colonial Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
19th Century American Federal Antique Bed Post
Mahogany, Poplar
Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Bed Post
Bronze
1850s English Victorian Antique Bed Post
Rosewood, Walnut
19th Century Virgin Islands Dutch Colonial Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
1830s American Sheraton Antique Bed Post
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Bed Post
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
1890s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Bed Post
Hardwood, Paint
1880s Victorian Antique Bed Post
Brass, Iron
1860s English Victorian Antique Bed Post
Brass
Mid-19th Century North American American Colonial Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Bed Post
Poplar, Mahogany
1820s Caribbean British Colonial Antique Bed Post
Mahogany, Pine
1810s American American Empire Antique Bed Post
Brass
1770s British Chippendale Antique Bed Post
Damask, Mahogany
Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Bed Post
Mahogany, Satinwood
1880s English High Victorian Antique Bed Post
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Bed Post
Wood
1760s English George II Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
1720s Spanish Baroque Antique Bed Post
Giltwood, Paint
Late 17th Century Portuguese Antique Bed Post
Metal
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Bed Post
Brass
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Finding the Right bedroom-furniture for You
No matter what kind of bedroom furniture you prefer — be it lavish, low-key or minimalist — your bedroom will always be your own personal sanctuary. But it didn’t start that way. It wasn’t until around the 19th century that the bedroom became a realm of privacy. For many Europeans in the medieval era, eating, congregating and sleeping all took place in a single room, and later, royalty such as Louis XIV of France worked on legal orders while sitting in his bed, surrounded by members of his court.
Now, we return to our bedrooms for solace, private space and intimacy. We’ve certainly come a long way, and so has our bedroom furniture.
Whether you’re seeking bright or moody, Baroque or mid-century modern, consider the amount of time that will be spent in this space. Don’t choose furnishings you won’t enjoy looking at every day.
The most important piece of bedroom furniture is, not surprisingly, the bed. When shopping for a bed and bed frame, keep the size of your bedroom in mind — you’ll need to navigate your way around the bed during your daily routine. Bed sizes range from twin to king, and there is also the California king. At 76 inches wide and 80 inches long, a king-size bed is approximately 16 inches wider than a queen-size mattress, and your bed frame will probably add two to five inches to each side. (The California king bed is 84 inches long.)
If you’re putting together design ideas for a large bedroom, why not go all out? A king platform bed is low-profile and minimalist — a mattress is placed directly on a simple and solid frame, which offers support without a box spring. A traditional bed sees a mattress rest on a box spring or foundation.
Smaller bedrooms or guest rooms could benefit from something more streamlined, such as a vintage daybed. The important thing is not to choose a bed that is too big for your space. After all, you still need to squeeze in an Italian nightstand and an elegant American of Martinsville dresser.
Headboards can make or break the style of a bedroom. If you are going for a clean and contemporary look, maybe a headboard isn’t the best fit, but if not having a headboard will keep you up at night, there are plenty of options. Rattan headboards are a great choice to top off a casual country theme. Alternately, you can think of the headboard as a statement piece. With maximalism riding high in the design world, bedrooms are getting on board with vibrant upholstered headboards, and an upholstered bed may very well be the one thing you need to pull the entire look of your bedroom furniture together.
Once your bedding is situated, shift your focus to other pieces for the room.
The size of your closet will have an impact on the size and amount of furniture you need. If you have a small closet, for example, a larger dresser is going to come in handy. If you are lucky enough to have a large walk-in closet, you can utilize the extra bedroom space for other pieces, such as an antique or vintage nightstand.
Turn your humdrum bedroom into a dramatic hideaway that you never want to leave — find vintage, new and antique bedroom furniture today on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bed with four posts is called a four-poster bed. Many attach to awnings called canopies. Historical records trace the beds back to the 3rd century, but they became especially popular during the Middle Ages. Find a selection of antique and vintage four-poster beds on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The knobs on a bedpost are called finials or hip-knobs. They are made of many materials, including metals, glass or wood. You’ll find a wide collection of vintage and contemporary finials from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022References show that in the 14th and 15th centuries, “four-post” was the correct terminology. However, today it is considered correct to say “four-poster”. You can find a range of vintage and antique four-poster beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique 3/4 bed?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Popularized in the early to mid 1900s, antique ¾ beds are ones that measure approximately 48” wide by 75” long. They are a size in between a single and a double, perfect if you need that tiny bit of extra space. You can also find a variety of antique beds from some of the top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 3/4 bed is any bed that measures around 48 inches wide by 75 inches long. They were popular during the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. On 1stDibs, shop a wide collection of antique beds from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.
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