18th Century Four Poster Beds
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Wood
Antique 1780s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
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Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Dutch Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
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Early 2000s Dutch Vases
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Brass
2010s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors
Glass
Antique 1730s French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood, Fabric
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Paper
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Enamel, Iron
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Textile
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds
Rattan, Elm
Antique 17th Century French Panelling
Softwood
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Naugahyde, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
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Ceramic
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Linen
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Carrara Marble
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
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Antique 18th Century English George III Beds and Bed Frames
Linen, Silk, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Quilts and Blankets
Linen, Silk
Early 20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Antique Mid-18th Century Irish Queen Anne Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Beds and Bed Frames
Antique Late 18th Century English George IV Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Antique 1780s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique 16th Century English Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Mahogany, Pine
Vintage 1980s Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
1990s Beds and Bed Frames
Ormolu
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Daybeds
Antique Mid-18th Century Georgian Prints
Antique Early 18th Century English Jacobean Panelling
Wood, Oak
Antique 18th Century American Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Antique 1780s English George III Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Chrome
Antique 18th Century English Elizabethan Side Tables
Oak
Antique 1750s English Chippendale Pedestals and Columns
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany, Oak
Antique 18th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany, Pine
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Beds and Bed Frames
Antique 19th Century British Beds and Bed Frames
Antique 19th Century British Beds and Bed Frames
Antique Late 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Antique 19th Century British Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Beds and Bed Frames
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary British Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique 1780s British Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Beds and Bed Frames
Poplar
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Curtains and Valances
Linen, Cotton
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Beds and Bed Frames
18th Century Four Poster Beds For Sale on 1stDibs
Finding the Right beds-frames for You
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.
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