Beds and Bed Frames
19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Metal, Bronze
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Leather
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Steel, Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Late 20th Century Biedermeier Beds and Bed Frames
Satinwood
20th Century Canadian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Leather
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Early 20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Metal, Iron
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
1850s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Steel
1750s Italian Baroque Antique Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Birch
20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
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.