1980s Nightstand
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Night Stands
Lacquer
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Sets
Teak
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Night Stands
Laminate
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Lacquer
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Night Stands
Mirror
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Burl
Vintage 1980s American End Tables
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Goatskin
Vintage 1980s Night Stands
Lacquer
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Mirror
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Night Stands
Opaline Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood, Ash
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Night Stands
Laminate, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Side Tables
Bamboo
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Burl
Vintage 1980s American Campaign Night Stands
Wood
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century American Night Stands
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century French International Style Night Stands
Wood, Elm, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century American Night Stands
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Night Stands
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s American Modern Night Stands
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Modern Night Stands
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Georgian Night Stands
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1980s American Modern Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Modern Night Stands
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Night Stands
Oak
Vintage 1980s American Modern Night Stands
Travertine, Brass
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Night Stands
Hardwood
Vintage 1980s American Night Stands
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Night Stands
Laminate, Wood
Vintage 1980s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1980s French Modern Night Stands
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1980s French Provincial End Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Lacquer
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Lacquer
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Teak
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Shagreen
Vintage 1980s North American Regency Night Stands
Brass, Ormolu
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Night Stands
Formica
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Night Stands
Mirror, Wood, Maple
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Night Stands
Lacquer
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Night Stands
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1980s French Side Tables
Wenge
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Night Stands
Oak
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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.
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