19th Century French Bed
Antique 19th Century French Daybeds
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Daybeds
Wood, Textile
Antique 19th Century French Daybeds
Wood, Textile
Antique 19th Century French Daybeds
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bedroom Sets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Antique Early 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames
Antique 1890s French Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Linen, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Beds and Bed Frames
Iron, Metal
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Antique 1880s Beds and Bed Frames
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Bronze
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Satin, Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Beech, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Antique Late 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Antique Late 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Cane
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Beech, Cane
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bed Coronas
Gold
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bed Coronas
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bed Coronas
Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Antique Late 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles
Copper
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Architectural Elements
Copper
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Architectural Elements
Copper, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Cotton, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Silk
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Bedroom Sets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Bedroom Sets
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames
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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, 2022The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
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