What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The 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.

Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

British 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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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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$16,400

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Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

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Located in Madrid, ES

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Located in Baton Rouge, LA

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Upholstery

French 19th Century Neoclassical-Style Bed

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Located in Dallas, TX

A French, 19th century Louis XVI style bed with a painted finish Measures: Headboard: 69 ¼” W X

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$14,000

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Located in Cheshire, GB

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Mahogany

19th Century French Mahogany Double Bed

$7,712

Large Louis XVI-Style Bed - France, 19th Century

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Large bed with Louis XVI style carvings and dove-grey/blue colour, with a rosace at each corner

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Large Louis XVI-Style Bed - France, 19th Century

$4,563

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Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Brass finials adorn the four posts of this vintage French iron and brass bed. The finials are quite

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French 19th Century Art Nouveau Bed

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A French Louis XV-style walnut bed with highly pierce-carved crests, scrolled feet, and floral

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Bed

$3,650

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Located in Middleburg, VA

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Located in Round Top, TX

A rare mid 19th century collapsible French Campaign Bed constructed from hand forged iron

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$3,200

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Located in Santa Monica, CA

French 19th century Louis Philippe burled walnut sleigh-bed.

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Burl, Walnut

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burled Walnut Sleigh-Bed

$2,597 / set

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Located in Baton Rouge, LA

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Wood

French 19th Century Directoire Painted Twin Bed

$2,200

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Located in Dallas, TX

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Kingwood

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$26,500

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Located in Queens, NY

Nineteenth century French Louis XVI style gilt trimmed and cream painted full size bed with an arch

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Gold Leaf

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$12,000

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Located in Nashville, TN

Scalamandre upholstered twin bed with carved, painted and gilt wood frame and side railings and

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Giltwood

19th Century French Carved and Painted Bed

$2,300

Late 19th Century, French, Pair of Beds

Located in Stockbridge, GA

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Late 19th Century, French, Pair of Beds

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th c. French faux bamboo bed in pine wood. Beautiful patina. 3/4 bed.

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Pine

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$2,590

Wrought Iron Brass Double Bed - France, Early 19th Century

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

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Wrought Iron Brass Double Bed - France, Early 19th Century

$5,764

Pair of Antique 19th Century French Walnut Beds

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of antique 19th century French walnut beds.

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Walnut

Pair of Antique 19th Century French Walnut Beds

$12,500 / set

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Located in Buchanan, NY

French 19th C. wrought iron day bed. Size: Irregular Twin.

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Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Queen Bed designed in stunning mueche mahogany with bronze

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19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Queen Bed

$6,450

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Located in Sherborne, GB

A lovely 19th century French Louis XVI corbeille shaped bed. The cane panelled head is crested

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Walnut

19th Century French Cane Bergère Bed Louis XVI

$3,374

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Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a 19th century French carved pine faux bamboo bed frame. It is European in size, which is

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Pine

19th Century French Carved Pine Faux Bamboo Bed

$3,495

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Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French late 19th century faux bamboo pine bed, reflecting the Aesthetic Movement artistry for

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French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Twin Bed Frame

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Located in Dallas, TX

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19th Century Renaissance French Hand-Carved Oak Bed

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Located in New Orleans, LA

Burled wood veneer on a graceful sleigh bed with gently used mattress and box spring

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19th Century Burled Wood Sleigh Bed

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Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

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Located in Big Flats, NY

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$2,120

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Located in Dallas, TX

gem of 19th century Parisian craftsmen masterful expression in the art of furniture making. Such

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19th Century French King-Size Rosewood Bed

$9,850

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Located in Dallas, TX

This lovely 19th century Country French Normandie queen bed, fashioned completely by hand from the

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19th Century Country French Normandie Queen Bed

$5,700

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Located in Dallas, TX

19th century neoclassical French walnut Queen bed represents the transition between the elements of

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19th Century Neoclassical French Walnut Queen Bed

$4,980

19TH CENTURY CARVED WOOD AND GILT FRENCH KINGSIZE BED

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

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Located in Dallas, TX

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Upholstery, Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Bed

$1,600

Pair of 19th c. French Single Beds

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 19th c. French single beds, carved painted wood and tufted blue leather

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Leather

Pair of 19th c. French Single Beds

$4,200

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Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Beautifully carved details cover nearly 100% of this exceptional 19th century French Louis XVI

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French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Full Bed

$2,995

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Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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19th Century Full Size French Country Style Painted Double Caned Bed

$4,995

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Located in Big Flats, NY

French Louis XVI carved mahogany bed frame with pierced ribbon crest over headboard with heavily

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Mahogany

Antique French Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Full Size Bed, 19th Century

$1,120

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Queen Bed

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A very handsome Louis XVI style queen sized bed from France, crafted during the 1880’s with

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French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Queen Bed

$6,500

French 19th Century, Louis XV Rose Wood Queen Bed

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A wonderful Louis XV carved Rose Wood bed with the iconic carved "C" scroll at the head of the bed

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French 19th Century, Louis XV Rose Wood Queen Bed

$3,995

Pair of French Faux Bamboo Beds, Late 19th Century

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a superb pair of late 19th-early 20th century faux bamboo beds that retain all of their

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Wood

Pair of French Faux Bamboo Beds, Late 19th Century

$7,600 / set

French Bed 4 Poster King 19th Century Low Footboard

Located in Buxton, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this solid wood x4 Tall Post French Bed This Bed is a Classic

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Wood

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$4,124

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Queen Painted Bed

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This elegant, 19th century bed is painted and upholstered. It has an off white, greenish paint

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Upholstery

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Queen Painted Bed

$2,500

Antique French Bed

Located in New Orleans, LA

This stunning 19th century Antique French bed is skillfully carved and features a beautiful antique

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Fabric, Wood

Antique French Bed

$1,493

19th Century French Empire Mahogany Bed Nicely Appointed with a Canopy

Located in Milford, NH

. Includes two brass curtain tiebacks for the canopy. Probably French in origin, dating to the early 19th c

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Ormolu

19th Century French Empire Mahogany Bed Nicely Appointed with a Canopy

$3,600

19th Century French Louis XVI Queen Bed with Ormolu

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Louis XVI Queen bed with ormolu mounts is a spectacular example of the height

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Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Queen Bed with Ormolu

$5,560

French 19th Century Col De Cygne Mahogany Full Bed

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A charming Empire style bed from France during the 19th century. The mahogany frame features

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Metal, Brass

French 19th Century Col De Cygne Mahogany Full Bed

$2,200

19th Century French Walnut Louis XV Queen Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

from French walnut during the 19th century, and extended to accommodate a modern queen-size Mattress by

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19th Century French Walnut Louis XV Queen Bed

$4,929

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Queen Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Louis XVI walnut queen bed is an exceptional example of the sublime furniture

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Queen Bed

$4,980

French 19th Century Louis XVI Hand Carved Hand Painted Extra Wide Bed Headboard

Located in Santa Monica, CA

French 19th century Louis XVI hand carved hand painted extra wide bed headboard.

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Pine

French 19th Century Louis XVI Hand Carved Hand Painted Extra Wide Bed Headboard

$1,500

19th Century French Carved Louis XVI Painted Queen Size Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant antique King or Queen-size bed frame from France, circa 1830. Bow front with Fine carving

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19th Century French Carved Louis XVI Painted Queen Size Bed

$7,500

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19th Century French Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 19th century French bed for your home. Each 19th century French bed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. There are many kinds of the 19th century French bed you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 19th century French bed is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, Empire and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one 19th century French bed that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jacques Adnet, Au Gros Chene and Gervais Durand produced versions that are worth a look.

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.

Questions About 19th Century French Bed

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The 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.
Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
British 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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