Antique Bed Post
1840s English Antique Bed Post
Wood
19th Century American Federal Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
19th Century American American Empire Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
1790s American Federal Antique Bed Post
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Bed Post
Bronze
19th Century European Antique Bed Post
Wood, Oak
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Bed Post
Iron
Early 19th Century Antique Bed Post
Mahogany, Maple
17th Century Portuguese Antique Bed Post
Metal
19th Century American Colonial Antique Bed Post
Pine
Late 17th Century Portuguese Antique Bed Post
Wood, Jacaranda
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Bed Post
Bronze
1810s American American Colonial Antique Bed Post
Brass, Iron
Mid-19th Century Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Bed Post
Hardwood
18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Bed Post
Walnut
Early 1900s George III Antique Bed Post
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Bed Post
Cherry, Damask
Early 19th Century North American Federal Antique Bed Post
Wood
1770s British Chippendale Antique Bed Post
Damask, Mahogany
Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Bed Post
Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 17th Century Portuguese Antique Bed Post
Metal
Early 1800s American Georgian Antique Bed Post
Hardwood
1780s English Georgian Antique Bed Post
Hardwood
Early 20th Century English Rustic Antique Bed Post
Wood
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Bed Post
Wood
1790s Antique Bed Post
Paper
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1820s American American Colonial Antique Bed Post
Maple
1840s American American Colonial Antique Bed Post
Birch
1840s American American Colonial Antique Bed Post
Maple
1840s American American Craftsman Antique Bed Post
Cherry
1840s American American Colonial Antique Bed Post
Cherry
1820s American American Colonial Antique Bed Post
Maple
1820s American American Colonial Antique Bed Post
Maple
1820s American American Craftsman Antique Bed Post
Birch
1820s American American Empire Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
1820s American American Colonial Antique Bed Post
Cherry
1840s American American Colonial Antique Bed Post
Birch
1840s American American Colonial Antique Bed Post
Birch
1840s American American Colonial Antique Bed Post
Birch
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
19th Century American Sheraton Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Bed Post
Maple
1840s American American Craftsman Antique Bed Post
Maple
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Bed Post
Brass
1840s American American Empire Antique Bed Post
Birdseye Maple, Maple
1840s American American Empire Antique Bed Post
Maple
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
19th Century Indian Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bed Post
Walnut
1920s French Antique Bed Post
Walnut
19th Century American Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
1830s English William IV Antique Bed Post
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century American Rustic Antique Bed Post
Twine, Maple, Pine
18th Century and Earlier English Folk Art Antique Bed Post
Oak
Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Bed Post
Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique Bed Post
Wood, Lacquer
1820s American American Craftsman Antique Bed Post
Birch
1820s American American Craftsman Antique Bed Post
Birch
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Bed Post
Poplar, Mahogany
19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Bed Post
Softwood
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Bed Post
Faux Bamboo, Fruitwood, Maple
1880s English Art Nouveau Antique Bed Post
Brass
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Bed Post
Maple
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Antique Bed Post
Oil, Board
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bed Post
Mahogany, Muslin
19th Century Dutch Antique Bed Post
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
1820s American Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bed Post
Wood
18th Century and Earlier Antique Bed Post
1830s Italian Rococo Antique Bed Post
Plaster, Giltwood, Paint
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Bed Post
Wood
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Federal Antique Bed Post
Walnut
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
19th Century American Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
19th Century Scottish Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
19th Century American Antique Bed Post
1780s English George III Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
19th Century Caribbean Antique Bed Post
1830s Unknown Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Gothic Antique Bed Post
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1970s American Louis XV Antique Bed Post
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Antique Bed Post
Steel
Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Bed Post
Wood
1760s English Chippendale Antique Bed Post
Mahogany, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Antique Bed Post
Walnut
19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bed Post
Bentwood
Mid-18th Century Baroque Antique Bed Post
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Bed Post
Leather, Oak
1920s English Antique Bed Post
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary French Antique Bed Post
Bronze
Early 2000s French French Provincial Antique Bed Post
Brass, Steel
1890s French French Provincial Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
20th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Bed Post
Stone, Malachite
Mid-19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Bed Post
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Antique Bed Post
Mahogany, Walnut
Early 1900s Danish Edwardian Antique Bed Post
Walnut
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bed with four posts is called a four-poster bed. Many attach to awnings called canopies. Historical records trace the beds back to the 3rd century, but they became especially popular during the Middle Ages. Find a selection of antique and vintage four-poster beds on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The knobs on a bedpost are called finials or hip-knobs. They are made of many materials, including metals, glass or wood. You’ll find a wide collection of vintage and contemporary finials from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022References show that in the 14th and 15th centuries, “four-post” was the correct terminology. However, today it is considered correct to say “four-poster”. You can find a range of vintage and antique four-poster beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique 3/4 bed?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Popularized in the early to mid 1900s, antique ¾ beds are ones that measure approximately 48” wide by 75” long. They are a size in between a single and a double, perfect if you need that tiny bit of extra space. You can also find a variety of antique beds from some of the top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 3/4 bed is any bed that measures around 48 inches wide by 75 inches long. They were popular during the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. On 1stDibs, shop a wide collection of antique beds from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.
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