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Portuguese Canopy Bed
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. The bed rails are decorated with stylized shell motifs.
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Mid-17th Century Baroque Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Portuguese Canopy Bed
Portuguese Canopy Bed

Portuguese Canopy Bed

$47,768
H 110.24 in W 59.45 in D 80.71 in
A French Louis XV style Tapestry" Full Size Bed, C. 1930.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carved crest and apron, both upholstered in "tapestry" fabric, all joined by shaped bed rails and
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Tapestry, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Antique A French Louis XV style Tapestry" Full Size Bed, C. 1930.
A French Louis XV style Tapestry" Full Size Bed, C. 1930.

A French Louis XV style Tapestry" Full Size Bed, C. 1930.

$2,400
H 47.5 in W 58.5 in D 82 in
French 18th Century Louis XV Painted Gilt Queen Bed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. Headboard: 63”H x 60”W x 3”D Footboard: 40 ¼”Hx 65 ½”W x 4”D Bed Rails: 10 ⅜”H x 82”W x 4”D
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Gold

Antique French 18th Century Louis XV Painted Gilt Queen Bed
French 18th Century Louis XV Painted Gilt Queen Bed

French 18th Century Louis XV Painted Gilt Queen Bed

$7,995
H 63 in W 60 in D 89 in
French Padded Louis XV Style Single Bed or Banquette, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
light stain on one of the bed rails (please see last photo) This bed or banquette needs a custom bedding
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique French Padded Louis XV Style Single Bed or Banquette, circa 1900
French Padded Louis XV Style Single Bed or Banquette, circa 1900

French Padded Louis XV Style Single Bed or Banquette, circa 1900

$1,529 Sale Price
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H 46.07 in W 86.62 in D 39.38 in
A French Louis XV style carved and painted daybed C 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
has a beige/tan background with red/pink flowers. Interior of Bed Rails Wd: 75" Dpth: 36" Included
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique A French Louis XV style carved and painted daybed C 1900.
A French Louis XV style carved and painted daybed C 1900.

A French Louis XV style carved and painted daybed C 1900.

$2,400 / set
H 37 in W 81 in D 38.25 in
Antique Walnut Louis XV Style Full Size Bed with Metal Rails
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique Walnut Carved Full size French bed Headboard, footboard with metal rails. (original rails
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Louis XV Style Full Size Bed with Metal Rails
Antique Walnut Louis XV Style Full Size Bed with Metal Rails

Antique Walnut Louis XV Style Full Size Bed with Metal Rails

$3,590
H 61 in W 58 in D 81 in
A very fine 19th c French king size Louis XVI headboard, footboard and rails
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI mahogany and parquetry inlayed bed with fine gilt bronze
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Bronze

Antique A very fine 19th c French king size Louis XVI headboard, footboard and rails
A very fine 19th c French king size Louis XVI headboard, footboard and rails

A very fine 19th c French king size Louis XVI headboard, footboard and rails

$22,500
H 58 in W 80 in D 83 in
Antique Four Poster Bed
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
haven't seen on English 18th beds. In addition, unusally, the rails are designed to be seen and made in
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18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Four Poster Bed
Antique Four Poster Bed

Antique Four Poster Bed

$19,448
H 98 in W 66 in D 84 in
Antique Carved Oak Double Bed
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
intricately hand carved side rails, the bed remains in good condition, showing signs of wear commensurate with
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19th Century English Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Oak

Antique Carved Oak Double Bed
Antique Carved Oak Double Bed

Antique Carved Oak Double Bed

$4,776
H 70.87 in W 61.03 in D 88.98 in
Late 19th Century Faux Bamboo Bed
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful French Faux Bamboo Bed with Rails - Rails are 73 inches long each - This bed is a
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Late 19th Century French Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Antique Late 19th Century Faux Bamboo Bed
Late 19th Century Faux Bamboo Bed

Late 19th Century Faux Bamboo Bed

$3,250
H 51 in W 47 in D 73 in
French Louis XV Provincial Bleached Full Bed
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV Provincial-style (19/20th Century) bleached full size bed. (Includes: headboard
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis XV Provincial Bleached Full Bed
French Louis XV Provincial Bleached Full Bed

French Louis XV Provincial Bleached Full Bed

$5,750
H 61 in W 55 in
Swedish Late 18th Century Neoclassical Painted Bed with Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish neoclassical period painted rams head bed from the late 18th century, with new mattress
Category

18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Wood

Antique Swedish Late 18th Century Neoclassical Painted Bed with Medallions
Swedish Late 18th Century Neoclassical Painted Bed with Medallions

Swedish Late 18th Century Neoclassical Painted Bed with Medallions

$4,950
H 56 in W 80 in D 60 in
Pair of Neoclassical Style Paint-Decorated Twin Beds, The Iris Apfel Collection
By Robert Adam
Located in Morristown, NJ
A striking pair of Neoclassical-style twin beds, each finely hand-painted with garlands, scrolling
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Pair of Neoclassical Style Paint-Decorated Twin Beds, The Iris Apfel Collection
Pair of Neoclassical Style Paint-Decorated Twin Beds, The Iris Apfel Collection

Pair of Neoclassical Style Paint-Decorated Twin Beds, The Iris Apfel Collection

$7,500 / set
H 47 in W 41 in D 3 in
Fine Sculpted Queen Bed Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Wood torsade Posts
Located in West Hollywood, CA
breaks and losses overall strong and steady. Bed frame includes posts and rails - does not include
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Late 17th Century Portuguese Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Wood, Jacaranda

Fine Sculpted Queen Bed Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Wood torsade Posts
Fine Sculpted Queen Bed Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Wood torsade Posts

Fine Sculpted Queen Bed Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Wood torsade Posts

$24,750 Sale Price
25% Off
H 80 in W 64 in D 81 in
American Victorian Style Iron Twin Bed
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian-style painted iron cross design twin size bed (includes: headboard, footboard
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Iron

American Victorian Style Iron Twin Bed

American Victorian Style Iron Twin Bed

$2,500
H 52 in W 48 in
19th Century Chinese Bent Bamboo Daybed
Located in Chicago, IL
bed’s legs and low side rails, while narrower lengths were fastened together to form the apron and leg
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century Chinese Bent Bamboo Daybed
19th Century Chinese Bent Bamboo Daybed

19th Century Chinese Bent Bamboo Daybed

$5,280
H 25.5 in W 89 in D 45 in
Italian Venetian Painted Twin Beds
Located in Queens, NY
2 Italian Venetian-style (19th Century) green and gold painted single size bed (Includes: headboard
Category

19th Century Rococo Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Gold

Italian Venetian Painted Twin Beds
Italian Venetian Painted Twin Beds

Italian Venetian Painted Twin Beds

$4,500 / item
H 44.5 in W 78 in D 41 in
Antique Walnut Louis XV Style Full Size Bed with Metal Rails
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique Walnut Carved Full size French bed Headboard, footboard with metal rails. (original rails
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Louis XV Style Full Size Bed with Metal Rails
Antique Walnut Louis XV Style Full Size Bed with Metal Rails

Antique Walnut Louis XV Style Full Size Bed with Metal Rails

$2,513 Sale Price
30% Off
H 61 in W 58 in D 81 in

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Antique Victorian Cast Iron Twin Sized Bedframe
Located in El Cerrito, CA
Side bed rails distance from the ground: 11" Headboard dimensions: 54.75 by 41.5 by 3 Footboard
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Twin Sized Bedframe
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Twin Sized Bedframe

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Twin Sized Bedframe

H 54.5 in W 42 in D 78 in
Antique Turn of the Century Victorian Twin Bedframe in Oak
Located in El Cerrito, CA
" inside by "76 deep Side bed rails distance from the ground: 12.75" Headboard dimensions: 60.1"h by 44" by
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Wood

Antique Turn of the Century Victorian Twin Bedframe in Oak
Antique Turn of the Century Victorian Twin Bedframe in Oak

Antique Turn of the Century Victorian Twin Bedframe in Oak

H 60.1 in W 46 in D 75.5 in
Italian Bed
Located in Seattle, WA
charm. Very nice applied moldings and details. Bed is complete with side rails. Picture is shown with
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19th Century Italian Antique Bed Rails

Italian Bed
Italian Bed

Italian Bed

H 79 in W 79 in D 84 in
Antique Brass Framed Single Bed Frame
Located in Wakefield, GB
brass bed with square brass rails with square cap finials to the tops. Original large brass and ceramic
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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Brass Framed Single Bed Frame
Antique Brass Framed Single Bed Frame

Antique Brass Framed Single Bed Frame

H 56 in W 41.5 in D 79.5 in
French Hand Heavily Carved Walnut Brittany Bed, Head, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Hand Heavily Carved Walnut Brittany Bed, Head, Foot & Rails. Original Restored Finish. All
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19th Century French Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Walnut

French Hand Heavily Carved Walnut Brittany Bed, Head, 19th Century
French Hand Heavily Carved Walnut Brittany Bed, Head, 19th Century

French Hand Heavily Carved Walnut Brittany Bed, Head, 19th Century

H 48 in W 60 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Hand-Carved French Louis XVI Beds by J.B. Boulard Original Paint, 1700s
By Jean-Baptiste Boulard
Located in Petaluma, CA
maker's stamp on the rails as seen in the photo. Each bed measures approximately 46 1/2" H x 38 1/2" W x
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Wood

Pair of Hand-Carved French Louis XVI Beds by J.B. Boulard Original Paint, 1700s
Pair of Hand-Carved French Louis XVI Beds by J.B. Boulard Original Paint, 1700s

Pair of Hand-Carved French Louis XVI Beds by J.B. Boulard Original Paint, 1700s

H 46 in W 78.5 in D 38.5 in
Pine and Maple Bench
Located in Wilson, NC
. The underframing from left to right is made from the original round bed rails. The bed was refinished
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1890s American Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Maple, Pine

Pine and Maple Bench
Pine and Maple Bench

Pine and Maple Bench

H 47 in W 54.75 in D 20 in
French Thomas Hache Louis XIVth Marquetry Children’s Bed, 1690
By Thomas Hache
Located in Petaluma, CA
height 29 inches x width 43 inches 2 bed rails length 76 inches x height 7 inches x depth 3 inches.   
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1690s French Louis XIV Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Sycamore

French Thomas Hache Louis XIVth Marquetry Children’s Bed, 1690
French Thomas Hache Louis XIVth Marquetry Children’s Bed, 1690

French Thomas Hache Louis XIVth Marquetry Children’s Bed, 1690

H 39 in W 43 in D 2.5 in
Large Antique Chinese Daybed
Located in Merrimack, NH
This large authentic antique Chinese daybed is also known as Luohan bed or Opium bed. The rails and
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Elm

Large Antique Chinese Daybed
Large Antique Chinese Daybed

Large Antique Chinese Daybed

H 30 in W 90.5 in D 45.8 in
Victorian Carved Walnut Bedroom Suite, Renaissance Revival, Circa 1870
Located in Lakewood, NJ
Circassian panels within in size and molded frames. Rectangular styles with car tops, molded rails. Bed with
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1870s North American Renaissance Revival Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Carrara Marble, Iron

Victorian Carved Walnut Bedroom Suite, Renaissance Revival, Circa 1870
Victorian Carved Walnut Bedroom Suite, Renaissance Revival, Circa 1870

Victorian Carved Walnut Bedroom Suite, Renaissance Revival, Circa 1870

H 88 in W 64 in D 714 in
19th Century King Size Mahogany Jamaican Double Waterfall Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
fits on top of the bed rails and measures 80 inches deep by 76 inches wide.
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19th Century Jamaican British Colonial Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Mahogany, Poplar

19th Century King Size Mahogany Jamaican Double Waterfall Bed
19th Century King Size Mahogany Jamaican Double Waterfall Bed

19th Century King Size Mahogany Jamaican Double Waterfall Bed

H 84 in W 79.5 in D 91 in
American Federal Four Poster Mahogany King-Size Bed, Early 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
the bed rails.
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Poplar, Mahogany

American Federal Four Poster Mahogany King-Size Bed, Early 19th Century
American Federal Four Poster Mahogany King-Size Bed, Early 19th Century

American Federal Four Poster Mahogany King-Size Bed, Early 19th Century

H 91 in W 77.5 in D 88.25 in
Louis XV Twin Beds
Located in Hixson, TN
Pair of Louis XV twin beds. Rails are unfinished. Woods are Kingwood and Burl Walnut with tulipwood
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19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Bed Rails

Louis XV Twin Beds
Louis XV Twin Beds

Louis XV Twin Beds

H 65 in W 35 in D 82 in
Painted Cane Bed with Floral Swags
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
1/2"h x 62"w, footboard 36"h x 62"w. Can have mattress made to dimensions of bed. Rails can be
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Early 20th Century French Antique Bed Rails

Painted Cane Bed with Floral Swags
Painted Cane Bed with Floral Swags

Painted Cane Bed with Floral Swags

H 64.5 in D 62 in
French Carved Louis XVI Style Queen Bed Frame
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
: 32 ¾”H x 62 ⅝”W x 3”D Bed Rails: 4 ⅜”H x 81 ¾” x 2 ½”D
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Brass

French Carved Louis XVI Style Queen Bed Frame
French Carved Louis XVI Style Queen Bed Frame

French Carved Louis XVI Style Queen Bed Frame

H 48.5 in W 62.63 in D 87.75 in
French Victorian Carved Wood and Caning Queen Size Bed Frame
Located in Queens, NY
with caned panels, resting on tapered and fluted wooden legs, and two matching bed rails. (Caning need
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Wood

French Victorian Carved Wood and Caning Queen Size Bed Frame
French Victorian Carved Wood and Caning Queen Size Bed Frame

French Victorian Carved Wood and Caning Queen Size Bed Frame

H 55.5 in W 61 in D 89 in
Curly Maple Canopy Bed
Located in Bradenton, FL
custom box spring but will fit a full or Queen size mattress if it sits on top of the bed rails. Inside
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Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Maple

Curly Maple Canopy Bed
Curly Maple Canopy Bed

Curly Maple Canopy Bed

H 61 in W 55 in D 76 in
Chinoiserie Style Carved Gilt Bed
Located in Astoria, NY
rocaille and scrolling acanthus continues along the bed rails, standing on cabriole legs. This custom made
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Style Carved Gilt Bed
Chinoiserie Style Carved Gilt Bed

Chinoiserie Style Carved Gilt Bed

H 72 in W 58 in D 83.5 in
Antique Louis XV Style Painted French Bed Full or Queen Size
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
large carved cartouche, with heavy carved rose swags. This bed does not have the original carved rails
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Early 20th Century European Louis XV Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Louis XV Style Painted French Bed Full or Queen Size
Antique Louis XV Style Painted French Bed Full or Queen Size

Antique Louis XV Style Painted French Bed Full or Queen Size

H 71.5 in W 66 in D 6 in
French Directoire Walnut Daybed Crown
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
extend from the crown. Assembly is required. The bed rails attach to the headboard and footboard with
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19th Century French Directoire Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Walnut

French Directoire Walnut Daybed Crown
French Directoire Walnut Daybed Crown

French Directoire Walnut Daybed Crown

H 34 in W 34.25 in D 80 in
Louhan Bed with Lattice Rails
Located in Chicago, IL
A traditional early 19th century elmwood daybed for a Luohan, or enlightened Monk, with side rails
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19th Century Antique Bed Rails

Louhan Bed with Lattice Rails
Louhan Bed with Lattice Rails

Louhan Bed with Lattice Rails

H 42.5 in W 87 in D 50 in
Antique Black Full Double Size Victorian Style Iron Bed with Rails
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful antique iron bed with rails ready to set up and use. Solid black painted iron with brass
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19th Century Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Iron

Antique Black Full Double Size Victorian Style Iron Bed with Rails
Antique Black Full Double Size Victorian Style Iron Bed with Rails

Antique Black Full Double Size Victorian Style Iron Bed with Rails

H 61 in W 56 in D 78 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Bed Carved Walnut Parisian European Size w Rails
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Louis XV Style Bed Carved Walnut Parisian European Size w Rails. Direct from France
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Style Bed Carved Walnut Parisian European Size w Rails
Antique French Louis XV Style Bed Carved Walnut Parisian European Size w Rails

Antique French Louis XV Style Bed Carved Walnut Parisian European Size w Rails

H 50.75 in W 61.25 in D 2 in
19th century French Louis XV Bed Carved Walnut Rococo European Size with Rails
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Louis XV Bed Carved Walnut Rococo European Size with Rails. Direct from France
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Walnut

19th century French Louis XV Bed Carved Walnut Rococo European Size with Rails
19th century French Louis XV Bed Carved Walnut Rococo European Size with Rails

19th century French Louis XV Bed Carved Walnut Rococo European Size with Rails

H 63.5 in W 59.5 in D 4 in
Antique Victorian Full Size Gold Brass Sleigh Bed w Cast Iron Rails, Marked 1908
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian full size gold brass sleigh bed with cast iron rails, marked 1908. Item features
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Early 1900s North American Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Victorian Full Size Gold Brass Sleigh Bed w Cast Iron Rails, Marked 1908
Antique Victorian Full Size Gold Brass Sleigh Bed w Cast Iron Rails, Marked 1908

Antique Victorian Full Size Gold Brass Sleigh Bed w Cast Iron Rails, Marked 1908

H 60 in W 56 in D 94 in
1800 s Antique Austrian Carved Walnut, Pair, with Rails, Twin Beds, Set of 2
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome 1800's Antique Austrian Carved Walnut, Pair, with Rails, Twin Beds, Set of Two
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19th Century Austrian Other Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Wood

1800 s Antique Austrian Carved Walnut, Pair, with Rails, Twin Beds, Set of 2
1800 s Antique Austrian Carved Walnut, Pair, with Rails, Twin Beds, Set of 2

1800 s Antique Austrian Carved Walnut, Pair, with Rails, Twin Beds, Set of 2

H 57 in W 44 in D 78 in
Classic Corbeille Style French Bed
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A classic in French beds, this fully-upholstered Louis XV-style painted bed comes with its original
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Iron

Classic Corbeille Style French Bed
Classic Corbeille Style French Bed

Classic Corbeille Style French Bed

H 50 in W 50 in D 13 in
George III Four Poster Bed
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
, painted cornice in attractive Etruscan colours and oak head posts and oak rails. The bed including the
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1780s English George III Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Mahogany

George III Four Poster Bed
George III Four Poster Bed

George III Four Poster Bed

H 105 in W 66 in D 88 in
Louis Philippe California King Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
king bed has had its rails extended by our expert in-house customization staff to accommodate a
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1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Mahogany

Louis Philippe California King Bed
Louis Philippe California King Bed

Louis Philippe California King Bed

H 53.5 in W 73.5 in D 41.5 in
French Art Nouveau Painted Massive Beech Bed Full Size or Double Bed, circa 1890
Located in Labrit, Landes
the bed's side rails. Interior dimensions from board to board: 51.57 x 74.80 in.(131 x 190 cm) Good
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Beech

French Art Nouveau Painted Massive Beech Bed Full Size or Double Bed, circa 1890
French Art Nouveau Painted Massive Beech Bed Full Size or Double Bed, circa 1890

French Art Nouveau Painted Massive Beech Bed Full Size or Double Bed, circa 1890

H 51.58 in W 58.27 in D 77.56 in
Antique Queen Swedish Bed with Painted Finish
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely queen size bed is made from original Swedish pine headboards. It has been given a
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19th Century Swedish Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Queen Swedish Bed with Painted Finish
Antique Queen Swedish Bed with Painted Finish

Antique Queen Swedish Bed with Painted Finish

H 55 in W 63.5 in D 86 in
French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
, fluting and floral motifs. The bed could have the rails extended if it is too short for your use. If it
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Beech

French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Bed
French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Bed

French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Bed

H 45.5 in W 64.25 in D 90.5 in
Antique Victorian 19th Century Brass and Iron Bed
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian 19th century brass and iron bed with brass shaped top rails and knobs, iron rails
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Victorian 19th Century Brass and Iron Bed
Antique Victorian 19th Century Brass and Iron Bed

Antique Victorian 19th Century Brass and Iron Bed

H 51 in W 54 in D 43 in
19th Century French Cane Bergère Bed Louis XVI
Located in Sherborne, GB
. The foot is similarly caned and carved. The bed retains its original matching rails which join the
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Cane Bergère Bed Louis XVI
19th Century French Cane Bergère Bed Louis XVI

19th Century French Cane Bergère Bed Louis XVI

H 53.55 in W 82.29 in L 53.55 in
19th English Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Pine Bed
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome late 19th century English Aesthetic movement period faux bamboo bed crafted from pine. The
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19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Pine

19th English Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Pine Bed
19th English Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Pine Bed

19th English Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Pine Bed

H 48 in W 77 in D 48 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Full Size Bed
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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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Full Size Bed
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Full Size Bed

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Full Size Bed

H 51.5 in W 62.5 in D 62.5 in
20th Century Queen-Size Ebonized Antique Louis XVI Style Bed
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
, original patina. Large carved medallion, with roses, and monogram MB. This bed has metal queen-size rails
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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Wood

20th Century Queen-Size Ebonized Antique Louis XVI Style Bed
20th Century Queen-Size Ebonized Antique Louis XVI Style Bed

20th Century Queen-Size Ebonized Antique Louis XVI Style Bed

H 58 in W 62 in D 12 in
French King Size Faux Bamboo Bed with Grass Cloth Headboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the bed has custom adjustable side rails for supports with a center support.   
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Early 20th Century American Colonial Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Wood

French King Size Faux Bamboo Bed with Grass Cloth Headboard
French King Size Faux Bamboo Bed with Grass Cloth Headboard

French King Size Faux Bamboo Bed with Grass Cloth Headboard

H 58 in W 75 in D 87 in
Painted French Louis XVI style full size bed circa 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French painted and carved Full size Louis XVI style bed having bolt on rails and an upholstered
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1920s French Louis XVI Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Painted French Louis XVI style full size bed circa 1920.
Painted French Louis XVI style full size bed circa 1920.

Painted French Louis XVI style full size bed circa 1920.

H 47.5 in W 59 in D 80 in
Louis XVI style painted and gilt carved bed C 1930.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Louis XVI style painted and gilt carved wood bed, C 1930. This queen size bed has a very nice
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Early 19th Century American Louis XVI Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Burlap, Wood

Louis XVI style painted and gilt carved bed C 1930.
Louis XVI style painted and gilt carved bed C 1930.

Louis XVI style painted and gilt carved bed C 1930.

H 47.25 in W 63.25 in D 80 in
Antique Cast Iron and Brass Bed Heart Pattern Headboard and Footboard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very pretty heart pattern footboard and headboard full size antique cast iron and brass bed with
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19th Century American Gothic Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique Cast Iron and Brass Bed Heart Pattern Headboard and Footboard
Antique Cast Iron and Brass Bed Heart Pattern Headboard and Footboard

Antique Cast Iron and Brass Bed Heart Pattern Headboard and Footboard

H 61 in W 54 in L 61 in
Pair Paint Decorated French Louis XV Style Twin Beds, Circa 1920s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
There are no rails for these beds, but they can be used with Hollywood frames. These beds are
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1920s American Louis XV Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Walnut

Pair Paint Decorated French Louis XV Style Twin Beds, Circa 1920s
Pair Paint Decorated French Louis XV Style Twin Beds, Circa 1920s

Pair Paint Decorated French Louis XV Style Twin Beds, Circa 1920s

H 51 in W 40 in L 51 in
French 19th Century Rosewood Louis XV Queen Size Bed ~ Saturday Sale!
Located in Dallas, TX
marquetry, this antique French Louis XV bed features extended original rails so it will accommodate a
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Bed Rails

French 19th Century Rosewood Louis XV Queen Size Bed ~ Saturday Sale!
French 19th Century Rosewood Louis XV Queen Size Bed ~ Saturday Sale!

French 19th Century Rosewood Louis XV Queen Size Bed ~ Saturday Sale!

H 62 in W 68.5 in D 82.5 in
George III Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Glasgow, GB
headboard and stands on white ceramic castors. Unusually for the period this bed has mahogany side-rails
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Pine

George III Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
George III Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster

George III Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster

H 99.02 in W 63.19 in D 79.73 in
Antique French Directoire Style Solid Walnut Twin Single Beds, circa 1890s, Pair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
" H x 44 1/2" W x 79 7/8" D. The beds are complete with rails and footboard and headboard. They date
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1890s French Directoire Antique Bed Rails

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Walnut

Antique French Directoire Style Solid Walnut Twin Single Beds, circa 1890s, Pair
Antique French Directoire Style Solid Walnut Twin Single Beds, circa 1890s, Pair

Antique French Directoire Style Solid Walnut Twin Single Beds, circa 1890s, Pair

H 52.5 in W 44.5 in D 80 in
Outstanding Quality King Size Antique Figured Walnut Floral Marquetry Inlaid Bed
Located in Suffolk, GB
back with solid walnut side rails. This bed is part of a matching bedroom suite consisting of six
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Walnut

Outstanding Quality King Size Antique Figured Walnut Floral Marquetry Inlaid Bed
Outstanding Quality King Size Antique Figured Walnut Floral Marquetry Inlaid Bed

Outstanding Quality King Size Antique Figured Walnut Floral Marquetry Inlaid Bed

H 26.38 in W 61.82 in D 83.86 in
Antique British Colonial Four Poster Queen-Size Bed in Cuban Mahogany, c. 1820
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
, footboard & four posts are original. New side rails were made to lengthen bed to a queen size. Original side
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Early 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Mahogany

Antique British Colonial Four Poster Queen-Size Bed in Cuban Mahogany, c. 1820
Antique British Colonial Four Poster Queen-Size Bed in Cuban Mahogany, c. 1820

Antique British Colonial Four Poster Queen-Size Bed in Cuban Mahogany, c. 1820

H 97 in W 89.25 in D 62.5 in
Georgian Style Carved Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed w Tester, Late 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
classic Georgian Style poster bed. Side rails slot in with screws to secure. Flat tester rails not shown
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Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Style Carved Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed w Tester, Late 19th Century
Georgian Style Carved Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed w Tester, Late 19th Century

Georgian Style Carved Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed w Tester, Late 19th Century

H 86 in W 58.25 in D 83.25 in
King Size 4-Poster Sheraton Bed with Carved Posts, Phyfe School, c. 1815
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
replacing the short rails to increase the width. The original smaller bed is intact, including the original
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Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Mahogany

King Size 4-Poster Sheraton Bed with Carved Posts, Phyfe School, c. 1815
King Size 4-Poster Sheraton Bed with Carved Posts, Phyfe School, c. 1815

King Size 4-Poster Sheraton Bed with Carved Posts, Phyfe School, c. 1815

H 98.25 in W 83.5 in D 87.25 in
French Louis XVI Style Brass Twin Bed with Basket and Garlands, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French Louis XVI style brass bed from the turn of the twentieth century features a headboard
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Bed Rails

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Brass

French Louis XVI Style Brass Twin Bed with Basket and Garlands, circa 1900
French Louis XVI Style Brass Twin Bed with Basket and Garlands, circa 1900

French Louis XVI Style Brass Twin Bed with Basket and Garlands, circa 1900

H 43.75 in W 41.5 in D 78 in
Pair of Antique Burr Walnut circa 1900 Single Beds with Divans and Mattresses
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of circa 1900 Burr Walnut single beds frames
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Antique Burr Walnut circa 1900 Single Beds with Divans and Mattresses
Pair of Antique Burr Walnut circa 1900 Single Beds with Divans and Mattresses

Pair of Antique Burr Walnut circa 1900 Single Beds with Divans and Mattresses

H 51.58 in W 80.71 in D 38.19 in
Stunning Pair of Antique Birds Eye Maple circa 1900 Single Bedswith Vono Frames
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
frames with Vono rails A lovely pair of original hand made in England Birds Eye maple bed frames. The
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Bed Rails

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Birdseye Maple

Stunning Pair of Antique Birds Eye Maple circa 1900 Single Bedswith Vono Frames
Stunning Pair of Antique Birds Eye Maple circa 1900 Single Bedswith Vono Frames

Stunning Pair of Antique Birds Eye Maple circa 1900 Single Bedswith Vono Frames

H 51.38 in W 35.83 in D 79.93 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Antique Daybed Chaise Settee
Located in Shippensburg, PA
of the side rails and stiles. The bed rests over typical turned and tapering fluted legs, the apron
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Beech

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Antique Daybed Chaise Settee
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Antique Daybed Chaise Settee

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Antique Daybed Chaise Settee

H 38.63 in W 79.88 in D 31.13 in
Antique Victorian Brass and Iron Bed
Located in Suffolk, GB
Victorian brass and iron bed with brass shaped top rails and knobs, iron rails and side rails
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Victorian Brass and Iron Bed
Antique Victorian Brass and Iron Bed

Antique Victorian Brass and Iron Bed

H 51 in W 54 in D 43 in
French Antique Bretagne Bed Circa 1880
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
accommodate a queen-size bed and mattress. Lengthening the rails appropriately is included in the price
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Late 19th Century French Antique Bed Rails

French Antique Bretagne Bed Circa 1880
French Antique Bretagne Bed Circa 1880

French Antique Bretagne Bed Circa 1880

H 76 in W 65 in D 3 in
19th Century Carved Natural Walnut Daybed with White Upholstery
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
this in a durable easy to clean white nubby linen textured fabric. The bed comes as 2 headboards, rails
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bed Rails

Materials

Foam, Polyester, Walnut

19th Century Carved Natural Walnut Daybed with White Upholstery
19th Century Carved Natural Walnut Daybed with White Upholstery

19th Century Carved Natural Walnut Daybed with White Upholstery

H 37.25 in W 32 in L 37.25 in
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Five-Piece Bedroom Suite
Located in Dallas, TX
staff has lengthened the rails so the bed accommodates a standard Queen mattress set for your utmost
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Bed Rails

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Five-Piece Bedroom Suite
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Five-Piece Bedroom Suite

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Five-Piece Bedroom Suite

H 101.5 in W 65 in D 24 in

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French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern, 19th-20th Century

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Walnut

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Art Deco French Sunray inlaid Double Bec

Art Deco French Sunray inlaid Double Bec

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19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Lounge W/ Red Velvet

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Wood

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Painted Iron Bed, Genoa, Early 19th Century

Painted Iron Bed, Genoa, Early 19th Century

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Claude Lalanne, a Rare Gilt-Bronze Dragonfly Frame, France, C. 1985

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Wood

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Pair of Neoclassical Painted Doors with Arabesque Designs, ca. 1800

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Gold

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Vintage Italian Florentine Nightstand, Wood with Gold Gilding, 1960s

Vintage Italian Florentine Nightstand, Wood with Gold Gilding, 1960s

$1,100
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XL Rattan Geflecht „Mushroom“ Sessel Pille mit Schaffell Kissen, Frankreich 70s

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"More Bench" Four-Seat Upholstered Sectional Wood Frame Sofa by Moroso, Diesel

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Find a variety of antique bed rails available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique bed rails — often made from iron, metal and wood — can elevate any home. Antique bed rails have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique bed rails bearing Victorian or Baroque hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.

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.

Questions About Antique Bed Rails
  • What is an antique 3/4 bed?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Popularized 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, 2022
    A 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.
  • How much is an antique brass bed worth?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The 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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