Antique French Bed
1850s French Victorian Antique French Bed
Brass
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique French Bed
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Bed
Upholstery, Wood
1920s French Victorian Antique French Bed
Brass
1890s French Louis XVI Antique French Bed
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique French Bed
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Antique French Bed
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Bed
Bronze
19th Century French Antique French Bed
19th Century French Antique French Bed
Iron
18th Century and Earlier French Antique French Bed
Oak
19th Century French Antique French Bed
Late 19th Century French Antique French Bed
Linen, Wood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique French Bed
Iron
19th Century French Empire Antique French Bed
Mahogany
19th Century French Directoire Antique French Bed
Walnut
1830s French Louis Philippe Antique French Bed
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Antique French Bed
19th Century French Campaign Antique French Bed
Steel
19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Bed
Metal
19th Century French Antique French Bed
19th Century French Antique French Bed
Hardwood
19th Century French Campaign Antique French Bed
Iron
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Bed
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Directoire Antique French Bed
Walnut
19th Century French Antique French Bed
Steel
19th Century French Antique French Bed
Iron
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique French Bed
Fabric, Silk, Wood
19th Century French Gothic Antique French Bed
Wood, Mirror, Paint, Burlap
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Bed
19th Century French Antique French Bed
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century European French Provincial Antique French Bed
18th Century and Earlier French Antique French Bed
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique French Bed
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique French Bed
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Antique French Bed
Early 20th Century French Antique French Bed
Bronze, Steel
1860s French Gothic Antique French Bed
Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Bed
19th Century French Antique French Bed
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Bed
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Bed
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Bed
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Bed
Upholstery
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Bed
Upholstery
Early 1900s French Antique French Bed
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Antique French Bed
Iron
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Bed
Linen, Wood
19th Century French Rococo Antique French Bed
Walnut
1830s French Empire Antique French Bed
19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Bed
Oak
19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Bed
Wood, Paint
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Bed
Fabric, Textile, Wood, Paint
19th Century French Other Antique French Bed
Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Bed
Giltwood
19th Century French Antique French Bed
Wood, Upholstery
1910s French Antique French Bed
Wool
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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.
- What is a French Corbeille bed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A French Corbeille bed is a piece of wooden bedroom furniture. Typically, the beds feature arched upholstered headboards and footboards that show off decorative molding. The footboard usually has a slight inward curve. Shop a variety of Corbeille beds on 1stDibs.
- What is a French double bed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A French double bed is a bed of a specific size. The French double is bigger than a twin bed but smaller than a standard double or full-size bed. In France, the bed is sometimes called “un grand lit” or "a big bed." Shop a selection of antique and vintage French double beds on 1stDibs.
- What is a French style bed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A French style bed is bigger than a twin bed but smaller than a double bed. It is equivalent to one and a half of a twin bed. You can find a variety of mid-century, art deco, modern and many more French style beds to choose from 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
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