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Antique 1820s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
Antique 1840s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Cherry
Antique 1820s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
Antique 1820s American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Oak, Walnut
Antique 1890s French Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Steel
2010s Italian Minimalist Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
2010s Italian Minimalist Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique 1820s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Cherry
Antique 1840s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Birch
Antique 1840s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Birch
Antique 1840s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary British Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Iron
Antique 1890s Austrian Jugendstil Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Steel
Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique 1840s American American Craftsman Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
Antique 1840s American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
Antique 1840s American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Birdseye Maple, Maple
Early 20th Century Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Chinoiserie Bedroom Sets
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Antique 1820s American American Craftsman Bedroom Sets
Birch
Antique 1820s American American Craftsman Bedroom Sets
Birch
Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Bedroom Sets
Marble
Antique 1850s Swedish Empire Revival Daybeds
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Curtains and Valances
Cotton
Vintage 1940s French Daybeds
Leather
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum, Steel
Antique 1720s English George I Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Oil Pastel, Ink, Paper
2010s American Shaker Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
2010s American Shaker Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
Early 2000s Modern Black and White Photography
Archival Paper
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Mid-20th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century Empire Bed Coronas
Oak
20th Century Italian Louis XIV Beds and Bed Frames
Giltwood
20th Century English Art Deco Furniture
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Vintage 1970s Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames
Onyx, Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Bamboo
Vintage 1950s American Beds and Bed Frames
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut, Burl
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Bronze, Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Bronze
Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Antique 19th Century Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Copper
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Pine
Late 20th Century Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
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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.
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