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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames
Chrome, Steel
20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1950s Swedish Beds and Bed Frames
Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Rosewood
Antique 1880s French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Teak
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
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Satinwood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Late 20th Century Louis Philippe Beds and Bed Frames
Birch
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Late 20th Century Biedermeier Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Austrian Other Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Vintage 1970s Unknown Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Architectural Elements
Paint, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Architectural Elements
Oak
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Bedroom Sets
Chestnut
Antique 19th Century Panelling
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Children s Furniture
Pine
Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Bedroom Sets
Fruitwood, Oak
Antique 18th Century Italian Paintings
Canvas, Wood
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Paintings
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Paintings
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Bedroom Sets
Walnut
20th Century Indian Tribal Furniture
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century African Benches
Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Beech
Antique 1820s French Empire Furniture
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Louis XV Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bedroom Sets
Vintage 1940s American Navajo Native American Objects
Wool
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Daybeds
Vintage 1930s American Bedroom Sets
20th Century French Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Daybeds
Antique 19th Century Architectural Elements
Zinc
Antique 19th Century American Quilts
Cotton
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Collectibles and Curiosities
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum, Steel
Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Bedroom Sets
Glass, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Nude Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Ink, Watercolor
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Bedroom Sets
Marble, Copper
Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Prints
Metal
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George I Pier Mirrors and Conso...
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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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