Italian Antique Bed
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Italian Antique Bed
Marble
19th Century Italian Italian Antique Bed
Wood
19th Century Italian Italian Antique Bed
Metal
19th Century Italian Italian Antique Bed
Metal
19th Century Italian Italian Antique Bed
19th Century Italian Italian Antique Bed
Fruitwood
19th Century Italian Italian Antique Bed
Tôle
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Italian Antique Bed
Early 20th Century Italian Italian Antique Bed
Bronze, Iron
1650s Italian Italian Antique Bed
Brass
Early 1900s Italian Italian Antique Bed
Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Italian Antique Bed
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Italian Antique Bed
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Italian Antique Bed
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Italian Antique Bed
Bronze
17th Century Italian Other Italian Antique Bed
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Italian Antique Bed
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Italian Antique Bed
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Italian Antique Bed
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Italian Antique Bed
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Italian Antique Bed
Opaline Glass, Bakelite
1790s Italian Louis XVI Italian Antique Bed
Walnut
1880s Italian Renaissance Italian Antique Bed
Brass
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Italian Antique Bed
Walnut
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Italian Antique Bed
Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Italian Antique Bed
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Italian Italian Antique Bed
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Italian Antique Bed
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Italian Italian Antique Bed
1850s Italian Italian Antique Bed
Walnut
19th Century Italian Louis XV Italian Antique Bed
Giltwood
1920s Italian Other Italian Antique Bed
Upholstery
19th Century Italian Charles X Italian Antique Bed
Cherry, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Italian Antique Bed
Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Italian Antique Bed
Wood
1820s Italian Charles X Italian Antique Bed
Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Italian Antique Bed
Walnut
19th Century Italian Italian Antique Bed
Gold
1890s Italian Louis XVI Italian Antique Bed
Walnut
19th Century Italian Other Italian Antique Bed
Wood
19th Century Italian Other Italian Antique Bed
Walnut
1910s Italian Louis XV Italian Antique Bed
Burl
1920s Italian Art Deco Italian Antique Bed
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Italian Antique Bed
Wood
19th Century Italian Other Italian Antique Bed
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Italian Antique Bed
Brass
1850s Italian Mid-Century Modern Italian Antique Bed
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Italian Antique Bed
Glass, Walnut
1750s Italian Italian Antique Bed
Wrought Iron
1890s European Renaissance Revival Italian Antique Bed
Walnut
1820s Italian Charles X Italian Antique Bed
Walnut
19th Century Italian Other Italian Antique Bed
Wood
Early 1900s Italian Italian Antique Bed
Faux Bamboo
1910s Italian Italian Antique Bed
Iron
Early 1800s Italian Italian Antique Bed
Iron
Early 1800s Italian Italian Antique Bed
Iron
19th Century Italian Italian Antique Bed
Iron
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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 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 ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell an antique Italian pottery apart from other pieces, do some research using trusted online resources. First, identify the maker by looking for marks on the bottom or interior. Once you know who produced your pottery, you can then explore the styles and types of pieces they produced over the years and use this information to estimate your piece's age. For pottery to be antique, it must be at least 100 years old. If you'd like assistance with the dating process, talk to a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of antique Italian pottery on 1stDibs.
- 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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