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Restored 85" Wide Mid -century King Size Stacked Rattan Headboard
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired 85" wide restored king stacked rattan headboard
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rattan
$2,471 Sale Price
25% Off
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ebonized King Size Headboard, Newly Refinished
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern king size headboard
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
US California King Size Cabana Headboard upholstered in Romo Linara
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Cabanas date back to Ancient Rome in 2,500 B.C., although the original word “cabaña” comes from Mexico. Originally, cabanas were designed as shaded structures to provide relief from ...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery
Kindel Furniture French Regency Cream Lacquered Parcel Gilt King Size Headboard
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style king size headboard
By Kindel Furniture
USA, Circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cherry, Lacquer, Giltwood
Pair 18th Century Antique French Four Poster Tester Canopy Cherry Twin Beds
Located in Portland, OR
if placed together could receive a king mattress.
The beds are in good condition and disassemble for
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cherry, Damask
French Provincial King Headboard Powder Blue Ceruse Finish
Heavy Carved Detail
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage French Provincial Renaissance style king sized headboard with antiqued powder blue
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman Style Chinoiserie Chrome King-Size Headboard Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Add some glam to your bedroom with this amazing midcentury or chinoiserie style chrome king size
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Chrome
$2,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Kindel Furniture Partial Gilt and Antique White Mahogany King Size Headboard
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Kindel Furniture Partial Gilt and antique white Mahogany king size with burgundy
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Giltwood, Paint
Harvey Probber Mid-Century American "Arch" King-Size Walnut Headboard
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American wooden "Arch" headboard with Gothic arches separated by natural walnut panels and a smooth dark finish. (HARVEY PROBBER)
Wear to finish
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Monumental Chrome "Oriental" King Headboard
Frame, Elaine Cohen, D.I.A., 1972
By Elaine Cohen, Design Institute America
Located in Culver City, CA
complete with two twin bed frames that attach directly. Insert two twin box springs, and you’ve got the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Chrome
Modern Ribbon Bed Grey Italian Leather Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Ribbon Bed, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
Ribbon is an elegant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Modern Ribbon Bed, Light-Grey Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
”
California King 72x84”
Ribbon Bed Material Codes
FI160 Greenish-grey lacquer; satin finish
ME006 Brushed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Fluffy Bed Italian Leather Capitonnè, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Fluffy Bed, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The elegant Fluffy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...
Materials
Leather, Wood, Fabric
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Upholstered King Size Headboard, 1950s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style king size headboard
By John Widdicomb
USA, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry, Lacquer
Gregg Lipton Studio Craft King Size East Indian Satinwood Headboard
By Gregg Lipton
Located in Hanover, MA
Custom made king sized headboard by studio furniture maker, Gregg Lipton from Cumberland, Maine
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Satinwood
Modern Midnight Bed, Beige Italian Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
mattress sizes:
Queen 60x80”
King 76x80”
California King 72x84”
Midnight Bed Material Codes
WD123 American
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar King Size Headboard in Cane
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A lovely modern design king size headboard by Edward Miller for Dunbar. It features a solid dark
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage English Made Mahogany Chippendale Style 4 Chairback King Size Headboard
By Arthur Brett
Located in North Salem, NY
An Arthur Brett Vintage Chippendale Style Mahogany Four Chairback King Size Headboard, a
Category
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
$3,262 Sale Price
25% Off
Kindel Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered King Size Headboard
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style king size headboard
By Kindel Furniture
USA
Category
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
1950s T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb King Size Headboard in Walnut
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a King Size Headboard, designed by T.H Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. This particular
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
1950
s Carved Spanish Rococo King Size Headboard in Silver by Mariano Garcia
By Mariano Garcia
Located in Miami, FL
1950's Carved Spanish Rococo King Size Headboard in Silver Giltwood & Antique White
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Helen Hobey Baker Vintage Mid Century Modern King Size Headboard c. 1960s
By Helen Hobey
Located in Denville, NJ
Designed by husband and wife team Helen Hobey Baker in the 1960s, this vintage king-size headboard
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
EXQUISITE LIMiTED EDITION RALPH LAUREN RUE ROYALE CHESTERFIELD TUFTED SLEIGH BED
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, Ralph Lauren Rue Royal King sleight bed with American Walnut Gold Gilt frame and Chesterfield Napoleonic
Category
20th Century American Chesterfield Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Custom Made Equestrian Double Horse Head Carved Wood King Size Headboard
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
An incredible massive expertly carved custom made king size headboard. The headboard is made of
Category
Vintage 1980s Adirondack Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Hardwood
Tall Milo Baughman Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie King Size Headboard in Chrome
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed chrome headboard produced by Milo Baughman. It features heavy chrome construction & very tall.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Chrome
Merton Gershun for Dillingham Mid-Century Modern Walnut King Size Headboard
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern king size headboard
By Merton Gershun for Dillingham
USA, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Queen Size Bed with Shell-Inspired Headboard in White Fabric, Musa Design
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
. Available in both queen and king sizes, this bed is designed to suit various decor styles and preferences
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Hollywood Regency King Size Headboard, Leather and Brass, in Style of Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Buffalo, NY
Hollywood Regency,Mid Century, King Size Headboard/bed, sleek, sophisticated design, featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century 2 Piece Cane King Headboard
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century 2 Piece Cane King Headboard
This headboard measures: 52.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Wood
Hollywood Regency Ornate Cast Metal Antique Italian Gilded King-Size Headboard
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Regency modern ornate cast metal gilded gold king-size headboard. This piece is in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Company Brass
Walnut King-Size Headboard
By Calvin Furniture, Breaad, Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American rectangular brass frame headboard with two rows of walnut reserves, the top divided into six verticals. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR CALVIN FURNITURE COMPANY)
Wear to finish
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
King sized headboard of Danish painted panels in the Pompeiian taste, 1890
Located in Kenilworth, IL
. Signed on the left panel, lower right. The panels have been mounted in a custom frame for use as a king
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair Tufted French Louis XV Painted Silk/Damask Paint Decorated Twin Size Beds
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
beauty. Whether used as individual twins or combined to form a regal king-size ensemble, these beds evoke
Category
Vintage 1940s Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Dark Brown Aluminium Bed (frame) with Cane Headboard from Anodised Wicker Coll.
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
bed is UK king size with the mattress being 35 off the ground, but all other bed sizes are available
Category
2010s British Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Aluminum
Hollywood Regency King Headboard Leather
Brass Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furn
By Renzo Rutili, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Hollywood Regency Art Deco king sized headboard by Renzo Rutili for Johnson
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
Modern Hug Bed Light Blue Italian Leather Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
”
King 76x80”
California King 72x84”
Hug Bed Material Codes
M103887 Light blue high standard Italian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...
Materials
Oak, Leather, Fabric, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
US California King Size Cabana Headboard upholstered in Romo Linara Col: Beeswax
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Cabanas date back to Ancient Rome in 2,500 B.C., although the original word “cabaña” comes from Mexico. Originally, cabanas were designed as shaded structures to provide relief from ...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery
Faux Bamboo Mid Century Modern White Lacquer King Size Headboard Mirrored Back
By Karl Springer, James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Faux Bamboo Mid Century Modern White Lacquer King Size Headboard Mirrored Back MINT!
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
Early 20thc French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Bed w/ Bronze Ormolu Mounts
Located in Savannah, GA
queen or king size beds- those were introduced in the 1950s. So if you want to fit a larger mattress it
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bronze
Bed Tester Mahogany Chippendale Claret Red Damask Duke Hamilton Scotland Banner
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The Faringdon House, Chippendale Period, Mahogany, Claret Red Damask, Tester Bed Incorporating The
Category
Antique 1770s British Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
French Provincial Louis XV Style King Size Headboard with Cane, circa 1950
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely French Provincial Cane and carved walnut king size headboard. This piece measures 48"t x 80
Category
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Walnut
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer and Brass King Size Headboard
By Harvey Probber
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern king Size headboard in black lacquered mahogany and brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Paul Evans King Headboard Burl Wood and Brass
Cityscape
for Directional 1970
s
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Paul Evans King Headboard Burl Wood and Brass 'Cityscape' for Directional 1970's
Slab form, brass
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Mid-18th Century French Bronze and Wrought Iron Gate King Size Wall Headboard
Located in Dallas, TX
reclining. Weighing over 200 lbs and measuring wider than a California King, this majestic piece, in
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Drexel Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Walnut and Burl King Size Headboard
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency king size headboard
By Drexel, "Repertoire
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Danish Modern King Size Headboard in The Arne Vodder Manner.
By Arne Vodder
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern King Size Headboard in the Arne Voddar manner. Circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Teak
Michael Taylor Brass
Teak King Headboard for the Baker Far East Collection
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous brass king size headboard with framed teak panels designed by Michael Taylor for Baker.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Handsome King Size Hobey Helen Baker Asian Style Walnut Head Board, Midcentury
By Hobey Helen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome king size Hobey Helen Baker Asian Style walnut headboard. This piece measures 36" T x 95.5
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
US King Size Cabana Headboard upholstered in Dedar jacquard velvet tiger coat
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Cabanas date back to Ancient Rome in 2,500 B.C., although the original word “cabaña” comes from Mexico. Originally, cabanas were designed as shaded structures to provide relief from ...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery
Donald Deskey Clean Lined Art Deco Headboard circa 1930s King or Queen Size
By Donald Deskey
Located in Atlanta, GA
measures 90" width x 30.5" height. It can be used with a king size mattress (76" width) with nightstands
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Antique Nickel Bed Frame with Nubuck Headboard and Walnut Tables and Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in this variation is a King, with alternative standard bed sizes available as well.
Every Stephen
Category
2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Steel
1960s Florence Knoll King Sized Headboard in Walnut and Laminate, Model 740 WP
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Model 740 WP King-sized headboard, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Dos Gallos Custom Walnut Wood Bobbin Bed with Turned Spindle Head
Foot Boards
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom king-size bobbin bed in walnut. Can be made in a variety of sizes and finishes. As shown in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...
Materials
Wood
Pair of White Iron Twin Size Headboards
By Salterini
Located in Highland, IN
for use with a king size bed.
38"h X 37.5"w X .5"d
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Iron
$2,200 / set
Chelsea Textiles Gustavian Style Black Caned Wood Headboard
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fabulous Chelsea Textiles hand painted king size wood canned bed. The bed is painted in black
Category
Early 2000s Gustavian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Storage Headboard with Open Shelving
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Trenton, NJ
is designed for a full-size bed and may also be modified for use with a queen or king size bed
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
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King Beds For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of king beds for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct king beds — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. We have 847 antique and vintage king beds in-stock, while there are 178 modern editions to choose from as well. King beds have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. King beds are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Paul McCobb each produced beautiful king beds that are worth considering.
Finding the Right Beds And Bed 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 King Beds
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, there are two common sizes of king beds: standard and California. The standard king is 72 by 84 inches, while the California King is 76 by 80 inches. Some bed manufacturers offer other specialty kings, such as the 108-by-80-inch Alaskan King. Find a collection of king beds on 1stDibs.
- What is Cal king size bed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Cal king, or California King, is a bed 72 inches wide by 84 inches long. This mattress is the largest type of mattress available to buyers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021An Eastern king size bed is another name for a regular king size bed. Eastern King Size beds are 76” wide and 80” long.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021No, a queen size bed is not bigger than a king. While queen size beds are 60 inches wide and 80 inches long, king size beds are 76 inches wide by 80 inches long. King size beds are 16 inches wider than queen size beds.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The best frame for a king size bed will owe to your preferences and personal needs. Think about the layout of your bedroom, what furniture styles you’ve gravitated toward over the years and more. Whether you want your bed frame to be French provincial, modern ash, modern rustic canopy, brass or vintage, you will find all different kinds of bed frames on 1stDibs.
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