Used Headboard And Footboard
Early 20th Century Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Steel, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Vintage 1950s Beds and Bed Frames
Cherry, Parchment Paper
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
Antique 19th Century Indian Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Satinwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Steel
Antique 1890s French Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Romantic Beds and Bed Frames
Metal, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
20th Century Unknown Streamlined Moderne Bedroom Sets
Maple
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Teak, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Ash
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Textile, Paint
Early 20th Century French Directoire Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Beech, Paint
Vintage 1980s Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Bamboo, Straw
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
20th Century British Beds and Bed Frames
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Walnut
Late 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Metal, Silver Leaf
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Ormolu
Antique 1880s American Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Late 20th Century Philippine Beds and Bed Frames
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Mid-19th Century European Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
Antique 19th Century Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames
Birdseye Maple
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Vintage 1940s Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Bamboo
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Daybeds
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Bronze
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Grasscloth, Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Beds and Bed Frames
Fiberglass
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
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Finding the Right Beds-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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, you can use a headboard with an adjustable bed. When purchasing a headboard for an adjustable bed, make sure that the packaging reads “compatible with an adjustable bed”.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While queen sized beds are 6 inches wider than full sized beds, you can often use a queen size headboard for a full mattress. Headboards are usually even with or a few inches wider than the bed.
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