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Early 19th Century Directoire Cherry Wood Antique Single Bed
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Delicious Italian directoire antique single bed in cherry wood, 1800. Internal dimensions inch W
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Directoire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Postmodern Sculptural Brass Single Bed by Luciano Frigerio, Italy
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s - 1980s. This is a beautiful sculptural single bed in a classical style by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

single bed by Soborg Mobler by Søborg Møbelfabrik Denmark 1960s
By Soborg Mobler
Located in Vigevano, PV
single bed by Soborg Mobler by Søborg Møbelfabrik Denmark 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Pair Iron Twin Headboards
Located in New York, NY
Pair Twin Iron Hollywood Regency Painted Headboards. Bolts to standard metal bedframe. Overall good
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

English, 1930s, Art Deco Maple Bed with Integral Cabinets
Located in Devon, England
bird's-eye maple blonde English double bed with attached cabinets and matching luscious grained foot
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Sheraton Mahogany Full Size Bed with Carved Posts and Tester
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Sheraton mahogany full size bed with carved shaped posts featuring swag,tassel, & foliate
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Pair of White Iron Twin Size Headboards
By Salterini
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome pair of headboards in iron have a striking graphic design which is similar to the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Early French Iron Floral Heart Scroll Twin Headboards
By Maurice Dufrêne, Jean Prouvé, Gilbert Poillerat, Paul Follot, Maria Pergay
Located in Bensalem, PA
Pair of two layered solid wrought iron French Victorian, headboards with elaborate, scroll work and
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Antique 1880s French Early Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Enamel, Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair Wrought Iron Scrollwork Headboards
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Well crafted pair of scrollwork wrought iron headboards suitable for twin size beds ( 44 inch
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Victorian King Iron Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique country Victorian style white painted cast iron king size metal headboard with brass
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Antique 19th Century North American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Bruno Zevi International Letto Matrimoniale In Ottone Bed Brass 1970’s Regency
By Zevi C.
Located in Taranto, IT
Elegante letto matrimoniale disegnato da Bruno Zevi negli anni ’70, realizzato interamente in ottone massiccio con finitura lucida e dettagli geometrici tipici dello stile Hollywood ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Midcentury Brazilian Rosewood Bed by Geraldo de Barros, 1950s, Queen Size
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
This rosewood bed was designed by Geraldo de Barros in the 1950s and produced by Unilabor. The feet
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron, Brass

English Victorian Papier Mache Mother of Pearl Inlay Twin Bed Frames - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable pair of antique, 19th C, hand painted and mother of pearl inlaid signed single beds
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Single Beds with Gilt Headboard, 1960s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern pair of Italian single beds with gilt brass headboard and feet in the style of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Antique Wrought Iron Twin Headboards
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of chic twin size wrought iron headboards with Greek key and fleur de lis design. Bolts to
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Vintage 1940s Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Midcentury Iron and Bronze Headboards
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic mid-century modern pair of twin headboards. Features a handcrafted wrought iron frame with
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Belle Époque French Gilded Iron Daybed, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A charming 19th-century French cast iron daybed, richly detailed and full of antique character. The
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron Italian Gold Gilt King-Size Headboard
Located in New York, NY
Very nice king size Italian gold gilt wrought iron headboard. Also has hooks to the back. Manner of
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Early 20th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Art Nouveau Painted Iron and Brass Twin Headboard
Located in Centennial, CO
sturdy piece, ready to be used as a headboard on a twin bed or as a decorative element in a house or
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Pair of White Floral Iron Twin Headboards Signed Salterini
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of white floral iron twin headboards signed Salterini. Nice decorative design. Perfect for
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Vintage 1970s Bohemian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Victorian Early 20th Century Brass Iron Daybed Crib on Casters
By Gillows of Lancaster London, Thomas Sheraton, Holland Sons
Located in Bensalem, PA
Fully functional polished brass early 20th century crib with collapsing sides polished and restored feel free to reach out with any questions
Category

Vintage 1910s English Early Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Queen Size Wrought Iron Ribbon Headboard
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in Italy, this heaboard features a wrought iron construction, with a solid iron
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Queen Size Wrought Iron Ribbon Headboard
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in Italy, this heaboard features a wrought iron construction, with a solid iron
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American mahogany pencil and bulbous post twin tester beds with original carved scrolled
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Antique 1810s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

LARGE IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
are then dovetail jointed and have further wrought iron anchor mounts. This bed is not as stable as
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Antique Early 1600s English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Vintage French Rococo Style Crown Branch Leaf Twin Single Cast Iron Headboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Rococo Style Crown Branch and Leaf Twin / Single Cast Iron Headboard. Circa Mid 20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Mid-18th Century French Bronze and Wrought Iron Gate King Size Wall Headboard
Located in Dallas, TX
1780 out of a retired iron and bronze gate or balcony, the Louis XVI-style frame features two main
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze, Iron

19th Century Double Bedroom French Belle Époque Bronze Iron Brass and Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful and impressive 19th century double bed French Belle Époque bronze, iron, brass and glass
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Regency Style Chinoiserie Full Headboard and Footboard
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency-style (19th Century) black iron and tole Chinoiserie design full size bed with
Category

Antique 19th Century Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Hollywood Regency Rococo Style Full Size Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Hollywood Regency inspired full size double metal bed with gold toned embellished decorations to
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Early 20th Century Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Late 19th century wrought iron bed
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Wrought iron bed late 1800s one and a half square,. Richly worked headboard and footboard, blue lacquer with gold details. Very good overall condition even the lacquering, only in ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Romantic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Phillip Lloyd Powell and Paul Evans Queen Headboard
By Paul Evans, Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
headboard features two live edge walnut vertical planks with the famous Paul Evans gilt iron fish scale
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian King Metal Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique country Victorian style white painted cast iron king size metal headboard with brass
Category

Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Two single Art Deco beds in mahogany and rose maple 20th century antique 1940s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Pair of 1940s Art Deco single beds with frame upholstered in mahogany burl and rose maple details. They can be used individually or in pairs. Note the various carvings along the ba...
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Pair of painted iron single beds, 1960s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Pair of 1960s single beds in orange painted iron, original color and brass details. Sound structure, heavy material and quality finish. Ideal for a second home or a bedroom set wit...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Italian wrought iron bed 19th century
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Antique Italian wrought iron bed 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Midcentury Brazilian Rosewood Daybed by Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor, c. 1954
By Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor
Located in New York, NY
The MF 2013 is a single bed signed by the pioneer company Unilabor in c. 1954, with design by
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Lacquered wood double bed, Italy, 1960s.
Located in Palermo, PA
Lacquered wood double bed, Italy, 1960s. Beautiful bed with all-wood lacquered frame, iron details and small brass mounting components. Very good condition, solid structure, well pre...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Letto a baldacchino. Italia, inizi del XIX sec
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Letto a baldacchino in ferro battuto con pediera e testiera in legno sagomato per poter essere rivestita di tappezzeria. I montanti in ferro battuto come i piedi presentano delle ins...
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Handsome Large Black Iron Shelving Unit-Early 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
beds. The shelving is constructed with slim iron rods joined decoratively at an angle. The whole unit
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Early 20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Iron

American Charleston Mahogany Child s Crib with Bulbous Spindles on Casters, 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
spindles with finials, single triple hinged folding side rail, corner bed bolt fasteners with interior
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Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Iron Campaign Adjustable Folding Chair/Chaise/Bed. Wilson s 1871
By Wilson s Adjustable Iron Chair Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iron Campaign adjustable folding chair/chaise/bed. Wilson's 1871. Early industrial design. Multi
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Antique 1870s American Industrial Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

French Iron Doggie Bed
Located in Sheffield, MA
Fold down the front panel and use this hand worked wrought iron crib for a doggie bed or any other
Category

Antique 1860s French Victorian Children s Furniture

Materials

Iron

Iron and Brass Single Bed Frame, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
bed frame is hand-made in brass and mint green varnished iron. The frame is solid but it shows slight
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Nouveau Bedroom Sets

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Painted White Iron Crib Baby Bed
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
19th century iron crib baby bed Measures: 53" D x 29" W x 45" H Bed height: 18" Can be used
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Antique 19th Century Children s Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Iron Tassel Frame Pet Cat Dog Bed or Doll Bed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Iron Tassel Frame Pet Cat Dog Bed or Doll Bed. Item featured is a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Pia Manu Unique Handcrafted Queen Bed in Wrought Iron
By Pia Manu
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pia Manu, double bed, wrought iron, Belgium, 1960s This one of a kind bed designed in the
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Iron Brass Salesman Sample Doll Dog Bed Miniature 32"
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique Victorian Salesman Sample bed frame. Made from iron with brass toppers. Antique
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Brass, Iron

Brass or Copper Bed Warmer with Iron Handleg, Spain Late 19th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Late 19th century brass or copper bed warmer with iron handle.
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Decorative Art

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Large 19th Century Wicker Dog Bed Log Basket on Original Cast Iron Wheels
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
tall sides for transporting wool, it has two small iron axles with cast iron wheels. Would make a
Category

Antique 19th Century Early Victorian Decorative Baskets

Materials

Iron

Italian Sofa Bed, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian sofa bed was designed in the 1950s. The shapes lend elegance and modernity to the
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Iron

Brass or Copper Bed Warmer with Iron Handleg, Spain Late 19th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Blue and white ceramic or porcelain kitchen mortars or pestles with wooden handles, to hang Wall kitchen decoration.    
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Antique British Colonial Caned Day Bed
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable 19th century British colonial day bed handcrafted in mahogany with an
Category

Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Daybeds

Materials

Wrought Iron

Day Bed by Geraldo de Barros, 1960s
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Barcelona, ES
Day bed Manufactured by Unilabor Brasil, 1960 Jacaranda wood, iron, fabric upholstery Measurements
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Daybeds

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Hot Water Bottle Bed Pan
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV Period hot water bottle/bed pan. It is used for heating up a pan or
Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Child s Bed
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Napoleon III Period child's bed made of solid cherry wood, with column form
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Children s Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

Double Day Bed by Geraldo de Barros, 1955
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Barcelona, ES
Double day bed Manufactured by Unilabor Brazil, 1955 Jacaranda, fabric upholstery Measurements 182
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Daybeds

Materials

Iron

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Used Iron Beds For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used iron beds is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique used iron beds was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and brass. Used iron beds have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Used iron beds are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Used iron beds have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Arthur Umanoff and Raymor are consistently popular.

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.

Questions About Used Iron Beds
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The earliest iron beds trace back to 17th-century Italy, where infestations of bed bugs and moths led crafters to produce handmade metal furniture for bedrooms. In the late 1800s, the beds came into fashion again because many people thought they were simpler to clean. You'll find a variety of antique iron beds on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, 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, 2021
    Because daybeds use normal mattresses, they are almost a type of normal bed taking on the function of a couch. Therefore they can be used as a normal bed, though the comfort level depends on the mattress quality. Designer George Nelson's iconic Nelson daybed and others are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, you can generally use cast iron as a planter because the material is durable and sturdy. However, you may need to drill drainage holes in a cast iron piece that wasn't intended to function as a planter to allow excess water to exit the vessel. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cast iron planters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Cast iron trivets are used for many things but are especially ideal for slow cooking meat. They can prop up food in Dutch ovens to prevent burning and increase heat distribution.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cast iron is frequently used for fireplaces due to its properties. The metal is highly durable, allowing it to hold up to the effects of frequent use. It also readily conducts heat to help warm up interiors. You'll find a variety of cast iron fireplaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Any tightly woven fabric can be used for upholstered furniture, including beds. The most common natural materials are cotton and linen, as its readily available and its durability allows for long-lasting wear. Shop a selection of upholstered furniture, including beds, from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.

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