Unique Headboards
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Vintage 1920s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...
Cord, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...
Cord, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...
Cord, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...
Cord, Hardwood
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Architectural Elements
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Thai Architectural Elements
Teak
Early 20th Century Indian Panelling
Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Jacobean Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Architectural Elements
Pine
Vintage 1970s Italian Bohemian Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames
Chrome
Vintage 1940s Beds and Bed Frames
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Spanish Beds and Bed Frames
Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Beds and Bed Frames
Wicker, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Vintage 1980s Adirondack Beds and Bed Frames
Hardwood
2010s Brazilian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s American Rustic Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
2010s Brazilian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Leather, Upholstery, Fabric, Wood
2010s Brazilian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Bedroom Sets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...
Cord, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Wrought Iron
2010s British Beds and Bed Frames
Cotton, Upholstery, Natural Fiber, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery
2010s British Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
2010s British Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
2010s British Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Naugahyde, Walnut
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Leather
1990s British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Architectural Elements
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Architectural Elements
Wood, Oak
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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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