Vintage British Colonial Bamboo Headboard, Rattan Medallion, Full size
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage coastal British colonial safari style bamboo headboard with woven rattan medallion.
Bamboo
Tudor Bed in Traditional Stained Solid Cherry with Paneled Headboard and Ceiling
Located in Tiverton, RI
Impressive in its formal qualities and celebration of craft and detail this piece has a fully wood paneled ceiling and headend with large turned footposts.
Wood
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H 57 in W 42 in D 15 in
British Colonial Refinished Rattan Coastal Palm Tree Twin Headboards-Pair
By Tommy Bahama
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Designed to evoke the relaxed elegance synonymous with island living, these headboards are ideal for creating a coastal, tropical, or British Colonial-inspired bedroom.
Rattan, Wood
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H 52 in W 67.25 in D 3 in
British Colonial Burnt Bamboo & Rattan Grasscloth Headboard Queen Size Bed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
British Colonial tropical Palm Beach style faux burnt bamboo and grasscloth queen size bed frame with posts. Dimensions: 67.25 W x 52 H x 3 D. No damage or issues to original finish.
Grasscloth, Faux Bamboo, Rattan
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H 45.5 in W 60 in D 2 in
British Colonial Style Burnt Bamboo Faux Tortoise & Grasscloth Headboard - Queen
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a British Colonial style burnt bamboo and grasscloth queen size headboard.
Grasscloth, Bamboo
Carved Mahogany Twin Headboards by Irwin, circa 1940s
By Irwin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of carved mahogany twin headboards By Irwin Furniture Co. USA, circa 1940s Measures: 42.13" W x 5" D x 43" H. Very good original vintage condition.
Mahogany
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H 92 in W 83.25 in D 85.5 in
Vintage Palm Beach Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Wood Bed Headboard King Size
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage faux bamboo Chinese Chippendale wood king size bed. This includes headboard, 2 side rails, footboard and wood slats for mattress. Original wood finish that may have minor imp...
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Late 20th Century English Queen Size Bamboo Poster Bed
Located in Southampton, NY
Late 20th Century English Queen Size Bamboo Poster Bed This bed features a bamboo frame and a headboard panel of tooled leather. The warm, honey-toned bamboo-style posts and rails cr...
Wood, Leather
Karges Carved Mahogany Queen Size Headboard
By Karges Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous carved mahogany queen size headboard by Karges. The headboard features stunning mahogany wood grain with elegant carved details and a nice traditional style. Made with the...
Mahogany
Baker Faux Bamboo Queen Size Headboard
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Baker faux bamboo queen size headboard, American, circa 1960s. Connects to most Hollywood style bed frames.
Metal
20th Century British Colonial Reproduction Tassel Foot Bed
Located in San Marino, CA
A British colonial bed in queen-size, headboard with shell motif above turned and tapered spindles, four turned posts with brass hardware above fluted tassels on feet.
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.