Of all bed sizes the King-sized bed is probably the most popular today. However, while the name may suggest a long heritage stretching back to Medieval royalty, sadly this is not the case. Instead, the standardized King and Queen sizes and names were thought up by clever marketers in the American Bed industry during the 1950s.
Historically although many beds were a similar range of sizes, there was little need for exact identical measurements until the mid-19th Century when standardized sprung box mattresses first appeared. Today it is easy to purchase bed bases intended for antique beds, so the age of the bed is not a barrier. Instead, you can be confident that an antique King-sized bed will be of fantastic quality and visual appeal as a large bed was always a mark of luxury. From Four Poster Beds or Half Tester Beds to Grand Iron and Brass beds there is a timeless appeal to large antique and vintage beds which make them dominate the room yet remain perfect for practical daily use.
At LoveAntiques you will find an impressive selection of antique King-sized beds as well as elegant vintage examples for all your sleeping requirements.
£ 2,250
£ 3,500
Sunnyside Antiques
Four-poster Bed
£ 1,495
£ 2,650
Very Nice French Sleigh King Size Bed with Delightful Low End – Includes Bed Base
£ 2,650
Bedsteads
£ 1,450
£ 9,500
Beau French Boutique
Magnificent Louis XV Style French Carved Walnut Bed Frame
£ 2,795
£ 2,850
£ 1,450
£ 2,950
£ 1,550
£ 1,495
Tony Youll Antiques
Kingsize Carved Bed
£ 1,550
The Vintage Interiors
Carved Mahogany French King Size Bed
£ 2,495
£ 1,850
£ 2,250
£ 4,450
£ 2,600
£ 3,450
£ 1,750
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Highly Decorative King Size Persian Rug Bedhead
£ 795
£ 2,750
The Vintage Interiors
Carved Walnut King Size Bed & Matching Bedside Cabinets
£ 4,950
£ 2,250
£ 1,550
£ 3,250
£ 1,550
Vintage World
Vintage French Oak King Size Bed
£ 449
£ 18,500
£ 1,850
£ 1,450
£ 499
£ 499
Vintage World
French King Size Bed
£ 649
Rams Head Antiques
Antique French Bed Kingsize
£ 1,275
Seventh Heaven
Cream Victorian Antique Bed with Base
£ 1,875
£ 1,495
£ 4,250
Seventh Heaven
Black Metal Antique Kingsize Bed
£ 1,875
£ 1,550