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.
£ 1,450
Impressive 19th Century French Carved Walnut Bed with Parquetry Panels
£ 1,450
Hawkins Antiques
£ 599
£ 1,999
Bed Vintage French Ehalt Super King Size 180cm x 200cm Walnut Bed Frame
£ 1,999
Vintage World
£ 599
£ 599
£ 799
£ 2,250
£ 3,250
£ 1,750
£ 3,950
£ 1,850
Tony Youll Antiques
Painted & Caned King-size French Bed
£ 1,950
Hawkins Antiques
Edwardian Mahogany Four Poster Bed with Greek-key Carving c.1905
£ 1,250
£ 2,750
£ 1,850
The Vintage Interiors
Carved Walnut French King Size Bed
£ 1,295
Martlesham Antiques
19th Century Mahogany Half Taster Bed
£ 2,250
£ 2,550
£ 1,550
Beau French Boutique
Antique French Carved Breton Bed Figural Bed Frame
£ 1,795
Beau French Boutique
Vintage French Demi Corbeille Upholstered Bed Frame
£ 795
£ 8,600
Late 19th Century French Rococo Style White Painted and Parcel Gilt King Size Bed
£ 8,600
Loveday Antiques
£ 1,650
£ 3,250
£ 2,250
£ 3,950
£ 3,500
£ 799
£ 699
£ 699
£ 1,500
£ 1,600
£ 2,500
Tony Youll Antiques
Kingsize French Bed in Original Old Paintwork
£ 850
£ 1,550
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
French Gilt Super King Bed
£ 1,295
Hawkins Antiques
Stunning Antique French Kingwood Parquetry & Ormolu Mounted Bed
£ 3,250
The Vintage Interiors
Bleached Oak French King Size Bed
£ 1,295
£ 2,550
