Room '56 Wood and Metal Bed by Rob Parry and Emile Truijen for Dico, 1950's
By Rob Parry
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning bed is designed by Rob Parry and Emile Truijen and is made by the former and renowned Dutch bed manufacturer DICO in the 1950's.
Metal
Room '56 bedroom closet for Dico, 1950's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This refined wooden bedroom closet was designed for the former and renowned Dutch bed manufacturer DICO in the 1950's. It was part of the 'Kamer 56' (translated: Room '56) serie, tha...
Metal
Room '56 Nightstand by Rob Parry for Dico, The Netherlands, 1950's
By Rob Parry
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This rare nightstand was designed by Rob Parry for the former and renowned Dutch bed manufacturer DICO in the 1950's. It is part of the 'Kamer '56 (translated: Room '56) serie.
Metal
Room '56 dressing table by Rob Parry for Dico, The Netherlands 1950's
By Rob Parry
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This rare dressing table was designed by Rob Parry for the former and renowned Dutch bed manufacturer DICO in the 1950's. This piece was part of the 'Kamer 56' (translated: Room '56)...
Metal
Set of 2 Room '56 Nightstands and Bedroom Sidetable by Rob Parry for Dico
By Rob Parry
Located in Steenwijk, NL
These rare nightstands were designed by Rob Parry for the former and renowned Dutch bed manufacturer DICO in the 1950's. The DICO side table is very likely also a design by Rob Parry...
Metal
Set of 2 Bedroom Chairs and Sidetabe by Rob Parry for Dico, the Netherlands
By Rob Parry
Located in Steenwijk, NL
These rare chairs and sidetable were made for the former and renowned Dutch bed manufacturer DICO in the 1950's. They were very likely also a design by Rob Parry as it is in the simi...
Metal
Set of 2 Room '56 chairs and sidetabe by Rob Parry for Dico, The Netherlands
By Rob Parry
Located in Steenwijk, NL
These rare chairs and sidetable were made for the former and renowned Dutch bed manufacturer DICO in the 1950's. They were very likely also a design by Rob Parry as it is in the simi...
Metal
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 50.79 in D 77.96 in
Rob Parry and Emile Truijen Bed, Chair and Nightstand for Dico series "Kamer
By Emile Truijen, Rob Parry
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
This very rare set of bed, nightstand and table and chairs were made for the former and renowned Dutch bed manufacturer DICO in the 1950's.
Metal
Sold
H 14.97 in W 79.53 in D 35.44 in
Daybed by Parry 'Attr.' and Truijen 'Attr.' for DICO, the Netherlands 1950's
By Rob Parry, Emile Truijen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This daybed is very likely to be designed by Rob Parry and Emile Truijen for the former and renowned Dutch bed manufacturer DICO in the 1950's. The bed spring is held by 2 parts with...
Metal
Mid Century, Oak Wardrobe from Meredew, 1950s
By Meredew
Located in South Shields, GB
A freestanding oak wardrobe from Meredew - circa 1950s Featuring two hanging rails, a shelf and an internal full length mirror The matching tallboy, compact wardrobe and dressing t...
Oak
$5,262
H 39.38 in W 96.46 in D 78.75 in
Northern European modern Double Bed with integrated floating Nightstands, 1950's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Rare Northern European modern double bed with integrated floating nightstands, 1950s. A very well balanced design with clean lines and a calm architectural presence. The integrated ...
Metal, Brass
$2,696Sale Price|30% Off
H 37.01 in W 67.72 in D 78.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Italian Bed Frame Made by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno
By Eugenio Gerli
Located in Sofia, BG
Italian wooden hand carved bed frame with metal frame made in 1967 by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno. Very good authentic condition with no restorations made.
Wood
$1,330Sale Price|20% Off
H 43.51 in W 32.09 in D 22.25 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Corner Cabinet or Cupboard, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern corner cabinet or cupboard. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s. Solid teak and teak veneer. Three original drawers. In very good original condition ...
Teak
$8,000
H 32.67 in W 86.61 in D 72.83 in
1950s Osvaldo Borsani (Edited by Arredamenti Borsani, Varedo) Bed Frame
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This striking 1950s bed frame by Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani, edited by Arredamenti Borsani (Varedo), is a rare and iconic piece of mid-century modern design. Featuring a Califo...
Mahogany
$5,491
H 30.32 in W 33.47 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Modern 'Positano 1306' Dressing Table by Ico & Luisa Parisi, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid Century Modern 'Positano 1306' Dressing Table by Ico & Luisa Parisi, 1958.
Wood
Armoire vintage en bois de chêne des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Armoire vintage des années 60, en bois de chêne, pieds compas, beaux rangements : 2 portes coulissantes, 2 tiroirs avec poignées dorées, très bon état général avec quelques signes du...
Wood
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 53 in W 39 in D 19 in
Mid century danish modern teak 2 door wardrobe storage cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern teak 2 door wardrobe cabinet. Behind the doors are open shelves. (8) adjustable shelves total with pins. (4) on the left and (4) on the right side. Great fo...
Teak
$1,487
H 47.25 in W 35.44 in D 14.97 in
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Steel Dressing Table with Oval Mirror, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Steel Dressing Table, 1960s, with Oval Mirror Elegant dressing table from the 1960s, featuring a sleek metal structure with a refined black opal glass t...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Sannemann Danish Bachelor Wardrobe Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Sannemann Danish Bachelor Wardrobe Chest Beautiful Danish teak chest made by Sannemann. There are five drawers and a wardrobe closet.
Teak
$3,440
H 47.25 in W 33.47 in D 20.48 in L 47.25 in
Birgitta Dressing Table by Carl Malmsten for Bodafors
Located in Genarp, SE
Designed by the celebrated Swedish designer Carl Malmsten and produced by Bodafors, the Birgitta dressing table is a refined example of Scandinavian craftsmanship and timeless design...
Teak
$972
H 25.6 in W 40.95 in D 15.75 in
Vanity dressing table by Raymond Loewy by Doubinsky Frères in the 1960s
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Dressing table - Raymond Loewy - model "DF2000" - Doubinsky Frères - 1960s Wear Consistent with age And Use : See Photos Compagnie de L’Esthétique Industrielle (CEI) was a design co...
Mirror, Plastic, Acrylic, Wood
$3,088
H 34.26 in W 77.56 in D 86.23 in
Mid-Century Modern Bed in Wood and Leather, Vintage Italian Design
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Bed, Wood and Leather, Italy
Leather, Wood
$20,591
H 29.14 in Dm 25.99 in
20th Century Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Dilly Dally Vanitiy Dressing Table
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Dressing table model Dilly Dally designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1960s. The dressing table is composed of two pieces, one round armchair (which alone measures 74 x 66 ...
Metal
Silvio Cavatorta Dressing Table 1950's
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This elegant dressing table was designed by Silvio Cavatorta, a renowned Italian designer celebrated for his dedication to traditional craftsmanship over industrial mass production. ...
Metal
$9,151
H 28.75 in W 93.31 in D 77.96 in
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Double Bed by JOSEPH-ANDRE MOTTE, CHARRON, France 1950
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in PARIS, FR
A rigorous double bed with an exceptionally graphic line, with its beveled uprights and its large headboard with integrated bedside tables, with rational elegance, Modernist, Reconst...
Metal
$686
H 10 in W 10 in D 5 in
J.T. Kalmar Midcentury Brass Wall Light, Sconce, Brass Pins, 1950s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Modernist wall sconces made by J. T. Kalmar in the 1950s. The light is made of polished brass and the lampshades are made of acrylic glass. The faceted acrylic glass provid...
Brass
$814Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
Set Of Two Bedside Tables In Wood & Glass, Czechoslovakia 1950s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful set of two bedside tables with an original gray opaline glass. The tables are standing on oak wooden base with one compartment which has a shelf inside. The doors are on pi...
Opaline Glass, Oak
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Red Lacquer Bases
By The Lacquer Company
Located in New York, NY
Large bamboo pair of table lamps with red lacquer bases created in collaboration with The Lacquer Company. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely Lacquer bases and bamboo tops held...
Brass
$2,049 / item
H 15 in W 8.3 in D 6.3 in
Organic Modern Contemporary Shell Wall Light/Wall Sconce in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Shell organic modern sculptural wall sconce/ wall light in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary design inspired ...
Plaster
A Rare Josef Frank Cream Silk Pendant Lamp from 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare pendant lamp with a silk shade, designed by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1930s-1940s. new silk shade
Brass
French Tole Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful hand - painted hot air balloon chandelier, France, circa 1950s. Socket: 6 x e14 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs. The condition is excellent.
Metal
Ettore Sottsass Memphis Milano Diva Vintage Wall Mirror, Italy, 1984
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in Vienna, AT
A post-modern wall-mounted mirror, Model „Diva" designed in 1984 by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, Italy. This mirror is a vintage original from the 1980s, made from wood and mi...
Glass, Mirror, Laminate, Wood
Large Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage hand made blown glass flushmount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26). .
Glass
$5,147 / set
H 29.93 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
Scandinavian Modern Six Vintage Teak Dining Chairs or Chairs Peter Hvidt Denmark
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage organic dining chairs or chairs from teak designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Moolgard Nielsenfor Søborg Mobler DK, circa 1956. These wonderful dining chairs ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
$4,250 / set
H 15.75 in W 5 in D 3 in
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Mid-Century Modern Style, Italy, New Design
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This pair is...
Brass
$2,230
H 11.3 in W 8 in D 6.1 in
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Medieval / Chimera Sculpture Wall Bracket or Shelf
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and deeply carved nutwood, Gothic Art wall bracket, Corbel. If you are a collector of rare and striking Gothic antiques then this bracket could be the perfect addition to y...
Metal
$2,981 / set
H 14.97 in W 23.63 in D 14.97 in
1930s Pair of Art Deco Stools in Maple, Elm and Leather - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of Art Deco stools, maple and burled elm tree veneer, ivory leather upholstery. Italy, circa 1930.
Leather, Maple, Elm
Mid Century Charles Pollock Style Steelcase Rolling Office Chair
By Steelcase
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century Charles Pollock Style Steelcase Rolling Office Chair. Measures 24" in width, 24" in depth and 36" in height. Seat height is 19" and armheight 27.5". Seat interior width i...
Chrome
Danish Modern Floating-Top Teak Desk with Bookcase by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Miami, FL
A stylish and modern teak executive desk with floating top designed and made in Denmark by Dyrlund. The Scandinavian writing table features three drawers on the left, an open filing ...
Teak
Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp Large White Metal, France 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Large 23" flush mount from enameled aluminum, France circa 1935-1940 Elegant spun aluminum light with 2 bulbs and passive soft lighting. It's in very good original condition, newl...
Aluminum, Metal
$4,000
H 35 in W 72 in D 19 in L 35 in
Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Credenza with Brass base for Calvin Group
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Dark brown Mahogany with folding front doors sideboard or credenza. Behind the folding doors are 2 Drawers and 2 adjustable shelves in a dark brown finish. Sits on...
Brass
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.