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Vintage beds

Your bed is the piece you use every single day, so why settle for one that looks like everyone else's? A vintage bed gives the bedroom a real centrepiece, with the craftsmanship and proportions of an earlier era. On Whoppah there are right now 174 frames, from compact singles to generous doubles and daybeds. Spectrum brings the crisp Dutch modernism of tubular steel and simple lines, and Pastoe the sober Dutch design the Utrecht maker is known for.

Most frames date from the mid-century years through the seventies and eighties. Materials range from teak, oak and rattan to chrome and lacquered metal, with the occasional upholstered headboard in leather or fabric.

Our curation team checks each bed before it goes live. You decide whether to bid or buy directly, and insured delivery brings it to your door anywhere in Europe. New pieces arrive every day, so the selection keeps moving.

Vintage bed

Vintage beds are a popular style in furniture design. They are often made of wood, with a dark brown or black finish. The headboard is usually asymmetrical, and the bed may have a canopy. Vintage beds are usually made of solid wood, which means they will last for decades if you take good care of them. Best of all, you can customise them to suit your style and taste because they are not mass-produced like modern furniture. They are usually high off the ground and have a box spring.

Buying a vintage bed

Buying a vintage bed is a great way to get a unique and timeless piece of furniture. Vintage beds are often more expensive than modern beds because they have more detailed craftsmanship and their materials are more valuable than those used in modern bed frames.

Vintage wooden bed

A vintage wooden bed is a great option for those who want to create a romantic or rustic feel in their bedroom. These beds are often made of solid wood, which is usually oak or pine. They can be found in a variety of sizes and shapes and come with a range of different features. The most popular type of vintage bed is the four-poster bed, which has an elegant look with often intricate carvings and decorations.

Vintage bed frame

This is a traditional style of bed frame. It has a more decorative approach to design. This type of bed is ideal for those who want to create that old-fashioned feel in their bedroom. A vintage bed frame often has a wooden head and footboard with slats on the sides. The slats are usually about an inch apart. The slats hold the mattress in place so it does not shift at night.

Vintage bed dimensions

The most important thing when buying a vintage bed is, of course, the dimensions the bed has. Will you go for a 90 x 200 cm single vintage bed, a 140 x 200 cm double vintage bed or a nice spacious 180 x 200 cm double bed? On Whoppah, you can easily search for your perfect dimensions under the dimensions heading.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a vintage bed?

It is a piece of furniture that has been around for many years. They are often made of wood and have ornate designs on them. The beds are usually quite expensive and can be passed down from generation to generation. You can find a wide range of vintage beds on Whoppah. Also check out our page with the full range of beds.

Does a standard modern mattress fit a vintage bed frame?

Many older frames were built around sizes such as 90 x 190 or 140 x 190 cm, while today 200 cm length is common. Measure the inside of the frame, not the outer dimensions, and check the slat base height too. A custom mattress or a new slatted base is an easy fix if the numbers are slightly off.

How do you check a vintage bed for stability?

Ask the seller about the joints and connecting hardware, since wobble usually comes from worn bolts or missing brackets rather than the wood itself. Tightening or replacing fittings solves most issues. For metal frames, look for rust at the welds, and for rattan, check that the weave is intact at the corners.

How is a vintage bed shipped?

Most frames come apart into headboard, footboard and side rails, which makes transport far simpler. Keep all bolts in a labelled bag and photograph the frame before it is taken down, so reassembly takes minutes. Delivery through Whoppah is insured across Europe, and a courier carries larger frames inside when access allows.