Antique Bedroom Furniture

Furnish your bedroom with pieces that have stood the test of time. Our antique bedroom furniture collection includes mahogany wardrobes, walnut dressing tables, oak bedsteads, bedside cabinets and washstands from the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian periods.

Every piece is sourced by experienced dealers who understand both the craftsmanship and the practical demands of daily use. Antique bedroom furniture offers a warmth and solidity that modern flat-pack simply cannot match.

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Carved Oak Cupboard

A charming early 20th century oak cupboard. With a single door with a carved panel in the Tudor styl...

Pair of Large Flame Mahogany Bedside Cabinets

A lovely pair of substantial antique bedside cabinets, beautifully crafted in rich flame mahogany. E...

Victorian Anglo-indian Colonial Raj King Size Four Poster Bed (Circa 1880)

Superior quality antique Victorian king size four poster bed, of colonial Raj Anglo-Indian origin.  ...

French Limed Curved Double Bed

  A very good French  curved base double bed, checked fabric, in very good overall condition. 50"...

Fine Pair of Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests of Drawers

A superb quality pair of mid Victorian cuban mahogany bedside chests, dating from around 1860. Be...

Victorian Double Wardrobe

Fine quality Victorian double wardrobe circa 1850 . The wardrobe is well fitted with four useful dr...

Pair of Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests

Pair of Victorian mahogany bedside chests of drawers each with 3 graduating drawers that all open an...

Victorian Mahogany Double Wardrobe Compactum

Agood quality mid-Victorian mahogany double wardrobe, with attractive figured panelled doors opening...

Victorian Double Wardrobe

Agood quality early Victorian mahogany double wardrobe, with attractive figured panelled doors openi...

Georgian Mahogany Gentlemans Wardrobe

An exceptional 18th-century Georgian period mahogany gentleman's wardrobe, offering superb color, ri...

Pair Georgian Mahogany Bedside Lamp Tables

A wonderful pair of solid mahogany, Georgian style mahogany bedside lamp tables, each with a single...

Pair French Marquetry Lamp Tables

A very good quality pair of French Tulipwood and marquetry inlaid lamp tables, each with a slide and...

Georgian Style Mahogany Wardrobe

A handsome Georgian style mahogany wardrobe dating to circa 1920.The two cross-banded and string inl...

Pair of Victorian Walnut Bedside Chests

A handsome pair of Victorian walnut bedside chests, circa 1890. Each cabinet features four graduatin...

Tall Pair of Burr Walnut Pedestal Cupboards

A bold and impressive pair of burr walnut pedestal cupboards in the queen Anne style. Of large size...

William IV Mahogany Wardrobe

A handsome and well-proportioned William IV mahogany combination wardrobe of superb colour and strik...

Antique French Louis XV Kingwood & Floral Marquetry Petite Commode, Circa 1890

A French Louis XV style kingwood and floral marquetry petite commode, dating from the late 19th cent...

Fine Pair French Painted Bedside Chests of Drawers

A superb pair of bombe shaped two drawer painted chests of drawers, partial gilded, in excellent ove...

Antique Georgian Mahogany Dressing Table Vanity Table

A rare and highly unusual Georgian mahogany dressing table of elegant proportions, dating to around...

Super Queen Anne Walnut Dressing Table

A very nice Queen Anne serpentine burr walnut dressing table with freestanding triptych walnut mirro...

Choosing Antique Bedroom Furniture

The bedroom is where antique furniture really comes into its own. A Victorian mahogany wardrobe with a mirrored door, an Edwardian satinwood dressing table, or a simple Georgian pine chest of drawers can transform a room from ordinary to genuinely characterful.

When buying antique beds, be aware that older bed frames often use non-standard sizes. Many dealers will adapt antique beds to accept modern mattresses, so always ask about sizing before you purchase. French beds from the Louis XV and Empire periods are perennially popular and widely available in sizes that work in British bedrooms.

Popular Styles and Periods

Victorian bedroom suites in mahogany remain some of the best value in antiques. A matching wardrobe, dressing table and washstand can often be found for less than their modern equivalents, yet the quality of timber and construction is incomparably better. Edwardian inlaid pieces, particularly in satinwood or rosewood, appeal to those who prefer a lighter, more refined look.

For cottage and country interiors, painted pine bedroom furniture from the 19th century is both practical and attractive. Look for original paint where possible, as this adds significantly to the character and value of the piece.

Care Tips

Keep antique bedroom furniture away from radiators and avoid placing pieces against exterior walls where damp can be an issue. A good beeswax polish applied twice a year will keep timber nourished and lustrous. For marquetry and inlaid pieces, avoid silicone-based sprays, which can cloud the surface over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Many antique beds have been adapted to take standard UK mattress sizes. Always check the internal dimensions with the dealer before purchasing. King size beds (150cm x 200cm) are commonly available in adapted antique frames.

Most Victorian and Edwardian wardrobes disassemble into sections: the cornice lifts off, shelves and rails remove, and the main carcass often separates from the base. A specialist furniture removal service experienced with antiques is always recommended.

Mahogany dominates Victorian bedroom furniture, while oak was common in the 17th and 18th centuries. Edwardian pieces often feature satinwood, walnut or rosewood veneers. Pine was used extensively for cottage furniture and servant quarters.

Absolutely. Victorian and Edwardian dressing tables were designed with daily use in mind and typically include mirrors, drawers and sometimes jewellery compartments. They are often the perfect height and scale for modern bedrooms.