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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Antique Quality Pair of French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bedside Cabinets

A fine antique quality pair of French Louis XV style bedside cabinets each beautifully crafted in ki...

Antique Pair of Quality French Louis XV Style Marble-Top Bedside Cabinets

A fine pair of antique quality early 20th-century French Louis XV style bedside cabinets each shaped...

Pair Of French Walnut Bedside Cabinets

This Pair Of French Walnut Bedside Cabinets offer both elegance and practicality. Standing on finely...

A Rare Serpentine Tray-Top Commode

A rare George III mahogany, serpentine fronted Tray-Top Commode, with tambour cupboard of alternatin...

Outstanding French Satinwood Dressing Table

A top quality French satinwood parquetry and tulipwood inlaid dressing table, kidney shaped with ser...

Super Pair Beside Lamp Chests of Drawers

A very good pair of French three drawer bombe shaped tulipwood bedside lamp chests of drawers, with...

Super Pair French Bedside Lamp Cabinets

Super pair French walnut bedside lamp tables, drop down fronts, white marble interiors, rouge marble...

Georgian mahogany wardrobe

Georgian mahogany gentlemans  wardrobe circa 1800 , Fine quality mahogany wardrobe with a great col...

Pair French Louis Bedside Lamp Chests

A very nice pair of French cream painted Louis XIV bedside lamp chests of drawers,  with ormolu moun...

Superb Quality Pair of French Marquetry Bedside Tables

This Superb Quality Pair of French Marquetry Bedside Tables have many decorative details to enjoy. V...

Pair Of Victorian Burr Walnut Bedsides

This elegant pair of Victorian burr walnut bedside chests showcases superb 19th-century craftsmanshi...

Pair Of French Bedside Tables

Pair Of French tulip wood and rosewood Bedside Tables. Raised on cabriole legs with brass feet and '...

19th Century inlaid mahogany bedside table

19th Century inlaid mahogany bedside table, the moulded edge top having inlay running along the oute...

Pair French Marquetry Beside Chests Of Drawers

A very nice pair of French serpentine and marquetry inlaid bedside chests of drawers with ormolu mou...

Georgian mahogany breakfront wardrobe

Fine quality large Georgian mahogany breakfront wardrobe .The wardrobe has a fantastic grain and col...

Victorian Dressing table

Fine quality mid Victorian mahogany pedestal dressing table .The Dressing is in very good condition...

Edwardian Flame Mahogany Triple Wardrobe

A fine quality Edwardian flame mahogany triple wardrobe of excellent colour and craftsmanship. The t...

Edwardian Mahogany Two Door Wardrobe

A fine quality Edwardian mahogany wardrobe by Robson & Sons, Newcastle-on-Tyne, renowned 19th- and e...

19th Century mahogany dog four poster bed

19th Century carved mahogany four poster bed for a dog or doll, the canopy having a gadrooned moulde...

Pair Of Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests

A fine pair of late Victorian mahogany bedside chests of drawers of elegant form and rich colour. Ea...

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.