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Slats...included on all Youth, Twin, Full and Queen beds.

Side Rails....all Twin, Queen and King size beds get new yellow pine side rails.
If the bed has not been converted as yet, you can select a Sleigh Rail.

Our shop always carries a wonderful selection of
Bedside Stands:
  • Queen Beds
  • Youth Beds
  • Full Size Beds
  • Twin Beds
  • Day Beds
  • King Beds
  • Cribs
  • Examples of Bed Conversions
Queen Mattress measures 60" x 80" long.  

 

 

 

 

$3000 Item # qb041210-3


Width 70"

Length to suit your queen mattress

Height to top of Headboard 54"

Height to top of Footboard 33 1/2"

Danish bed c.1880 not converted as yet. Exceptional original carvings. Excellent condition.

Price includes conversion to queen size, new yellow pine side rails, slats, your choice of finish and delivery in our delivery district or a $200 discount to be used towards trucking.

 

 

 

 

$2400 Item # qb041210-2


Width 66"

Length to suit your queen mattress

Height to top of Headboard 54"

Height to top of Footboard 37 1/2"

Danish bed c.1880 not converted as yet. Original carvings. Great scalloped bottom on footboards. Excellent condition.

Price includes conversion to queen size, new yellow pine side rails, slats, your choice of finish and delivery in our delivery district or a $200 discount to be used towards trucking.












$3000 Item # Bed 09029-1



Width 70"

Headboard height 62"

Footboard height 36"

Clearance from floor 9"



Danish bed set c. 1910 which will be converted to a standard American queen size bed, included in the price. This bed has a light coat of wax and can be rewaxed in your choice of wax color or painted with oil paint.

I think the photos speak for themselves! Cabriole legs, curved footboards, fantastic decorative moldings.

Conversion will put the bed sections together permanently and you will new sturdy yellow pine siderails.

Excellent condition.





Price includes conversion, new side rails, slats, your choice of finish, delivery in our delivery district or a $200 discount to be used towards trucking.














$2300 Item # Bed 09029-2



Width 71"

Headboard height 55 3/8"

Footboard height 36"

Clearance from the floor 5 1/2"



Danish bed set c. 1910 which will be converted to a standard American queen size bed, included in the price. Shown in its original white paint with gilding, I expect to repaint this bed in the color of your choice.

Conversion will put the bed sections together permanently and you will new sturdy yellow pine siderails.

Excellent condition.



Price includes conversion, new side rails, slats, your choice of finish, delivery in our delivery district or a $200 discount to be used towards trucking.












$2450 Item # Bed 1912-5 Converted to queen size Sold thank you



Heavy solid bed with interesting bead decoration and queen anne legs on the footboards. Danish c.1900. Converted to standard American queen size.



Width 75"

Headboard height 50 1/2"

Footboard height 38 1/2"



Excellent condition.



Price includes new side rails, slats, your choice of finish, delivery in our delivery district or a $200 discount to be used towards trucking.












$2750 Item # queenbed 07178-1 Converted to queen size



Headboard Height 52 1/2"

Footboard Height 38 1/4"

Width 71 3/4"

Clearance from floor to siderail 9 3/4"

Height to top of siderail 19 1/4"

Interior of siderail from ledge to top edge 8 1/2" (then minus 3/4" for slats)

Interior dimensions 60 1/2" wide x 79 1/2" long



Danish bed from c. 1890 which has been resized to fit an American queen sized mattress and box spring. It is in excellent sturdy condition with new side rails. We will completely restore this bed. Price includes your choice of finish. Handsome decoration and beautiful wood.



Price includes new side rails, slats, your choice of finish, delivery in our delivery district or a $200 discount to be used towards trucking.














$1100 Item # 04238-4



Height 38"

Width 73"

Danish c.1910



Beds will be permanently attached as a headboard but can be shipped separately if that is easier to get up stairs.

Price includes your choice of finish.










$1100 Item # 04238-5



Height 36 1/2"

Width 73"



Danish c.1910

Beds will be permanently attached as a headboard but can be shipped separately if that is easier to get up stairs.



Price includes your choice of finish.










$1000 Item # 04238-6



Height 37"

Width 65 1/4"

Danish c.1910



Beds will be permanently attached as a headboard but can be shipped separately if that is easier to get up stairs.

Price includes your choice of finish.
















$950 Item # 04238-3



Height 46 1/4"

Width 72 1/4"

Danish c.1910



Beds will be permanently attached as a headboard but can be shipped separately if that is easier to get up stairs.



Price includes your choice of finish.














$900 as a queen headboard # Bed 0628-1



Pair of twin headboards which we can make into a queen headboard for you.

Height of Headboard 43 3/4"

Width about 78" when combined



Danish c.1900. Headboards only. Unrestored at this time.



Price includes full restoration.










$3000 Item #qb03088-1 Converted to queen size



Height of Headboard 60"

Height of footboard 35 1/2"

Width of body 76"



This dramatic Danish bed c.1900 is converted to fit an American queen mattress and box spring. May I say WOW? This is a one of a kind bed.

It is unrestored at this time but we will take care of that before applying your choice of finish. Height, carving, character in abundance.



Price includes conversion, new side rails, slats, your choice of finish, delivery in our delivery district or a $200 discount to be used towards trucking.










$950 Item #qb0716-2 Headboard only

Height of Headboard 45"

Width of body 67"



These are a pair of Danish youth beds which we will convert to a queen size headboard by permanently attaching them together with a matching strip of wood. Danish c.1900. The interior panels are veneer typical of the time period. Here is an example of this type of headboard painted...





Price includes full restoration.

Under conversion, the headboards and footboards are affixed permanently. If you have a narrow stair situation this can be done on site.












$2550 Item #qb0716-3 Tall and regal!



Height of Headboard 54 3/4"

Height of Footboard 34 1/4"

Width of body 66 1/4"



These are a pair of Danish youth beds which we can convert to a queen size. Danish c.1880. Excellent condition although unrestored as yet. Carving and fluted molding insert, all original.



Price includes slats, full restoration. Price includes delivery in our delivery district or a $200 discount to be used towards trucking or for pickup.



Under conversion, the headboards and footboards are affixed permanently. If you have a narrow stair situation this can be done on site.










$2600 Item # Bed 0826-1



Height of Headboard 53"

Height of Footboard 38"

Width of body 63 1/2" each inner upright is 3 1/4"



These are a pair of Danish youth beds which we will convert to a queen size bed by making the headboard and footboard pieces flush with each other and adding side rail supports at an appropriate width. Straight bed rails included. Turned legs, fluted fan carved decoration. Absolutely classic Danish c.1870.



Price includes slats, full restoration. Price includes delivery in our delivery district or a $200 discount to be used towards trucking or for pickup.

Under conversion, the headboards and footboards are affixed permanently. If you have a narrow stair situation this can be done on site.
















$2800 Item # Bed 0520-4 Converted to queen size

Height of Headboard 54 3/4"

Height of Footboard 36"

Width of body 73"

Width of each piece 35 1/2"

Interior measurements 61" wide.

This elegant Danish bed is c.1900. It was converted in Denmark, most likely by an American living there to a standard American queen size. Straight bed rails included. It is in excellent condition and ready to be completely restored. This bed was made originally for two narrow mattresses and could be pushed together or pulled apart.

Under conversion, the headboards and footboards are affixed permanently. If you have a narrow stair situation this can be done on site.

Price includes conversion, new side rails, slats, your choice of finish, delivery in our delivery district or a $200 discount to be used towards trucking.












$2300 Item # Bed 0611-6 Fully converted to queen size

Height of Headboard 52"

Height of Footboard 35"

Width of each piece 35" Total width 70"

All original, Danish c.1900.

Price includes new side rails, slats, your choice of finish, delivery in our delivery district or a $200 discount to be used towards trucking.




Here are some photos of a Danish c.1880 headboard converted to a queen with sleigh bed siderails. It was waxed cherry and is simply gorgeous!



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We can order a custom mattress for you locally and have delivered along with your bed.






This color is accurate.

Just turn it around and you have the Perfect day bed.



$950 Item #yb09029-1

Height of Headboard and Foot board 37"

Height to dip in siderail 21"

Width of each piece 33 "

Height to top of lower rail including a slat 10 3/4"

Interior length for mattress 68"

Interior depth for mattress 30" to edge of siderail and 30 1/2" to edge of upright





Danish youth bed in its original blue paint. Intended to be pushed against the wall. The bed which would be used after the crib for the toddler. c.1850





Price includes delivery in our delivery district . Trucking is extra and I will need to get a quote for you.





This bed can NOT be converted to twin size.












$950 Item #yb09029-2 Nursery Rhyme Bed

Height of Headboard 47 1/2"

Height of Footboard 37"

Width of each piece 33"

Length 67 1/2"

Interior 30 1/2" x 65"

Clearance from floor 8"

Top of siderail 16 3/4"

Danish youth bed c.1880 right out of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

This bed has a light coat of wax, which we can rewax properly in your choice of color or it can be painted with oil paint.

Excellent condition, very sturdy.

Price includes slats, full restoration with your choice of finish and delivery in our delivery district . Trucking is extra and I will need to get a quote for you.

This bed can NOT be converted to twin size.












$950 Item #yb0715-1

Height of Headboard 49 3/4"

Height of Footboard 36"

Width of each piece 37"

Never mind the dark streaks they are just water streaks that disappear under restoration. A sturdy and charming bed.

Price includes side rails and slats, full restoration with your choice of finish and delivery in our delivery district . Trucking is extra and I will need to get a quote for you.

This bed can NOT be converted to twin size.














$1800 Item # Bed 0826-11

Height of Headboard 53"

Height of Footboard 38"

Width of body 31 3/4"

Interior measures 28 1/2" x 72 1/2"

Exterior length is about 75"



These are a pair of Danish youth beds, straight bed rails included. Turned legs, fluted fan carved decoration. Absolutely classic Danish c.1870.

Price includes slats, full restoration. Price includes delivery in our delivery district or a $180 discount to be used towards trucking or for pickup.

Side rails...

The color will match when the beds are restored.

We also have a pair of not quite matching side rails with sleigh ends that will fit. The beds will then measure about 78" long in total and the interior will measure 28 1/2" x 75" approximately.










$850 Item # Bed yb1219-2

Width 32 3/4" for body

Headboard height 47"

Footboard height 36"

Interior measures 70" x 30"

Total length of bed is about 73"

Siderails on interior measure 5 3/4" deep. Slats are 3/4"

Clearance is 9"

Rare carved and quite regal youth bed with beautifully turned legs and delicate blanket roll on the footboard. Danish c.1870 or earlier. We do have the sleigh side rails that go with this bed. This is a solid heavy sturdy bed.

This bed can NOT be converted to twin size.

Price includes headboard, footboard, original siderails, slats and full restoration.










$850 # Bed yb1212-3

Width 34" for body

Headboard height 39"

Footboard height 37"

Mattress width can be 30 1/2"

Early Danish youth bed c.1880 with thick 3" posts, gracefully turned feet and beautiful original finials. Excellent condition although requires restoration and finishing. Whimsical unique design, a pretty bed for a young child.

We have the sleigh rails that fit this bed although they are not shown in the photographs.

Price includes headboard, footboard, original siderails, slats and full restoration.

This bed can NOT be converted to twin size.










$950 without conversion /$1250 converted to twin Item # Bed 0520-3

Width 39 1/4" for body

Width at top molding 40"

Headboard height 51 1/2"

Footboard height 40 1/2"

Lovely Danish bed c.1880 with straight side rails. We can convert this to a standard twin. The siderails will have to be of yellow pine which we will stain to match the bed and will be slightly outside the headboard in order to give us 39" on the interior. The original siderails are of course shorter than American standard. If you want the bed in its original sizing, you can use a futon.

The condition of the bed is simply excellent, very tight grained wood, classic construction and design.

Price includes slats, full restoration.



This bed can be converted to twin size.










$850 Item # Bed 0520-15 Wonderful carving on this youth bed

Height of Headboard 48"

Height of Footboard 38"

Width of each piece 33"

Danish c.1880 or earlier. Solid and handsome. Youth bed size, comes with siderails.

Price includes slats, full restoration.



This bed can NOT be converted to twin size.






This bed is sold but I am showing it so you can see how nice it looks with a custom mattress which we can also order for you.


other view





 $525 Item # Bed 1912-8 headboard only

A headboard only. Danish, unusually tall with diamond incising. Measures 45 1/2w and 56 inches tall.

Price full restoration.












doweled edges

turnip feet



 $ 2600 Item#Fullsize bed 10209-1

Width 66"

Height of Head board 47"

Height of Foot board 34 3/4"

Danish beds, originally a pair of youth beds, which we will set together permanently as a full size bed, you decide the length. The siderails will be new strong yellow pine straight rails.

Please ignore the discolorations which are water stains. They will entirely disappear during the restoration process.

The feet! The wonderful turnip feet are slightly different from each other. One is mahogany colored, fortunately that one sits in the way back in the center because we can not change the color.

c.1880 and doweled together. Sturdy construction.

Price includes slats, full restoration and your choice of finish. Price includes delivery in our delivery district or a $200 discount to be used towards trucking or for pickup.















$2600 Item # Bed 0826-1

Height of Headboard 53"

Height of Footboard 38"

Width of body 63 1/2" each inner upright is 3 1/4"



These are a pair of Danish youth beds which we will convert to a full size bed by making the headboard and footboard pieces flush with each other and adding side rail supports at an appropriate width. Straight bed rails included. Turned legs, fluted fan carved decoration. Absolutely classic Danish c.1870.

Price includes slats, full restoration and your choice of finish. Price includes delivery in our delivery district or a $200 discount to be used towards trucking or for pickup.

Under conversion, the headboards and footboards are affixed permanently. If you have a narrow stair situation this can be done on site.



Twin mattress measures 39" x 75".

Extra long twin measures 39" x 80".

  

Restored and ready to go to your home.

$1900 standard twin size For the PAIR

Item #twb09029-1


Height of Headboard 39 3/4"

Width 43"

Length 80 3/4"

Interior 39 1/8" x 75"

Clearance from floor 16 3/4"

Siderail height 5" and interior space about slats is 3 1/8"


We have a matching pair of these handsome American beds c 1940, totally restored and painted in a lovely blue oil paint. So many of you have asked us for a bed with no footboard so when we saw this pair we had to grab them.

Handsome and sturdy. Little original casters under each leg!


Price includes new slats, delivery in our delivery district or a $190 discount to be used towards trucking.












$1650 standard twin size Item #twb09029-11



Height of Headboard 49 1/2"

Height of Footboard 39 1/2"

Width of each piece 42 1/2"

Clearance from floor 9"



Danish bed c.1880 which has been converted to American twin size.

Beautifully turned turnip feet, lovely concentric ring design, sturdy and finely grained wood. Excellent condition.



Price includes new sturdy straight yellow pine side rails , slats, your choice of finish, delivery in our delivery district or a $165 discount to be used towards trucking.


This bed can be waxed or painted.










$1450 standard twin size Item #twb09029-2



Height of Headboard 39"

Height of Footboard 32"

Width of each piece 42 "

Clearance from floor 5"



Danish bed c.1880 which will be converted to American twin size. This is included in the price. You can choose the style of siderail that you prefer to go with this bed which originally had sleigh rails.

Nice curved sides, so very handsome. The feet are not original but they are quite old and interesting. If you prefer we can put on bun feet.



Excellent condition.



Price includes conversion to standard twin size, new sturdy yellow pine side rails , slats, your choice of finish, delivery in our delivery district or a $145 discount to be used towards trucking.

This bed can be waxed or painted and it can be converted to a twin bed with room for a trundle.












$1750 standard twin size Item #twb09029-11



Height of Headboard 49"

Height of Footboard 39"

Width of each piece 45 1/4"

Clearance from floor 10 "



Magnifent and impressive Danish bed c.1880 which will be converted to American twin size. This is included in the price. You can choose the style of siderail that you prefer to go with this bed which originally had sleigh rails.



Turned legs and finials. Very thick dense wood.



Excellent condition.



Price includes conversion to standard twin size, new sturdy yellow pine side rails , slats, your choice of finish, delivery in our delivery district or a $175 discount to be used towards trucking.



This bed can be waxed or painted and it can be converted to a day bed with room for a trundle.












$1550 standard twin size Item #twb12158-12 Converted to twin

Height of Headboard 40"

Height of Footboard 30"

Width of each piece 44"

Length 78 1/4"

Interior measures 39 1/2" x 75 1/2"



Early Danish bed c. 1850 converted to standard American twin size with new yellow pine straight siderails. You select the finish and of course we will completely restore the bed as well as applying the finish.

A very handsome bed with stunning legs and finials in superb condition.

Price includes new sturdy yellow pine side rails as shown in photo, slats, your choice of finish, delivery in our delivery district or a $165 discount to be used towards trucking.












$1750 standard twin size Item #twb05258-1 converted to standard twin

Height of Headboard 38 1/2"

Height of Footboard 38 1/2"

Width of each piece 45 1/2"



Early Danish bed c. 1850 converted to standard twin size with new yellow pine sleigh siderails. You select the finish and of course we will completely restore the bed as well as applying the finish.

Price includes new sturdy yellow pine side rails as shown in photo, slats, your choice of finish, delivery in our delivery district or a $145 discount to be used towards trucking.



and sleigh siderails












$450 each Item # Bed 0628-1 Pair of twin headboards

Height of Headboard 43 3/4"

Width of each piece 39" plus molding edges, total width 39 3/4"

Danish c.1900. Headboards only. Unrestored at this time. Veneer inserts typical of the time period and wood frame.

Price includes full restoration.






We can take any uncoverted twin bed with same height foot and headboard and make it into a day bed.





Daybed conversion

When resized to a standard American Twin the inside of the bed measures approximately 39 1/2 x 75 1/2

The exterior will then measure from 78-82" in length depending on the thickness of the corner posts.









Just turn it around and you have the Perfect day bed.



$950 Item #yb09029-1

Height of Headboard and Foot board 37"

Height to dip in siderail 21"

Width of each piece 33 "

Height to top of lower rail including a slat 10 3/4"

Interior length for mattress 68"

Interior depth for mattress 30" to edge of siderail and 30 1/2" to edge of upright





Danish youth bed in its original blue paint. Intended to be pushed against the wall. The bed which would be used after the crib for the toddler. c.1850





Price includes delivery in our delivery district . Trucking is extra and I will need to get a quote for you.





This bed can NOT be converted to twin size.







Sold

All of the king beds get straight new yellow pine siderails. King beds must rest on a metal frame.

Mattress Sizing - If your measurements differ, please let us know.:

  • Eastern King has a 76"wide x 80" long mattress.
  • Western King has a 72" wide x 84" long mattress.
  • California King has a 72" wide x 84" long mattress.
  • Box springs are generally 8" thick. Standard mattresses are usually 10" thick but can be up to 19" thick.

 

 

 

$2600 Item # kb041210-1


Width about 76" (actual width is 74 1/4" - we will add on)

Length to suit your king mattress"

Height to top of Headboard 51 1/4"

Height to top of Footboard 35 1/2"

Danish bed c.1910 not converted as yet. We will replace the panels.

Price includes conversion to king size, new yellow pine side rails, your choice of finish and delivery in our delivery district or a $200 discount to be used towards trucking.


We will add on about 2 inches to the center of this bed, like this...

 

 

 

 

$3200 Item # kb041210-3


Width about 76" (actual width is 70" - we will add on)

Length to suit your king mattress"

Height to top of Headboard 54"

Height to top of Footboard 33 1/2"

Danish bed c.1880 not converted as yet. Exceptional original carvings. Excellent condition.

Price includes conversion to king size, new yellow pine side rails, your choice of finish and delivery in our delivery district or a $200 discount to be used towards trucking.

We would add on a board to the center to make the bed wide enough like this....














$3250 Item # kb11039-1 Eldred Wheeler Tiger Maple

Height 89"

Width 83 1/4"

Length 86 3/4"

Interior Width 78"

Interior Length 82"

Height to top of Headboard 43 1/8"

Top of siderail 19 1/4"

Beautiful 5 year old Eldred Wheeler Tiger Maple bed in excellent condition. Shown with a water bed but includes supports for a king mattress and box spring.

Price includes delivery in our delivery district or a $200 discount to be used towards trucking.

 

 

Door $550

Height 81 1/8"

Width with stile 26 1/2" (which can be removed of course)

Depth 1 3/8"

Danish door c.1890. We will fill in the key hole and apply a finish.

This would make a gorgeous headboard.

Here is an example of a door that has been waxed for a headboard...








$450 each Item # Bed 0520-17 Pair of headboards

Height of Headboard 43 3/4"

Width of each piece 39" plus molding edges, total width 39 3/4"

Danish c.1900. Headboards only which could be attached together to make a handsome king headboard. Unrestored at this time.

Price includes full restoration.


closeup view

 To the left is a pair of headboards which Borge altered to fit a king size bed. The closeup photo shows a piece of siderail he inserted to make up the width. The bed was attached to the wall so we removed the legs, but otherwise you could keep the legs. It looks quite wonderful and can be a solution to the problem of finding an appropriate headboard for a king bed. This can be done with any of the sets of twin beds which have the same height footboard and headboard or with a wider pair of queen headboards.


























$850 Item # Bed 0925-1 This crib extends to a youth bed!

Height of Headboard 32"

Height of Footboard 32"

Interior Depth 23 1/4" to 25 1/4"

Exterior Depth 28"

Length extended as shown in the upper photo with the rag rug 52"

Length completely pushed together in the middle photo is 41"



Length fully extended into a youth bed is 73" exterior and 71 1/4" interior.

All original, Danish c.1900.

Price includes slats, full restoration.




Modifying the bed so that you have a pair of stand along twin beds that can be pushed together for a king bed.

1. Our suggestions for bed modification....




On these headboards we are lacking about an inch to have the necessary space so we though of doing the same thing we often do when we convert a youth sized bed to a twin.

My husband is holding up a stick just as an example, of course we would use a pretty piece of wood to match the bed, but the idea is to enlarge the inside edge of each bed equal to the modling at the base. This would give us just what we need to put on the siderails so that the beds could be snug together and form a single headboard.

Here is the stick against the footboard...



So when we are done there will be an addition to the inside edge of each headboard and we will retain the beautiful molding.



Usually we put the siderails just a bit outside of the headboards/footboards so that we can achieve the 39" space necessary to accomodate an American Twin mattress or box spring. Since you want to be able to snugly push the beds together for a king, we had to come up with another idea and here it is on the right.....





Another example of conversion to a King size ...this time to a California king with a platform for two twin mattresses...

From this....

To this....









An example of resizing to an American queen size bed....





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Twin beds which can be pushed together to make a King bed...









This is how these beds look pushed together. If you do not want the gap, then I will ask my husband to add on a strip to the inside of each bed.



Then the beds will look like this...











These doweled wood pieces and little caps will fill in the gaps when the beds are pushed together......






This pair of Danish 'twin' beds' were not wide enough for an American king of course, so add on a decorative board and molding.




Here is another example of a converted king.


Conversion to American Queen bed size


Conversion of a Youth bed to American Twin bed size











 This is a bed I kept for myself! If you look closely at each bed post, you will see that a small piece has been added so that youth bed could become a standard twin. In fact, I didn't even notice this addition until my husband pointed it out to me! This bed only needed an inch to make it wide enough.

Borge uses wood of the same time period to make the necessary addition and it comes out beautiful.

Oh yes, I don't know what came over me, but on a very hot July day I painted these beds a cool cool green with a latex wash, then crackle medium then an even lighter cooler green. We love them.


Here is one more way that we have had a too narrow bed made must a bit bigger...









And one more way!














It is nearly not visible but pieces of wood have been added to slightly widen the uprights, just enough to make this bed wide enough for a twin mattress.

 click and enlarge this photo and you can get a better idea of what I mean by an added piece, not easy to see though!


If it is not enough to add on a small board to an upright, then here is another way to enlarge a bed...



Of course these beds are pushed together and not restored but set apart properly they look wonderful with this kind of enlargment.




This bed had the legs lenthened to accomodate a drawer unit underneath. There is 13 1/2" of clearance now and you can't tell that it was done.