{"id":19500,"date":"2023-03-15T18:36:41","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T17:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homesandantiques.com\/?p=38776"},"modified":"2023-03-15T19:36:43","modified_gmt":"2023-03-15T18:36:43","slug":"best-sleigh-beds-for-2023","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/homesantiques\/rss_feed\/best-sleigh-beds-for-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Best sleigh beds for 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our pick of the most sumptuous sleigh beds… <\/p>

By Katie Pike\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 15 March 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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You can see why the sleigh bed has such enduring appeal. The tall headboards and raised footboards are both imposing and cocooning \u2013 bringing a sense of occasion to the simplest of bedrooms. Its roots may be over 200 years old but today\u2019s designs are anything but dated.<\/p>\n

What makes a bed a sleigh bed?<\/h2>\n

Think Santa\u2019s sleigh. The curvaceous head and footboards (usually wooden but sometimes upholstered) define this timeless look. The footboard usually extends higher than the mattress, making it a rather grand option \u2013 perfect for creating a boutique hotel feel.<\/p>\n

What era are sleigh beds from?<\/h2>\n

The sleigh bed is a staple of early 19th-century French Empire stye, so called because of Emperor Napoleon I\u2019s fondness for the look. The sleigh bed draws on Grecian and Roman design \u2013 the curved top and tail resembling the shape of a scroll.<\/p>\n

Do you need a special mattress for a sleigh bed?<\/h2>\n

Think about the depth of the mattress. A luxuriously deep mattress that sits higher than the footboard may feel heavenly to sleep on but will spoil the aesthetics.<\/p>\n

Best sleigh beds at a glance:<\/h2>\n