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Antique French Bed, Louis XVI style - Headboard, Footboard, Siderails
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique bed from France, late 19th century. Upholstered headboard with intricately carved wood
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Carved bed with headboard and footboard.
Located in New York, NY
Impressive, ornately carved 19C bed in Jacaranda (Brazilian Rosewood). This bed comes from a Sao Paulo nobleman, Barão da Luz (Baron Light). The footboard contains carved cherubim. I...
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Antique 19th Century Brazilian Beds and Bed Frames

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Rosewood

Antique Italian Gold Gilt Hand Carved Headboards Collection of Jackie Rogers NYC
Located in Atlanta, GA
“bed’s carved wood headboards are relics from a 17th century Venetian palace.” I believe this pair of
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Beds and Bed Frames

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Gold Leaf

Antique Late 19th Century Walnut French Rococo Carved Twin Headboards
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Antique Late 19th Century Walnut French Rococo Carved Twin Headboards - a Pair Fine detailed
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Large 19th Century Italian Giltwood Headboard in Rococo Style
Located in London, Park Royal
From Italy, home to master craftsmen, an original 19th century Headboard in the Venetian style. The
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

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Giltwood

19th Century French Painted Headboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French carved painted king size headboard made from antique circus lion's cage. Newly
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Mirror, Paint, Burlap

A 19th Century Italian Giltwood Headboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and stately 19th century Italian giltwood head board. Upholstered in sea green hue
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Antique 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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Giltwood

19th Century Italian Gilded Headboard (King)
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite 19th Century Italian gilded headboard is a stunning example of the luxurious and
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Antique 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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Silk, Giltwood

19th Century Gilded Headboard in Linen
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful 19th century hand carved headboard reupholstered in white 18oz Belgian linen. Would fit a
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Antique 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Bamboo Twin Headboard
Located in Pomona, CA
19th century English twin headboard.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

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Bamboo

King Size Headboard with 19th Century Carving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
King size custom headboard made with a 19th century Spanish carving mounted to the top of the
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Velvet, Walnut

19th Century Painted and Gilt Spanish Headboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century painted and gilt Spanish headboard. The headboard is decorated with a center cartouche
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

19th Century Italian Tole Headboard and Footboard
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming 19th century Italian tole headboard and footboard featuring idyllic landscape scenes over
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal, Tôle

19th Century Italian Carved Mirror/Headboard
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 19th century Italian carved mirror or headboard. Featuring beautiful intricate carvings! A
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Antique 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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Mirror, Giltwood

19th Century Italian Carved and Linen Headboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom headboard made with 19th century Italian carvings depicting cranes combined with swirling
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Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

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Linen, Walnut

19th Century New England Hand Painted Wooden Headboard
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century New England hand painted wooden headboard This beautiful and colorful (twin sized
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Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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Pine

19th Century Chinese Honeycomb Lattice Headboard
Located in Chicago, IL
railing found in a 19th-century courtyard home. Common in railings such as this one, as well as in
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Beds and Bed Frames

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Elm

Belgium Linen Headboard with 19th Century Cherubs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Belgium linen headboard made with 19th century Italian carved painted cherubs. The beautiful
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Linen, Wood

19th Century, Italian Carved Rococo Style Headboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century, Italian carved Rococo carved headboard upholstered in a natural washed Belgium linen
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

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Linen, Wood

Italian Large Size 19th Century Baroque Style Wooden Headboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Italian 19th century Baroque style painted and gilded wooden headboard/wall fragment with
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Doors and Gates

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Wood, Gesso

Queen Size Belgium Linen Headboard with 19th century Carving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Queen size custom headboard designed by using a 19th century Italian carving combined with an
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Pair of Twin Size French Headboard and Footboard 19th Century
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Twin French Headboard and Footboard 19th Century. Footboard height 27".
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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Upholstery

English Neoclassical Style 19th Century Small Bed s Headboard and Footboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Neoclassical style blue and white small bed's headboard and footboard from the 19th
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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Important French Headboard in Carved and Gilded Wood 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important French headboard in carved and gilded wood 19th century. France Dimensioni 190x150 cm
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Antique 19th Century European Napoleon III Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

19th Century Carved and Gilt Neo-Gothic King Sized Headboard
Located in Long Island City, NY
An ornately carved neo-Gothic frame transformed into a headboard for a king sized bed, the centre
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Antique 19th Century Gothic Revival Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Walnut Full-Size Headboard with Carvings, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French Louis XVI Walnut Full-Size Headboard with Carvings, 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Linen Headboard Made with 19th Century Carved Panel with Cherub Face
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Queen-size washed Belgium linen headboard made with a 19th century carved wood panel depicting a
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Belgium Linen Headboard Made with 19th Century Carving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French carving of a laurel leaf wreath flanked by a pair of torches and surrounded by
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

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Linen, Wood

19th Century Italian Painted and Linen King Size Headboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Italian painted carving that has been upholstered into a Belgium linen headboard that
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Pine Queen-Size Headboard from 19th Century Panel
Located in Baltimore, MD
think looks great as a rustic queen-size headboard, mounted on the wall above the bed. This panel is
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

Pine Queen-Size Headboard from 19th Century Panel
Located in Baltimore, MD
think looks great as a rustic queen-size headboard, mounted on the wall above the bed. This panel is
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

19th Century Carved and Painted Louis XVI Style King-Size Headboard
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
19th century carved and painted king-size Headboard with roses and upholstery Large cared wreath
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Antique 19th Century European Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Linen, Upholstery, Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Queen-Size Headboard
Located in Austin, TX
This 19th Century French Louis XV Style Queen-Size Headboard is a stunning representation of
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Late 19th Century French Provincial Twin Bed Headboard Footboard
Located in Ross, CA
headboard and footboard only, you will need to connect them with a frame. Headboard: 57 tall x 42.25 wide
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Children s Furniture

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Wood

Pine Queen-Size Headboard from 19th Century Interior Door
Located in Baltimore, MD
interior door, which we think looks great as a rustic queen-size headboard, mounted on the wall above the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th Century French Forged Iron Gates, later adapted as a Headboard
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of fine, high quality 19th century wrought iron gates, currently welded together as a queen
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Doors and Gates

Materials

Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Louis XVI Hand Carved Hand Painted Extra Wide Bed Headboard
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th century Louis XVI hand carved hand painted extra wide bed headboard.
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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

Large 19th Century Gilt wood Hand Carved Venetian Headboard In Rococo Style
Located in London, Park Royal
From Italy, European home to master craftsmen, we have an original 19th century Venetian Headboard
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Pair of Venetian Polychromed Headboards Featured Madonna
By Mariano Garcia
Located in Miami, FL
Early 19th century pair of Venetian polychromed headboards featured Madonna & Child.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Paint

19th c. Chinese Red and Gilt Lacquered King Sized Headboard
Located in Queens, NY
Nineteenth century Chinese red and gilt lacquered headboard with a rounded top and intricate floral
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Lacquer

Set of 2 carved ethnic doors, used as headboards, 19th century
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
other in the composition, they were originally used as a headboard in fact they still retain hooks on
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Bed Coronas

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Teak

19th Century Italian Baroque Style Wrought Iron Antique Headboard
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian baroque style rich double bed headboard in wrought iron. The iron has an antique patina
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Antique 1850s Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Italian Hand Wrought Gilt Pierced Iron King-Size Headboard
Located in Firenze, IT
in this wonderful 19th Century Italian headboard suitable for king size bed or double bed. This
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Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Wrought Iron

Gilt and Painted Headboard
Located in Stamford, CT
Water gilt and handpainted headboard with two gilt finials. Original side rails and footboard
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Antique 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Carved and Gilded Headboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian Carved and Gilded Headboard. The Back a Solid Piece Of Wood. The Fabric is Mounted and
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Antique 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Antique Bed Headboard Us Queen or UK King Size Painted 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique bed headboard US Queen or UK King size painted 19th century. This bed with great patina
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

19thc. Venetian Headboard
Located in New Orleans, LA
Carved,Gilded and Painted Venetian Headboard
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Antique 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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Giltwood

Antique French Caned Headboard
Located in Redding, CT
Heavily carved and Gilded Queen Headboard with caning. The caning has an acid washed patina.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Venetian Painted Headboard, King Size
Located in Doylestown, PA
A decorative Italian Country headboard (king-size) from Venice, circa 1850, painted with a family
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Antique 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Oak King Size Wall Hanging Headboard
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a master bedroom with this exquisite black forest headboard. Crafted in France circa 1860
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Adam Style Beds and Bed Frames

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Fabric, Oak

Carved and Gilded Venetian Headboard
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully Carved and Gilded Italian Headboard
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Antique 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Giltwood

Antique 11 ft wide Sheraton Revival Satinwood Bed Headboard 19th Century
Located in London, GB
19th Century in date. The headboard features a moulded serpentine toprail with scrolled arch cresting
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Antique 1890s English Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

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Satinwood

Robe Rack / Headboard with Serpent Heads
Located in New York, NY
A traditional elmwood robe rack from the Shanxi area and 19th Century. Suitable as a clothing rack
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Italian Boissiere Queen-Size Headboard
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Italian carved wood boissiere, made into a queen-size headboard
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Antique 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Large Headboard in Painted Iron, Genoa, Xixth Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
painted in silver and gold Good condition Italian work from the 19th century, from the Genoa region
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Antique 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Painted Full Size Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Beautifully painted Full or double Bed Headboard. If needed, we can raise the height. Please ask
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Antique 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Italian Carved Painted Parcel Gilt Headboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Italian carved painted headboard in soft blue with silver gilt details. Upholstered in
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Antique 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

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19th Century Headboard For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 19th century headboard available at 1stDibs. Each 19th century headboard for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and giltwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 19th century headboard — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right 19th century headboard, those designed in Rococo, Baroque and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 19th century headboard over the years, but those crafted by The Herts Brothers are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right Beds-frames for You

We find relaxation and solace in our bedrooms, which are often the most cherished rooms of a home. Your antique, new or vintage bed and bed frame are integral to this oasis of personal comfort.

Beds and bed frames have long been an important part of the sanctuary that is the bedroom. For the upper class in countries such as England, the massive, costly beds of the 16th and 17th centuries were decorative and of the poster variety. Some were characterized by large painted wooden headboards, often made of oak, that featured ornate carvings and richly colored curtains affixed to each of the two or four posts — think of today’s sumptuous upholstered headboards as a distant cousin to these luxurious furnishings. The heavy fabric curtains were drawn across a fringed canopy to close out the sunlight that might’ve warmed your grandiose and opulent bedchambers. This feature could also offer privacy as desired, because, as we all know, a bedroom is for more than just sleeping

Coiled springs didn’t make their way into mattresses until the 1800s, which likely made for a far more comfortable night’s sleep for many. Bed frames of cast iron and brass were introduced during the mid- to late-19th century. Later, the 20th century brought with it marvelous innovations for slumberland, among them daybeds from the likes of George Nelson and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich as well as convertible sofa beds.

Today, you will find a range of beds geared toward your individual personality and preferred style of decor. When shopping for a bed and bed frame, keep in mind that you’ve got options. Sizes range from twin to California king. At 76 inches wide and 80 inches long, a king-size bed is roughly 16 inches wider than a queen-size mattress, and your bed frame will likely add two to five inches to each side. (The California king bed is 84 inches long.)

From dramatic bedroom designs to uncomplicated, minimalist approaches, the bedroom has evolved into the haven that it should be: a peaceful place of respite, where we begin and end every day. Take the time to create your very own oasis — you deserve it. Rest easy with an expansive collection of antique, new and vintage beds and bed frames available on 1stDibs.

Questions About 19th Century Headboard
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
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    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
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    Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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