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Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Bed in Bird’s-Eye Maple with Plaque
Located in London, GB
bronze) of high quality and having a Wedgwood style porcelain plaque set in the headboard, circa 1920.
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1910s French Empire Antique Headboards

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Walnut Arts Crafts Double Bed, Full Size English Bedstead
Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire
headboard and footboard in a richly figured walnut frame with attractive foliate carved top rail and central
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Headboards

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Walnut

Faux Bamboo Bed
By R.J. Horner Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
headboard and footboard. Please note of wear consistent with age.
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1880s American Antique Headboards

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Birdseye Maple

Large 1885 Antique Carved Louis XIV Bedroom Set, Marble Top
Located in Lakewood, NJ
Headboard and Bed, other dimensions are listed below. Note there are two beds (not one) - they look
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1880s French Louis XIV Antique Headboards

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Marble

Vintage Walnut French Curved Footboard Twin Beds, a Pair
Located in El Cerrito, CA
29.75" by 9.5" 24 lbs and 20 lbs Headboards: 43"w by 47.5"h by 1.75"d 20 lb and 23 lbs Side rails
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Headboards

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Wood

Carved 19th Century Portuguese Bed
Located in Chicago, IL
dramatic and beautifully carved headboard. The bed has a fine dark patina and is in good condition. We have
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Late 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Headboards

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Upholstery, Walnut

Three-Panel Velvet and Tapestry Folding Screen, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
nailhead trim. Works wonderfully as a headboard!
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19th Century European Antique Headboards

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet

19th Century French Empire Daybed
Located in Atlanta, GA
inlay and intricate bronze mounts on both the headboard and footboard, side rails also inlaid
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19th Century French Antique Headboards

Venetian Gilded and Painted Fragments
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century, maybe earlier. great for headboards.
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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Oak Louis XV Style Double Bed, C1930
Located in London, GB
assembled Height of headboard 43" Height of footboard 25" Width (Including bedside cabinets) 94" Length
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Headboards

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Oak

Carved Walnut French Bed, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
headboard 53" Height of footboard 38" Width 59" Length 80".
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1890s French Other Antique Headboards

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Walnut

Baroque Bedroom Set Edwardian American Crotch Mahogany Louis XV Style 6 Pieces
Located in East Hampton, NY
30” H x 15” W x 14”D Queen headboard-W 68 “ H 47. Queen footboard- W 65 H 20 (ends).
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Antique Headboards

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Mahogany, Burl

Pair of Antique Edwardian Oak Single Twin Beds, US Twin Size Bedsteads
Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire
98cm wide, an American twin size, 8cm wider than a standard UK single. The headboards and footboards
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Headboards

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Oak

Carved 19th Century Portuguese Bed
Located in Chicago, IL
dramatic and beautifully carved headboard. The bed has a fine dark patina and is in good condition. We have
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Early 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Headboards

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Wood

Cannonball and Bell Low Post Bed in Cherry circa 1840 New Hampshire
By American Beds Co
Located in Billerica, MA
Please allow 60-90 Days for your bed to be complete! Choose a headboard: will send headboard options
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1840s American American Craftsman Antique Headboards

Materials

Cherry

Louis XVI Style Carved Oak Bed, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
photograph. Size: Height of headboard 60" Height of footboard 41" Width 60" Length 80 ".
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

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Oak

Pair of Antique Brass Single Beds
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of brass single beds. Measures: Headboards height 47", width 36". Foot boards height 30
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Late 19th Century French Antique Headboards

Materials

Brass

19th Century Pair of Brass Beds
Located in Wels, AT
Masterpiece of a Pair brass beds toped with Angels on the headboard and fixed together with a Lady
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1890s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Headboards

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Teak Opium Bed, circa 1890
Located in Hudson, NY
Origin: Northern India. Dimensions: 55" W x 92" L. (Height to finial 50”, height to headboard: 44
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Headboards

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Teak

19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany Bed
Located in Atlanta, GA
measurements: Wide of Headboard – 55 ½” Total Length with headboard and footboard: 79 ½”
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19th Century French Antique Headboards

Materials

Mahogany

17th Century Jacobean Carved Wood Cradle
Located in Miami, FL
Jacobean style carved oak cradle, outside of the headboard is carved: I W BOR and dated JEN 18 1685
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Late 17th Century Unknown Baroque Antique Headboards

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Wood

Pineapple, Buttermold and Feather Carved Low Post Bed in Birch Newport RI
By American Beds Co
Located in Billerica, MA
: $7800.00 Cali King: $7800.00 Please allow 60-90 Days to complete your bed! Choose a headboard: will
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1820s American American Craftsman Antique Headboards

Materials

Birch

Cannonball and Bell Lowpost Bed in Cherry, circa 1840
By American Beds Co
Located in Billerica, MA
choosing. Refit to: Full: $4800.00 Queen: $5400.00 King: $6500.00 Choose a headboard: will
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1840s American American Colonial Antique Headboards

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Cherry

Acorn Top High Low Bed with Light Birdseye Maple, circa 1820
By American Beds Co
Located in Billerica, MA
your choosing. Refit to: Full: $4800.00 Queen: $5400.00 King: $6500.00 Choose a headboard
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1820s American American Colonial Antique Headboards

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Cherry

Cannonball and Feather Carved Low Post Bed, circa 1840, New Hampshire
By American Beds Co
Located in Billerica, MA
headboard: will send headboard options. Paneled headboard add $250.00 For cross rails choose; 3" x 4
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1840s American American Colonial Antique Headboards

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Maple

Squash Ball Low Post Bed in Maple circa 1820
By American Beds Co
Located in Billerica, MA
. Refit to: Full: $4800.00 Queen: $5200.00 King: $6200.00 Choose a headboard: will send
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1820s American American Colonial Antique Headboards

Materials

Maple

Tulip Top Low Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1820, Upstate NY
By American Beds Co
Located in Billerica, MA
. Refit to: Full: $6200.00 Queen: $6800.00 King: $7800.00 Choose a headboard: will send
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1820s American American Colonial Antique Headboards

Materials

Maple

Bell and Feather Carved Low Post circa 1820 in Cherry
By American Beds Co
Located in Billerica, MA
choosing. Refit to: Full: $4800.00 Queen: $5400.00 King: $6500.00 Choose a headboard: will
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1820s American American Colonial Antique Headboards

Materials

Cherry

Cannonball and Vase Low Post Bed in Cherry circa 1820 New Hampshire
By American Beds Co
Located in Billerica, MA
headboard: will send Headboard options. Paneled Headboard add $250.00 For Cross rails choose; 3"x4" rope
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1840s American American Colonial Antique Headboards

Materials

Cherry

Cannonball and Feather Carved Low Post circa 1840 Refit to Any Size
By American Beds Co
Located in Billerica, MA
choosing. Refit to: Full: $4800.00 Queen: $5400.00 King: $6500.00 Choose a headboard: will
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1840s American American Colonial Antique Headboards

Materials

Birch

Acorn Top Field Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1810
By American Beds Co
Located in Billerica, MA
King: $7400.00 Choose a headboard: will send headboard options. Paneled headboard add $250.00 For
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1810s American American Colonial Antique Headboards

Materials

Maple

Tulip Top Low Post in Highly Figured Bird s-Eye Maple, circa 1840
By American Beds Co
Located in Billerica, MA
: Full: $6200.00 Queen: $6800.00 King: $7800.00 Choose a headboard: will send Headboard options
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1840s American American Colonial Antique Headboards

Materials

Birch

Cannonball and Vase Lowpost Bed circa 1820 in Cherry
By American Beds Co
Located in Billerica, MA
choosing. Refit to: Full: $4800.00 Queen: $5400.00 King: $6500.00 Choose a headboard: will
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1820s American American Colonial Antique Headboards

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Cherry

Heavy Stock Tiger Maple Tulip Top Low Post, Connecticut, circa 1820
By American Beds Co
Located in Billerica, MA
headboard: will send headboard options. Paneled headboard add $250.00 For Cross rails choose; 3" x 4
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1840s American American Colonial Antique Headboards

Materials

Birch

Cannonball and Vase High Low Bed in Cherry, circa 1820
By American Beds Co
Located in Billerica, MA
choosing. Refit to: Full: $4800.00 Queen: $5400.00 King: $6500.00 Choose a headboard: will
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1820s American American Colonial Antique Headboards

Materials

Cherry

Thistle Top Low Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1820
By American Beds Co
Located in Billerica, MA
choosing. Refit to: Full: $6200.00 Queen: $6800.00 King: $7800.00 Choose a headboard: will
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1840s American American Colonial Antique Headboards

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Birch

Hand Painted Steel Kids Bed Russia, 1920s
Located in Basel, CH
painted motive on the headboard and footboard. The bed is in good condition and will be an eye-catcher in
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1920s Russian Mid-Century Modern Antique Headboards

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Steel

Deco Vintage Antique Bed Frame
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Beautiful Deco vintage King Bed Frame with wrought iron headboard. Please feel free to contact us
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1920s South American Antique Headboards

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Wrought Iron

Italian Painted Louis XVI Bed
Located in Kirkland, WA
apart into four pieces (headboard, footboard, & rails) for easy shipping. Also, the headboard and
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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Headboards

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Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI-Style Twin Beds
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Pair of Louis XVI-style painted twin-size beds with carved and cane-paneled headboards and
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Early 20th Century French Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood, Cane

Antique Mirror
Located in Bedford, NY
Unique mirror made from a single headboard- carvings on both sides,- legs were removed- gezzo
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Cannonball Low Post Bed in Light Tiger Maple with Blanket Rail, Delaware
By American Beds Co
Located in Billerica, MA
Choose a headboard: will send headboard options. Paneled headboard add $250.00 For cross rails choose
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1820s American American Colonial Antique Headboards

Materials

Maple

Breton Carved Double Bed, C1890
Located in London, GB
1sdibs listing are for when the bed is "export packed" Measures: Height of headboard 63" Height of
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1890s French Other Antique Headboards

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Oak

Art Deco Double Bed, C 1920
Located in London, GB
! Height of headboard 60" Height if footboard 29" Width 612 Length 85".
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Headboards

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Amboyna

Antique Brass Framed Single Bed Frame
Located in Wakefield, GB
castors. The bed dismantles into four separate sections (headboard, footboard two x side rails) for easy
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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Antique Headboards

Materials

Brass, Iron

Magnificent 18th Century King Sized Portuguese Rosewood Bed
Located in San Francisco, CA
bedposts topped with finials, and with the headboard composed of three levels of spiral twisted spindles.
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18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Antique Headboards

Carved Breton Marriage Bed, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
hard to find. Size: Height of headboard 44" Height of footboard 32" Width 60" Length 80".    
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Early 1900s French Other Antique Headboards

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Oak

Wood Freight Elevator Gate, circa 1900
Located in Minneapolis, MN
re-purposed into a headboard, room divider, or trellis. circa 1900 Finish: Original Country of
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Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Headboards

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Wood

Louis XIII Style Queen Sized Four Poster Bed and Two Bedside Cabinets C1880
Located in London, GB
walnut circa 1880. The headboard and footboard are carved with Classic "Pointe de diamant" (diamond point
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1880s French Louis XIII Antique Headboards

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Walnut

Zinc Over-Door Panel with Flower/Vine Decoration ca. 1880-1900
Located in Norwalk, CT
, large headboard, jardiniere front, etc.
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19th Century American Antique Headboards

Anglo Indian Rosewood Daybed with Caning
Located in Richmond, CA
An Anglo-Indian daybed made from rosewood with a newly caned seating area. The headboard and
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Headboards

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

19th Century French Giltwood and Polychrome Architectural Panel from a Church
Located in Cardiff, CA
faux marble background in creams and golds. Would make a fantastic headboard or backdrop for a gorgeous
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19th Century Italian Antique Headboards

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Marble

Pair of Antique Doors Madura w/ original paint residue (Z10aa)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Teakwood doors with simple carving and original paint. Make great headboards or mounted as artwork
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Antique Headboards

19th Century Regence Style Single Bed, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
design speaks for itself. We love the shape of the headboard and the carvings that match on the foot
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Late 19th Century French Régence Antique Headboards

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Walnut

Exquisite Acanthus Carved Cannon Ball Low Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1820
Located in Billerica, MA
King with a bend back, bird's-eye maple paneled headboard. Provenance: Connecticut. All beds come
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1840s American American Empire Antique Headboards

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Maple

Old Blue Moroccan Wooden Door, 23MD35
Located in Orlando, FL
décor, uses it as a functional door, or even makes it into a sumptuous headboard. Made of very old wood
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1920s Moroccan Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Old Blue Moroccan Wooden Door, 23MD40
Located in Orlando, FL
décor, uses it as a functional door, or even makes it into a sumptuous headboard. Made of very old wood
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1920s Moroccan Antique Headboards

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Wood

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Antique Headboards For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique headboards for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all antique headboards available were constructed with great care. Antique headboards have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique headboards bearing Rococo or Baroque hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique headboards over the years, but those made by Henkel Harris, Maison Jansen and Paul McCobb are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Headboards?

Antique headboards can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,600, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $48,500.

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