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Spanish Geometric-Carved Wall Panel- Would Make a Great Headboard!
Located in Atlanta, GA
above a sofa or used in a bedroom as a headboard.
Category

Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Headboard with Linen Upholster
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Italian Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Headboard with Linen Upholstery
Category

19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Headboards

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Carved Panels/ Twin Headboards
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of late 19th century Chinese carved panels/ twin headboards Each one finely carved with five
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Headboards

Materials

Hardwood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Full Size Headboard, Circa 1880
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique Eastlake Victorian monumental full size headboard In the manner of Herter
Category

1880s American Victorian Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Highly Decorative Louis XVI Style Brass and Upholstered Headboard, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Exceptional High Quality Decorative Brass Louis XVI style Brass and Upholstered Headboard
Category

Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Brass

Vintage English Made Mahogany Chippendale Style 4 Chairback King Size Headboard
By Arthur Brett
Located in North Salem, NY
An Arthur Brett Vintage Chippendale Style Mahogany Four Chairback King Size Headboard, a
Category

18th Century English Chippendale Antique Headboards

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Indonesian Hardwood 4 Panel Door Could Repurpose Table Top or Headboard
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
be repurposed into a great looking headboard or some sort of table, maybe a coffee table or sofa
Category

19th Century Indonesian Other Antique Headboards

Materials

Hardwood

20th Century French Gilt Wood Hand Carved Headboard in Rococo Style
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century French gilt wood hand carved headboard in Rococo style in original condition. Very
Category

Early 20th Century French Rococo Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Circa early 1900 s Italian Rococo Style Large Gilt-wood Headboard
Located in London, Park Royal
A Large Headboard from Florence, Italy, Circa early 1900's, capturing the ornate elegance of the
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Headboards

Materials

Gold Leaf

Victorian Hand Painted Dresser Mirror King Bed Headboard Chair Footstool Drawers
Located in Rockaway, NJ
5 Pieces Victorian Hand Painted Dresser Mirror King Bed Headboard Chair Footstool Drawers
Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Headboards

Materials

Hardwood

Italian Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Upholstered and Giltwood Headboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking Italian early 19th century Louis XV st. upholstered and giltwood headboard. The
Category

19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Headboards

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Antique French Rococo Gold Giltwood Carved Wood Italian King Size Bed Headboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Rococo Gold Giltwood Carved Wood Italian King Size Bed Headboard. Item features
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlay Twin Bed Headboard - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Inlay Mahogany Twin Bed Headboards with Beautiful Bronze
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Mahogany

King sized headboard of Danish painted panels in the Pompeiian taste, 1890
Located in Kenilworth, IL
size headboard. Denmark, circa 1890. Dimensions: 80-3/4” W x 2-3/8” D x 59-1/4” H (overall) 28-1/4” H
Category

Late 19th Century Danish Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Spanish Wall Pediment or Headboard w/Original Floral-Painted Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
particularly lovely as a headboard, or perhaps adding more visual height and interest hanging over an entryway.
Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Large Circa 1850 Italian Giltwood Architectural Carving or Headboard 91.5 Inches
Located in Dallas, TX
also make a fascinating headboard for a larger bed, such as a king of California king.
Category

1850s Italian Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Large Period Louis XVI French Painted Overdoor or Headboard, circa 1790
Located in Dallas, TX
painted overdoor would also make a fantastic and unique headboard for a larger bed, such as a king or
Category

1790s French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hand Forged Iron Antique Spanish Overdoor Headboard Panel Los Angeles Dealer CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Forged Iron Antique Spanish Overdoor Headboard Panel Los Angeles Dealer CA . 19th Century Hand
Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Headboards

Materials

Iron

Mid-18th Century French Bronze and Wrought Iron Gate King Size Wall Headboard
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a master bedroom with this exquisite antique oversized headboard. Crafted in France circa
Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of 1900s American Empire Flame Mahogany Twin Size Headboards w/ Fretworks
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautifully handcrafted American Empire flame mahogany twin size headboards with top fretwork. In
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Headboards

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Large Decorative Hand Carved Gilt Wood Element or Headboard
Located in Sofia, BG
with musical instruments and the centre. Could become an extraordinary headboard fixed to the wall of a
Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Antique Brown and Orange Panel, Headboard, with 4 Floral Carved Panels, 1900
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique brown and orange panel, ideal as a headboard or as a decoration panel, with 4 floral
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Headboards

Materials

Poplar

French Louis XVI Satinwood King Size Wall Mount Bed Headboard with Carved Birds
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Satinwood Mahogany King Size Wall Mount Bed Headboard with Carved
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Headboards

Materials

Mahogany

19th C. French "Putti" Motif Decorative Wood Panel- Would be a Lavish Headboard!
Located in Atlanta, GA
, which could work as an opulent headboard option crowning over a queen or king-sized bed.
Category

19th Century French Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Spanish 19th C. Diamond Pattern Painted Wood Door Could be a Great Headboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish painted wood door (which would make a great headboard) from the 19th century. This
Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

A very fine 19th c French king size Louis XVI headboard, footboard and rails
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI mahogany and parquetry inlayed bed with fine gilt bronze mounts.
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Bronze

American Victorian Style Walnut Twin Bed
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian-style (19/20th Century) walnut spool design single size bed (includes: headboard
Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Headboards

French Empire Mahogany Queen Bed
Located in Queens, NY
panel on headboard (includes: headboard, footboard, rails).
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Headboards

Materials

Gold Leaf, Bronze

French Louis XV Provincial Style Walnut Full Bed
Located in Queens, NY
(includes: headboard, footboard, rails).
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Headboards

American Victorian Painted Iron Full-size Bed
Located in Queens, NY
and triangle center (includes: headboard, footboard, rails).
Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Headboards

Materials

Gold

Walnut Bentwood Twin Bed
Located in Queens, NY
: headboard, footboard, rails). (Irregular size, check measurements).
Category

19th Century Unknown Other Antique Headboards

Materials

Bentwood

French Victorian Faux Bamboo Wooden Twin Bed
Located in Queens, NY
: headboard, footboard, and rails) (Irregular size, check measurements)
Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Headboards

Materials

Bamboo

American Victorian Style Iron Twin Bed
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian-style painted iron cross design twin size bed (includes: headboard, footboard
Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Headboards

Materials

Iron

American Victorian Iron and Brass Full Bed
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian style iron cross design full size bed with brass finials (includes: headboard
Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Headboards

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Rosewood Sleigh Bed with Applied Scrollwork
Located in Queens, NY
& foliate pattern on the sides. Includes headboard, footboard, and rails. Requires a non-standard, custom
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Headboards

Walnut Bentwood Twin Size Bed
Located in Queens, NY
(includes: headboard, footboard, rails). (Irregular size, check measurements).
Category

19th Century Unknown Other Antique Headboards

Materials

Bentwood

Michael Thonet Mahogany Bentwood Double Scroll Twin Bed
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Queens, NY
design (includes: headboard, footboard, rails). (Attributed to: MICHAEL THONET)
Category

19th Century German Other Antique Headboards

Materials

Bentwood

A French Louis XVI Style Painted Full-Size Bed, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A refined French Louis XVI style bed in painted wood. The simple arched headboard and footboard
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Baroque Style Off White Lacquer Walnut Bed, Late 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Baroque style off white color refinished bed with headboard. Piece applications: exquisite covers
Category

Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Headboards

Materials

Brass

American Empire Mahogany Scroll Form Sleigh Bed
Located in Queens, NY
sides. Includes headboard, footboard, and rails. Require a custom-sized mattress (not included). Wear
Category

19th Century American Empire Antique Headboards

Materials

Mahogany

French Napoleon III Hand Carved Walnut Off White Lacquer Bed
Located in Lisbon, PT
(corona) in the upper center of the headboard. In excellent condition. Dimensions: external dimensions
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Headboards

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Bed (full size)
Located in Dallas, TX
by the ancient Greek and Roman masters. The squared headboard is embellished with hand-carved
Category

1890s French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

American Country Cherrywood Twin Bed
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style (19th Century) cherrywood twin size bed with rounded top (includes:headboard
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19th Century American Rustic Antique Headboards

Materials

Cherry

Bentwood Double Scroll Beech Twin Bed
Located in Queens, NY
: headboard, footboard, rails). (Irregular size, check measurements).
Category

19th Century Unknown Other Antique Headboards

Materials

Beech

Large Baroque Style Off White Lacquer Canopy Bed, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Baroque style off white color refinished four-poster bed (ceiling), with headboard. The headboard
Category

19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Headboards

Materials

Brass

Baroque Style Off White Lacquer Canopy Bed, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Baroque style off white color refinish four-poster bed (ceiling), with headboard. The headboard
Category

19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Headboards

Materials

Brass

French Napoleon III Hand Carved Walnut Black Lacquer Bedroom Set
Located in Lisbon, PT
with oak leaves to form a crown (corona) in the upper center of the headboard. In excellent condition
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Headboards

Materials

Brass

A French Louis XV style Tapestry" Full Size Bed, C. 1930.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The full size frame having typically shaped headboard with carved crest, a curved footboard with
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Headboards

Materials

Tapestry, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Bedroom Set Hand-Carved Napoleon III Off White Lacquer, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
(corona) in the upper center of the headboard. In excellent condition. Dimensions bed: external
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Headboards

Materials

Brass

Baroque Style Black Lacquer Walnut Bed, Late 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Baroque style black color varnish refinish bed with headboard. Piece applications: exquisite
Category

Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Headboards

Materials

Brass

A French Directoire Style Painted and Carved Bed, C. 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
finish. The rectangular headboard and footboard are decorated with classical urn motifs centered within
Category

Early 20th Century French Directoire Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood, Beech, Paint

French Napoleon III Hand Carved Black Lacquer Bed
Located in Lisbon, PT
crown (corona) in the upper center of the headboard. In excellent condition. Dimensions: external
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Headboards

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Style French Solid Carved Walnut Queen Size Bed
Located in Miami, FL
The bed has a superbly carved crest on the Footboard and a smaller matching one on the Headboard
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Style Lacquered Bed
Located in Beaune, FR
Louis XVI style lacquered and caned bed with caned headboard and footboards decorated with carved
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Cane, Wood

A French Directoire style Queen size bed, C. 1930.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the headboard and footboard. The bed is ready for reupholstery, offering the opportunity to customize
Category

Early 20th Century French Directoire Antique Headboards

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Antique Sheraton Federal Pinwheel Inlay Mahogany 4 Poster Twin Bed Frame - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
height headboard and footboard, beautiful mahogany wood grain, satinwood pinwheel inlay including the
Category

Late 19th Century Federal Antique Headboards

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Desta Stahlmobel Beds
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Sharon, CT
Headboards and backboards only for two single beds. Last photo is from a 1931 Desta Stahlmobel
Category

1920s German Bauhaus Antique Headboards

Materials

Steel

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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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