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Pair Queen Anne Leather Embossed Single Beds
Located in Swadlincote, GB
width 77" mattress length 59" headboard height 30.5" baseboard height
Category

15th Century and Earlier English Queen Anne Antique Headboards

Materials

Leather

Antique French Louis XV Style Provincial Walnut Twin Size Bed Frames - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
. Crafted from solid walnut with double caned headboards and footboards, the frames display graceful
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Headboards

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Monumental Classical Allegory, Large Horizontal Engraving from Montfaucon, 1721
Located in Langweer, NL
, console, or headboard, the print functions almost like an architectural element, bringing classical
Category

1720s British Antique Headboards

Materials

Paper

A pair of French cerused oak twin beds, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
headboards, along with the clean, understated lines of the triple paneled footboards. The design reflects a
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Headboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Walnut Decorative Crown
Located in Dallas, TX
room. Use it across a cased opening, or adorned with draperies to serve as a headboard, or for any
Category

1870s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Sideboard from Vienna, Ebonized, 3 Egyptian Herms, Danhauser
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Dresden, DE
Sideboard from Vienna, around 1810 Double-doored with headboard and three Egyptian herms Pearwood
Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Headboards

Materials

Pearwood

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Carved Bed Frames
Located in Rio Vista, CA
headboards. The solid beech wood has a weathered, aged patina on the finish highlighting the natural
Category

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Headboards

Materials

Metal

19th-Century Rustic Tuscan Window in Solid Wood Original Wrought Iron Hardware
Located in Firenze, IT
serve as a unique headboard accent or architectural feature between adjoining rooms, adding depth and
Category

19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Headboards

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Large Candlesticks or Friezes
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
joined together: completing with a padded fabric panel, it becomes a headboard. Look on 1stdibs : "Large
Category

Early 19th Century French Other Antique Headboards

Materials

Fruitwood

A Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Twin Beds, C. 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, shaped rails, and floral accents typical of the Louis XV revival. Both the headboard and footboard are
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Headboards

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Chinoiserie Double Sided Fabric Folding Screen England circa 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
art panel, or headboard. High end fabric companies like Scalamandre and Schumacher are remaking
Category

19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Headboards

Materials

Metal

English Fence Section, circa 1900
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
possible a twin headboard?
Category

Early 20th Century British Rustic Antique Headboards

Materials

Steel

A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Twin Beds, C. 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
headboards are gently arched. The footboards are elaborately carved and offer additional gravitas thanks to
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

19th Century mahogany dog four poster bed
Located in Martlesham, GB
moulded edge supported on four turned and fluted tapering columns, having a headboard and recently
Category

1890s British Georgian Antique Headboards

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Sheraton Field Bed Resized to King by Leonards New England
Located in Westfield, MA
reeded ornamentation, balanced by a shaped headboard that lends graceful proportion to the commanding
Category

Mid-19th Century American Sheraton Antique Headboards

Materials

Maple

RARE 1920 S ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON BEDSTEAD RARE ORiGINAL STAPLES MATTRESS
By Robert Thompson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
to be found anywhere in the world, it is 100% solid and stable Dimensions Height headboard
Category

1920s English Country Antique Headboards

Materials

Oak

Gilded Wooden Bed frame, Width 176.5cm, Late 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
bed (see photos). Height of the headboard: 134cm. Height of the foot of the bed: 85cm. Total
Category

Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

American Classical Bobbin Turned Spindle Fruitwood Poster Full Size Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
. Measures 54" in width, 78" in depth and 72" in height. Headboard is 47" high and footboard is 39" high
Category

19th Century American American Classical Antique Headboards

Materials

Fruitwood

French Louis XVI Mahogany Full Bed
Located in Queens, NY
(includes: headboard, footboard, no rails)
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Ormolu

English Gothic Revival Walnut Full Size Bed
Located in Queens, NY
. (Includes: headboard, footboard, rails)
Category

19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco French Sunray inlaid Double Bec
Located in Barnstaple, GB
the headboard and footboard are extremely impressive. The headboard of octagonal outline is
Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

Austrian Bentwood Queen Sized Bed by Jacob Josef Kohn, 1900
Located in Miami, FL
to the rails: 15.75in Headboard Height: 48.45in
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Headboards

Materials

Bentwood

19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Poster Three Quater Size Bedframe
Located in Germantown, MD
, 80.5" in Height to the top of the posters, Headboard is 50" in height, footboard is 18.5"H and 34.5"H
Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Headboards

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Neoclassical Style Paint-Decorated Twin Beds, The Iris Apfel Collection
By Robert Adam
Located in Morristown, NJ
: Headboards: 47" H × 41" W Footboards: 27" H × 41" W Condition: Good overall condition with age-appropriate
Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Antique Italian Renaissance Bedroom Set 5 Pieces
Located in Buxton, GB
has an impressive heavily carved Headboard and Footboard, crafted from beautiful rich solid walnut
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

A Rare Italian Gilt Zinc Decorated Iron King Bed, C. 1870.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafter of twin beds, this wonderful king bed has double shaped headboards rise in graceful arched
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Headboards

Materials

Iron, Zinc

Antique Bed Venetian King Size Bed Chair
Located in Buxton, GB
magnificent EU King size bed boasts a grand headboard and footboard, both adorned with vibrant, delicate hand
Category

19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Antique French Quadriptych Shutter with Carved Hearts and Fleur-de-Lis, circa 19
Located in TOURCOING, FR
use as a decorative partition, room divider, or even as a headboard, it evokes the rustic elegance of
Category

Early 1900s French Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Louis MALARD, walnut bedroom set
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
includes a tall headboard crowned by a carved seated female figure, and a curved footboard adorned with low
Category

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

Wood and plaster panel, lacquered floral and leafy decorations, italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
. Ideal as a piece of furniture, decorative panel, bed headboard or adaptable to imaginative uses. Maximum
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Headboards

Materials

Plaster, Poplar

Art Deco Nickel Bed Frame c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
headboard and footboard. Fits a double bed. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-1939
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Headboards

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Art Deco Nickel Bed Frame c.1930
Art Deco Nickel Bed Frame c.1930
$2,795 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian Oak Bedroom Set Full Size Bed Washstand Dresser - 3 Piece Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: Bed: 59" H (headboard) x 36" H (footboard) x 59.5 W x 79" D. Washstand: 38.5" H (to backsplash) x 30
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Headboards

Materials

Glass, Oak

French Gilt Super King Bed
Located in Swadlincote, GB
board, acorn finials, in overall great condition, comes with new pine slatted base. Headboard 59" high
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Headboards

Materials

Beech

Antique Sheraton Federal Carved Mahogany Acorn Finial Twin Bed by Richter - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
4-poster and canopy bed frames. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 48.5" H (Headboard) x 39" W
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Sheraton Antique Headboards

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XVI Style Linen Head Board Made from a Early 20th Century Wood Bed
Located in Labrit, Landes
French wood headboard in the Louis XVI style. This furniture has been recently made by a
Category

Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Linen, Wood

Vintage door lacquered with black and white tapestry, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
used as a panel, bed headboard, sliding door or suitable for creative use.
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Headboards

Materials

Poplar

Antique Oak Overdoor Pediment 19th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
a twin size headboard.
Category

Late 19th Century American Eastlake Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Art Déco Bed by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Roma, IT
forefront of refined French decorative arts. The bed’s form is dominated by a gracefully curved headboard
Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Headboards

Materials

Mahogany, Amboyna

Art Déco Bed by Jules Leleu
Art Déco Bed by Jules Leleu
$24,749 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Hunting Scene Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Atlanta, GA
horizontal piece is ideal for display over a mantel, headboard, or entryway console. The vibrant storytelling
Category

19th Century French Antique Headboards

Materials

Tapestry

American Federal Mahogany Child s Four-Post Bed
Located in Queens, NY
(includes: headboard, footboard, does not include rails.) (Irregular size, check measurements). Condition
Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Headboards

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Country French Louis XVI Stripped 3/4 Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
of ancient Greek and Roman architecture dating back thousands of years! The arched headboard
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Oak

Large Antique Carousel Element, Circa 1890
Located in Doylestown, PA
and retaining its original painted finish. Would make a fun headboard for a bed.
Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Headboards

Materials

Pine

Louis XV Style French Golden Walnut Bed The bed has a superbly carved crest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
smaller matching one on the Headboard, the carved decoration is repeated on the feet. The bed is in good
Category

19th Century Louis XV Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Qing Dynasty Elm Daybed with Carved Fo Dog Motifs and Bamboo Base
Located in Kastrup, DK
features an openwork railing around the sides, creating a lightweight and elegant frame. The headboard is
Category

Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Headboards

Materials

Bamboo, Elm

Genoese Bed In Painted Iron, Width 145cm, Early 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
, early 19th century Total dimensions of the bed: 182.5 cm 149 x 200cm Height of the headboard 182.5
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Iron

Antique Italian Neoclassical Giltwood QUEEN Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
sources for classic design! Utilizing broad radius curvatures on the headboard in a vertical orientation
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Headboards

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Louis XV style walnut bedroom
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Carved walnut bedroom set in Louis XV style, composed of: Bed: Headboard height: 171 cm Footboard
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Italian Giltwood Dolphin Fragments on Lucite Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
, flanking a headboard, These carvings are elegant, sculptural, and unexpected, and offer both historical
Category

19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Headboards

Materials

Giltwood, Lucite, Gesso

English Victorian Papier Mache Mother of Pearl Inlay Twin Bed Frames - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
hand painted and detailed oil paint on wood headboards depicting colorful floral drapery and
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Headboards

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

French Carved Oak Gothic Style Overdoor, Circa 1910
Located in Dallas, TX
from the original finish. This wonderful piece could be used as a headboard, architectural element, or
Category

Early 20th Century French Gothic Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood, Oak

Painted Iron Bed, Genoa, Early 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
. Total dimensions of the bed: H 194 cm 162 x 208cm. Height of the headboard 194 cm. Height of the
Category

19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Iron

Patinated Steel Bed, Width 140cm, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
cm 141 x 230cm. Height of the headboard 150cm. Height of the footboard 120cm. Dimensions of
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19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Headboards

Materials

Steel

Monumental American Empire Neoclassical Carved Flame Mahogany Poster Bed c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
Elements c1840 Measures - Overall 89.75"H x 59.5"W 82.5"D; interior 72" x 55"; 13"H; headboard center 66"H
Category

Mid-19th Century American Empire Antique Headboards

Materials

Mahogany

19th C. Neo Classic Large Bed With Gilt Work Painted "Boucher" Style Cherubs
Located in London, Park Royal
, panelled headboard and footboard are embellished with exquisitely carved laurel leaves and garlands of
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Large Giltwood Old Frame
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Large, old, giltwood frame, suitable for painting or mirror or headboard. It has some small flaws
Category

Early 20th Century French Other Antique Headboards

Materials

Fruitwood

Large Giltwood Old Frame
Large Giltwood Old Frame
$1,475 Sale Price
54% Off
American Victorian Brass Full Size Bed
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian brass full size bed with 15 spindles (includes: headboard, footboard, and rails)
Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Headboards

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Twin Beds with Bronze D’Ore Mounts
Located in New Orleans, LA
. They feature bronze d’ore mounts with a draping bow ribbon and garland design on the headboards, oval
Category

19th Century French Antique Headboards

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

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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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