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19th Century Mahogany Wood / Bronze Details Pair Twin Bed
Located in Tarry Town, NY
inches high x 46 inches wide. Each headboard is 66 inches high. Each footboard is 43 inches high.
Category

1890s European Rococo Antique Headboards

Materials

Bronze

19th C. Turkish Decoratively-Carved Wood Raised Panel Dooor
Located in Atlanta, GA
wall as a headboard or above a sofa- a great way to add some architectural interest and character to
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19th Century Turkish Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Bed and Bedside Tables in Rosewood, Walnut and Carved Cherubs, 1920s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
, the prevailing wood is rosewood, walnut bands, in the headboard and inserted a high relief of generous
Category

1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Headboards

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut, Lacquer

19th Century Antique European Portuguese Carpet
Located in Los Angeles, US
coverings, footstools, pillows, bed headboards, floor coverings, and even some clothing pieces. It was
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19th Century Empire Antique Headboards

Materials

Wool

19th Century Authentic European Portuguese Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
coverings, footstools, pillows, bed headboards, floor coverings, and even some clothing pieces. It was
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19th Century Other Antique Headboards

Materials

Wool, Cotton

French Louis XVI Mahogany Full Bed
Located in Queens, NY
and bronze trim (includes: headboard, footboard, rails). The width dimensions are from the outside of
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Hand Carved and Hand Painted Queen Size Bed Frame Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
. The headboard and footboard frames are raised on six legs and are hand curved and still wear the
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Cane, Wood

Gilded Antique Friezes for Furniture
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
- Rare gilded friezes for furniture, to enrich Your door, Your mirror, Your headboard of bed etc
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Beaux Arts Antique Headboards

Materials

Bronze

Gilded Antique Friezes for Furniture
Gilded Antique Friezes for Furniture
$854 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Charleston Mahogany Urn Finial Four-Poster Crib with Caning, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Charleston mahogany crib with flanking scrolled cane headboards, four urn finial bulbous turned
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Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Headboards

Materials

Brass

19th C. Turkish Paneled Wood Door
Located in Atlanta, GA
wall as a headboard or above a sofa- a great way to add some architectural interest and character to
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19th Century Turkish Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Solid Mesquite Wood "Corral" Gate, circa 1800
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
, the wood has fabulous cracking, great for many different applications such as a headboard, wall
Category

Early 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Bed with Caning
Located in Dallas, TX
XVI and his queen. The design reflects a headboard and footboard differing only in height and
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Cane, Walnut

18th Century Italian Gilded Boiserie Fragment
Located in Round Top, TX
. Magnificent incorporated into an interior or as part of a headboard.
Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Antique French Carved Walnut and Upholstered Twin Bed with Asian Figural Fabric
Located in Topeka, KS
headboard to aid in strengthening the bed. Please see photos. Originally circa mid-late 19th century. Holy
Category

19th Century French Provincial Antique Headboards

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

E W Godwin Style Rare Anglo-Japanese Walnut Double Bed with Lattice Work Details
By Edward William Godwin, Collinson Lock
Located in London, GB
decorative curtains from. The headboard images of it dismantled are from both sides and showing the bolts
Category

1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

Maple Bentwood Twin Bed
By Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Queens, NY
: headboard, footboard, rails).(paper label: JACOB JOSEP KOHN, WEIN). (Irregular size, check measurements).
Category

19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Headboards

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Arts Crafts Oak Back Pierced Hall Chairs with fabric by Morris Co
Located in London, GB
Rated Usage Curtains, Blinds, Headboards, Cushions, Upholstery Composition 51% Cotton, 49% Linen
Category

1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Headboards

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Caucasian Rug Zeiwa Zeiva Rare Piece, 19th Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
finishes with honeycomb intertwined warp threads on the headboards. A fine carpet connoisseur will not fail
Category

19th Century Caucasian Other Antique Headboards

Materials

Wool

Pair of 19th Century Mexican Mesquite Pine Windows
Located in Forney, TX
character and old world charm, they're great for many different applications, such as a headboard, wall
Category

19th Century Mexican Primitive Antique Headboards

Materials

Iron

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
footboard has again a winged angle and the headboard half nude herm figures. Finally the headboard has a
Category

15th Century and Earlier English Renaissance Antique Headboards

Materials

Oak

Rosewood Ocean Liner Furniture Suite from Ducrot, 1920s, Set of 6
Located in Montelabbate, PU
, bed with headboard H152XL216XP192 and footboard H83 (internal measures bed 169X200). Good condition
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Headboards

Materials

Steel

LARGE IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
undertones which at the time this was made must have scandalous. The headboard has nude herms with large
Category

Early 1600s English Jacobean Antique Headboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century Italian Empire Period Flamed Walnut Two Sleigh Beds or Daybeds
Located in Firenze, IT
is the line featuring out-scrolled shaped headboard and footboard ending in a wide curl to form a
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Headboards

Materials

Metal

19th Century Hand Carved and Hand Painted Bedroom Set in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
. The headboard and footboard frames are raised on six legs and are hand curved and still wear the
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Cane, Wood

French Empire Mahogany and Bronze Queen Bed
Located in Queens, NY
: headboard, footboard, rails). (19th Century reproduction of Josephine Bonaparte's swan bed at Ch√¢teau de la
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19th Century French Empire Antique Headboards

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Period Gothic Oak Trunk or Chest Façade from Picardie France, circa 1550
Located in Dallas, TX
facade from Picardie is nearly three inches thick and would make for a fascinating headboard, overdoor
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16th Century French Gothic Antique Headboards

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
headboards, brass escutcheons, and side rails. Fits Standard twin mattress and box springs. Early 19th
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1810s American American Colonial Antique Headboards

Materials

Brass, Iron

monumental 18th century wrought iron dome shaped element
Located in Westport, CT
lovely statement on a large blank wall, or over a mantle or even use as a headboard....weighs approx
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Rustic Antique Headboards

Materials

Iron

English Chippendale Cuban Mahogany Foliage Tester Bed with Marlboro Feet, C 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
, tapered head post, serpentine headboard, gadrooned molded edge tester, and resting on the original
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1770s English Chippendale Antique Headboards

Materials

Brass

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post
Category

Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Headboards

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Classical American Federal Gondola Sleigh Bed in Mahogany, Philadelphia, c. 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
-scrolled headboard that is taller than the inward-scrolled footboard, and rests on shaped bracket feet with
Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Headboards

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Neoclassical Painted Gilt Foliage Medallion Fluted Day Bed, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical painted and gilt wood red lacquered day bed with fluted serpentine headboards
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1780s Italian Neoclassical Antique Headboards

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Placard / Wall Cupboard with Glass and Painted, 19th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
to many creative ideas: as a headboard with a window, or as a decorative panel. , etc. size cm w 138
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19th Century Italian Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

English Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedroom Suite Attributed to H L Epstein
By Harry Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Glasgow, GB
curved plinth base and large bevelled circular mirror A bed headboard incorporating bedside cabinets
Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Headboards

Materials

Chrome

E A Taylor Attr Wylie Lochhead Arts Crafts Four-Piece Mahogany Bedroom Suite
By Wylie Lochhead, Archibald Taylor
Located in London, GB
, headboard height 43".
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Headboards

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Italian Carved Inlaid Walnut Burl Queen Bed
Located in Milano, MI
headboard having lovely inlaid cherubs framed by a carved coping with two large scrolls. The bed is in good
Category

Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Spanish Rustic Door with Original Hand Forged Iron Pull
Located in Barcelona, ES
to be used as headboard. A good choice to create a table with a custom made iron base and a glass top
Category

18th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Headboards

Materials

Iron

American Mahogany Classical Acanthus Carved Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1815
By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle
Located in Charleston, SC
headboard, acanthus carved bulbous post, original rails, and terminating on brass cup feet. Attributed to
Category

1810s American American Empire Antique Headboards

Materials

Brass

Henri-Auguste Fourdinois - Exceptional Canopy Bed Know as François 1st Bed
Located in Beaune, FR
to sleeper 1m67 Exterior length 2m12.5 Headboard height 1 m78 ________________________________ Lit à
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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Hand Carved Wooden Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
of the home. Great as an art piece or headboard. This ancient carving was sourced in the spirit of
Category

Early 1800s Primitive Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Elegant C.W.S Art Deco Walnut Brown Double Frame Bed on Wheels Part of a Set
By Walnut Cabinet Works
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
have a different shade of brown than the headboard, but this is just from the flash on the camera. It
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

LOVELY DOUBLE SiZED CIRCA 1920 CHINESE CHINOISERIE BEDSTEAD FRAME PART SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
their own new Dimensions Height:- 111cm headboard, 79.5cm footboard Depth:- 137cm Length:- 196cm
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1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

Circa 1800 American Federal Hardwood Four Poster Bed Frame with Carved Pillars
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
headboard, 40cm footboard Depth:- 101cm Length:- 204.5cm Inside Dimensions Divan base height
Category

Early 1800s American Georgian Antique Headboards

Materials

Hardwood

French Directoire Period Four Poster Bed, France 18th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very rare Directoire period four poster bed. Headboard and footboard are original - including
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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Antique Needlework Animal Print Design Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
were used to cover footstools, chairs, pillows, bed headboards, and other furnishings. They were also
Category

Early 1900s Asian Other Antique Headboards

Materials

Cotton

Stunning Double Sized circa 1900 Burr Walnut English Bedstead Frame Part Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
usually want to buy their own new Dimensions Height:- 114cm headboard, 71cm footboard Depth
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

19C French Empire Style Complete Bedroom Set - Outstanding
Located in Dallas, TX
Suite/Set includes: European King Size Bed (Headboard, Baseboard, side panels and central support
Category

Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Headboards

Materials

Ormolu

Lovely Double Sized circa 1900 Bleached Walnut English Bedstead Frame Part Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
headboard, 64cm footboard Depth:- 140cm Length:- 200.5cm Inside Dimensions Divan base height
Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

Antique 18th Century Heavily Carved Four Poster Bed Sublime Detail Must See
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, 154.5cm headboard, 85cm footboard Depth:- 152.5cm Length:- 214cm Inside Dimensions Divan base
Category

1780s English Georgian Antique Headboards

Materials

Hardwood

Exceptional 19th Century Hand Carved Italian Walnut Day Bed Cherub Putti s Angel
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
the new owner wish Dimensions: Height:- 115cm headboard, 77cm footboard Depth:- 96cm
Category

1840s Italian Chesterfield Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

Antique Parisian Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Bed by Au Gros Chêne
By Au Gros Chene
Located in London, GB
mounts. The headboard is curved, with ormolu mounts to each side and an ornate motif at the centre top
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Headboards

Materials

Ormolu

Exhibition Austrian Neo-Baroque Carved Mahogany Bed, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Exceptional Exhibition Austrian Neo-Baroque Carved Mahogany Bed The Foot and Headboard Finely
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Late 19th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Antique Headboards

Materials

Bronze

Walnut Bedroom with Carvings by Ducrot, 1920s, Set of 7
Located in Montelabbate, PU
solid with three-level sides of generous size, which fit with the headboard and footboard offering a
Category

1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Headboards

Materials

Steel

1920s Antique Needlepoint Rug - 6 7 X 6 5
Located in Los Angeles, US
from the Renaissance were used to cover footstools, chairs, pillows, bed headboards, and other
Category

1920s Other Antique Headboards

Materials

Wool

Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
measure (in centimeters): Bed: Width: 160. Length: 200. Headboard height: 85. Footboard height: 58
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Headboards

Italian Giltwood Architectural Fragment
Located in Chicago, IL
home, as a built-in element, giant headboard or even as a leaning "ruin" in a corner. The great
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Antique Headboards

Materials

Oak, Pine, Giltwood

Portuguese Carved and Turned Bed Comprising 17th Century Elements
Located in Dallas, TX
A Portuguese bed of carved and turned rosewood with 17th century elements, the headboard profusely
Category

17th Century Portuguese Moorish Antique Headboards

Materials

Brass

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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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