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Paint Decorated Designer Swedish Style King Size Carved Bed Headboard
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Paint decorated designer Swedish style king size carved bed headboard. Just the headboard, no rails
Category

Vintage 1950s Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

King Size Carved Italian Silver Painted Headboard C. 1940 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
King size carved Italian Silver gilt and painted headboard.
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Headboards in Red and Silver
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of Hand Carved Wooden headboards in red and silver.
Category

Late 20th Century European Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Twin Neoclassical Mahogany Velvet Headboards with Giltwood Carved Detail Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Pair of giltwood neoclassical style twin headboards. Gorgeous gold painted wood surrounds an
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Mahogany

ON SALE-Antique Carved Wooden French Bed with Tufted Headboard
Located in Redding, CT
Antique carved Wooden French bed with tufted velvet headboard. Comes with custom mattress and box
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Spanish Farmhouse Twin Size Headboard by Artes De Mexico
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exquisite vintage Spanish/Mexican rustic farmhouse twin size headboard by Artes de Mexico. Features
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

An Italian carved and painted giltwood King size headboard circa 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Italian carved and painted giltwood King size headboard with upholstered panel circa 1900. This
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Walnut Carved King Sized Bed, Headboard, Foot-Board and Side-Rails
Located in Manhasset, NY
Antique walnut carved king sized bed. Headboard, foot-board and side-rails. This vintage finely
Category

Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Style Headboard
Located in Pomona, CA
Louis xv style wood-carved king size headboard. Upholstered in linen.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Italian Headboard King Size
Located in Pomona, CA
Italian cane and wood carved headboard. King size.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Tuscan Gilded Headboard
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Tuscan headboard features intricate carvings in addition to fine gold gilding. The wooden
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1940s Regency Ebonized Headboards with Gilded Swans
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of 1940s classical Regency style sleigh form wood headboards with original ebonized finish
Category

20th Century American Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Kindel Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Queen Size Headboard
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style carved cherry wood queen Size headboard By Kindel
Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

Headboard Bocca Della Verità by Mario Ceroli, 2015
By Mario Ceroli
Located in Roma, IT
A beautiful headboard designed by Italian artist Mario Ceroli, inspired by one of Rome's most
Category

2010s Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Vintage American of Martinsville Arched Tambour Queen Headboard
By American of Martinsville
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage 1970's Hollywood regency style American of Martinsville wood headboard. Arched half moon
Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Modern Live Edge Undulating Wall Sculpture or Headboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved tropical wood sculpture or headboard with undulating design. Live edge conacaste wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Guatemalan Organic Modern Wall-mounted Scu...

Materials

Wood

Belgium Linen Headboard Made with 19th Century Carving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
more laurel leaves throughout. The carving has been upholstered into a queen-size headboard with a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Linen, Wood

Painted and Silver Gilt Rococo Style Headboard, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved wood Rococo style headboard with a center cartouche surrounded by swirling scrolls and
Category

20th Century Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Painted and Upholstered Twin Headboards
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage 1940s Louis XV style twin headboards have been painted in a soft oyster white finish, and
Category

20th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

French Provincial Style Hand Painted Headboard
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful carved wood hand painted French Provincial headboard with a an exquisite vase and
Category

Late 20th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Paint

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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Painted and Silver Gilt Rococo Style Headboard, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved wood Rococo style headboard with a center cartouche surrounded by swirling scrolls and
Category

Vintage 1930s French Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

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
Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical 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.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th C. Italian Rococo Style Giltwood Headboard Upholstered in Tassinari Damask
Located in London, Park Royal
A late 19th century, Italian, Rococo style headboard featuring deeply scrolled, hand carved
Category

Antique 1890s Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

Early 20th Century Venetian Headboard in Antique White with Silver Highlights
Located in London, Park Royal
This early 20th century, hand carved headboard from Venice, Italy, is finished in an old, taupe
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

A Venetian style Painted Wall Mounted King Size Headboard, C. 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made of carved wood and painted in a soft green finish with gilded highlights, this piece embodies
Category

Early 20th Century European Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Antique Rustic Old Hickory School Adirondack Stick Form Queen Headboard, 20th C
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique rustic Adirondack queen size headboard in the manner of Old Hickory offers stick form
Category

20th Century American Rustic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted and Upholstered Linen Twin Headboards
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
These pretty little twin headboards have been freshly painted in a soft oyster white finish, with
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Upholstered Corbeille Bed, Circa 1920s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved wood frame. Upholstered headboard and footboard. With rails. Measures: 62 3/4" H x 65" W x
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Italian Monumental Rococo Style Carved Wood Headboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian carved wood Rococo style king-size headboard depicting swirling acanthus leaves throughout
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

King Size Carved Wood Headboard by Edmond Spence Made in Sweden Ca. 1950 s
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in New York, NY
a deeply carved trim element which frames the Macassar wood backboard. The headboard accepts a
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood with Caned Headboard Bed Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
French neoclassical style single size carved wood with caned headboard bed stand. Caned furniture
Category

20th Century Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood and Painted King Size Headboard, Italian, C 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful Italian Venetian-style carved and antique green painted shaped headboard with floral
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Pair of Faux Bamboo Carved Wood Twin Headboards in White
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of faux bamboo carved wood twin headboards in white.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Italian Silver Gilt Carved Wood Cherub Headboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
King-size Belgium linen headboard custom-made from a hand-carved silver gilt carving depicting
Category

20th Century Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Linen, Giltwood, Paint

Vintage Italian wood carved coastal rustic seashell form queen headboard
By Serge Roche
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
A wonderful solid carved wood Italian Regency shell firm carved headboard. The headboard features
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Antique Carved Headboards
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of antique carved single headboards are in the Empire style. The carved black swans on
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Empire Revival Bedroom Sets

Materials

Wood

Italian Carved Gold Leaf Gilt Wood King Size Hollywood Regency Bed Headboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian gold leaf giltwood king-size headboard. Item features a solid open carved wood
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved-Wood Wall Plaque, Great for a Headboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large-sized American carved wood wall plaque from the 19th century. This antique wall decoration
Category

Antique 19th Century American Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

1960s Henredon French Provincial Cane and Carved Wood King Headboard
By Henredon
Located in Charleston, SC
Henredon Louis XV Style King size Headboard , cream painted finished with gilt accents , carved
Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cane, Wood, Paint

Pair of Prince of Wales Plume Feather Carved Wood Single Twin Bed Headboards
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable pair of Prince of Wales plume carved solid wood single / twin bed headboards. The
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Paint, Wood

Large Carved Wood over Door, Headboard, or Decorative Item, 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Large carved wood over door, headboard, or decorative item, mid-20th century   
Category

Mid-20th Century American Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Italian Carved Silver Leaf Headboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian carved silver leaf & painted headboard with carved scrolls throughout.
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Carved Walnut Rococo Queen Headboard
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Rococo style carved queen size headboard made of walnut. The thick undulating crest rail is
Category

Late 20th Century Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Carved Italian Silver Gilt Headboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved Italian silver gilt and painted headboard with elegant scrolls and acanthus leaf design.
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

19th Century French Hand Carved Gilt Wood Queen Size Headboard in Rococo Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Here we present a late 19th century queen size headboard featuring deeply scrolled, hand carved
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

1960s Witco Queen Headboard w/ Floating Nightstands in Tiki Carved Wood
By Witco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carries a much cleaner mid-century design languge, made of layered wood carved into the shapes you see
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Sergio Bustamante Attr Carved Wood, Copper and Brass King Sized Headboard c 1970
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible carved wood, copper, brass and tin King Sized Headboard is attributed to Sergio
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Copper, Tin

Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Carved Wood King Size Post Bed Headboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency gold gilt carved wood king size post bed headboard. Item features
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hollywood Regency Style Carved and Paint Decorated Wood King Size Headboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
In a beautiful original paint decoration in cream with gilt details. A center openwork panel with acanthus leaf decorated ovals flanked by openwork X-forms with acanthus leaves and r...
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Vintage Regency Carved Bamboo Queen Headboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Carved Bamboo Queen Headboard. This majestic piece boasts a striking silhouette, featuring meticulously
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

French Louis XIV Style Grey Painted Carved King Headboard
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of French Louis XIV style carved twin grey painted headboards perfect for a king size bed with
Category

20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Distressed Off-White Painted Queen Bed
Located in Topeka, KS
. Comprised of a carved wood headboard, footboard, side rails, slats, and large wooden casters. Wonderful
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Paint, Wood

Pair of Faux Bamboo Carved Twin Headboards in Green Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of twin wooden headboards, with carved/incised faux bamboo details and allover green paint
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Carved Opium Bed with Detailed Gilded Chinoiserie Headboard
Located in Yonkers, NY
chinoiserie motifs on its headboard. The bed is entirely carved in dark red varnished wood and features a
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

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Carved Wood Headboards For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of carved wood headboards for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique carved wood headboards was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Find 197 antique and vintage carved wood headboards at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 22 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Carved wood headboards have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Carved wood headboards bearing Rococo or neoclassical hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made carved wood headboards over the years, but those made by LF Upholstery, Kindel Furniture and La Maison London are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right Beds And Bed 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 Carved Wood Headboards
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best wood to make a headboard is pine wood. It fits perfectly with all room decor and is sturdy, easy to work with. Find a collection of antique and vintage headboards on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.

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