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Midcentury Bookcase Headboard

King-Size Mid-Century Modern Headboard with Bookcase
By American of Martinsville, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Danish modern bookcase ebonized headboard bed with two sliding doors
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Harvey Probber Attributed Twin Sized Mid-Century Bookcase Headboard, circa 1960s
By Paul McCobb, Harvey Probber
Located in Madison, WI
Very versatile Twin headboard featuring a bookcase with sliding doors, and three holes ideal for
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

MidCentury Full Headboard Storage Bookcase
By Dixie
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid Century Walnut Full Bed Headboard manufactured by Dixie circa 1960’s, in nearly pristine
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bed Coronas

Materials

Walnut

MidCentury Full Headboard Storage Bookcase
MidCentury Full Headboard Storage Bookcase
$1,295
H 35.5 in W 58.13 in D 8.25 in
Marianne Willisch Custom King-Size Headboard w/ Nightstands/ Bookcases
Located in Highland, IN
headboard is flanked by two large nightstands/ bookcases. Willisch (Austrian, born 1897) was an important
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Formica, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Solid Walnut Bookcase Storage Twin Size Headboards, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
This pair of 1970s Mid Century Modern bookcase storage single headboards are in excellent condition
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Solid Walnut Bookcase Storage Twin Size Headboards, a Pair
Scandinavian Modern Solid Walnut Bookcase Storage Twin Size Headboards, a Pair
$787 Sale Price / set
49% Off
H 41 in W 45 in D 10.75 in

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Broyhill Emphasis King Bookcase Headboard Mid-Century Modern
By Broyhill
Located in Frederick, MD
This walnut Mid-Century Modern headboard is from the Emphasis line by Broyhill. The three door
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Full-Size Maple Planner Group Bookcase Headboard by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Dorchester, MA
Paul McCobb designed this solid maple headboard, model 1553, as part of the Planner Group line for
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron

Swedish Style Powder Blue Grey Bedroom Set, Bookcases, Chests, Twin Headboards
By Thomasville
Located in West Hartford, CT
dimensions of the bookcases are below and the dimensions of the headboards are: 41 inches W x 42 inches tall
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Birch Full Size Bookcase Headboard
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern solid birch full size bookcase headboard with sliding doors By
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Modern Walnut King Headboard w/ Sliding Doors Compartment Cabinet
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid-century modern king size headboard - storage cabinet. Put away your blankets or use
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Full Size Storage Bookcase Bed Headboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut full size storage bookcase bed headboard. Item features sliding
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Mid-Century King Size Bookcase Headboard by Conant Ball Att. to Russel Wright
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in New York, NY
headboard features a bookcase style top, with sliding doors and storage cubbies. Hard to find Mid-century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Heywood Wakefield Style Queen-Size Bookcase Headboard
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury era queen-size oak headboard in the manner of Heywood Wakefield. The headboard features
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

King Size Drexel Profile K19 Bookcase Bed Headboard
By John Van Koert, Drexel, Henredon, Karl Johan
Located in Chattanooga, TN
K19 “Utility” headboard John Van Koert for Drexel’s “Profile” collection. The luxurious American
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Heywood-Wakefield Headboard and Frame, Full, Champagne
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
Mid-Century Modern headboard and full/double bed frame by Heywood-Wakefield features central
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Birch

Hooker Mainline Full Double Bed Bookcase Headboard Footboard and Rails
By Mainline by Hooker
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The metal frame is included! Mid-Century Modern bookcase headboard and matching footboard by
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Drexel Declaration Full-Size Bookcase Headboard by Stewart and MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern walnut utility bookcase headboard with sliding cupboard doors 801-572-2
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

John Van Koert for Drexel Sculpted Walnut Tambour Door Bookcase Headboard, 1956
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut tambour door bookcase headboard with unique built-in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller Headboard Bed Cabinet
By George Nelson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic George Nelson design for the Herman Miller early 1950s headboard and bookshelves. The
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Blond Heywood Wakefield Twin Size Bookcase Headboard
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Crockett, CA
Useful twin size headboard perfect for a kids room or guest room. The headboard has three
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Birch

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

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White Turtle Bookcase, by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
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$830 / item
H 36.62 in W 22.84 in D 15.75 in
Classic Pair Sculpted Walnut Mid Century Modern Table Lamps by Modeline Lamp Co.
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Pair Sculpted Walnut Mid Century Modern Table Lamps by Modeline Lamp Co.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Infinity Modern Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Composed of a rhythmic stack of oval compartments, this bookcase creates visual impact through form and contrast. Shown in a rich Batavia Black exterior with a warm fruitwood interio...
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Infinity Modern Open Bookcase
Infinity Modern Open Bookcase
$5,535 / item
H 79 in W 72 in D 16 in
Italian modern red lacquered wood metal bed by Takahama for Simon Gavina, 1970s
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern red lacquered wood metal bed by Takahama for Simon Gavina, 1970s Rectangular bed with vermilion red lacquered wooden structure and metal. The structure that contains t...
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Pair of Walnut Nightstands by John Kapel for Glenn of California
By John Kapel, Glenn of California
Located in San Mateo, CA
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

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By Roberto Lucci Paolo Orlandini, Elam
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Midcentury King Size Walnut Head Board
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique midcentury headboard features a simplistic design while maintaining bold aesthetics. Made of dark walnut this piece will fit with almost any bedroom set while adding a be...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury King Size Walnut Head Board
Midcentury King Size Walnut Head Board
$1,000
H 81 in W 37 in D 4.5 in
Bertu Sideboard, Suelo Modern Oak Sideboard
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Sideboard, Suelo® Modern Oak Sideboard This Suelo Modern Credenza is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each credenza is handmade with solid oak and finished...
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2010s American Modern Sideboards

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Wood, Oak

Bertu Sideboard, Suelo Modern Oak Sideboard
Bertu Sideboard, Suelo Modern Oak Sideboard
$4,000 / item
H 30.5 in W 80 in D 20 in
Antique American Federal Maple Wood Canopy Single Twin Poster Bed Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Federal Maple Wood Canopy Single Twin Poster Bed Frame with Carved Finials (Color indoors is more true to images 2 and 3). Buyer will need to add mattress supports (...
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Federal Beds and Bed Frames

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Maple

Pair Mid Century Harvey Probber Nightstands End Tables
By Harvey Probber
Located in Baltimore, MD
A remarkable pair of mid-century nightstands, end tables by Harvey Probber. These absolute jewels remain in nearly pristine condition. The lines are clean and elegant with exceptiona...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Early 20th Carved Medallions Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
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Early 20th Carved Medallions Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Early 20th Carved Medallions Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
$6,792 Sale Price
20% Off
H 64.57 in W 55.32 in D 76.38 in
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Located in Hamilton, Ontario
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Mid Century Modern Oval Pedestal Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage dining table designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates from the Pedestal Collection, circa 1960's. This stunning piece features a sculptural white cast aluminum base and...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Aluminum

Chrome and Glass Cityscape Coffee Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Palm Springs, CA
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Leif Wikner, Pendant Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine pendant lights designed and produced by Leif Wikner, Persåsen, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.25” H x 8” W x 4.5” D Dimensions of Canopy (inches):...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

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Pine

Leif Wikner, Pendant Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Leif Wikner, Pendant Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
$1,600 / set
H 27.25 in W 8 in D 4.5 in
Italian Grey White Metal Outdoor Wall Light, 1960s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This wall light was designed in Italy in the 1960s. It was meant for outdoor use with a more resistant kind of paint, but can be used indoors as well. It is made from painted metal a...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Aluminum

Italian Grey 
White Metal Outdoor Wall Light, 1960s
Italian Grey 
White Metal Outdoor Wall Light, 1960s
$1,079
H 14.97 in W 11.03 in D 13 in
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Midcentury Bookcase Headboard For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the midcentury bookcase headboard you’re looking for. Each midcentury bookcase headboard for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. There are many kinds of the midcentury bookcase headboard you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each midcentury bookcase headboard bearing mid-century modern, Arts and Crafts or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one midcentury bookcase headboard that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Breaad and Drexel produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Midcentury Bookcase Headboard?

Prices for a midcentury bookcase headboard start at $1,050 and top out at $4,500 with the average selling for $2,648.

Finding the Right Beds-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.