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STATTON Old Towne Cherry Chippendale Style Queen Four Post Bed
By Statton Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
. Brass covers to headboard and footboard. Metal mattress supportd to side rails with center wood support
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass

HENKEL HARRIS 170 29 Mahogany King Size Pencil Post Bed
By Henkel Harris
Located in Charlotte, NC
covers to headboard & footboard, metal clip held side rails & center rail with wood bracers, and six wood
Category

Late 20th Century American Other Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Italian Modernist Wooden Bed, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
headboard and footboard. Metal net. Good general conditions, some signs and lack of veneer due to normal
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Hickory Chair Mahogany King Size Planters Four Poster Bed
Located in Sparks Glencoe, MD
, headboard & footboard mattress supports and metal center support. Measures: 85W, 92D, 88H There are a
Category

Late 20th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Single Bed with Integrated Lights and Nightstands by Luciano
By Luciano Limonta
Located in Savona, IT
private client. Wood veneer bed frame with metal feet. Headboard in veneered wood and new fabric
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Wood

HENKEL HARRIS 170 24 Solid Wild Black Cherry Queen Size Pencil Post Bed
By Henkel Harris
Located in Charlotte, NC
. Solid wild black cherry wood with four pencil shaped posts with finials, brass covers to headboard
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Antique Tribal Caucasian Kazak Rug with Geometric and Floral Pattern
Located in Birmingham, AL
in the back of this piece. It would make an incredible wall piece or headboard! These metal loops
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

French Rococo Style Gold Painted Metal King Headboard
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Rococo style king size headboard, unbranded. Solid metal with antiqued gold finish with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Upholstered Metal King Size Headboard for Calvin
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a mid century modern Paul MxCobb upholstered headboard, a metal frame and wood base
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Pair of Regency Style Twin Headboards
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of 1950s Regency style twin headboards are made of metal finished in an eye-catching gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

King Chrome Lattice Headboard by Design Institute America
By Design Institute America
Located in Baltimore, MD
This king-size headboard by Design Institute America (DIA) features a lattice design with a
Category

20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

King-Size Headboard by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Waltham, MA
King-size headboard designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Wonderfully sculptural and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Teak George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Edge Headboard
By George Nelson
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautiful single headboard designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Rare "Thin Edge" series
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Alfred Hendrickx Bed with Faux-Leather Headboard, 1950s
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
Belform. The headboard is upholstered in faux-leather with a checkered pattern. It has a black lacquered
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Regency-Style Padded Silk and Iron Headboards
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic pair of twin-size headboards in bluejay blue padded silk fabric with ornate metal fleur
Category

Vintage 1960s French Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

ETHAN ALLEN Maple Jenny Lind Twin Size Beds - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
held wood grain metal side rails. Features headboard and matching footboard with classic arched open
Category

Late 20th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

WESLEY ALLEN Legacy Collection Tubular Brass Queen Size Bed
Located in Charlotte, NC
headboard & footboard with bolt held metal side rails and metal slats. Features a headboard and footboard
Category

Late 20th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass

DIXIE Sheffield Manor Pecan Chippendale Style Queen Size Four Poster Bed
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Charlotte, NC
. Pecan headboard and footboard with clip held wood grain metal side rails. Features headboard with two
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

JL TREHARN Tiger Maple Sheraton Style Four Post Queen Bed
Located in Charlotte, NC
finials, carved headboard, low footboard to match side rails, turned feet, brass covers to headboard and
Category

Late 20th Century American Sheraton Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Used Metal Headboards For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of used metal headboards for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, all used metal headboards available were constructed with great care. Used metal headboards have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Used metal headboards are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Rococo styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Luciano Frigerio, Gio Ponti and Paul Evans each produced beautiful used metal headboards that are worth considering.

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.

Questions About Used Metal Headboards
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, you can use a headboard with an adjustable bed. When purchasing a headboard for an adjustable bed, make sure that the packaging reads “compatible with an adjustable bed”.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While queen sized beds are 6 inches wider than full sized beds, you can often use a queen size headboard for a full mattress. Headboards are usually even with or a few inches wider than the bed.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You should not use a metal spoon with caviar because caviar can oxidize when it’s exposed to metal, resulting in an unpleasant taste. Caviar spoons are typically made from a variety of non-metal materials such as bone and mother of pearl. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary caviar spoons from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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