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18th Century Headboard

18th Century Italian Venetian Carved and Polychrome Headboard
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th Century Italian Venetian Carved and Polychrome Headboard 18th century hand carved baroque
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Textile, Wood

18th Century Italian Venetian Chinese Style Painted Headboard
Located in Southampton, NY
18th century Italian Venetian Chinese style painted headboard having a Chinese Pagoda style form
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Antique 18th Century Italian Regency Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Paint

18th Century Italian Venetian Chinese Style Painted Headboard
18th Century Italian Venetian Chinese Style Painted Headboard
$20,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 64 in W 64 in D 2 in
MID-18th CENTURY DOUBLE BED HEADBOARD WITH EMBROIDERY
Located in Firenze, FI
to furnish the bedroom with class. Manufactured in central Italy in the mid-18th century
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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Silk, Wood

MID-18th CENTURY DOUBLE BED HEADBOARD WITH EMBROIDERY
MID-18th CENTURY DOUBLE BED HEADBOARD WITH EMBROIDERY
$5,361
H 35.83 in W 74.81 in D 1.58 in
18th C gilt and painted queen headboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Continental gilt and painted wood headboard form the eighteenth century. This piece was designed to
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Antique 18th Century Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

18th C gilt and painted queen headboard
18th C gilt and painted queen headboard
$3,850
H 65 in W 66 in D 1 in
Mid-18th Century French Bronze and Wrought Iron Gate King Size Wall Headboard
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a master bedroom with this exquisite antique oversized headboard. Crafted in France circa
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Bronze, Iron

Swedish Late 18th Century Neoclassical Painted Bed with Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish neoclassical period painted rams head bed from the late 18th century, with new mattress
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Wooden Antique Garland Overdoor or Headboard
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
overdoor , over mirror or over a padded headboard. M/1523.
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Art

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Fruitwood

Wooden Antique Garland Overdoor or Headboard
Wooden Antique Garland Overdoor or Headboard
$2,154
H 11.82 in W 26.78 in D 2.37 in
Headboard, lacquered wooden bed frame and padded with original lining, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
the details of the photos, original from the 18th century, origin: Italy. Size: w 187 x h max 136 cm
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Antique 18th Century Italian Bed Coronas

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Poplar

Headboard, lacquered wooden bed frame and padded with original lining, Italy
Headboard, lacquered wooden bed frame and padded with original lining, Italy
$1,531 Sale Price
20% Off
H 53.55 in W 73.63 in D 1.97 in
Vintage English Made Mahogany Chippendale Style 4 Chairback King Size Headboard
By Arthur Brett
Located in North Salem, NY
headboard is a striking homage to the opulent design sensibilities of the 18th century, embodying the
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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Pair of French Louis XV Style Carved Twin Beds, C. 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
detailing—reflecting the ornate charm of 18th-century French design. The headboards and footboards are
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Louis XV Style Carved Twin Beds, C. 1940
Pair of French Louis XV Style Carved Twin Beds, C. 1940
$1,850 / set
H 45.5 in W 41.5 in D 85 in
Italian Renaissance Walnut Queen Headboard
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-style (18th Century) walnut headboard with an open design top under a panel
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Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Italian Renaissance Walnut Queen Headboard
Italian Renaissance Walnut Queen Headboard
$6,500
H 76 in W 70 in D 4 in

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Portuguese 18th Century Mahogany Bed
Located in New York, NY
Portuguese 18th century mahogany bed, turned spindles, headboard and footboard, later side railings.
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Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames

Portera - 18th C. Antique Carved Door from Spain
Located in Pasadena, CA
An antique Spanish door with carved panels, circa 18th Century. Would make a lovely headboard.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Doors and Gates

18th Century Italian Polychrome Headboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century Italian painted polychrome headboard with pair of angels flanking either side of
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

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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
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Carved Louis XVI Style Headboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Carved Louis XVI Style Headboard, One of a kind. Visit our site at
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Beds and Bed Frames

18th Century Wood Headboard Carved and Gilded
Located in Marseille, FR
18th wood headboard carved and gilded with cherubs decorations..
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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

18th Century Wood Headboard Carved and Gilded
18th Century Wood Headboard Carved and Gilded
H 59.06 in W 57.49 in D 15.75 in
18th Century Venetian Gilded and Polychrome Painted Headboard
Located in Rochester, NY
18th century Italian Venetian headboard with original polychrome painted and gilded surface to
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

18th Century Antique Panel Gilded and Carved Headboard
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
18th century Antique panel gilded and carved headboard, perfect for bedroom, mis. max width cm194
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Antique 18th Century Mounted Objects

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Wood

Pair of 18th Century Polychrome Headboards from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
pair of 18th century Italian headboards can fit up to a queen size bed. There are metal hooks on the
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

18th Century Italian Painted and Parcel-Gilt Carved Headboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A custom king-size headboard designed by Melissa Levinson. The headboard was created from an 18th
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Grand Scale 18th Century Italian Baroque Silver Gilt Headboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Grand scale 18th century Italian Baroque silver gilt wall mounted headboard. With its original
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Giltwood, Paint

Medieval Style Painted Headboard
Located in Pomona, CA
reverse. Probably late 17th-early 18th century. Great item for a medieval setting.
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Antique Early 18th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Medieval Style Painted Headboard
Medieval Style Painted Headboard
H 58.5 in W 57 in D 2 in
Antique French Headboard
Located in San Francisco, CA
A king size headboard made from an 18thC oak armoir door panel.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Antique French Headboard
Antique French Headboard
H 43.5 in W 75 in
French Wooden Headboard Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This French Wooden Headboard Sculpture is a uniquely hand carved lion piece from 1890. Its
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Antique 18th Century Mounted Objects

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Wood

French Wooden Headboard Sculpture
French Wooden Headboard Sculpture
H 20 in W 69 in D 5 in
Italian (probably Venetian) Carved and Painted Queen Headboard
Located in Nashville, TN
A painted headboard ( Queen bed ) carved as medieval tent , the drape pulled back to show coat-of
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Paint

Italian Rococo Style Giltwood and Upholstered Headboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
Partially composed of antique elements the giltwood sections mounted from reverse on a later backing, the front upholstered.
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

Louis XIV Headboard in Carved and Giltwood
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful Louis XIV headboard in carved and gildedwood, centered by a carving with opposite spirals
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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Fabric, Giltwood

Louis XIV Headboard in Carved and Giltwood
Louis XIV Headboard in Carved and Giltwood
H 39.38 in W 74.81 in D 2.37 in
1979 Henredon Oak Queen or Full Size English Style Paneled Headboard 10-8000
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
1979 Henredon Folio 12 oak queen or full sized headboard. Features 18th century design with turned
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Vintage 1970s Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Pair of Antique French Oak Doors from Burgundy, 1700s
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century, can be used as headboards for a bed, as doors to hide a television, as library doors, or
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Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Doors and Gates

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Iron

French Gothic Carved Oak Bed Head Board
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
from a piece of 18th century French carved furniture, the headboard can be fixed to a wall and would be
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Beds and Bed Frames

Pair of Antique Carved Painted & Gilded Italian Beds
Located in Rochester, NY
copy of the 18th century headboard. Old wood side rails w/ interior iron brackets are 76" long - the
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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Gesso, Giltwood, Paint, Wood

18th Century Painted Venetian Bed or Headboard
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunningly beautiful 18th century Italian, Venetian, bed with with original painted headboard and
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

18th Century Louis XVI King-Size Headboard
Located in Denton, TX
This is a pair of twin antique headboards conjoined into one king-size head board.
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Italian Walnut & Fruitwood Headboard for a King / Queen Bed
Located in Nashville, TN
trend to oversize ) size headboard with old massive rings and chain . Unique geometric patterns. Nice
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

Wooden Antique Overdoor or Overmirror or Headboard with Fruits
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
headboard . In a pure Louis XVI style ref. M/1522
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Fruitwood

Italian or Venetian painted armorial boiserie panel or headboard
Located in Nashville, TN
/ commode or part of a larger headboard grouping. Very colorful ....
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

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Gold Leaf

Pair of Italian Venetian Style Hand-Painted Twin Beds
Located in Rio Vista, CA
by Patina. Artisans who specialize in Venetian recreations from the 18th century. Patina makers
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20th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

18th Century Venetian Architectural Fragment - Headboard
Located in Larkspur, CA
Moss-green painted & Giltwood. Would make an excellent Headboard;Of rectangular form (lines seem
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Italian Painted Headboard 18th Century
Located in Montecito, CA
Beautiful Italian painted headboard. 18th Century.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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Gesso

18th Century Spanish Colonial Twin Headboard
Located in Montecito, CA
Beautiful 18th Century Spanish Colonial headboard with excellent carving and spindles.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Peruvian Beds and Bed Frames

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Cedar

18th Century Carved Wood Drapery Headboard-
Located in San Francisco, CA
the overhanging central cartouche
with faux marble carved wood gentle scroll
surmounted by carved wood parcel gilt tassels
the drapery panels having pulled effec...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Bed Coronas

18th Century English Carved Headboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an 18th century carved headboard made from oak paneling
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Gothic Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

18th Century English Carved Headboard
18th Century English Carved Headboard
H 47 in W 53 in D 1.75 in
18th Century Portuguese White and Gold Architectural/Headboard Piece
Located in Round Top, TX
18th century Portuguese white and gold architectural piece. Would be fabulous as a headboard or
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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Architectural Elements

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Wood

18th Century Portuguese White and Gold Altar Piece/Headboard
Located in Round Top, TX
Stunning 18th century Portuguese altar piece that would be amazing as a headboard or an
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Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese Architectural Elements

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Wood, Giltwood

18th Century Portuguese Blue Gold and White Fragment Headboard Piece
Located in Round Top, TX
Exquisite 18th century Portuguese blue gold and white fragment headboard piece. This stunning piece
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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Architectural Elements

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Wood

Headboard
Located in New Orleans, LA
Carved wooden headboard, once part of complete bed; now suitable for queen-sized headboard
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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Giltwood

Headboard
Headboard
H 63 in W 60 in
17th Century Italian Headboard
Located in Montecito, CA
Beautiful 17th Century Italian polychrome headboard.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

17th Century Spanish Polychrome Headboard
Located in Montecito, CA
Excellent Spanish headboard with elaborate images throughout.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Paintings

Bed Headboard
Located in New York, NY
Antique temple ceiling. Solid teak, with carved and painted detailing.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Panelling

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Teak

Bed Headboard
Bed Headboard
H 75 in W 54 in D 5.5 in
18th c. Architectural peice adapted to be a headboard
Located in New Orleans, LA
Italian painted architectural wainscot adapted in size for king-size bed headboard. Painted and
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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Pine

Early Italian Iron Headboard
Located in Pasadena, CA
Fantastic tasteful rework of 18th century gate? or other element, this is just off the hook.Gilt
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Spanish Headboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Panel painted deep red with gold details, mounted on legs. Panel alone is 53.5 tall alone.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Beds and Bed Frames

Spanish Headboard
Spanish Headboard
H 69.5 in W 41.75 in D 2 in
Trompe-l'oeil Venetian Headboard
Located in New Orleans, LA
Trompe-l'oeil headboard which accommodates a king sized mattress. The center features a shell with
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

A Carved Headboard
Located in Mississauga, ON
An Italian Rococo Mid. 18th Century Walnut Carving; now mounted as a queen size headboard. Fabric
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Beds and Bed Frames

A Carved Headboard
A Carved Headboard
H 55.25 in W 60 in D 2 in
18th Century Painted Venetian Bed or Headboard
Located in Round Top, TX
Stunning blue and gold painted 18th century Venetian bed. All original paint. Headboard do could be
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Pair of 18th-19th Century Venetian Style Twin Beds with Headboards
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 18th-19th century Venetian style twin beds with headboards, foot board, rails Dimensions
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Antique Early 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Italian Giltwood Headboard
Located in Dallas, TX
Queensize antique Italian Giltwood headboard with silver and gold leaf detailing and Brazilian
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XIII Beds and Bed Frames

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Burlap, Giltwood, Upholstery

Italian Giltwood Headboard
Italian Giltwood Headboard
H 41 in W 60 in D 3 in
Pair of Directoire Beds with Matching Headboard and Footboard
Located in Carmel, CA
Classic Directoire style beds with triangular headboard ad footboard with balustrade columns. The
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Directoire Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

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Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, hand carved and hand finished in an off-white, antique finish. Takes a mattress size: 90cm x 200cm (3ft x 6ft6'). The beds come with an extra set of legs, ...
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2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
Located in Queens, NY
Jacques-Francois Delyen (1684-1761), Court Painter of King Louis XV. A Magnificent Pair of Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day" A truly ...
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18th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

18th century allegorical painting of The Triumph of Beauty
Located in London, GB
Exhibited: London, Royal Academy, 1800, no. 93 What was happening in British history painting in around 1800? In recent discussions of the emergence of a British School of history ...
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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Ceramic Carousel Table Lamp by Episode Studio
By Episode Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crafted through a combination of hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques, these lamps are inspired by the balance of contrasting worlds of art and design, functional and nonfunct...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Ceramic Carousel Table Lamp by Episode Studio
Ceramic Carousel Table Lamp by Episode Studio
$2,250 / item
H 18.75 in W 16 in D 16 in
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
$1,250 / item
H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Hollywood Regency Bar and Stools in the Style of Willy Rizzo Brass Suede
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cocktail bar with bar stools, brass, suede, glass, smoked mirrored glass, chrome-plated steel, wood, plastic, Italy, 1970s Hollywood Regency cocktail bar in the style of Willy Rizz...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dry Bars

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Brass, Steel, Chrome

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Spanish Colonial Solid Maple Dark Made in Italy Queen Size Bed Headboard MINT
By Bloomingdale's
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bllomingdale's Heavy Spanish Colonial Solid Maple Dark Made in Italy Queen Size Bed Headboard MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Maple

Oak Bobbin Wood Bed C1940s France US Queen/UK King Size
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Trensacq, FR
Charming French mid-century bobbin wood bed in the style of Charles Dudouyt C1940 Beautifully turned and carved bobbin wood detailing surrounding oak veneer pannelling. This bed w...
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Mid-20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Oak Bobbin Wood Bed C1940s France US Queen/UK King Size
Oak Bobbin Wood Bed C1940s France US Queen/UK King Size
$3,111
H 43.51 in W 61.42 in D 85.04 in
1970s Golden Brass Garment Rack, Clothing Stand Rail, Dress Hanger, Italy
By Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès, Romeo Rega, Milo Baughman
Located in Carimate, Como
Vintage 1970s Italian stylish and polished shiny brass hanger stand, with Classic carved column and decorated top finals, standing on 4 brass covered wheels. A great piece that perfe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

A French Louis XVI style carved and painted, full size bed, 19th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The head and foot boards are slightly arched and flanked by detached columns carved with twisted grooves and gadroons. The wood has a wonderful tone and patina. The upholstery is wor...
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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

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Upholstery, Wood

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
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Circa early 1900's Italian Rococo Style Large Gilt-wood Headboard
Located in London, Park Royal
A Large Headboard from Florence, Italy, Circa early 1900's, capturing the ornate elegance of the Rococo period. The headboard is made up of embellished S curves with a large stylised...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

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Gold Leaf

French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color
Located in Marbella, ES
French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards. Ready for glass panels to be installed.
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2010s French Architectural Elements

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Iron

19th Century Spanish Painted Bed
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century Spanish painted bed. Beautifully decorated with had painted floral decorations. One might say "Spanish Bloomsbury!" We can have wooden slats made for the bed o...
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Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

19th Century Spanish Painted Bed
19th Century Spanish Painted Bed
$4,839
H 58.67 in W 50.01 in D 78.75 in
Antique French Rococo Gold Giltwood Carved Wood Italian King Size Bed Headboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

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18th Century Headboard For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 18th century headboard you’re looking for. A 18th century headboard — often made from wood, paint and fruitwood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 18th century headboard, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. A 18th century headboard, designed in the Baroque, Louis XVI or Rococo style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

Finding the Right Bedroom-furniture for You

No matter what kind of bedroom furniture you prefer — be it lavish, low-key or minimalist — your bedroom will always be your own personal sanctuary. But it didn’t start that way. It wasn’t until around the 19th century that the bedroom became a realm of privacy. For many Europeans in the medieval era, eating, congregating and sleeping all took place in a single room, and later, royalty such as Louis XIV of France worked on legal orders while sitting in his bed, surrounded by members of his court.

Now, we return to our bedrooms for solace, private space and intimacy. We’ve certainly come a long way, and so has our bedroom furniture.

Whether you’re seeking bright or moody, Baroque or mid-century modern, consider the amount of time that will be spent in this space. Don’t choose furnishings you won’t enjoy looking at every day.

The most important piece of bedroom furniture is, not surprisingly, the bed. When shopping for a bed and bed frame, keep the size of your bedroom in mind — you’ll need to navigate your way around the bed during your daily routine. Bed sizes range from twin to king, and there is also the California king. At 76 inches wide and 80 inches long, a king-size bed is approximately 16 inches wider than a queen-size mattress, and your bed frame will probably add two to five inches to each side. (The California king bed is 84 inches long.)

If you’re putting together design ideas for a large bedroom, why not go all out? A king platform bed is low-profile and minimalist — a mattress is placed directly on a simple and solid frame, which offers support without a box spring. A traditional bed sees a mattress rest on a box spring or foundation.

Smaller bedrooms or guest rooms could benefit from something more streamlined, such as a vintage daybed. The important thing is not to choose a bed that is too big for your space. After all, you still need to squeeze in an Italian nightstand and an elegant American of Martinsville dresser.

Headboards can make or break the style of a bedroom. If you are going for a clean and contemporary look, maybe a headboard isn’t the best fit, but if not having a headboard will keep you up at night, there are plenty of options. Rattan headboards are a great choice to top off a casual country theme. Alternately, you can think of the headboard as a statement piece. With maximalism riding high in the design world, bedrooms are getting on board with vibrant upholstered headboards, and an upholstered bed may very well be the one thing you need to pull the entire look of your bedroom furniture together.

Once your bedding is situated, shift your focus to other pieces for the room.

The size of your closet will have an impact on the size and amount of furniture you need. If you have a small closet, for example, a larger dresser is going to come in handy. If you are lucky enough to have a large walk-in closet, you can utilize the extra bedroom space for other pieces, such as an antique or vintage nightstand.

Turn your humdrum bedroom into a dramatic hideaway that you never want to leave — find vintage, new and antique bedroom furniture today on 1stDibs.

Questions About 18th Century Headboard
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    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
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    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
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    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
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    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

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