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Andrianna Shamaris Teak Shutters or Antique Headboard, Circa 1920
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Shutters or Antique Headboard, Circa 1920

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Shutters or Antique Headboard, Circa 1920

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

use installed as shutters or for a stunning art piece, screen, headboard or coffee table top

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Vintage 1920s Minimalist Doors and Gates

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Metal

Art Deco Headboard
Art Deco Headboard

Art Deco Headboard

$1,000Sale Price|75% Off

H 48.5 in W 64 in D 2 in

Art Deco Headboard

Located in New York, NY

This lovely queen size headboard’s simple, clean lines showcases the intricate burling of the wood.

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Birch

Edwardian Marquetry Full Size Headboard
Edwardian Marquetry Full Size Headboard

Edwardian Marquetry Full Size Headboard

$2,300

H 54.13 in W 57.25 in D 2 in

Edwardian Marquetry Full Size Headboard

Located in Sheffield, MA

and decorative headboard for any bedroom. The headboard has wonderful marquetry, carved decorative

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Vintage 1920s European Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Art Nouveau Painted Iron and Brass Twin Headboard
Antique French Art Nouveau Painted Iron and Brass Twin Headboard

Antique French Art Nouveau Painted Iron and Brass Twin Headboard

Located in Centennial, CO

A beautiful, unique antique art nouveau, circa 1910-1920, French metal twin size headboard painted

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Pair of Antique White Twin Bed Headboards with Hand-Painted Floral Medallions
Pair of Antique White Twin Bed Headboards with Hand-Painted Floral Medallions

Pair of Antique White Twin Bed Headboards with Hand-Painted Floral Medallions

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

furniture labeling and add wonderful provenance and character. Period: Circa 1900–1920 While no headboard

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Iron

Louis XV Style Bed
Louis XV Style Bed

Louis XV Style Bed

$4,615

H 51.19 in W 84.65 in D 59.06 in

Louis XV Style Bed

Located in Beaune, FR

1920 Dimensions Headboard height 1m29 Footboard height 71cm External dimensions - Width 1m50 x

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20th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cane, Wood

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Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Bed in Bird’s-Eye Maple with Plaque
Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Bed in Bird’s-Eye Maple with Plaque

Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Bed in Bird’s-Eye Maple with Plaque

Located in London, GB

bronze) of high quality and having a Wedgwood style porcelain plaque set in the headboard, circa 1920.

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Vintage 1910s French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Circa 1920's Italian hand carved headboard
Circa 1920's Italian hand carved headboard

Circa 1920's Italian hand carved headboard

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#11-05 Beautifully hand carved headboard

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Early 20th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Art Deco 1920 Flamed Mahogany Bed Frame Bedstead Headboard Carved Cabriolet Legs
Art Deco 1920 Flamed Mahogany Bed Frame Bedstead Headboard Carved Cabriolet Legs

Art Deco 1920 Flamed Mahogany Bed Frame Bedstead Headboard Carved Cabriolet Legs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original 1920s Art Deco flamed mahogany bed frame or bedstead I am now listing around eight beds, a few like this and a few more mod...

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Art Deco 1920 Light Walnut Bed Frame Bedstead Headboard Carved Cabriolet Legs
Art Deco 1920 Light Walnut Bed Frame Bedstead Headboard Carved Cabriolet Legs

Art Deco 1920 Light Walnut Bed Frame Bedstead Headboard Carved Cabriolet Legs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original 1920s Art Deco light walnut bed frame or bedstead This one is in very good order, it’s a popular Art Deco style, the frame ...

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Antique circa 1920 Burr Walnut Double Headboard Which Is Part of a Large Suite
Antique circa 1920 Burr Walnut Double Headboard Which Is Part of a Large Suite

Antique circa 1920 Burr Walnut Double Headboard Which Is Part of a Large Suite

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this original circa 1920’s Art Deco headboard which is part of a

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Wrought Iron Architectural Pieces/Headboards  C. 1920's
Pair of Wrought Iron Architectural Pieces/Headboards  C. 1920's

Pair of Wrought Iron Architectural Pieces/Headboards C. 1920's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning pair of hand wrought iron headboards with a stunning patina and unusual design. The

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Early 20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

PAiR OF ART DECO CIRCA 1920 BURR WALNUT HEADBOARDS OR HEAD 7 FOOT BOARD PART SET
PAiR OF ART DECO CIRCA 1920 BURR WALNUT HEADBOARDS OR HEAD 7 FOOT BOARD PART SET

PAiR OF ART DECO CIRCA 1920 BURR WALNUT HEADBOARDS OR HEAD 7 FOOT BOARD PART SET

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

quality original Art Deco circa 1920-1930 Burr Walnut headboards or head and foot boards which are part of

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Italian Painted Carved Headboard w/ Columns
Italian Painted Carved Headboard w/ Columns

Italian Painted Carved Headboard w/ Columns

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian carved painted & parcel gilt king size headboard c. 1920's. Carving has columns & scrolled

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Early 20th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold

Italian Burled Walnut Art Deco Headboard with Shell Shaped Nightstands, 1920s
Italian Burled Walnut Art Deco Headboard with Shell Shaped Nightstands, 1920s

Italian Burled Walnut Art Deco Headboard with Shell Shaped Nightstands, 1920s

Located in Florence, IT

Italian burled walnut Art Deco headboard with attached shell shaped nightstands with brass studded

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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1920s Vintage Brass & Iron Queen Size Headboard
1920s Vintage Brass & Iron Queen Size Headboard

1920s Vintage Brass & Iron Queen Size Headboard

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Pair of vintage iron and brass headboard, designed and manufactured in the United States circa

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Vintage 1920s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Walnut Headboard and attached matching bedside cabinets
Art Deco Walnut Headboard and attached matching bedside cabinets

Art Deco Walnut Headboard and attached matching bedside cabinets

Located in Barnstaple, GB

Attractive pale walnut Art Deco Headboard and bedside combination. Magnificent Art Deco statement

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Twin Headboards, Circa 1920s
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Twin Headboards, Circa 1920s

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Twin Headboards, Circa 1920s

By Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style twin size headboards By Romweber USA, Circa

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Vintage 1920s American Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Burl

Pair of French Louis Twin Size Bed Frames and Headboard Tufted
Pair of French Louis Twin Size Bed Frames and Headboard Tufted

Pair of French Louis Twin Size Bed Frames and Headboard Tufted

Located in Houston, TX

Fantastic pair of French Louis style early 20th century tufted twin beds. COM available. Inside Dimensions: W 40.25 in. x D 76.75 in. Would comfortably fit a twin size mattress.

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Vintage 1920s European Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Satinwood and Mahogany Full Size Headboard by Saginaw
Antique French Louis XVI Satinwood and Mahogany Full Size Headboard by Saginaw

Antique French Louis XVI Satinwood and Mahogany Full Size Headboard by Saginaw

By Saginaw

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique French Louis XVI style satinwood and mahogany full size headboard By Saginaw

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Vintage 1920s American Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Circa 1920's French Carved and Distress Painted Queen Size Bed Headboard
Circa 1920's French Carved and Distress Painted Queen Size Bed Headboard

Circa 1920's French Carved and Distress Painted Queen Size Bed Headboard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautifully Carved French Headboard circa 1920. This wonderful Queen Size Headboard features finely

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Early 20th Century French Country Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Gilded King-Size Headboard
Antique Italian Gilded King-Size Headboard

Antique Italian Gilded King-Size Headboard

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H 46 in W 81 in D 4.5 in

Antique Italian Gilded King-Size Headboard

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Antique king-size headboard, repurposed from an old Italian original gilded carving and it measures

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Vintage 1920s Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

Antique English Carved Oak Barley Twist Bed Headboard Footboard Arts & Crafts
Antique English Carved Oak Barley Twist Bed Headboard Footboard Arts & Crafts

Antique English Carved Oak Barley Twist Bed Headboard Footboard Arts & Crafts

Located in Shreveport, LA

~ ~Original castors~ ~circa 1920~ Measurements: Headboard, 54” height x 56.5” wide x 3” thick. Footboard

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Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Italian Louis XV style bed C 1920. Queen width.
Italian Louis XV style bed C 1920. Queen width.

Italian Louis XV style bed C 1920. Queen width.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Italian Louis XV style painted and gilt bed C 1920 having a wrap around headboard with carved

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Vintage 1920s Italian Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI style bronze mounted twin beds C 1920.
Pair of French Louis XVI style bronze mounted twin beds C 1920.

Pair of French Louis XVI style bronze mounted twin beds C 1920.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of French Louis XVI style bronzePair of French Louis XVI style bronze mounted twin beds C 1920

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Bronze

Pair of French Twin Beds
Pair of French Twin Beds

Pair of French Twin Beds

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H 54 in W 38 in D 76 in

Pair of French Twin Beds

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Pair of painted French Twin Beds circa 1890-1920. Headboards are slightly different at the tops

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Early 20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Distressed Carved Painted Oakwood Bed
Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Distressed Carved Painted Oakwood Bed

Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Distressed Carved Painted Oakwood Bed

Located in New Orleans, LA

Delicate carved wood distressed painted bed, Italy, circa 1900-1920. The gracefully curved

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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

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Located in Madrid, ES

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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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By DBO Home

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Located in London, Park Royal

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Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Teak Wood Bench

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1920 Headboard For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1920 headboard for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every 1920 headboard was constructed with great care. There are 117 variations of the antique or vintage 1920 headboard you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1920 headboard — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each 1920 headboard bearing Art Deco, louis xv or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. Romweber Furniture Co., Osvaldo Borsani and Marcel Breuer each produced at least one beautiful 1920 headboard that is 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.

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