American of Martinsville Full or Queen Walnut & Woven Rush Headboard
By American of Martinsville
Located in West Chester, PA
A 1950s headboard by American of Martinsville featuring a rush wrapped sculptural curved walnut top rail over open windowpane inner framework.
Rush, Wood
Emperor Headboard in High Gloss Maple 1950's
Located in Fulton, CA
An over-sized 2 piece headboard made with lacquered maple. Larger than a king size. Measures 104 inches wide. High gloss finish with painted black legs. Original finish. Each side co...
Maple
1950s Rococo Style Headboard
Located in New York, NY
1950s Rococo style headboard that is gold painted metal finish.
Metal
George Nakashima Origins King Size Headboard for Widdicomb, 1950's
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nakashima "Origins" Headboard for Widdicomb, circa 1950's. The outer frame of the headboard is comprised of East Indian Laurel wood and is adorned with hand carved, solid hick...
Wood
$943 / item
Bed with Headboard, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Single bed with integrated folding nightstand, 1950s. Two beds available (price per piece). Bed structure with multicolored foliage pattern, bedside table with monochrome landscape. ...
Wood, Maple, Plywood, Paint
Mid-Century Walnut Headboard from Alfred Cox, 1950s
By Alfred Cox
Located in South Shields, GB
This beautiful headboard from Alfred Cox was retailed through Heal’s in the 1950s.
Teak
Plywood Double Bed Headboard, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Remarkable plywood double bed headboard. Piece features three integrated doors revealing a storage area and small tables. Top shelf also features two lights autonomously working.
Plywood
Romweber French Rococo Louis XV King Size Headboard, Circa 1950s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style king size headboard By Romweber USA, Circa 1950s Solid carved cherry wood, with original cream lacquered and silver gi...
Cherry, Lacquer
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Twin Size Headboard, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern twin size headboard By Heywood Wakefield USA, 1950s Sculpted solid birch, in original "Champagne" finish.
Birch
1950s Saridis Headboard Super King Size Bed 180cm Wood Bedroom Midcentury
By Sardis
Located in London, GB
An exquisite and extremely well made hand carved headboard from the renowned manufacturer Saridis in Athens. The headboard is 180cm long which makes it a Super King Size Bed in UK s...
Fabric, Wood
Edmond J. Spence, King Size Headboard, Walnut, Sweden, 1950s
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Stamford, CT
Edmund Spence, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, King Size Headboard, Walnut, Sweden, 1950s A modernist headboard designed by Edmond Spence and produced in Sweden c. 1950s.
Walnut
1950s Heywood Wakefield Full Size Headboard in Yellow Birch
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Full Size Headboard manufactured by Heywood Wakefield. This piece dates back to the 1950s and was made in Massachusetts, USA.
Birch
Paul Frankl, Rare Twin Headboards, Mahogany, Rock Maple, USA, 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Stamford, CT
Paul Frankl, Rare Pair of 'Station Wagon' Twin Headboards, Mahogany, Rock Maple, USA, 1950s Rare opportunity to own a pair of 'Station Wagon' series twin heabords designed by Paul F...
Mahogany, Maple
$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
George Nelson for Herman Miller Twin Headboards w Hidden Storage, 1950s, Signed
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An early-production pair of twin headboards designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, featuring a clever hidden storage compartment that opens to reveal an internal storage with s...
Fabric, Walnut
$1,710Sale Price / set|28% Off
George Nelson for Herman Miller Twin Headboards w Hidden Storage, 1950s, Signed
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An early-production pair of twin headboards designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, featuring a clever hidden storage compartment that opens to reveal an internal storage with s...
Walnut, Fabric
1950s George Nakashima Studio Full Size Dovetailed Walnut Headboard Bed Cabinet
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a very special 1950s George Nakashima headboard, produced at the Nakashima Woodworking studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania.
Wood
1950s T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb King Size Headboard in Walnut
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a King Size Headboard, designed by T.H Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb.
Brass
1950s Paul McCobb Planner Group Full-Size Headboard in Dark Wood and Vinyl
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Full-Size Headboard, originally designed by Paul McCobb. This particular piece was produced by Winchendon Furniture Company in the USA circa the 1950s.
Wood
1950s Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Twin Headboards Walnut
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of walnut and steel frame twin headboards, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in the 1950s.
Steel
1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Full Size Headboard in Walnut
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Walnut Full-Sized Headboard, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1952. This design was part of George Nelson's Thin Edge Series. It features a construction of bo...
Steel
Rare Swedish Rosewood Mid Century Full Headboard Attributed to William Hinn
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Spectacular 1950’s rosewood and cane full Headboard attributed to the iconic Swedish Mid Century designer William Hinn.
Cane, Rosewood
Mid Century Cane Walnut and Black Full Size Headboard att. to Baughman
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural Mid Century full size headboard, design attributed to Milo Baughman for Directional c. 1950/70's.
Cane, Wood
Pair of Brass Headboards - Two Twin Beds or One King Size
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Elegant X Form Brass Headboards, American, circa 1950s. They retain their warm original patina.
Metal, Brass
Harvey Probber “Arch” King Size Walnut Headboard, 1950
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Harvey Probber “Arch” King Size Walnut Headboard, 1950s. Great condition. Measures 39” tall 80.5” wide 2” deep
Walnut
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Adjustable Headboard
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pasadena, TX
Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Adjustable Headboard 1950s. Mahogany back board. Two cream fabric upholstered adjustable back and arm rests.
Mahogany
George Nakashima Headboard, Black Walnut Veneer, Widdicomb, 1959
By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Camden, ME
The black walnut frame provides sturdy support and complements the veneered surface beautifully, showcasing a harmonious balance between form and function. Designed in the late 1950...
Walnut
$3,291Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Headboard of Two Single Beds in Wood and Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous vintage headboard for two single wooden beds designed in the 1950s, fine Italian craftsmanship.
Fabric, Wood
Restored 85" Wide Mid -century King Size Stacked Rattan Headboard
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired 85" wide restored king stacked rattan headboard. Crafted with meticulous detail its stacked rattan design was started in the 1930s by P...
Rattan
1950s Italian Mid-Century Bed with Nightstands Attr. La Permanente Mobili Cantù
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Mid-Century Modern double bed frame attributed to La Permanente Mobili Cantù, dating to the 1950s. The headboard is the defining feature: a wide, low panel composed of tightl...
Brass
$3,761Sale Price / set|20% Off
Børge Mogensen Teak & Rattan Bed Frames, Scandinavian Modern, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of teak wood bed frames with rattan headboard from the 1950s. Designed by Børge Mogensen and manufactured in Denmark.
Rattan, Teak
Italian mid-century modern bamboo double bed with decorations, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern bamboo double bed with decorations, 1950s Bamboo double bed. The headboard is semicircular in shape while the final part is rectangular, both have curved d...
Bamboo
Gastone Rinaldi plywood, metal and brass daybed by Rima, Italy, 1950s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Wood and metal daybed with brass elements, upholstered mattress and cushions, produced by Rima, designed by Gastone Rinaldi, 1950s The headboard and footboard of this daybed, produc...
Metal, Brass
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 114.18 in D 82.68 in
Auping Beds, Pastoe Cees Braakman “LU11” Headboard with “NU11” Nightstands, 1950
By Auping, Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Auping Cleopatra bed and Japanese Series “LU11” headboard with “NU11” nightstand by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Dutch design, 1950s.
Metal
Unavailable
H 19 in W 54.5 in D 2.5 in
1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut and Cane Headboard
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson for Herman Miller 1950s walnut and cane headboard. Full/Queen size.
Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 76 in W 102 in D 3 in
1950's Carved Italian Rococo Headboard in Silver Giltwood & Antique White
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
1950's Carved Italian Rococo King Size Headboard in Silver Giltwood & Antique White
Giltwood
Walnut King Size Headboard, USA, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern king size walnut bed dating from the late 1950s to early 1960s. The sculptural bed frame features framed panels with beautiful wood grain and is solid wa...
Walnut
Edmond Spence King-Size Headboard, Sweden, 1950s
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Chicago, IL
King-size headboard by Edmond Spence. Made in Sweden. Other times from this set are available.
Walnut
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Twin Headboard, 1950s
By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern "Taliesin" twin headboard By Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon USA, 1950s Mahogany, with iconic carved geometric Taliesin detailing.
Mahogany
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany King Headboard, 1950s
By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern "Taliesin" King size headboard By Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon USA, 1950s Mahogany, with iconic carved geometric Taliesin det...
Mahogany
Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Walnut King Size Headboard, 1950s
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional midcentury Swedish modern walnut king size headboard By Edmond Spence Sweden, 1950s Measures: 80" W x 2.5" D x 38.13" H.
Walnut
Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut King Size Headboard, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut king size headboard Made by Widdicomb Furniture Grand Rapids, USA, 1950s Measures: 79.25"W x 1.5"D x 36.25"H.
Walnut
Hollywood Regency Gilded Faux Bamboo Queen Headboard ca. 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Gilded steel Chinsese Chippendale style headboard in faux bamboo, with elegant extended posts. Designed to attach to a queen size metal bed frame, but also has adjustable slots to ...
Sold
H 39.13 in W 46 in L 39.13 in
George Nakashima for Widdicomb Origins Collection Walnut Twin Headboard, 1950s
By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut twin size headboard Designed by George Nakashima for Widdicomb Furniture "Origins" Collection USA, 1950s Sculpted walnut + hickory spindle...
Hickory, Walnut
Sold
H 38 in W 108 in D 17.25 in
1950s Modernism Style of Eugenio Escudero Queen Headboard Floating Nightstands
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Mexican Modernism style of Eugenio Escudero QUEEN headboard floating nightstands Fabulous angled Legs Unmarked.
Wood
Sold
H 52.75 in W 79 in D 2.25 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Hollywood Regency King Size Headboard, 1950s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie black lacquered king size headboard By John Widdicomb USA, 1950s Measures: 79"W x 2.25"D x 52.75"H.
Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 37.25 in W 98.5 in D 11.5 in
Harvey Probber Queen/Full Mid-Century Modern Headboard, circa 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Harvey Probber, this sleek and functional Mid-Century Modern headboard features cane details and multiple opportunities for storage. Probber label affixed to a drawer int...
Cane, Wood
Sold
H 42.5 in W 79.5 in D 1.63 in
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Upholstered King Size Headboard, 1950s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style king size headboard By John Widdicomb USA, 1950s Solid carved cherry wood, with original cream lacquered finish, silver gilt trim, and ...
Upholstery, Cherry, Lacquer
Gio Ponti Headboards for Singer and Sons Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Headboard designed by Gio Ponti for Singer and Songs in 1950s, The structure is made of mahogany and it has the original drawers and made with 3 pieces.
Iron
French Louis XV Style King Size Painted Headboard Bed circa 1950s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The bed dates to teh 1950s era and is ready to go. Measures 81 x 50 x 3.
Walnut
Italian Gilded King Size Headboard
Located in Pomona, CA
A heavily carved Italian gilded headboard, circa 1950s.
Wood
Sold
H 35.04 in W 33.47 in D 11.82 in
1950s Ico Parisi Italian Midcentury Design Headboard Cabinets “Positano” for MIM
By Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM), Ico Parisi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Rare couple of Italian midcentury design headboard-cabinets “Positano” series designed by Ico Parisi and manufactured by MIM, Mobili Italiani Moderni, Roma in 1959, walnut wood venee...
Metal
Sold
H 31 in W 39 in D 1.25 in
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Twin Headboards, Primavera Series, 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Part of the Herman Miller Collection, early 1950s, these twin headboards by George Nelson are in the sought after Primavera wood.
Wood
Italian Gilt Metal King-Size Headboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
King-size gilt metal headboard, Italian, circa 1950s. It retains its original gilt finish with a wonderful patina with some overall wear to the gold leafed metal frame, exposing the ...
Metal
Sculpted Maple Headboard, Full / Queen
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s Beautifully made solid maple headboard with sculpted channels defining the shape.
Maple
Italian Venetian Painted Gilt King Headboard
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian-style (1950s) antique cream painted shaped headboard with gilt floral leaf decoration with a gilt carved shell pediment top (includes: headboard only)
Paint
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Twin Headboards
By George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice classic 1950s George Nelson headboards. This pair can make a nice daybed.
George Nelson Primavera Mid Century Modern Headboard for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $2,150.....Part of the Herman Miller Collection, early 1950s, this headboard by George Nelson is in the sought after Primavera wood.
Wood
Sold
H 40 in W 80 in D 13 in
Paul McCobb Midcentury King Size Headboard Bed with Storage - Planner Group
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Decatur, GA
Rare King size Planner Group headboard by Paul McCobb for Winchedon, circa 1950's.
Grasscloth, Maple
Harvey Probber “Arch” King Size Walnut Headboard, 1950
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Harvey Probber “Arch” King Size Walnut Headboard, 1950s. Great condition. Measures 39” tall 80.5” wide 2” deep
Walnut
Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Adjustable Reclining Queen Headboard
By Edward Wormley
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Edward Wormley for Dunbar early 1950s upholstered mahogany headboard with drop down arms and tilting back.
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.
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