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Shabby Chic White Iron Headboard
Shabby Chic White Iron Headboard

Shabby Chic White Iron Headboard

Located in Miami, FL

Shabby chic white laser cut iron headboard.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian King Iron Headboard
Antique Victorian King Iron Headboard

Antique Victorian King Iron Headboard

Located in Sheffield, MA

Antique country Victorian style white painted cast iron king size metal headboard with brass

Category

Antique 19th Century North American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Wrought Iron Italian Gold Gilt King-Size Headboard
Wrought Iron Italian Gold Gilt King-Size Headboard

Wrought Iron Italian Gold Gilt King-Size Headboard

Located in New York, NY

Very nice king size Italian gold gilt wrought iron headboard. Also has hooks to the back. Manner of

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Antique Wrought Iron Twin Headboards
Pair of Antique Wrought Iron Twin Headboards

Pair of Antique Wrought Iron Twin Headboards

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of chic twin size wrought iron headboards with Greek key and fleur de lis design. Bolts to

Category

Vintage 1940s Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Wrought Iron Scrollwork Headboards
Pair Wrought Iron Scrollwork Headboards

Pair Wrought Iron Scrollwork Headboards

By John Salterini

Located in New York, NY

Well crafted pair of scrollwork wrought iron headboards suitable for twin size beds ( 44 inch

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 19th Century Italian Pair of Antique Headboards in Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century Italian Pair of Antique Headboards in Wrought Iron

Early 19th Century Italian Pair of Antique Headboards in Wrought Iron

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We present this spectacular and rare pair of Italian wrought iron headboards dating back to the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Iron Twin Headboards
Pair Iron Twin Headboards

Pair Iron Twin Headboards

Located in New York, NY

Pair Twin Iron Hollywood Regency Painted Headboards. Bolts to standard metal bedframe. Overall good

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Pair of White Iron Twin Size Headboards
Pair of White Iron Twin Size Headboards

Pair of White Iron Twin Size Headboards

By Salterini

Located in Highland, IN

This handsome pair of headboards in iron have a striking graphic design which is similar to the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Early French Iron Floral Heart Scroll Twin Headboards
Early French Iron Floral Heart Scroll Twin Headboards

Early French Iron Floral Heart Scroll Twin Headboards

By Maria Pergay, Maurice Dufrêne, Jean Prouvé, Gilbert Poillerat, Paul Follot

Located in Bensalem, PA

Pair of two layered solid wrought iron French Victorian, headboards with elaborate, scroll work and

Category

Antique 1880s French Early Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Enamel, Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Midcentury Iron and Bronze Headboards
Pair of Midcentury Iron and Bronze Headboards

Pair of Midcentury Iron and Bronze Headboards

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Dramatic mid-century modern pair of twin headboards. Features a handcrafted wrought iron frame with

Category

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

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Stunning Hollywood Regency Ornate Gold Iron Kingsize Headboard Bed
Stunning Hollywood Regency Ornate Gold Iron Kingsize Headboard Bed

Stunning Hollywood Regency Ornate Gold Iron Kingsize Headboard Bed

By Dorothy Draper

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Fabulous Hollywood Regency ornate cast metal gilded gold king-size headboard. This piece is in

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Queen Size Wrought Iron Ribbon Headboard
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Queen Size Wrought Iron Ribbon Headboard

Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Queen Size Wrought Iron Ribbon Headboard

By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed and made in Italy, this heaboard features a wrought iron construction, with a solid iron

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Queen Size Wrought Iron Ribbon Headboard
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Queen Size Wrought Iron Ribbon Headboard

Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Queen Size Wrought Iron Ribbon Headboard

By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed and made in Italy, this heaboard features a wrought iron construction, with a solid iron

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Full Bed Headboard Maple Iron Rare
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Full Bed Headboard Maple Iron Rare

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Full Bed Headboard Maple Iron Rare

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb full bed headboard maple and iron. All solid maple construction

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Antique Single Bed Metal Headboard
Antique Single Bed Metal Headboard

Antique Single Bed Metal Headboard

Located in Sheffield, MA

The antique country iron twin size headboard has a wonderfully, natural distressed look with just

Category

Antique 19th Century North American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian King Metal Headboard
Antique Victorian King Metal Headboard

Antique Victorian King Metal Headboard

Located in Sheffield, MA

Antique country Victorian style white painted cast iron king size metal headboard with brass

Category

Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Salvino Marsura 'Composizione' headboard - Italy, 2000s
Salvino Marsura 'Composizione' headboard - Italy, 2000s

Salvino Marsura 'Composizione' headboard - Italy, 2000s

By Salvino Marsura

Located in London, GB

Floral and botanical motifs combine with thorny and toothed elements in this headboard’s sparse yet

Category

Early 2000s Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Salvino Marsura 'Susie' bed headboard - Italy, 2000s
Salvino Marsura 'Susie' bed headboard - Italy, 2000s

Salvino Marsura 'Susie' bed headboard - Italy, 2000s

By Salvino Marsura

Located in London, GB

The Susie headboard is composed of fine iron lines in a soft green finish, arranged into a

Category

Early 2000s Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Brass Twin Bed Headboards - a Pair
Antique Brass Twin Bed Headboards - a Pair

Antique Brass Twin Bed Headboards - a Pair

Located in Centennial, CO

A charming pair of antique or vintage brass headboards for twin beds. They have an aged, distressed

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Salvino Marsura 'Alghe' bed headboard - Italy, 2000s
Salvino Marsura 'Alghe' bed headboard - Italy, 2000s

Salvino Marsura 'Alghe' bed headboard - Italy, 2000s

By Salvino Marsura

Located in London, GB

This neptunian headboard features algae-like forms in pink and orange hues. The shapes feel almost

Category

Early 2000s Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Salvino Marsura 'Nuova Era' bed headboard - Italy, 2000s
Salvino Marsura 'Nuova Era' bed headboard - Italy, 2000s

Salvino Marsura 'Nuova Era' bed headboard - Italy, 2000s

By Salvino Marsura

Located in London, GB

brutalist chains, which are threaded through the composition of this headboard by Marsura. The piece is in

Category

Early 2000s Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Phillip Lloyd Powell and Paul Evans Queen Headboard
Phillip Lloyd Powell and Paul Evans Queen Headboard

Phillip Lloyd Powell and Paul Evans Queen Headboard

By Paul Evans, Phillip Lloyd Powell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

headboard features two live edge walnut vertical planks with the famous Paul Evans gilt iron fish scale

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Salvino Marsura 'Coda Di Pavone' bed headboard - Italy, 2000s
Salvino Marsura 'Coda Di Pavone' bed headboard - Italy, 2000s

Salvino Marsura 'Coda Di Pavone' bed headboard - Italy, 2000s

By Salvino Marsura

Located in London, GB

The tail of a peacock was the inspiration for this striking headboard; each feather is beautifully

Category

Early 2000s Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hollywood Regency Rococo Style Full Size Headboard
Hollywood Regency Rococo Style Full Size Headboard

Hollywood Regency Rococo Style Full Size Headboard

Located in Sheffield, MA

Hollywood Regency inspired full size double metal bed with gold toned embellished decorations to add extra interest and style to the bed. Give that bedroom with something extra style...

Category

Early 20th Century Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Blackgold, Bed 'Headboard and Springboard'
Blackgold, Bed 'Headboard and Springboard'

Blackgold, Bed 'Headboard and Springboard'

By Clan Milano

Located in Barlassina, Monza-Brianza

finishing. They are statuary pieces. Blackgold bed has headboard covered with iron varnished metal sheets

Category

2010s Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Single Beds with Gilt Headboard, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Single Beds with Gilt Headboard, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Single Beds with Gilt Headboard, 1960s

Located in Prato, IT

Mid-Century Modern pair of Italian single beds with gilt brass headboard and feet in the style of

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Iron

Industrial Chic Antique Single Bed in Wrought Iron
Industrial Chic Antique Single Bed in Wrought Iron

Industrial Chic Antique Single Bed in Wrought Iron

Located in Milano, IT

from the workmanship, of fine French manufacture. It is a single bed, made entirely of wrought iron

Category

Antique 1890s French Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Oak mid century single bed in the manner of Heals
Oak mid century single bed in the manner of Heals

Oak mid century single bed in the manner of Heals

Located in Castle Douglas, GB

panelled in quarter sawn oak, supported by iron rails, the headboard is on brass and ceramic castors to

Category

Mid-20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

The Puritan Baroque Bed Solid Oak and Tented Steel Superstructure
The Puritan Baroque Bed Solid Oak and Tented Steel Superstructure

The Puritan Baroque Bed Solid Oak and Tented Steel Superstructure

By Benedikt Bolza Design, B.B. for Reschio

Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia

stable as the bone bed, its pronounced baroque headboard and complex iron roof gives this bed a wonderful

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Steel

Pair of Painted Twin Iron Headboards
Pair of Painted Twin Iron Headboards

Pair of Painted Twin Iron Headboards

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of painted Twin Iron Headboards

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Twin/Queen Headboard
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Twin/Queen Headboard

Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Twin/Queen Headboard

By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini

Located in Princeton, NJ

Store closing-- last day is 7/31. Offers welcome! Wrought iron headboard sized to fit either a

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Deco Vintage Antique Bed Frame
Deco Vintage Antique Bed Frame

Deco Vintage Antique Bed Frame

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Beautiful Deco vintage King Bed Frame with wrought iron headboard. Please feel free to contact us

Category

Vintage 1920s South American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gilded Wrought Iron Vintage Headboard
Gilded Wrought Iron Vintage Headboard

Gilded Wrought Iron Vintage Headboard

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Extraordinaire and unique gilded wrought iron vintage headboard. Elegant swirls that is inspired by

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Full-Size Maple Planner Group Bookcase Headboard by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Full-Size Maple Planner Group Bookcase Headboard by Paul McCobb for Winchendon

Full-Size Maple Planner Group Bookcase Headboard by Paul McCobb for Winchendon

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Dorchester, MA

Paul McCobb designed this solid maple headboard, model 1553, as part of the Planner Group line for

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Bedstead UK Double Bed / US Full 'Frame'
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Bedstead UK Double Bed / US Full 'Frame'

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Bedstead UK Double Bed / US Full 'Frame'

Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire

headboard, footboard and iron rails and complete with a pine slatted bed base which make a very solid bed

Category

Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Salterini Iron Headboards
Salterini Iron Headboards

Salterini Iron Headboards

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini iron headboards circa late 1950's. These examples have solid

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Spanish Wrought Iron Headboard with Gold Leaf Urn Center
Spanish Wrought Iron Headboard with Gold Leaf Urn Center

Spanish Wrought Iron Headboard with Gold Leaf Urn Center

Located in Los Angeles, CA

King size Spanish wrought iron headboard with a gold leaf urn & gold leaf leaves depicted in the

Category

Vintage 1930s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Amazing Pair of Gilded Gold Cast Iron Headboards Hollywood Regency
Amazing Pair of Gilded Gold Cast Iron Headboards Hollywood Regency

Amazing Pair of Gilded Gold Cast Iron Headboards Hollywood Regency

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Amazing pair of gilded gold cast iron headboards. Can be used together for a kingsize bed or apart

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Marsura Salvino Forged Iron Headboard, Italy, 1970s
Marsura Salvino Forged Iron Headboard, Italy, 1970s

Marsura Salvino Forged Iron Headboard, Italy, 1970s

By Salvino Marsura

Located in London, GB

observation of natural forms. On this singular, stately headboard two semi-circular forms support a billowing

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Marsura Salvino Forged Iron Headboard, Italy, 1970s
Marsura Salvino Forged Iron Headboard, Italy, 1970s

Marsura Salvino Forged Iron Headboard, Italy, 1970s

By Salvino Marsura

Located in London, GB

observation of natural forms. On this graceful and highly original headboard, eight dandelion seedhead forms

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

20th Century Italian Baroque Style Silvered Wrought Iron Headboard
20th Century Italian Baroque Style Silvered Wrought Iron Headboard

20th Century Italian Baroque Style Silvered Wrought Iron Headboard

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Italian Baroque style bed frame. Rich double bed headboard in silvered wrought iron. Great woodwork

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Louis XIV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Painted Green King-Size Faux Bamboo Iron Headboard
Vintage Painted Green King-Size Faux Bamboo Iron Headboard

Vintage Painted Green King-Size Faux Bamboo Iron Headboard

Located in Fort Washington, MD

Add a touch of vintage charm to your bedroom with this stunning king-size faux bamboo headboard

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

20th Century Italian Baroque Style Gilded Wrought Iron Headboard
20th Century Italian Baroque Style Gilded Wrought Iron Headboard

20th Century Italian Baroque Style Gilded Wrought Iron Headboard

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Italian Baroque style bed frame. Rich double bed headboard in gilded wrought iron. Great woodwork

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Louis XIV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

20th Century Italian Baroque Style Gilded Wrought Iron Headboard
20th Century Italian Baroque Style Gilded Wrought Iron Headboard

20th Century Italian Baroque Style Gilded Wrought Iron Headboard

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Italian Baroque style bed frame. Rich double bed headboard in gilded wrought iron. Great woodwork

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Louis XIV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Style Gilded Wrought Iron Headboard
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Style Gilded Wrought Iron Headboard

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Style Gilded Wrought Iron Headboard

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Italian Baroque style bed frame. Rich double bed headboard in gilded wrought iron. The iron has an

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Louis XIV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Style Gilded Wrought Iron Headboard
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Style Gilded Wrought Iron Headboard

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Style Gilded Wrought Iron Headboard

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Italian Baroque style bed frame. Rich double bed headboard in gilded wrought iron. The iron has an

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Louis XIV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Style Gilded Wrought Iron Headboard
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Style Gilded Wrought Iron Headboard

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Style Gilded Wrought Iron Headboard

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Italian Baroque style bed frame. Rich double bed headboard in gilded wrought iron. Great woodwork

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Louis XIV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Antique and Vintage Iron Headboards For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique and vintage iron headboards for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique and vintage iron headboards — often made from metal, iron and wrought iron — can elevate any home. There are 25 antique and vintage antique and vintage iron headboards for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Antique and vintage iron headboards have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Antique and vintage iron headboards made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique and vintage iron headboards are appealing in their simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Planner Group and Salterini produced popular antique and vintage iron headboards that are worth a look.

Finding the Right Beds And Bed 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 Antique and Vintage Iron Headboards
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The earliest iron beds trace back to 17th-century Italy, where infestations of bed bugs and moths led crafters to produce handmade metal furniture for bedrooms. In the late 1800s, the beds came into fashion again because many people thought they were simpler to clean. You'll find a variety of antique iron beds on 1stDibs.

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