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Antique Brass Bed Heads

Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810
Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810

Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810

$15,000Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 80.5 in W 80 in D 44.75 in

Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American mahogany pencil and bulbous post twin tester beds with original carved scrolled

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1810s American American Colonial Antique Brass Bed Heads

Materials

Brass, Iron

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Victorian Brass Bed with Mother of Pearl Inlay, circa 1920
Victorian Brass Bed with Mother of Pearl Inlay, circa 1920

Victorian Brass Bed with Mother of Pearl Inlay, circa 1920

Located in Houston, TX

Brass bed with head board, foot board and rails. This is exceptional! The mother of pearl inlay in

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1890s American Antique Brass Bed Heads

Materials

Brass

Antique French Walnut & Gilt Brass Double Bed
Antique French Walnut & Gilt Brass Double Bed

Antique French Walnut & Gilt Brass Double Bed

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H 62.6 in W 74.81 in D 79.93 in

Antique French Walnut & Gilt Brass Double Bed

Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW

detail throughout bed head and front board, a spectacle bed frame with beautiful details and trims

Category

19th Century Antique Brass Bed Heads

Materials

Brass

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Louis XVI Style Sofa
Louis XVI Style Sofa

Louis XVI Style Sofa

$10,181

H 40 in W 45 in D 25 in

Louis XVI Style Sofa

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...

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2010s British Louis XVI Antique Brass Bed Heads

Materials

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1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors

$14,350 / item

H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors

Located in NEW YORK, NY

The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Antique Brass Bed Heads

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Swedish Designer, Coffee or Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Coffee or Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Coffee or Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden coffee or side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Brass Bed Heads

Materials

Wood

Custom Made to Order Slip Covered Or Upholstered Louis Square Arm Sofa with Down
Custom Made to Order Slip Covered Or Upholstered Louis Square Arm Sofa with Down

Custom Made to Order Slip Covered Or Upholstered Louis Square Arm Sofa with Down

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Louis Slip Covered Sofa Custom made to order. Available in any length, can be made into a sectional, and sofa sleeper. The Louis Sofa blends modern and coastal aesthetics with clean...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Antique Brass Bed Heads

Materials

Linen, Foam, Wood, Down

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Settee
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Settee

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Settee

$4,800

H 33 in W 53 in D 31 in

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Settee

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Distinctive French sofa settee featuring a carved mahogany frame crafted in the Louis XVI taste. The settee has a molded frame with gracefully curved arms and a flat back crest. The ...

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20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Bed Heads

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France
Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France

Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France

By Maison Jansen

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Rare Maison Jansen stamped French Louis XV style sofa with original grey patina, and clean lined cream upholstery. Lovely classical Louis XV shape, good width, seats three comfortabl...

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1940s French Louis XV Antique Brass Bed Heads

Materials

Wood

Carl Malmsten Vintage Samspel Sofa in Mohair Velvet 1950s
Carl Malmsten Vintage Samspel Sofa in Mohair Velvet 1950s

Carl Malmsten Vintage Samspel Sofa in Mohair Velvet 1950s

$10,864

H 31.89 in W 61.03 in D 31.11 in

Carl Malmsten Vintage Samspel Sofa in Mohair Velvet 1950s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in London, England

Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa, 1956 Malmsten's iconic curved sofa was designed in 1956 and produced by Swedish cabinetmakers AB Record in Bollnas. It is considered one the finest exa...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Brass Bed Heads

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Beech

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

$12,000

H 82.5 in W 86 in D 54 in

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

Chinese wedding bed in red lacquer and hand cards details. Has a new mattress (not shown).

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19th Century Chinese Antique Brass Bed Heads

Materials

Gold Leaf

The Salon, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
The Salon, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

The Salon, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

$4,970 / item

H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in

The Salon, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...

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2010s Belgian Modern Antique Brass Bed Heads

Materials

Linen

C19th Portrait Princesse de Joinville of Brazil - Spectacular fit for a palace
C19th Portrait Princesse de Joinville of Brazil - Spectacular fit for a palace

C19th Portrait Princesse de Joinville of Brazil - Spectacular fit for a palace

By Henri d'Ainecy Montpezat

Located in London, GB

Portrait of Princess de Joinville riding a Bay Horse Henri d’Aincy, Le Comte Monpezat (French 1817-1859) Painted circa 1837-9 oil on canvas 113 x 92 inches (including frame) 92 x 70 ...

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1830s Old Masters Antique Brass Bed Heads

Materials

Oil

Rudin Slip Covered Stone Washed Linen Sofa with Down Cushions
Rudin Slip Covered Stone Washed Linen Sofa with Down Cushions

Rudin Slip Covered Stone Washed Linen Sofa with Down Cushions

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa Slip covered in Greige Stone Washed Linen Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Brass Bed Heads

Materials

Linen, Oak

LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED
LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED

LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, extra large framed, Documented English oak Tester bed c...

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Early 1600s English Jacobean Antique Brass Bed Heads

Materials

Oak

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

$32,000

H 43.31 in W 90.56 in D 30.32 in

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...

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Late 19th Century Brazilian Romantic Antique Brass Bed Heads

Materials

Wood

19thC Antique Hamptons & Sons Chesterfield Sofa In Hand Dyed Whiskey Leather
19thC Antique Hamptons & Sons Chesterfield Sofa In Hand Dyed Whiskey Leather

19thC Antique Hamptons & Sons Chesterfield Sofa In Hand Dyed Whiskey Leather

Located in London, GB

As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer, I always have a large stock of Chesterfield sofas and chairs ranging from early 19thC through to present day including a selection of our own ...

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Mid-19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Brass Bed Heads

Materials

Leather

19thC Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers - Wimbledon Green
19thC Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers - Wimbledon Green

19thC Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers - Wimbledon Green

Located in London, GB

As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I always have a very good selection of pieces in stock with a wide range of price points. Original Howard & Sons 19thC Chesterfield sofa that...

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Late 19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Brass Bed Heads

Materials

Leather

English Mahogany Writing Table, Early 19th Century
English Mahogany Writing Table, Early 19th Century

English Mahogany Writing Table, Early 19th Century

$44,500

H 29.75 in W 59.88 in D 42 in

English Mahogany Writing Table, Early 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisite writing desk is crafted of rich mahogany and features the straightforward design prevalent in England during the early 19th century. A luxurious leather-covered top pr...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Brass Bed Heads

Materials

Brass

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Antique Brass Bed Heads For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique brass bed heads available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and iron, all antique brass bed heads available were constructed with great care. Antique brass bed heads have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique brass bed heads are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Art Nouveau and louis xv styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many antique brass bed heads are appealing in their simplicity, but André-Charles Boulle, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Maple & Co. produced popular antique brass bed heads that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Brass Bed Heads?

Prices for antique brass bed heads start at $725 and top out at $49,500 with the average selling for $2,767.

Finding the Right Beds-frames for You

We find relaxation and solace in our bedrooms, which are often the most cherished rooms of a home. Your antique, new or vintage bed and bed frame are integral to this oasis of personal comfort.

Beds and bed frames have long been an important part of the sanctuary that is the bedroom. For the upper class in countries such as England, the massive, costly beds of the 16th and 17th centuries were decorative and of the poster variety. Some were characterized by large painted wooden headboards, often made of oak, that featured ornate carvings and richly colored curtains affixed to each of the two or four posts — think of today’s sumptuous upholstered headboards as a distant cousin to these luxurious furnishings. The heavy fabric curtains were drawn across a fringed canopy to close out the sunlight that might’ve warmed your grandiose and opulent bedchambers. This feature could also offer privacy as desired, because, as we all know, a bedroom is for more than just sleeping

Coiled springs didn’t make their way into mattresses until the 1800s, which likely made for a far more comfortable night’s sleep for many. Bed frames of cast iron and brass were introduced during the mid- to late-19th century. Later, the 20th century brought with it marvelous innovations for slumberland, among them daybeds from the likes of George Nelson and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich as well as convertible sofa beds.

Today, you will find a range of beds geared toward your individual personality and preferred style of decor. When shopping for a bed and bed frame, keep in mind that you’ve got options. Sizes range from twin to California king. At 76 inches wide and 80 inches long, a king-size bed is roughly 16 inches wider than a queen-size mattress, and your bed frame will likely add two to five inches to each side. (The California king bed is 84 inches long.)

From dramatic bedroom designs to uncomplicated, minimalist approaches, the bedroom has evolved into the haven that it should be: a peaceful place of respite, where we begin and end every day. Take the time to create your very own oasis — you deserve it. Rest easy with an expansive collection of antique, new and vintage beds and bed frames available on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Brass Bed Heads
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.

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