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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

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American mahogany pencil and bulbous post twin tester beds with original carved scrolled headboards, brass escutcheons, and side rails. Fits Standard twin mattress and box s...

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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.

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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

Brass centrepiece details, brass motifs on all edges of legs top and bottom, detail brass trim detail throughout bed head and front board, a spectacle bed frame with beautiful detail...

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19th Century Antique Brass Bed Heads

Materials

Brass

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Dorothy Draper Lacquered Viennese Secretary Desk for Henredon, circa 1963
Dorothy Draper Lacquered Viennese Secretary Desk for Henredon, circa 1963

Dorothy Draper Lacquered Viennese Secretary Desk for Henredon, circa 1963

By Dorothy Draper, Henredon

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Everyone can have a taste of iconic Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency style with this perfectly sized and oh so elegant Viennese Collection Secretaries Desk Breakfront. Regal. Whimsic...

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1960s American Hollywood Regency Antique Brass Bed Heads

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design

Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design

Located in London, England

Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...

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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Antique Brass Bed Heads

Materials

Oak, Mohair, Velvet

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

$14,950 / 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

Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia

Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia

$690 / item

H 19 in W 17 in D 17 in

Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia

By Dusty Deco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Bed Heads

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Sofa
Louis XVI Style Sofa

Louis XVI Style Sofa

$10,149

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

Giltwood

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

The Salon, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

$4,901 / 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

Antique French Child's Bed in Original Paint from Toulouse, France
Antique French Child's Bed in Original Paint from Toulouse, France

Antique French Child's Bed in Original Paint from Toulouse, France

$575Sale Price|55% Off

H 34 in W 61.63 in D 28 in

Antique French Child's Bed in Original Paint from Toulouse, France

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique French Child’s Iron Bed in as found condition, with Original Old Paint and could be used to house a Doll or Stuffed Animal collection. Very decorative and very inexpensive.

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1910s French Country Antique Brass Bed Heads

Materials

Metal

Antique French Samson Porcelain Plates Set 14 Hand Painted Floral
Antique French Samson Porcelain Plates Set 14 Hand Painted Floral

Antique French Samson Porcelain Plates Set 14 Hand Painted Floral

By Edmé Samson

Located in Katonah, NY

This set of 14 antique French porcelain dishes, attributed to Samson, is built around a strong cobalt blue and gilt border that gives the service immediate presence on the table. Wi...

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1870s French Chinoiserie Antique Brass Bed Heads

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase

George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase.

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2010s American Chinoiserie Antique Brass Bed Heads

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

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

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

$10,830

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

Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972

Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972

By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy

Located in Echt, NL

Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...

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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Antique Brass Bed Heads

Materials

Metal

18th/19th century library or buffet, Tuscany or Umbria
18th/19th century library or buffet, Tuscany or Umbria

18th/19th century library or buffet, Tuscany or Umbria

$10,398

H 97.64 in W 77.96 in D 18.9 in

18th/19th century library or buffet, Tuscany or Umbria

Located in Jesteburg, DE

An impressive sculptural two-body library or buffet, Tuscany or Umbria, early 18th century in beautiful warm patina. The upper part with panelled doors on both sides accentuated wi...

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Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Brass Bed Heads

Materials

Softwood

Elegant Sofa Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Elegant Sofa Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

Elegant Sofa Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

$17,710 / item

H 29.93 in W 94.1 in D 36.23 in

Elegant Sofa Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Pierre Chareau, Paul Dupré-Lafon, Jules Leleu

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A superb Art Deco style sofa, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality hand-made beech frames and newly upholstered in a soft, ivory, premium 100% alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldw...

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2010s British Art Deco Antique Brass Bed Heads

Materials

Alpaca, Beech

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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.

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