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Antique Cast Iron 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 Cast Iron Bed Heads

Materials

Brass, Iron

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19th Century Cast Iron Queen Bed
19th Century Cast Iron Queen Bed

19th Century Cast Iron Queen Bed

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H 53.5 in W 63.5 in D 78.5 in

19th Century Cast Iron Queen Bed

Located in Sheffield, MA

Antique country cast iron queen-size bed with head with brass finials. BRK 02106. Foot railing

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Cast Iron Bed Heads

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Hand-Painted Cast Iron Bed
Antique Victorian Hand-Painted Cast Iron Bed

Antique Victorian Hand-Painted Cast Iron Bed

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H 45.5 in W 80 in L 45.5 in

Antique Victorian Hand-Painted Cast Iron Bed

Located in Hudson, NY

a romantic and bold antique Victorian cast iron bed with tall head and foot, and entirely hand

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Late 19th Century American Antique Cast Iron Bed Heads

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By Henredon, Dorothy Draper

Located in Saint Louis, MO

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$10,116

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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 Cast Iron Bed Heads

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$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

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Antique Cast Iron Bed Heads

Materials

Brass

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1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors

$11,960Sale Price / item|20% Off

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 Cast Iron Bed Heads

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

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

The Salon, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

$4,978 / 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 Cast Iron Bed Heads

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

Located in Montreal, Quebec

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1940s French Louis XV Antique Cast Iron Bed Heads

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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 BENSENVILLE, 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 Cast Iron Bed Heads

Materials

Metal

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French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Settee

$4,800

H 33 in W 53 in D 31 in

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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 Cast Iron Bed Heads

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

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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 Cast Iron Bed Heads

Materials

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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

$10,795

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 Cast Iron Bed Heads

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Beech

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

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1830s Old Masters Antique Cast Iron Bed Heads

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

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By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Antique Cast Iron Bed Heads

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English Mahogany Writing Table, Early 19th Century

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$44,500

H 29.75 in W 59.88 in D 42 in

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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19th Century English Regency Antique Cast Iron Bed Heads

Materials

Brass

Slip Covered Slope Arm Sofa in Stone Washed Greige Linen with Down Cushions
Slip Covered Slope Arm Sofa in Stone Washed Greige Linen with Down Cushions

Slip Covered Slope Arm Sofa in Stone Washed Greige Linen with Down Cushions

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Introducing our slip-covered sofa in natural greige linen, with stone-washed linen for a relaxed, lived-in look. Sink into the plump down-wrapped seat cushion for ultimate comfort. T...

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Materials

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Superb 18th century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase
Superb 18th century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase

Superb 18th century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase

Located in Richmond, VA

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MONUMENTAL 3 METER EMPEROR ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 CARVED ENGLISH BURR OAK TESTER BED
MONUMENTAL 3 METER EMPEROR ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 CARVED ENGLISH BURR OAK TESTER BED

MONUMENTAL 3 METER EMPEROR ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 CARVED ENGLISH BURR OAK TESTER BED

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Antique Cast Iron Bed Heads For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique cast iron bed heads is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique cast iron bed heads — often made from iron, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Antique cast iron bed heads have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique cast iron bed heads are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian style is often sought at 1stDibs.

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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