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Antique Carved Swedish Twin Pine Bed
Antique Carved Swedish Twin Pine Bed

Antique Carved Swedish Twin Pine Bed

Located in Round Top, TX

Enchanting antique pine single size bed from Sweden, circa 1850-1870. The headboard features

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Headboards

Leather and Wood Day Bed
Leather and Wood Day Bed

Leather and Wood Day Bed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th c. bed with woven leather slats. Headboard and footboard detachable.

Category

19th Century Guatemalan Antique Headboards

Materials

Cedar, Leather

Late 18th Century French Cherrywood Cabinet
Late 18th Century French Cherrywood Cabinet

Late 18th Century French Cherrywood Cabinet

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

. Dimensions: 227 cm high / 89.4 inch high, 128 cm (+ 7.5 cm headboard right and left) wide / 50.4 inch (+ 3

Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Headboards

Materials

Cherry

Early 20th Century Full Size Spool Turned Bed Frame in Early American Style
Early 20th Century Full Size Spool Turned Bed Frame in Early American Style

Early 20th Century Full Size Spool Turned Bed Frame in Early American Style

Located in Morristown, NJ

a rich chocolate brown color. The headboard spool-shaped turnings in the spindles and usually in

Category

Early 20th Century North American American Classical Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood, Paint

East Lake Carved Wood Full Size Burl Wood Bed
East Lake Carved Wood Full Size Burl Wood Bed

East Lake Carved Wood Full Size Burl Wood Bed

By Charles Locke Eastlake

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Beautiful hand-carved bed complete with sideboards, headboard and foot board. Beautiful burl wood

Category

Early 20th Century American French Provincial Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Burl High Top Bed Circa 1890
Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Burl High Top Bed Circa 1890

Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Burl High Top Bed Circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

and shaped headboard having carved shield form cartouche and incised scroll decoration, c1890

Category

19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Portuguese Rosewood Tester Bed
Portuguese Rosewood Tester Bed

Portuguese Rosewood Tester Bed

Located in Essex, MA

With barley twist supports and conforming headboard, with trim with metallic thread crests.

Category

Early 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Headboards

Materials

Other

Pair of 19th Century Italian Walnut Louis XVI Beds
Pair of 19th Century Italian Walnut Louis XVI Beds

Pair of 19th Century Italian Walnut Louis XVI Beds

Located in Dallas, TX

an arched headboard design. The entire façade of the footboard and the upper tier of the headboard

Category

1890s Italian Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Bed
19th Century French Bed

19th Century French Bed

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century painted French bed with upholstered and carved headboard, carved rails and footboard.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Headboards

19th Century Mahogany Miniature Bed with Arched Tester Top
19th Century Mahogany Miniature Bed with Arched Tester Top

19th Century Mahogany Miniature Bed with Arched Tester Top

Located in Charleston, SC

English miniature bed with mahogany tester top with tapered reeded leg and pierced headboard

Category

Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Headboards

Antique French Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Full Size Bed, 19th Century
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Full Size Bed, 19th Century

Antique French Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Full Size Bed, 19th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

French Louis XVI carved mahogany bed frame with pierced ribbon crest over headboard with heavily

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Mahogany

Decorative Wrought Iron
Decorative Wrought Iron

Decorative Wrought Iron

Located in Doylestown, PA

A 19th century decorative wrought iron element, perfect for a small headboard or over a mantle.

Category

19th Century French Antique Headboards

Materials

Wrought Iron

George III Mahogany Tester Bed
George III Mahogany Tester Bed

George III Mahogany Tester Bed

Located in Essex, MA

Beautiful panelled figured mahogany headboard and canopy, carved surround, end posts with reeding

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Pair of Walnut Twin Beds
Pair of Walnut Twin Beds

Pair of Walnut Twin Beds

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Walnut twin beds with original finials,heart pine headboards,and heart pine rails. Virginia

Category

19th Century American Antique Headboards

Vintage Country French Bed
Vintage Country French Bed

Vintage Country French Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

oak, it features an arbalette crown on the headboard. Sculpted frameworks with carved embellishment

Category

Early 20th Century French Country Antique Headboards

Antique French Henri II Walnut Queen Bed
Antique French Henri II Walnut Queen Bed

Antique French Henri II Walnut Queen Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

magnificence and hand-crafted excellence! The bold arch of the headboard is enhanced by full relief as well as

Category

19th Century French Antique Headboards

Gorgeous Louis XV Style Custom Bed
Gorgeous Louis XV Style Custom Bed

Gorgeous Louis XV Style Custom Bed

Located in Hopewell, NJ

headboard and footboard are highlighted in white. The elegant footboard is upholstered on both exterior and

Category

1920s French Louis XV Antique Headboards

Materials

Velvet

Elegant 1920s Portuguese Carved Oak Double Bed in the Form of a Shell
Elegant 1920s Portuguese Carved Oak Double Bed in the Form of a Shell

Elegant 1920s Portuguese Carved Oak Double Bed in the Form of a Shell

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

shape to the headboard, with excellent colour. Simpler foot end as to not take any attention away from

Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Antique Headboards

Materials

Oak

Charles X Double Bed Cherry Italy XIX Century
Charles X Double Bed Cherry Italy XIX Century

Charles X Double Bed Cherry Italy XIX Century

Located in Milano, IT

Charles X bed, the uprights of the headboard are plinth-shaped, crowned by vasiform elements, while

Category

19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Headboards

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

A rare Art Deco satinwood bed with night stands, C 1930.
A rare Art Deco satinwood bed with night stands, C 1930.

A rare Art Deco satinwood bed with night stands, C 1930.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

rectangular headboard done in satinwood flanked by two arched niches containing half-round drum cabinets with

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Headboards

Materials

Satinwood

French Louis XVI Style Full Size Carved Painted Bed
French Louis XVI Style Full Size Carved Painted Bed

French Louis XVI Style Full Size Carved Painted Bed

Located in Bradenton, FL

arched upholstered headboard, carved side rails, and two turned baluster posts on footboard. Frame is

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Caribbean Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Caribbean Mahogany Four Poster Bed

Caribbean Mahogany Four Poster Bed

Located in Charleston, SC

Caribbean mahogany four poster bed with intricate carved post, scrolled headboard, and ending on

Category

19th Century Caribbean Antique Headboards

Edwardian Satinwood and Painted Bed
Edwardian Satinwood and Painted Bed

Edwardian Satinwood and Painted Bed

Located in Essex, MA

Headboard with central painted panel and painted flowers, the footboard painted and double caned

Category

19th Century English Antique Headboards

Materials

Satinwood

Turn of the Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Bed
Turn of the Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Bed

Turn of the Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Bed

Located in Queens, NY

French, Louis XV provincial style walnut full-size bed with shell carving. Headboard, footboard

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Daybed
18th Century French Daybed

18th Century French Daybed

Located in Charleston, SC

Charming small French daybed with oak shaped headboard, beautifully carved apron and cabriole legs

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Headboards

Materials

Linen, Oak

HAND PAINTED ITALIAN LEATHER SCREEN
HAND PAINTED ITALIAN LEATHER SCREEN

HAND PAINTED ITALIAN LEATHER SCREEN

Located in Houston, TX

MAKE GREAT HEADBOARD)

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Headboards

French Upholstered Bed Head, Deeply Buttoned in Teal Velvet
French Upholstered Bed Head, Deeply Buttoned in Teal Velvet

French Upholstered Bed Head, Deeply Buttoned in Teal Velvet

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Upholstered Bed Head, Deeply Buttoned in Teal Velvet This is a Walnut Headboard with the

Category

Mid-19th Century French Provincial Antique Headboards

Materials

Velvet

Antique Carved Oak Full Size Bed Frame, circa 1900
Antique Carved Oak Full Size Bed Frame, circa 1900

Antique Carved Oak Full Size Bed Frame, circa 1900

Located in South Bend, IN

nice carved details. It is solid, sturdy, and fully functional. The headboard impressively stands at

Category

Early 1900s American British Colonial Antique Headboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Folk Art Single Bed with Night Table
19th Century French Folk Art Single Bed with Night Table

19th Century French Folk Art Single Bed with Night Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

and painted headboard this, the footboard and the night table are all matching The headboard and foot

Category

19th Century Folk Art Antique Headboards

Materials

Chestnut

19THC CARVED WALNUT POSTER BED
19THC CARVED WALNUT POSTER BED

19THC CARVED WALNUT POSTER BED

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC EARLY HAND CARVED POSTER BED WITH CARVED DETAIL TO THE HEADBOARD AND POST .THE CONDITION IS

Category

19th Century American Antique Headboards

19th C. Louis XV Style Bed
19th C. Louis XV Style Bed

19th C. Louis XV Style Bed

Located in Sheffield, MA

widest point of the headboard. Where the slots are below measures 44". We can either provide a platform

Category

19th Century French Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood, Mohair

19th Century Victorian Eastlake Carved Walnut and Burl Wood Full Size Bed
19th Century Victorian Eastlake Carved Walnut and Burl Wood Full Size Bed

19th Century Victorian Eastlake Carved Walnut and Burl Wood Full Size Bed

Located in South Bend, IN

. An impressive statement piece, with a nearly 7 foot tall headboard. The bed is in very good original

Category

Mid-19th Century American Eastlake Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Large Wall Panel of Gnome with Duck
Large Wall Panel of Gnome with Duck

Large Wall Panel of Gnome with Duck

Located in Charleston, SC

Early 20th century decorative panel of a gnome with duck. Would make a fantastic headboard for

Category

1890s European Antique Headboards

An Italian Neoclassical Painted & Parcel-Gilt Bed
An Italian Neoclassical Painted & Parcel-Gilt Bed

An Italian Neoclassical Painted & Parcel-Gilt Bed

Located in Sheffield, MA

The headboard is decorated throughout with gilt and painted designs. The foot board has two fluted

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Headboards

Italian Early 19th Century Window Frame
Italian Early 19th Century Window Frame

Italian Early 19th Century Window Frame

Located in Round Top, TX

. Fabulous as a mirror or as a headboard.

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

19th Century West Indian Mahogany Bed
19th Century West Indian Mahogany Bed

19th Century West Indian Mahogany Bed

Located in Charleston, SC

19th century West Indian mahogany four post bed. Pineapple accent as pediment of headboard with

Category

1830s Unknown Antique Headboards

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Style Oak Single Bed Head Board
French Empire Style Oak Single Bed Head Board

French Empire Style Oak Single Bed Head Board

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

the headboard rather than the whole bed It useable with a divan bed or similar fixed to the wall to

Category

Late 19th Century Empire Antique Headboards

Materials

Oak

Vintage French Louis XVI Bed
Vintage French Louis XVI Bed

Vintage French Louis XVI Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

the subtly arched headboard and footboard crowns, with delicate molded detail from top to bottom and

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Antique French Floral Paint & Gilt Decorated Bed, Circa 1890
Antique French Floral Paint & Gilt Decorated Bed, Circa 1890

Antique French Floral Paint & Gilt Decorated Bed, Circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique French single or twin bed offers wood construction with shaped headboard having pierced

Category

Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Queen Painted Bed
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Queen Painted Bed

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Queen Painted Bed

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

. The headboard has a nice big arch framed by square fluted columns. The footboard has a more subtle

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Upholstery

19th Century French Louis XV Bed Carved Walnut Parisian Rococo by George Guerin
19th Century French Louis XV Bed Carved Walnut Parisian Rococo by George Guerin

19th Century French Louis XV Bed Carved Walnut Parisian Rococo by George Guerin

By George Guerin

Located in Shreveport, LA

France, a gorgeous antique French bed, with headboard, footboard and original rails! With a glamorous

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco French Sunray inlaid Double Bec
Art Deco French Sunray inlaid Double Bec

Art Deco French Sunray inlaid Double Bec

Located in Barnstaple, GB

the headboard and footboard are extremely impressive. The headboard of octagonal outline is

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

Large19th Century Carved Oak Panel
Large19th Century Carved Oak Panel

Large19th Century Carved Oak Panel

Located in Doylestown, PA

make a great headboard or wall hanging.

Category

19th Century American Antique Headboards

Materials

Oak

19c Louis XVI Caned Bed in Four Pieces
19c Louis XVI Caned Bed in Four Pieces

19c Louis XVI Caned Bed in Four Pieces

Located in New Orleans, LA

Majestic Louis XVI bed with a caned headboard and footboard. Features delicate carving with gilded

Category

19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Cane, Wood

19th Century Antique Decorative Panel on Paper
19th Century Antique Decorative Panel on Paper

19th Century Antique Decorative Panel on Paper

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

19th century antique decorative panel on paper, idea for above fireplace or headboard, soft and

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Headboards

Materials

Canvas

A French faux bamboo birds eye maple twin bed. C 1880
A French faux bamboo birds eye maple twin bed. C 1880

A French faux bamboo birds eye maple twin bed. C 1880

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A French faux bamboo birds eye maple twin bed with a triangular frame headboard. C 1880 Interior

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Headboards

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Birdseye Maple

PAIR OF SHAKER TWIN BEDS
PAIR OF SHAKER TWIN BEDS

PAIR OF SHAKER TWIN BEDS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

BUTTERFLY SCALLOPED HEADBOARDS GREAT FOR A CHILDS ROOM!!!!

Category

19th Century American Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

American Mahogany Four Poster  Bed
American Mahogany Four Poster  Bed

American Mahogany Four Poster Bed

Located in Charleston, SC

one board sunburst headboard and ends on bulbous feet.

Category

19th Century American Antique Headboards

Pair of Painted Beds
Pair of Painted Beds

Pair of Painted Beds

Located in Baltimore, MD

An outstanding pair of painted hardwood beds, the headboard featuring a boldly carved panelled

Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Headboards

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Rococo Revival Birdseye Maple & Figural Carved Walnut Full Size Bed 1860
Antique Rococo Revival Birdseye Maple & Figural Carved Walnut Full Size Bed 1860

Antique Rococo Revival Birdseye Maple & Figural Carved Walnut Full Size Bed 1860

Located in Big Flats, NY

paneled headboard with walnut trimming, raised on Marseilles bun feet, carved foliate elements throughout

Category

19th Century European Rococo Revival Antique Headboards

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

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Antique Headboards For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique headboards for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all antique headboards available were constructed with great care. Antique headboards have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique headboards bearing Rococo or Baroque hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique headboards over the years, but those made by Henkel Harris, Maison Jansen and Paul McCobb are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Headboards?

Antique headboards can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,600, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $48,500.