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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

French Solid Cherry Wood Neoclassical Daybed
French Solid Cherry Wood Neoclassical Daybed

French Solid Cherry Wood Neoclassical Daybed

Located in Austin, TX

Striking antique French daybed in solid hand painted cherry wood, Neoclassical details on headboard

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Headboards

Carved Wood Scrolled Architectural Piece
Carved Wood Scrolled Architectural Piece

Carved Wood Scrolled Architectural Piece

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century wood carved architectural piece that could be upholstered in a headboard or built in

Category

19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

French Wrought Iron Architectural Element
French Wrought Iron Architectural Element

French Wrought Iron Architectural Element

Located in Doylestown, PA

sized headboard. Three others of smaller sizes available.

Category

19th Century French Antique Headboards

Materials

Wrought Iron

Monumental 19th Century Italian Carved Panel
Monumental 19th Century Italian Carved Panel

Monumental 19th Century Italian Carved Panel

Located in Hopewell, NJ

This exceptional walnut panel may be used as a king headboard or wall art. Hand-carvings include a

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Headboards

Louis XV Style Bed
Louis XV Style Bed

Louis XV Style Bed

Located in Beaune, FR

Bed in molded and richly carved oak in Louis XV style. The headboard and footboard are the same

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Headboards

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Antique Regence Mahogany Queen Bed

Antique Regence Mahogany Queen Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

bronze mounts, or ormolu. The gracefully arched and boldly molded headboard crown has been centered with

Category

19th Century French Régence Antique Headboards

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut, Burl and Marble Bedroom Set, circa 1890
Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut, Burl and Marble Bedroom Set, circa 1890

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut, Burl and Marble Bedroom Set, circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

frieze drawer over lower cabinet and bed with tall headboard and matching footboard, circa 1890

Category

Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Headboards

Materials

Marble, Metal

A French Louis XVI style Painted & Gilded Queen Size Bed, C. 1910.
A French Louis XVI style Painted & Gilded Queen Size Bed, C. 1910.

A French Louis XVI style Painted & Gilded Queen Size Bed, C. 1910.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This fully carved bed has it all making it fit for a Queen with arched headboard and footboard with

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Large Bronze Architectural Element
Large Bronze Architectural Element

Large Bronze Architectural Element

Located in San Francisco, CA

. This could be converted to make a stunning king size headboard.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Headboards

Materials

Bronze

Monumental French 19th Century Clock Face
Monumental French 19th Century Clock Face

Monumental French 19th Century Clock Face

Located in Round Top, TX

. Fabulous as wall-mounted artwork or as a terrific headboard.

Category

19th Century French Antique Headboards

Materials

Metal

Early Mexican Striped Wool Serape Big Bolster Pillows
Early Mexican Striped Wool Serape Big Bolster Pillows

Early Mexican Striped Wool Serape Big Bolster Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

headboard pillows are amazing and very colorful! The backing is in cotton linen.

Category

Late 19th Century Mexican Adirondack Antique Headboards

Materials

Wool

19th C. Italian Cherub Carving
19th C. Italian Cherub Carving

19th C. Italian Cherub Carving

Located in Los Angeles, CA

it's own or can be used to create a stunning headboard.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

French Provincial Carved Queen Sized Bed
French Provincial Carved Queen Sized Bed

French Provincial Carved Queen Sized Bed

Located in Queens, NY

design pediment, as well as a spindle frieze headboard and footboard.

Category

19th Century French Antique Headboards

Materials

Oak, Beech

Napoleonic Style Solid Walnut and Iron Queen Width Bed Circa 1820s
Napoleonic Style Solid Walnut and Iron Queen Width Bed Circa 1820s

Napoleonic Style Solid Walnut and Iron Queen Width Bed Circa 1820s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Wood. Iron. With headboard, footboard and rails. 50 1/2" h x 60 1/4" w x 2 1/8" d. Condition

Category

1820s French Napoleon III Antique Headboards

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Antique Carved Oak Full Size Bed, circa 1900

Located in South Bend, IN

" D. Headboard 72.88" H, footboard 35.38" H. Excellent vintage condition.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Headboards

Materials

Oak

Painted 19th Century French Bed
Painted 19th Century French Bed

Painted 19th Century French Bed

Located in Atlanta, GA

Painted one of a kind 19th Century French Bed with Upholstered Headboard and Footboard.

Category

19th Century French Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Wood Beds
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Wood Beds

Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Wood Beds

Located in Southampton, NY

gilt and carved acorn finials on headboard and footboard with rosettes

Category

19th Century French Antique Headboards

Materials

Giltwood, Upholstery

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Girlande
French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Girlande

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Girlande

Located in Round Top, TX

a window treatment, doorway, headboard, or to suspend a tapestry from.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Headboards

Empire Double Bed Walnut Ferine Feet, Italy, Early 1800s
Empire Double Bed Walnut Ferine Feet, Italy, Early 1800s

Empire Double Bed Walnut Ferine Feet, Italy, Early 1800s

Located in Milano, IT

An impressive double bed, shaped headboard and footboard strongly jutting with curl. Impressive

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Italian Architectural Niche
18th Century Italian Architectural Niche

18th Century Italian Architectural Niche

Located in Round Top, TX

element to be built into a sumptuous living area or incorporated into a magnificent headboard.

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Headboards

Materials

Giltwood

19th C. Hand Carved Salvage Teak Architectural Columns India Rustic Original
19th C. Hand Carved Salvage Teak Architectural Columns India Rustic Original

19th C. Hand Carved Salvage Teak Architectural Columns India Rustic Original

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

workmanship. Could be used in headboard or by mantle. Salvaged from estate in India, circa 1880s.

Category

Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Headboards

Materials

Teak

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

Antique Carved Tiger Oak Full Size Bed, circa 1900

Located in South Bend, IN

80.5" D. Headboard 75.63" H; footboard 38" H. Very good vintage condition.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Headboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century, English Victorian Burr Walnut Bed
19th Century, English Victorian Burr Walnut Bed

19th Century, English Victorian Burr Walnut Bed

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality Victorian burr walnut double bed. The bed has a tall arched headboard

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

Rustic 1840s Scandinavian Fir Bed with Custom Mattress and Box Spring
Rustic 1840s Scandinavian Fir Bed with Custom Mattress and Box Spring

Rustic 1840s Scandinavian Fir Bed with Custom Mattress and Box Spring

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rustic Scandinavian fir bed from the mid-19th century, with tall scrolling headboard, custom

Category

Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Antique Headboards

Materials

Fir

Antique Boston Posters Full Size Maple Rope Bed, Circa 1800s
Antique Boston Posters Full Size Maple Rope Bed, Circa 1800s

Antique Boston Posters Full Size Maple Rope Bed, Circa 1800s

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 1800’s Sheraton rope bed, probably Boston, with a turned posters headboard and footboard. All

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Headboards

Materials

Maple

Salamander Neo-gothic Walnut Bed XIXth
Salamander Neo-gothic Walnut Bed XIXth

Salamander Neo-gothic Walnut Bed XIXth

Located in Beaune, FR

points. These two beds can easily be presented as a pair of beds. Only the macaroon on the headboard and

Category

19th Century French Gothic Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

Superb Francois Linke Signed Mahogany and Gilt Bronze European Queen Size Bed
Superb Francois Linke Signed Mahogany and Gilt Bronze European Queen Size Bed

Superb Francois Linke Signed Mahogany and Gilt Bronze European Queen Size Bed

By François Linke

Located in Hopewell, NJ

by Francois Linke in the Marie Antoinette Revival style. The bed has a breakfront headboard with a

Category

1920s French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Bed
Louis XVI Style Bed

Louis XVI Style Bed

Located in Beaune, FR

wooden rose drops on the headboard and the footboards. French work from the end of the 19th century. Good

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style Head And Foot Board Bed Fine Gilt Design Stamped Jansen
Louis XVI Style Head And Foot Board Bed Fine Gilt Design Stamped Jansen

Louis XVI Style Head And Foot Board Bed Fine Gilt Design Stamped Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

This is a wonderful full size headboard and foot-board with matching rails. Louis XVI style with

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Headboards

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Painted Panel
Antique Painted Panel

Antique Painted Panel

Located in Houston, TX

, this piece would also make a magnificent headboard on a double or standard size bed.

Category

Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Headboards

A Louis XV Style Day Bed with Linen Upholstery
A Louis XV Style Day Bed with Linen Upholstery

A Louis XV Style Day Bed with Linen Upholstery

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A Louis XV Style Fully Upholstered Day Bed with Shaped and Molded Upholstered Headboards Lifted on

Category

19th Century French Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood, Linen

Shapland and Petter. A stunning 4' Wide Bed

Shapland and Petter. A stunning 4' Wide Bed

By Shapland & Petter

Located in London, GB

foot board and to the headboard both slightly different style flowers..

Category

1890s Arts and Crafts Antique Headboards

Materials

Fruitwood, Mahogany

Antique French Screen Circa 1880
Antique French Screen Circa 1880

Antique French Screen Circa 1880

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

. Measures: 62″ wide and 43″ tall – making it perfect for a queen-size headboard.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Headboards

Antique Birdseye Maple Full Size Bed, circa 1900
Antique Birdseye Maple Full Size Bed, circa 1900

Antique Birdseye Maple Full Size Bed, circa 1900

Located in South Bend, IN

" D. Headboard is 49.63" H, footboard is 28.25" H. Good original vintage condition.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Headboards

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Carved Italian Gilt Wood Architectural Piece C. 1900's
Carved Italian Gilt Wood Architectural Piece C. 1900's

Carved Italian Gilt Wood Architectural Piece C. 1900's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. This carving would make a stunning upholstered headboard. It would also be perfect over a doorway or

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Wrought Iron Architectural Element
Wrought Iron Architectural Element

Wrought Iron Architectural Element

Located in Westport, CT

to adorn a window opening. Lovely as a wall hanging or for use as a headboard.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Headboards

Materials

Iron

19th Century Chinese Folding Screen
19th Century Chinese Folding Screen

19th Century Chinese Folding Screen

Located in Chicago, IL

, room divider, headboard, board

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Headboards

A fine and rare 19th c French King size bed and nightstand by F. Gustave Quignon
A fine and rare 19th c French King size bed and nightstand by F. Gustave Quignon

A fine and rare 19th c French King size bed and nightstand by F. Gustave Quignon

By Frederic Gustave Quignon

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine and rare 19th century French Louis XVI walnut and parcel gilt King size headboard and

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Marble

1890's Wedding Band Iron Bed
1890's Wedding Band Iron Bed

1890's Wedding Band Iron Bed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

headboard and footboard. Full size, can easily be converted into a queen size.

Category

19th Century American Antique Headboards

Materials

Iron

Austrian Geometric Door
Austrian Geometric Door

Austrian Geometric Door

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

19th C Austrian washed out and scrubbed geometric door. Would make a wonderful headboard. 1890

Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Headboards

Materials

Pine

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Full Bed
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Full Bed

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Full Bed

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

-style bed’s frame. The wooden frame is comprised of an arched, upholstered headboard, its carved side

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Paint

18th Century Spanish Baroque Bed
18th Century Spanish Baroque Bed

18th Century Spanish Baroque Bed

Located in Madrid, ES

headboard with Chinese scenes decorate this piece, beautiful patinated. (The structure of the bed is for

Category

Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Headboards

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage Oak Barley Twist Bed Frame, 1920's
Vintage Oak Barley Twist Bed Frame, 1920's

Vintage Oak Barley Twist Bed Frame, 1920's

Located in South Shields, GB

A beautiful, vintage oak bed frame Featuring a headboard and baseboard - with barley twist details

Category

1920s British Art Deco Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood, Walnut

c.1590 English Elizabeth 1st Tudor Overmantle
c.1590 English Elizabeth 1st Tudor Overmantle

c.1590 English Elizabeth 1st Tudor Overmantle

Located in Highwood, IL

a fireplace or it can be easily modified to be used as a headboard or bar front.

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Headboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Painted Door Surround
19th Century French Painted Door Surround

19th Century French Painted Door Surround

Located in Los Angeles, CA

into your home or a custom mirror or headboard can be created from this fabulous architectural piece.

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Charleston Mahogany Inlaid Four Poster Rice Bed. Circa 1810
Charleston Mahogany Inlaid Four Poster Rice Bed. Circa 1810

Charleston Mahogany Inlaid Four Poster Rice Bed. Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

Charleston mahogany inlaid four poster Rice Bed with patera inlaid headboard, patera tester, turned

Category

19th Century American American Classical Antique Headboards

Materials

Mahogany

A Grand Early 20th Century Chinese Lattice Panel
A Grand Early 20th Century Chinese Lattice Panel

A Grand Early 20th Century Chinese Lattice Panel

Located in Chicago, IL

hanging, lattice, painting, photograph, headboard, bed

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Headboards

Materials

Cypress

19th Century French Louis XVI Bed
19th Century French Louis XVI Bed

19th Century French Louis XVI Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

A French, 19th century Louis XVI style bed with a painted finish Measures: Headboard: 69 ¼” W X

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Antique Pine 3/4 Beds
Pair of Antique Pine 3/4 Beds

Pair of Antique Pine 3/4 Beds

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

carved bonnets with galleries above the paneled headboards. They hold 3/4 size mattresses, a little

Category

1860s Austrian Antique Headboards

Materials

Pine

Late 19th Century Black Vitrine Cabinet or Bookcase
Late 19th Century Black Vitrine Cabinet or Bookcase

Late 19th Century Black Vitrine Cabinet or Bookcase

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

(+headboard) wide / 62.2 inch (+headboard) wide, 30 cm (top) or 52 cm (bottom) deep / 11.8 inch (top) or 20.5

Category

Late 19th Century European Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood, Oak, Pine

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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.