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16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, Belgium
16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, Belgium

16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, Belgium

Located in Meulebeke, BE

ecclesiastical or domestic interior, this panel now serves beautifully as a decorative wall element, headboard

Category

16th Century Belgian Gothic Antique Headboards

Materials

Oak

16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, Belgium
16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, Belgium

16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, Belgium

Located in Meulebeke, BE

ecclesiastical or domestic interior, this panel now serves beautifully as a decorative wall element, headboard

Category

16th Century Belgian Gothic Antique Headboards

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Iron Pair of Single Beds
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Iron Pair of Single Beds

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Iron Pair of Single Beds

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

-painted decoration, which creates a distinctive visual accent on the headboard and footboard, is sure to

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Headboards

Materials

Iron

16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, France
16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, France

16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, France

Located in Meulebeke, BE

ecclesiastical or domestic interior, this panel now serves beautifully as a decorative wall element, headboard

Category

16th Century Belgian Gothic Antique Headboards

Materials

Oak

16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, France
16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, France

16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, France

Located in Meulebeke, BE

ecclesiastical or domestic interior, this panel now serves beautifully as a decorative wall element, headboard

Category

16th Century Belgian Gothic Antique Headboards

Materials

Oak

1920s French Art Deco Burl Walnut Full Size Bed Frame
1920s French Art Deco Burl Walnut Full Size Bed Frame

1920s French Art Deco Burl Walnut Full Size Bed Frame

Located in Astoria, NY

structurally revised and lightly refinished. The headboard and footboard showcase striking bookmatched burl

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Headboards

Materials

Brass

Late 19th-C. French Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Carved Pine Bed - F/Q
Late 19th-C. French Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Carved Pine Bed - F/Q

Late 19th-C. French Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Carved Pine Bed - F/Q

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a lovely late 19th-C. French faux bamboo bed that includes the headboard, footboard, and

Category

Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Headboards

Materials

Pine

Pair Queen Anne Leather Embossed Single Beds
Pair Queen Anne Leather Embossed Single Beds

Pair Queen Anne Leather Embossed Single Beds

Located in Swadlincote, GB

width 77" mattress length 59" headboard height 30.5" baseboard height

Category

15th Century and Earlier English Queen Anne Antique Headboards

Materials

Leather

16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, France
16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, France

16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, France

Located in Meulebeke, BE

ecclesiastical or domestic interior, this panel now serves beautifully as a decorative wall element, headboard

Category

16th Century Belgian Gothic Antique Headboards

Materials

Oak

16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, France
16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, France

16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, France

Located in Meulebeke, BE

ecclesiastical or domestic interior, this panel now serves beautifully as a decorative wall element, headboard

Category

16th Century Belgian Gothic Antique Headboards

Materials

Oak

16th Century Belgian Gothic Oak Panel
16th Century Belgian Gothic Oak Panel

16th Century Belgian Gothic Oak Panel

Located in Meulebeke, BE

ecclesiastical or domestic interior, this panel now serves beautifully as a decorative wall element, headboard

Category

16th Century Belgian Gothic Antique Headboards

Materials

Oak

Art Deco "Amsterdam School" Oak Cabinet with Black Rosewood Accents
Art Deco "Amsterdam School" Oak Cabinet with Black Rosewood Accents

Art Deco "Amsterdam School" Oak Cabinet with Black Rosewood Accents

By Frank Lloyd Wright, A.F. van der Wey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

glass door. Beautiful oak grain with two large storage cabinets, stacked middle drawers and headboard

Category

1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Headboards

Materials

Oak, Rosewood

Louis XIV Walnut Armoire Doors, Large Pair
Louis XIV Walnut Armoire Doors, Large Pair

Louis XIV Walnut Armoire Doors, Large Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

panels or headboard, or standing behind a console or sofa to add height and visual texture. Their

Category

Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

19th C. French Giltwood, Ormolu Swan Bed Corona, Circle Desmalter/ Krieger
19th C. French Giltwood, Ormolu Swan Bed Corona, Circle Desmalter/ Krieger

19th C. French Giltwood, Ormolu Swan Bed Corona, Circle Desmalter/ Krieger

By Jacob-Desmalter, Maison Krieger

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Originally used as a bed corona (or ciel de lit), this piece would have been mounted above a bed’s headboard

Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Headboards

Materials

Ormolu

Large 19th Century French Aubusson Floral Tapestry Fragment
Large 19th Century French Aubusson Floral Tapestry Fragment

Large 19th Century French Aubusson Floral Tapestry Fragment

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in New York, NY

wall or used to upholster a headboard. Aubusson, a town on the river Creuse in central France, became

Category

Mid-19th Century French Aubusson Antique Headboards

Materials

Tapestry, Wool, Silk

Gothic Bobbin Antique Bed, 19th Century Hardwood, Spindle Design
Gothic Bobbin Antique Bed, 19th Century Hardwood, Spindle Design

Gothic Bobbin Antique Bed, 19th Century Hardwood, Spindle Design

Located in New York, NY

showcases hand-turned bobbin elements along the headboard, footboard, and side rails, creating a rhythmic

Category

19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Headboards

Materials

Hardwood

Restoration Hardware Maison Panel Bed with Footboard
Restoration Hardware Maison Panel Bed with Footboard

Restoration Hardware Maison Panel Bed with Footboard

By Restoration Hardware

Located in Rochester, England

any bedroom. Crafted with high quality materials, this bed features a statement panel headboard and

Category

18th Century American Modern Antique Headboards

Materials

Cotton, Hardwood

American Classical Bobbin Turned Spindle Fruitwood Poster Full Size Bed
American Classical Bobbin Turned Spindle Fruitwood Poster Full Size Bed

American Classical Bobbin Turned Spindle Fruitwood Poster Full Size Bed

Located in Germantown, MD

. Measures 54" in width, 78" in depth and 72" in height. Headboard is 47" high and footboard is 39" high

Category

19th Century American American Classical Antique Headboards

Materials

Fruitwood

A pair of French cerused oak twin beds, C. 1940.
A pair of French cerused oak twin beds, C. 1940.

A pair of French cerused oak twin beds, C. 1940.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

headboards, along with the clean, understated lines of the triple paneled footboards. The design reflects a

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Headboards

Materials

Oak

English Fence Section, circa 1900
English Fence Section, circa 1900

English Fence Section, circa 1900

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

possible a twin headboard?

Category

Early 20th Century British Rustic Antique Headboards

Materials

Steel

Monumental 19th Century French Empire Style “Lit Bateau” Bed in Carved Wood
Monumental 19th Century French Empire Style “Lit Bateau” Bed in Carved Wood

Monumental 19th Century French Empire Style “Lit Bateau” Bed in Carved Wood

Located in Porto, PT

silhouette, with both headboard and footboard rising in sweeping, symmetrical curves terminating in bold

Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Headboards

Materials

Textile, Silk, Wood

Gilded Lacquered Wood Candlesticks by Unattributed Maker, France, 1820
Gilded Lacquered Wood Candlesticks by Unattributed Maker, France, 1820

Gilded Lacquered Wood Candlesticks by Unattributed Maker, France, 1820

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

joined together: completing with a padded fabric panel, it becomes a headboard. Look on 1stdibs : "Large

Category

Early 19th Century French Other Antique Headboards

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century mahogany dog four poster bed
19th Century mahogany dog four poster bed

19th Century mahogany dog four poster bed

Located in Martlesham, GB

moulded edge supported on four turned and fluted tapering columns, having a headboard and recently

Category

1890s British Georgian Antique Headboards

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XVI Mahogany Full Bed
French Louis XVI Mahogany Full Bed

French Louis XVI Mahogany Full Bed

Located in Queens, NY

(includes: headboard, footboard, no rails)

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Ormolu

Biedermeier walnut veneered sleigh daybed, Austria 1820s
Biedermeier walnut veneered sleigh daybed, Austria 1820s

Biedermeier walnut veneered sleigh daybed, Austria 1820s

Located in Beograd, RS

bed features characteristic curved or scrolled headboards and footboards, resembling a sled or sleigh

Category

1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood, Walnut

English Gothic Revival Walnut Full Size Bed
English Gothic Revival Walnut Full Size Bed

English Gothic Revival Walnut Full Size Bed

Located in Queens, NY

. (Includes: headboard, footboard, rails)

Category

19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Asian 19th Century 8 Panel Coromandel Screen
Vintage Asian 19th Century 8 Panel Coromandel Screen

Vintage Asian 19th Century 8 Panel Coromandel Screen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

room divider, headboard, or wall treatment, this screen is an unparalleled statement piece suitable for

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Headboards

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Resin, Wood

19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Walnut Decorative Crown
19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Walnut Decorative Crown

19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Walnut Decorative Crown

Located in Dallas, TX

room. Use it across a cased opening, or adorned with draperies to serve as a headboard, or for any

Category

1870s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Style Provincial Walnut Twin Size Bed Frames - A Pair
Antique French Louis XV Style Provincial Walnut Twin Size Bed Frames - A Pair

Antique French Louis XV Style Provincial Walnut Twin Size Bed Frames - A Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

. Crafted from solid walnut with double caned headboards and footboards, the frames display graceful

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Headboards

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Carved Bed Frames
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Carved Bed Frames

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Carved Bed Frames

Located in Rio Vista, CA

headboards. The solid beech wood has a weathered, aged patina on the finish highlighting the natural

Category

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Headboards

Materials

Metal

A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Twin Beds, C. 1920.
A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Twin Beds, C. 1920.

A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Twin Beds, C. 1920.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

headboards are gently arched. The footboards are elaborately carved and offer additional gravitas thanks to

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Gilded Wooden Bed frame, Width 176.5cm, Late 19th Century
Gilded Wooden Bed frame, Width 176.5cm, Late 19th Century

Gilded Wooden Bed frame, Width 176.5cm, Late 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

bed (see photos). Height of the headboard: 134cm. Height of the foot of the bed: 85cm. Total

Category

Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Nickel Bed Frame c.1930
Art Deco Nickel Bed Frame c.1930

Art Deco Nickel Bed Frame c.1930

$2,695Sale Price|22% Off

Art Deco Nickel Bed Frame c.1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

headboard and footboard. Fits a double bed. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-1939

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Headboards

Materials

Steel, Nickel

19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Poster Three Quater Size Bedframe
19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Poster Three Quater Size Bedframe

19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Poster Three Quater Size Bedframe

Located in Germantown, MD

, 80.5" in Height to the top of the posters, Headboard is 50" in height, footboard is 18.5"H and 34.5"H

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Headboards

Materials

Mahogany

A Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Twin Beds, C. 1940
A Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Twin Beds, C. 1940

A Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Twin Beds, C. 1940

Located in Philadelphia, PA

, shaped rails, and floral accents typical of the Louis XV revival. Both the headboard and footboard are

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Headboards

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Wood and plaster panel, lacquered floral and leafy decorations, italy
Wood and plaster panel, lacquered floral and leafy decorations, italy

Wood and plaster panel, lacquered floral and leafy decorations, italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

. Ideal as a piece of furniture, decorative panel, bed headboard or adaptable to imaginative uses. Maximum

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Headboards

Materials

Plaster, Poplar

American Federal Mahogany Child's Four-Post Bed
American Federal Mahogany Child's Four-Post Bed

American Federal Mahogany Child's Four-Post Bed

Located in Queens, NY

(includes: headboard, footboard, does not include rails.) (Irregular size, check measurements). Condition

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Headboards

Materials

Mahogany

Louis MALARD, walnut bedroom set
Louis MALARD, walnut bedroom set

Louis MALARD, walnut bedroom set

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

includes a tall headboard crowned by a carved seated female figure, and a curved footboard adorned with low

Category

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Oak Bedroom Set Full Size Bed Washstand Dresser - 3 Piece Set
Antique Victorian Oak Bedroom Set Full Size Bed Washstand Dresser - 3 Piece Set

Antique Victorian Oak Bedroom Set Full Size Bed Washstand Dresser - 3 Piece Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

: Bed: 59" H (headboard) x 36" H (footboard) x 59.5 W x 79" D. Washstand: 38.5" H (to backsplash) x 30

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Headboards

Materials

Glass, Oak

Vintage door lacquered with black and white tapestry, Italy
Vintage door lacquered with black and white tapestry, Italy

Vintage door lacquered with black and white tapestry, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

used as a panel, bed headboard, sliding door or suitable for creative use.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Headboards

Materials

Poplar

A Rare Italian Gilt Zinc Decorated Iron King Bed, C. 1870.
A Rare Italian Gilt Zinc Decorated Iron King Bed, C. 1870.

A Rare Italian Gilt Zinc Decorated Iron King Bed, C. 1870.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Crafter of twin beds, this wonderful king bed has double shaped headboards rise in graceful arched

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Headboards

Materials

Iron, Zinc

Antique Country French Louis XVI Stripped 3/4 Bed
Antique Country French Louis XVI Stripped 3/4 Bed

Antique Country French Louis XVI Stripped 3/4 Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

of ancient Greek and Roman architecture dating back thousands of years! The arched headboard

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Oak

English Victorian Papier Mache Mother of Pearl Inlay Twin Bed Frames - a Pair
English Victorian Papier Mache Mother of Pearl Inlay Twin Bed Frames - a Pair

English Victorian Papier Mache Mother of Pearl Inlay Twin Bed Frames - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

hand painted and detailed oil paint on wood headboards depicting colorful floral drapery and

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Headboards

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Chinese Qing Dynasty Elm Daybed with Carved Fo Dog Motifs and Bamboo Base
Chinese Qing Dynasty Elm Daybed with Carved Fo Dog Motifs and Bamboo Base

Chinese Qing Dynasty Elm Daybed with Carved Fo Dog Motifs and Bamboo Base

Located in Kastrup, DK

features an openwork railing around the sides, creating a lightweight and elegant frame. The headboard is

Category

Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Headboards

Materials

Bamboo, Elm

Large Antique Carousel Element, Circa 1890
Large Antique Carousel Element, Circa 1890

Large Antique Carousel Element, Circa 1890

Located in Doylestown, PA

and retaining its original painted finish. Would make a fun headboard for a bed.

Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Headboards

Materials

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.

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