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French Inlaid Carved Walnut Mother of Pearl Bed Attributed to R.J. Horner
French Inlaid Carved Walnut Mother of Pearl Bed Attributed to R.J. Horner

French Inlaid Carved Walnut Mother of Pearl Bed Attributed to R.J. Horner

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

intricate mother-of-pearl inlay along with floral marquetry, which adorns both the headboard and footboard

Category

1880s American Louis XV Antique Headboards

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Italian 17th Century Polychromed Wooden Gates
Italian 17th Century Polychromed Wooden Gates

Italian 17th Century Polychromed Wooden Gates

Located in Round Top, TX

. A marvelous architectural element. Also, wonderful as a headboard.

Category

17th Century Italian Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

A Hand-Carved Anglo-Indian Bed
A Hand-Carved Anglo-Indian Bed

A Hand-Carved Anglo-Indian Bed

Located in New York, NY

bearing the weight of a century. The headboard, adorned with a double-paned mirror, captures fragments of

Category

Early 1900s Anglo-Indian Antique Headboards

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

Antique Pairs of Tall French Painted Shutters from a Chateau in Provence
Antique Pairs of Tall French Painted Shutters from a Chateau in Provence

Antique Pairs of Tall French Painted Shutters from a Chateau in Provence

Located in Hopewell, NJ

room, make a wall, create a headboard, or provide an incredible pair of French door shutters. Many uses

Category

19th Century French Rustic Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Altarpiece, Wallmounted Sculpture, Carved Gilwood
18th Century Spanish Altarpiece, Wallmounted Sculpture, Carved Gilwood

18th Century Spanish Altarpiece, Wallmounted Sculpture, Carved Gilwood

Located in Valladolid, ES

as a headboard, it looked impressive! But these exclusive pieces can be presented in many possible

Category

Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Early 20th Century Payne Furniture William & Mary Burl Walnut Three Quarter Bed
Early 20th Century Payne Furniture William & Mary Burl Walnut Three Quarter Bed

Early 20th Century Payne Furniture William & Mary Burl Walnut Three Quarter Bed

Located in Germantown, MD

" in depth and 47.5" in height at the headboard and 39" in height at the footboard. Underbed Clearance

Category

Early 20th Century American William and Mary Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Enameled Full Size Poster Bedframe
Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Enameled Full Size Poster Bedframe

Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Enameled Full Size Poster Bedframe

Located in Germantown, MD

width, 82" in depth and 69.5" tall to the tip of the finials. Headboard height is 42" and footboard

Category

Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Empire Mahogany double bed
Empire Mahogany double bed

Empire Mahogany double bed

$4,858Sale Price|20% Off

Empire Mahogany double bed

Located in Cheshire, GB

decoration with a rotating wheel. The well-figured headboard and footboard raised up on turned tapering legs

Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

18th Century Rosewood Tester/Canopy Bed
18th Century Rosewood Tester/Canopy Bed

18th Century Rosewood Tester/Canopy Bed

Located in Topanga, CA

carved and the solid wood headboard adds a touch of simplicity and sturdy elegance. Crowning this

Category

18th Century Indian Antique Headboards

Materials

Rosewood

Hand-Carved Anglo-Indian Mughal Three-Panel Screen, 1880, India
Hand-Carved Anglo-Indian Mughal Three-Panel Screen, 1880, India

Hand-Carved Anglo-Indian Mughal Three-Panel Screen, 1880, India

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

wall decor or as a headboard bed. Reference: a similar screen, presently in the V&A Collection, can be

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Headboards

Materials

Hardwood

Pine Art Nouveau Box Bed
Pine Art Nouveau Box Bed

Pine Art Nouveau Box Bed

Located in Baltimore, MD

headboard is built in two pieces. The lower part consists of a flat panel, framed with thick rails and

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Headboards

Materials

Pine

Late 19th Century Faux Bamboo Bed
Late 19th Century Faux Bamboo Bed

Late 19th Century Faux Bamboo Bed

Located in New York, NY

headboard and footboard to a universal metal bed frame.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Headboards

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Exceptional 18th-Century Bed with Oil Painting and Gilded Woodwork
Exceptional 18th-Century Bed with Oil Painting and Gilded Woodwork

Exceptional 18th-Century Bed with Oil Painting and Gilded Woodwork

Located in Madrid, ES

characteristic of the era. Its headboard showcases a beautifully executed oil painting depicting the biblical

Category

1740s Antique Headboards

Materials

Fruitwood

SPECTACULAR PAIR OF PORTUGUESE STYLE BEDS early 19th Century
SPECTACULAR PAIR OF PORTUGUESE STYLE BEDS early 19th Century

SPECTACULAR PAIR OF PORTUGUESE STYLE BEDS early 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

SPECTACULAR PAIR OF PORTUGUESE STYLE BEDS early 19th Century in carved rosewood, headboards

Category

19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Portuguese Canopy Bed
Portuguese Canopy Bed

Portuguese Canopy Bed

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Rare Canopy bed in mahogany, richly carved with palm leaves, foliage and plants. The headboard is

Category

Mid-17th Century Baroque Antique Headboards

Materials

Mahogany

Carved single-leaf walnut door, Italy
Carved single-leaf walnut door, Italy

Carved single-leaf walnut door, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

door or bed headboard

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

Antique 'Swan Neck' Bed c1900 France
Antique 'Swan Neck' Bed c1900 France

Antique 'Swan Neck' Bed c1900 France

Located in Trensacq, FR

distracting.  Dimensions: Headboard Height 146cm/57.48in Width 133.5/ 52.56in. Tail Board Height 106cm

Category

Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Headboards

Materials

Cherry

1870s Dutch Rococo Style Fruitwood and Satinwood Inlaid & Ormolu Bedsteads, Pair
1870s Dutch Rococo Style Fruitwood and Satinwood Inlaid & Ormolu Bedsteads, Pair

1870s Dutch Rococo Style Fruitwood and Satinwood Inlaid & Ormolu Bedsteads, Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

marquetry inlaid twin size bedsteads. Feautures intricate ormolu mounts on headboard and footboards. Ormolu

Category

Late 19th Century American Rococo Revival Antique Headboards

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Full Size Bed, circa 1890s
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Full Size Bed, circa 1890s

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Full Size Bed, circa 1890s

Located in South Bend, IN

x 77"D. Headboard: 50.5"H. Footboard: 31.75"H. Very good original vintage condition. Sturdy and

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Headboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century Mallard American Rococo Walnut Queen With William and Mary Accents
19th Century Mallard American Rococo Walnut Queen With William and Mary Accents

19th Century Mallard American Rococo Walnut Queen With William and Mary Accents

By Prudent Mallard

Located in Germantown, MD

intricacately carved crest over a double panel headboard center between two huge Hexagonal posts with William

Category

Mid-19th Century American Rococo Revival Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut, Hardwood

Antique French Louis XV Satinwood Bedroom Set Dresser Vanity Mirror - 9 Pc Set
Antique French Louis XV Satinwood Bedroom Set Dresser Vanity Mirror - 9 Pc Set

Antique French Louis XV Satinwood Bedroom Set Dresser Vanity Mirror - 9 Pc Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

x 21" D x 18" Seat height. Bench: 25" H x 27" W x 21" D x 18" Seat height. Bed: 47" (Headboard) /27

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Antique Headboards

Materials

Mirror, Satinwood

Javanese 19th Century Teak Wood Daybed with Storage and Hand Woven Rattan
Javanese 19th Century Teak Wood Daybed with Storage and Hand Woven Rattan

Javanese 19th Century Teak Wood Daybed with Storage and Hand Woven Rattan

Located in Yonkers, NY

Java on an excursion during the early 1980s. The bed features a hand-carved headboard with scrolling

Category

19th Century Javanese Rustic Antique Headboards

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo and birds eye maple Bed
Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo and birds eye maple Bed

Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo and birds eye maple Bed

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Aesthetic movement birds eye maple and birch bed, circa 1900. The inside of the headboard with faux

Category

Early 1900s European Aesthetic Movement Antique Headboards

Materials

Birch, Birdseye Maple

Antique 19th Century Swat Valley Charpoi Bench
Antique 19th Century Swat Valley Charpoi Bench

Antique 19th Century Swat Valley Charpoi Bench

Located in Pasadena, TX

finials, and a woven seat. Measures: Width: 104”( headboard ) Length: 91” ( sitting area ) Depth: 36”.   

Category

19th Century Indian Chinoiserie Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Pine Art Nouveau Box Bed
Pine Art Nouveau Box Bed

Pine Art Nouveau Box Bed

Located in Baltimore, MD

offered for sale. The headboard is built in two parts. The lower part consists of a flat panel, framed

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Headboards

Materials

Pine

French Napoleon III Black Carved Ebonized Bed with Cherubs
French Napoleon III Black Carved Ebonized Bed with Cherubs

French Napoleon III Black Carved Ebonized Bed with Cherubs

Located in Miami, FL

Queen-size bed with an impressive Renaissance-style headboard and footboard, crafted from beautiful

Category

Mid-19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

Beautiful Bronze Mounted French Louis XVI Style Full Size Bed
Beautiful Bronze Mounted French Louis XVI Style Full Size Bed

Beautiful Bronze Mounted French Louis XVI Style Full Size Bed

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

period style. Both the headboard and footboard are decorated with finely cast bronze medallions, floral

Category

1920s French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Bronze

Antique Gustav Stickley Full Size Bed - with THRU KEYS CONSTRUCTION       W8120
Antique Gustav Stickley Full Size Bed - with THRU KEYS CONSTRUCTION       W8120

Antique Gustav Stickley Full Size Bed - with THRU KEYS CONSTRUCTION W8120

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

design. We also have several other Gus STICKLEY other bed for much lower price. SIZE HEADBOARD 64 INCH

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Headboards

Materials

Oak

Italian bed from the 19th century in wrought iron
Italian bed from the 19th century in wrought iron

Italian bed from the 19th century in wrought iron

Located in Cesena, FC

structure and shows considerable attention to detail. The footboard and headboard are adorned with precious

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Headboards

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Early 19th Century “Boisserie” In Gilded Wood
Italian Early 19th Century “Boisserie” In Gilded Wood

Italian Early 19th Century “Boisserie” In Gilded Wood

Located in Round Top, TX

- now mounted on a wooden panel. Wonderful as a headboard.

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Headboards

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Four Poster Bed
Antique Four Poster Bed

Antique Four Poster Bed

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

end posts & headboard should be cleaned or replaced. For the new mattress, we would recommend a box

Category

18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Headboards

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Armoire Doors - a Pair
19th Century French Armoire Doors - a Pair

19th Century French Armoire Doors - a Pair

Located in Burton, TX

cabinets, headboards, pantry doors or hung on the wall as architectural elements. 49.5"W x 1"D x 81.5"H

Category

19th Century French Antique Headboards

Materials

Iron

American Victorian Brass Full Sized Bed
American Victorian Brass Full Sized Bed

American Victorian Brass Full Sized Bed

Located in Queens, NY

: headboard, footboard, rails).

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Headboards

Materials

Brass

Impressive 19th century french empire revival 5 piece bedroom suite
Impressive 19th century french empire revival 5 piece bedroom suite

Impressive 19th century french empire revival 5 piece bedroom suite

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

" Bedside height: 33" Bedside width: 16.5" Bedside depth: 16.5" Bed headboard height: 53.75" Bed footboard

Category

Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Headboards

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Bed And 2 Nightstands In Louis XV Style Martin Varnish
Bed And 2 Nightstands In Louis XV Style Martin Varnish

Bed And 2 Nightstands In Louis XV Style Martin Varnish

Located in Beaune, FR

Exterior - width 1m67 x Length 2m17 Footboard height 89cm Headboard height 1m68

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

French Wall Plaque w/Carved Lions, 19th C.
French Wall Plaque w/Carved Lions, 19th C.

French Wall Plaque w/Carved Lions, 19th C.

Located in Atlanta, GA

entryway, window, or perhaps adding height atop a bed-room headboard.

Category

19th Century French Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Arts and Craft Marquetry Inlaid Quatersawn Oak Double Bed
Early 20th Century Arts and Craft Marquetry Inlaid Quatersawn Oak Double Bed

Early 20th Century Arts and Craft Marquetry Inlaid Quatersawn Oak Double Bed

Located in Germantown, MD

wood. Measures 60" in width, 81.5" in depth, 55" in height at the headboard, 37" tall at the footboard

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Headboards

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Walnut and Burl Walnut Tall Lincoln Style Full Size Bed
Antique Victorian Walnut and Burl Walnut Tall Lincoln Style Full Size Bed

Antique Victorian Walnut and Burl Walnut Tall Lincoln Style Full Size Bed

Located in Topeka, KS

on the headboard had cracked and broken away and been lost over the years. But one of our staff

Category

19th Century American High Victorian Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany King Size Bed by François Linke
Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany King Size Bed by François Linke

Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany King Size Bed by François Linke

By François Linke

Located in Long Island City, NY

cartouche-shaped headboard, footboard and serpentine rails, on splayed legs with scrolled sabots. Stamped

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Headboards

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 18th Century Louis XV Painted & Gilt Queen Bed
French 18th Century Louis XV Painted & Gilt Queen Bed

French 18th Century Louis XV Painted & Gilt Queen Bed

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

detailed image gallery for the current condition and message us with any questions. Headboard: 63”H x 60”W

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Headboards

Materials

Gold

18th Century Maria Theresia Baroque Cabinet
18th Century Maria Theresia Baroque Cabinet

18th Century Maria Theresia Baroque Cabinet

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

(headboard) wide / 74.8 inch wide, 45 cm or 58 cm (headboard) deep / 17.7 inch or 22.8 inch (headboard) deep

Category

18th Century German Baroque Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut, Pine

19th Century Victorian Youth Spool Single Bed
19th Century Victorian Youth Spool Single Bed

19th Century Victorian Youth Spool Single Bed

Located in Germantown, MD

length, 40.75" in width, 39.75" tall at the headboard and 38" tall at the footboard. Side rail clearance

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Headboards

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Bed by Paul Sormani
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Bed by Paul Sormani

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Bed by Paul Sormani

By Paul Sormani

Located in London, GB

collection is a superb example of that. The arched headboard is adorned with a ribbon-tied floral garland

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bed, Circa 1860-1880
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bed, Circa 1860-1880

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bed, Circa 1860-1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Ormolu mounted mahogany bed, circa 1860-1880 Measurements: Headboard: 56 inches

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Headboards

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Biedermeier Directoire style Twin Daybed Walnut & Gilded decoration
19th Century Biedermeier Directoire style Twin Daybed Walnut & Gilded decoration

19th Century Biedermeier Directoire style Twin Daybed Walnut & Gilded decoration

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Empire styles, adapting these to modern early 19th century households. Height: 59 ½” Headboard Height

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Giltwood

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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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