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Pair of French Wrought Iron Door Guards
Pair of French Wrought Iron Door Guards

Pair of French Wrought Iron Door Guards

Located in Buchanan, NY

sunroom. With a creative mind, they can even be transformed into interesting consoles, headboards or

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Headboards

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Giltwood King Sized Upholstered Head
Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Giltwood King Sized Upholstered Head

Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Giltwood King Sized Upholstered Head

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional Italian 19th century Baroque st. giltwood king sized upholstered head. The headboard

Category

19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Headboards

Materials

Giltwood

Early 19th Century French Provincial Walnut Buffet à deux corps
Early 19th Century French Provincial Walnut Buffet à deux corps

Early 19th Century French Provincial Walnut Buffet à deux corps

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

cm or 144 cm (headboard) / 53.93 inch or 56.69 inch (headboard). Depth: 36 cm or 50.5 cm / 14.17

Category

Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Headboards

Materials

Glass, Oak, Walnut

1930s Vintage Mahogany Full Size Poster Bedstead
1930s Vintage Mahogany Full Size Poster Bedstead

1930s Vintage Mahogany Full Size Poster Bedstead

Located in Germantown, MD

width and 76" in height to the top of the finials. 46.5" in Height to the top of the headboard. Floor to

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Headboards

Materials

Mahogany

1840s Victorian Mahogany High Back Twin Bedsteads, a Pair
1840s Victorian Mahogany High Back Twin Bedsteads, a Pair

1840s Victorian Mahogany High Back Twin Bedsteads, a Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

. Measures 41" in width, 79" in length and stands 70.75" tall at the headboard. 31.75" high at the footboard

Category

Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Headboards

Materials

Mahogany

Amercian Victorian Maple Full Bed
Amercian Victorian Maple Full Bed

Amercian Victorian Maple Full Bed

Located in Queens, NY

pediment top on headboard (includes: headboard footboard and rails)

Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Headboards

Materials

Birdseye Maple

1800's Antique Italian Birdseye Maple, Crest, Paneled Bed Frames, Set of Two!
1800's Antique Italian Birdseye Maple, Crest, Paneled Bed Frames, Set of Two!

1800's Antique Italian Birdseye Maple, Crest, Paneled Bed Frames, Set of Two!

Located in Austin, TX

birdseye maple beds, late 19th c., carved crest, over paneled headboard and footboard, deep rails, rising

Category

19th Century Italian Other Antique Headboards

Materials

Birdseye Maple

18th Century Hand-Carved Baroque Wooden Antique Garland from Italy
18th Century Hand-Carved Baroque Wooden Antique Garland from Italy

18th Century Hand-Carved Baroque Wooden Antique Garland from Italy

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

overdoor , over mirror or over a padded headboard. M/1523.

Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Headboards

Materials

Fruitwood

Ancient Empire Period Bed, Large and Completely Original
Ancient Empire Period Bed, Large and Completely Original

Ancient Empire Period Bed, Large and Completely Original

Located in Cesena, FC

usable dimensions: Width 185 cm - Length 207 cm Maximum height of the headboard: 177 cm - Footboard: 115

Category

1810s European Empire Antique Headboards

Materials

Metal

William IV Style Rosewood and Kingwood Marquetry And Parquetry Bedstead, C 1920s
William IV Style Rosewood and Kingwood Marquetry And Parquetry Bedstead, C 1920s

William IV Style Rosewood and Kingwood Marquetry And Parquetry Bedstead, C 1920s

Located in Germantown, MD

Parquetry work. On wheels Full size Bedstead. Measures 61inches in width, 84 inches long. Headboard is 65

Category

Early 20th Century American William IV Antique Headboards

Materials

Kingwood, Rosewood

Vintage French Louis XV Style Painted Bed Full Size
Vintage French Louis XV Style Painted Bed Full Size

Vintage French Louis XV Style Painted Bed Full Size

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

headboard, footboard, and side rails with double bolt construction, and slats. Can be used with a US full

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Pair 19th C. Antique Swedish Hand Carved Fruit Wood Hallway Side Chairs Rustic
Pair 19th C. Antique Swedish Hand Carved Fruit Wood Hallway Side Chairs Rustic

Pair 19th C. Antique Swedish Hand Carved Fruit Wood Hallway Side Chairs Rustic

Located in West Hollywood, CA

headboard, the chair boasts cushioned seating, splayed tapered legs in good condition and patina, period

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Headboards

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Fruitwood

17th Century Venetian Embroidery Panel
17th Century Venetian Embroidery Panel

17th Century Venetian Embroidery Panel

Located in Round Top, TX

piece or perfect incorporated into a headboard.

Category

17th Century Italian Antique Headboards

Materials

Metallic Thread

Rare 19th Century Spanish Colonial Bishop's Bed
Rare 19th Century Spanish Colonial Bishop's Bed

Rare 19th Century Spanish Colonial Bishop's Bed

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

spindle work and detailed ornamentation, particularly in the headboard, where elaborate scrollwork and

Category

Mid-19th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Large French Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Bed
Large French Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Bed

Large French Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Bed

Located in London, GB

wood, gilt bronze, and red velvet. The bed features a large, shaped headboard, which is centred with a

Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Headboards

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Italian Neoclassical Painted Queen Bed
Antique Italian Neoclassical Painted Queen Bed

Antique Italian Neoclassical Painted Queen Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

in reality it never really went out of fashion. This example, with rectilinear headboard, rails and

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Headboards

Materials

Fruitwood, Pine, Paint

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Louis XVI Painted 3/4 Bed
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Louis XVI Painted 3/4 Bed

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Louis XVI Painted 3/4 Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

very tailored design, completely covered in the base color of a pastel bluish green. The headboard

Category

1890s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Headboards

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Late 19th Century English Satinwood Twin Canopy Bed
Late 19th Century English Satinwood Twin Canopy Bed

Late 19th Century English Satinwood Twin Canopy Bed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

and a simple curved headboard. Carved urn finials enhance its refined appearance, and a folding

Category

1880s English Antique Headboards

Materials

Satinwood

Louis XVI Style Full Size Bedframe by Mercier Frères, Parquetry, Bronze, French
Louis XVI Style Full Size Bedframe by Mercier Frères, Parquetry, Bronze, French

Louis XVI Style Full Size Bedframe by Mercier Frères, Parquetry, Bronze, French

By Mercier Freres

Located in Stamford, CT

French Full Sized Bed having parquetry inlays on the headboard and footboard framed in an ebony and

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Bronze

Antique Carved Teak Architectural Panel with Floral and Foliage Decor
Antique Carved Teak Architectural Panel with Floral and Foliage Decor

Antique Carved Teak Architectural Panel with Floral and Foliage Decor

Located in Yonkers, NY

point in various settings. In a bedroom, it can be placed above the bed as a headboard or decorative

Category

19th Century Indonesian Antique Headboards

Materials

Teak

Antique Victorian 1880 Solid Brass Bed Frame with Mother of Pearl Style Panel
Antique Victorian 1880 Solid Brass Bed Frame with Mother of Pearl Style Panel

Antique Victorian 1880 Solid Brass Bed Frame with Mother of Pearl Style Panel

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

palace. The headboard has some kind of Mother of Pearl style panel inside, I'm not sure what its made of

Category

1880s English High Victorian Antique Headboards

Materials

Brass

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Single Bed Frame with Colorful Inlay
18th Century Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Single Bed Frame with Colorful Inlay

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Single Bed Frame with Colorful Inlay

Located in Sofia, BG

walnut and have the same hand carvings as the headboard and the footboard. Very extraordinary piece in

Category

Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Headboards

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Carved Screen
19th Century Carved Screen

19th Century Carved Screen

$2,700Sale Price|28% Off

19th Century Carved Screen

Located in Pasadena, CA

masculine inspired headboard for a bachelor pad.

Category

1890s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Headboards

Materials

Hardwood

A Large Pair of Extraordinary Decorative Early 20th C. Wooden Barn Doors
A Large Pair of Extraordinary Decorative Early 20th C. Wooden Barn Doors

A Large Pair of Extraordinary Decorative Early 20th C. Wooden Barn Doors

Located in Nashua, NH

doors to sliding interior doors, as a wall backdrop for any room or even as a headboard wall in a

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

French Padded Louis XV Style Single Bed or Banquette, circa 1900
French Padded Louis XV Style Single Bed or Banquette, circa 1900

French Padded Louis XV Style Single Bed or Banquette, circa 1900

Located in Labrit, Landes

(180 x 90 cm) 70.87 in. x 35.43 in. Very good condition. High of the headboard: 46.06 in. (117 cm) High

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Headboards

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A French early 19th century Regence st. recamier chaise
A French early 19th century Regence st. recamier chaise

A French early 19th century Regence st. recamier chaise

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

similar design as the headboard with wonderful double S scrolls and an arbalest center with richly carved

Category

Early 19th Century French Regency Antique Headboards

Materials

Giltwood

Rustic Old Hickory Full Bed
Rustic Old Hickory Full Bed

Rustic Old Hickory Full Bed

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Old Hickory (1930s) full size bed with spindle design (includes: headboard, footboard, and

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Headboards

Materials

Hickory

American Victorian Maple Faux Bamboo Queen Bed
American Victorian Maple Faux Bamboo Queen Bed

American Victorian Maple Faux Bamboo Queen Bed

Located in Queens, NY

legs (includes: headboard, footboard, rails)

Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Headboards

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Maple

American Classical Jenny Lind Bobbin Turned Painted Spool Bed
American Classical Jenny Lind Bobbin Turned Painted Spool Bed

American Classical Jenny Lind Bobbin Turned Painted Spool Bed

Located in Rio Vista, CA

38 inch twin mattress. The wood frame has a headboard, footboard, two side rails and includes the

Category

19th Century American American Classical Antique Headboards

Materials

Metal

Italian 18th Century Door
Italian 18th Century Door

Italian 18th Century Door

Located in Round Top, TX

build into cabinetry or use as a headboard. Fabulous patina.

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

French Late 16th Century Grand Scale Trunk Facade
French Late 16th Century Grand Scale Trunk Facade

French Late 16th Century Grand Scale Trunk Facade

Located in Round Top, TX

wonderful architectural element to be built in or used a headboard.

Category

Early 17th Century French Antique Headboards

Materials

Oak

French Empire Bedroom Suite Walnut Nightstands Bed Commode 1870
French Empire Bedroom Suite Walnut Nightstands Bed Commode 1870

French Empire Bedroom Suite Walnut Nightstands Bed Commode 1870

Located in Potters Bar, GB

the Headboard and Footboard Being of a Bombe Form. The Marquetry Inlays of the Bed Featuring Cherubs

Category

1870s French Provincial Antique Headboards

Materials

Marble

Edwardian Parcel Gilt Satinwood Bed Stand
Edwardian Parcel Gilt Satinwood Bed Stand

Edwardian Parcel Gilt Satinwood Bed Stand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

English Edwardian parcel gilt satinwood bed stand, circa 1905. The arched headboard centered by an

Category

Early 1900s Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Rare Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Queen Bed Antique LA CA
Rare Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Queen Bed Antique LA CA

Rare Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Queen Bed Antique LA CA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

with spiral-twist spindles carved with spiral moldings, headboard with old green fabric, you could have

Category

Late 17th Century Portuguese Antique Headboards

Materials

Metal

Italian Gilt Bed in Period Red Walnut
Italian Gilt Bed in Period Red Walnut

Italian Gilt Bed in Period Red Walnut

$30,871Sale Price|20% Off

Italian Gilt Bed in Period Red Walnut

Located in Cranbrook, Kent

, the upholstered headboard fabric can be removed and reupholstered to client fabric choice. US Queen

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood, Walnut

American Empire Mahogany 4-Post Twin Bed
American Empire Mahogany 4-Post Twin Bed

American Empire Mahogany 4-Post Twin Bed

Located in Queens, NY

to the acanthus carved uprights and paw footed footboard (includes: headboards, footboards, rails)

Category

19th Century American American Empire Antique Headboards

Materials

Mahogany

Magnificent Antique Hand-Carved Mahogany Baronial Bedroom Suite
Magnificent Antique Hand-Carved Mahogany Baronial Bedroom Suite

Magnificent Antique Hand-Carved Mahogany Baronial Bedroom Suite

Located in New Orleans, LA

grape motifs. Measures: Chest 44 3/4" W 79 3/4" H 26 1/2" D, headboard 82 1/4" W 82" H 5" D, lamp 15

Category

19th Century French Antique Headboards

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century French Painted Carved Wood Pediment
18th Century French Painted Carved Wood Pediment

18th Century French Painted Carved Wood Pediment

Located in Ross, CA

. This elegant piece could serve as a large headboard element, or hang in a large space.

Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Charles X Period Wooden Friezes, Lacquered Fruitwood, Antique Pair
Charles X Period Wooden Friezes, Lacquered Fruitwood, Antique Pair

Charles X Period Wooden Friezes, Lacquered Fruitwood, Antique Pair

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

- Horizontal: over a headboard or a mirror - etc It's a good price because I want to close my activities.

Category

Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Headboards

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of French Art Nouveau Iron and Tole Twin Beds
Pair of French Art Nouveau Iron and Tole Twin Beds

Pair of French Art Nouveau Iron and Tole Twin Beds

Located in Queens, NY

inlay (includes: headboard and footboard only does not include rails). (Irregular size, check

Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Headboards

Materials

Tôle, Iron

American Empire Mahogany Four-Poster Bed
American Empire Mahogany Four-Poster Bed

American Empire Mahogany Four-Poster Bed

Located in Queens, NY

to the spiral reeded uprights & paw footed footboard. (includes: headboard, footboard, rails

Category

19th Century American American Empire Antique Headboards

Materials

Mahogany

American Victorian Style Brass Full Size Bed
American Victorian Style Brass Full Size Bed

American Victorian Style Brass Full Size Bed

Located in Queens, NY

upholstered (includes: headboard, footboard, rails).

Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Headboards

Materials

Brass

Colonial Painted Folk Art Canopy Bed, Ex. Collection of Estee Lauder
Colonial Painted Folk Art Canopy Bed, Ex. Collection of Estee Lauder

Colonial Painted Folk Art Canopy Bed, Ex. Collection of Estee Lauder

Located in Las Vegas, NV

. Freehand decorated headboard and canopy suspended on 4 exceptionally tall pencil posts. This piece came

Category

Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

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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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