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Italian Cherry Foliage Carved Daybed, Circa 1780
Italian Cherry Foliage Carved Daybed, Circa 1780

Italian Cherry Foliage Carved Daybed, Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

Italian Cherry Day bed with carved scrolled headboards depicting floral and medallion motif and

Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Headboards

19th Century Mahogany Wood / Bronze Details Pair Twin Bed
19th Century Mahogany Wood / Bronze Details Pair Twin Bed

19th Century Mahogany Wood / Bronze Details Pair Twin Bed

Located in Tarry Town, NY

inches high x 46 inches wide. Each headboard is 66 inches high. Each footboard is 43 inches high.

Category

1890s European Rococo Antique Headboards

Materials

Bronze

Industrial Chic Antique Single Bed in Wrought Iron
Industrial Chic Antique Single Bed in Wrought Iron

Industrial Chic Antique Single Bed in Wrought Iron

Located in Milano, IT

, in original patina. The headboard and footboard are much higher than the frame, a typical situation

Category

1890s French Baroque Antique Headboards

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

French Louis XVI Mahogany Full Bed

Located in Queens, NY

and bronze trim (includes: headboard, footboard, rails). The width dimensions are from the outside of

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Bronze

Charleston Mahogany Urn Finial Four-Poster Crib with Caning, Circa 1800
Charleston Mahogany Urn Finial Four-Poster Crib with Caning, Circa 1800

Charleston Mahogany Urn Finial Four-Poster Crib with Caning, Circa 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

Charleston mahogany crib with flanking scrolled cane headboards, four urn finial bulbous turned

Category

Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Headboards

Materials

Brass

19th Century Hand Carved and Hand Painted Queen Size Bed Frame Louis XVI Style
19th Century Hand Carved and Hand Painted Queen Size Bed Frame Louis XVI Style

19th Century Hand Carved and Hand Painted Queen Size Bed Frame Louis XVI Style

Located in Sofia, BG

. The headboard and footboard frames are raised on six legs and are hand curved and still wear the

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Cane, Wood

Solid Mesquite Wood "Corral" Gate, circa 1800
Solid Mesquite Wood "Corral" Gate, circa 1800

Solid Mesquite Wood "Corral" Gate, circa 1800

Located in Guadalajra, Jal

, the wood has fabulous cracking, great for many different applications such as a headboard, wall

Category

Early 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Gilded Bronze Friezes for Furniture, Beaux Arts Style, Italy
Gilded Bronze Friezes for Furniture, Beaux Arts Style, Italy

Gilded Bronze Friezes for Furniture, Beaux Arts Style, Italy

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

- Rare gilded friezes for furniture, to enrich Your door, Your mirror, Your headboard of bed etc

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Beaux Arts Antique Headboards

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Italian Gilded Boiserie Fragment
18th Century Italian Gilded Boiserie Fragment

18th Century Italian Gilded Boiserie Fragment

Located in Round Top, TX

. Magnificent incorporated into an interior or as part of a headboard.

Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

19th C. Turkish Decoratively-Carved Wood Raised Panel Dooor
19th C. Turkish Decoratively-Carved Wood Raised Panel Dooor

19th C. Turkish Decoratively-Carved Wood Raised Panel Dooor

Located in Atlanta, GA

wall as a headboard or above a sofa- a great way to add some architectural interest and character to

Category

19th Century Turkish Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

E W Godwin Style Rare Anglo-Japanese Walnut Double Bed with Lattice Work Details
E W Godwin Style Rare Anglo-Japanese Walnut Double Bed with Lattice Work Details

E W Godwin Style Rare Anglo-Japanese Walnut Double Bed with Lattice Work Details

By Collinson & Lock, Edward William Godwin

Located in London, GB

decorative curtains from. The headboard images of it dismantled are from both sides and showing the bolts

Category

1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

Bed and Bedside Tables in Rosewood, Walnut and Carved Cherubs, 1920s
Bed and Bedside Tables in Rosewood, Walnut and Carved Cherubs, 1920s

Bed and Bedside Tables in Rosewood, Walnut and Carved Cherubs, 1920s

Located in Montelabbate, PU

, the prevailing wood is rosewood, walnut bands, in the headboard and inserted a high relief of generous

Category

1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Headboards

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut, Lacquer

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Bed with Caning
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Bed with Caning

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Bed with Caning

Located in Dallas, TX

XVI and his queen. The design reflects a headboard and footboard differing only in height and

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Maple Bentwood Twin Bed
Maple Bentwood Twin Bed

Maple Bentwood Twin Bed

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Queens, NY

: headboard, footboard, rails).(paper label: JACOB JOSEP KOHN, WEIN). (Irregular size, check measurements).

Category

19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Headboards

Materials

Bentwood

19th C. Turkish Paneled Wood Door
19th C. Turkish Paneled Wood Door

19th C. Turkish Paneled Wood Door

Located in Atlanta, GA

wall as a headboard or above a sofa- a great way to add some architectural interest and character to

Category

19th Century Turkish Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Mexican Mesquite & Pine Windows
Pair of 19th Century Mexican Mesquite & Pine Windows

Pair of 19th Century Mexican Mesquite & Pine Windows

Located in Forney, TX

character and old world charm, they're great for many different applications, such as a headboard, wall

Category

19th Century Mexican Primitive Antique Headboards

Materials

Iron

Caucasian Rug Zeiwa 'Zeiva' Rare Piece, 19th Century
Caucasian Rug Zeiwa 'Zeiva' Rare Piece, 19th Century

Caucasian Rug Zeiwa 'Zeiva' Rare Piece, 19th Century

Located in Ferrara, IT

finishes with honeycomb intertwined warp threads on the headboards. A fine carpet connoisseur will not fail

Category

19th Century Caucasian Other Antique Headboards

Materials

Wool

19th Century Antique European Portuguese Carpet
19th Century Antique European Portuguese Carpet

19th Century Antique European Portuguese Carpet

Located in Los Angeles, US

coverings, footstools, pillows, bed headboards, floor coverings, and even some clothing pieces. It was

Category

19th Century Empire Antique Headboards

Materials

Wool

19th Century Authentic European Portuguese Rug
19th Century Authentic European Portuguese Rug

19th Century Authentic European Portuguese Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

coverings, footstools, pillows, bed headboards, floor coverings, and even some clothing pieces. It was

Category

19th Century Other Antique Headboards

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century French Empire Queen Bed in Mahogany & Bronze, Swan Design
19th Century French Empire Queen Bed in Mahogany & Bronze, Swan Design

19th Century French Empire Queen Bed in Mahogany & Bronze, Swan Design

Located in Queens, NY

: headboard, footboard, rails). (19th Century reproduction of Josephine Bonaparte's swan bed at Ch√¢teau de la

Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Headboards

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

19th Century Hand Carved and Hand Painted Bedroom Set in Louis XVI Style
19th Century Hand Carved and Hand Painted Bedroom Set in Louis XVI Style

19th Century Hand Carved and Hand Painted Bedroom Set in Louis XVI Style

Located in Sofia, BG

. The headboard and footboard frames are raised on six legs and are hand curved and still wear the

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Headboards

Materials

Cane, Wood

Art Deco Double Bed & Nightstands by Atelier Varedo, Gino Maggioni attributed.
Art Deco Double Bed & Nightstands by Atelier Varedo, Gino Maggioni attributed.

Art Deco Double Bed & Nightstands by Atelier Varedo, Gino Maggioni attributed.

By Atelier Borsani Varedo, Gino Maggioni

Located in Vigonza, Padua

that visually connect the headboard to the footboard. The bedside tables with black marble floor

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810
Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810

Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

headboards, brass escutcheons, and side rails. Fits Standard twin mattress and box springs. Early 19th

Category

1810s American American Colonial Antique Headboards

Materials

Brass, Iron

monumental 18th century wrought iron dome shaped element
monumental 18th century wrought iron dome shaped element

monumental 18th century wrought iron dome shaped element

Located in Westport, CT

lovely statement on a large blank wall, or over a mantle or even use as a headboard....weighs approx

Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Rustic Antique Headboards

Materials

Iron

Rosewood Ocean Liner Furniture Suite from Ducrot, 1920s, Set of 6
Rosewood Ocean Liner Furniture Suite from Ducrot, 1920s, Set of 6

Rosewood Ocean Liner Furniture Suite from Ducrot, 1920s, Set of 6

Located in Montelabbate, PU

, bed with headboard H152XL216XP192 and footboard H83 (internal measures bed 169X200). Good condition

Category

1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Headboards

Materials

Steel

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post

Category

Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Headboards

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Period Gothic Oak Trunk or Chest Façade from Picardie France, circa 1550
Period Gothic Oak Trunk or Chest Façade from Picardie France, circa 1550

Period Gothic Oak Trunk or Chest Façade from Picardie France, circa 1550

Located in Dallas, TX

facade from Picardie is nearly three inches thick and would make for a fascinating headboard, overdoor

Category

16th Century French Gothic Antique Headboards

Materials

Metal, Iron

English Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedroom Suite Attributed to H & L Epstein
English Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedroom Suite Attributed to H & L Epstein

English Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedroom Suite Attributed to H & L Epstein

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in Glasgow, GB

curved plinth base and large bevelled circular mirror A bed headboard incorporating bedside cabinets

Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Headboards

Materials

Chrome

Antique Placard / Wall Cupboard with Glass and Painted, 19th Century, Italy
Antique Placard / Wall Cupboard with Glass and Painted, 19th Century, Italy

Antique Placard / Wall Cupboard with Glass and Painted, 19th Century, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

to many creative ideas: as a headboard with a window, or as a decorative panel. , etc. size cm w 138

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

footboard has again a winged angle and the headboard half nude herm figures. Finally the headboard has a

Category

15th Century and Earlier English Renaissance Antique Headboards

Materials

Oak

American Mahogany Classical Acanthus Carved Four Poster Tester Bed.  Circa 1815
American Mahogany Classical Acanthus Carved Four Poster Tester Bed.  Circa 1815

American Mahogany Classical Acanthus Carved Four Poster Tester Bed. Circa 1815

By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle

Located in Charleston, SC

headboard, acanthus carved bulbous post, original rails, and terminating on brass cup feet. Attributed to

Category

1810s American American Empire Antique Headboards

Materials

Brass

Spanish Rustic Door with Original Hand Forged Iron Pull
Spanish Rustic Door with Original Hand Forged Iron Pull

Spanish Rustic Door with Original Hand Forged Iron Pull

Located in Barcelona, ES

to be used as headboard. A good choice to create a table with a custom made iron base and a glass top

Category

18th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Headboards

Materials

Iron

French Directoire Period Four Poster Bed, France 18th Century
French Directoire Period Four Poster Bed, France 18th Century

French Directoire Period Four Poster Bed, France 18th Century

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Very rare Directoire period four poster bed. Headboard and footboard are original - including

Category

Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Headboards

Materials

Wood

Elegant C.W.S Art Deco Walnut Brown Double Frame Bed on Wheels Part of a Set
Elegant C.W.S Art Deco Walnut Brown Double Frame Bed on Wheels Part of a Set

Elegant C.W.S Art Deco Walnut Brown Double Frame Bed on Wheels Part of a Set

By Walnut Cabinet Works

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

have a different shade of brown than the headboard, but this is just from the flash on the camera. It

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

Henri-Auguste Fourdinois - Exceptional Canopy Bed Know as François 1st Bed
Henri-Auguste Fourdinois - Exceptional Canopy Bed Know as François 1st Bed

Henri-Auguste Fourdinois - Exceptional Canopy Bed Know as François 1st Bed

Located in Beaune, FR

to sleeper 1m67 Exterior length 2m12.5 Headboard height 1 m78 ________________________________ Lit à

Category

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Headboards

Materials

Walnut

19C French Empire Style Complete Bedroom Set - Outstanding
19C French Empire Style Complete Bedroom Set - Outstanding

19C French Empire Style Complete Bedroom Set - Outstanding

Located in Dallas, TX

Suite/Set includes: European King Size Bed (Headboard, Baseboard, side panels and central support

Category

Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Headboards

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Needlework Animal Print Design Rug
Antique Needlework Animal Print Design Rug

Antique Needlework Animal Print Design Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

were used to cover footstools, chairs, pillows, bed headboards, and other furnishings. They were also

Category

Early 1900s Asian Other Antique Headboards

Materials

Cotton

Exhibition Austrian Neo-Baroque Carved Mahogany Bed, circa 1890
Exhibition Austrian Neo-Baroque Carved Mahogany Bed, circa 1890

Exhibition Austrian Neo-Baroque Carved Mahogany Bed, circa 1890

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

An Exceptional Exhibition Austrian Neo-Baroque Carved Mahogany Bed The Foot and Headboard Finely

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Antique Headboards

Materials

Bronze

Antique Parisian Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Bed by Au Gros Chêne
Antique Parisian Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Bed by Au Gros Chêne

Antique Parisian Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Bed by Au Gros Chêne

By Au Gros Chene

Located in London, GB

mounts. The headboard is curved, with ormolu mounts to each side and an ornate motif at the centre top

Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Headboards

Materials

Ormolu

Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s
Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s

Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

measure (in centimeters): Bed: Width: 160. Length: 200. Headboard height: 85. Footboard height: 58

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Headboards

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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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