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Antique Metal Beds Headboards

Antique Single Bed Metal Headboard
Antique Single Bed Metal Headboard

Antique Single Bed Metal Headboard

$1,100

H 58 in W 41 in D 2.75 in

Antique Single Bed Metal Headboard

Located in Sheffield, MA

The antique country iron twin size headboard has a wonderfully, natural distressed look with just

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19th Century North American Victorian Antique Metal Beds Headboards

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian King Metal Headboard
Antique Victorian King Metal Headboard

Antique Victorian King Metal Headboard

$2,900

H 57 in W 78 in D 2 in

Antique Victorian King Metal Headboard

Located in Sheffield, MA

Gustavian or French country decor. Search term: King bed, metal bed, metal headboard.

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19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Metal Beds Headboards

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Antique White Twin Bed Headboards with Hand-Painted Floral Medallions
Pair of Antique White Twin Bed Headboards with Hand-Painted Floral Medallions

Pair of Antique White Twin Bed Headboards with Hand-Painted Floral Medallions

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This charming pair of antique twin metal headboards showcases graceful faux cane arches with

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Metal Beds Headboards

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Victorian King Iron Headboard
Antique Victorian King Iron Headboard

Antique Victorian King Iron Headboard

$4,500

H 55 in W 77.5 in D 2 in

Antique Victorian King Iron Headboard

Located in Sheffield, MA

Gustavian, Hollywood Regency or French country decor. Search term: King bed, metal bed, metal headboard.

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19th Century North American Hollywood Regency Antique Metal Beds Headboards

Materials

Brass, Iron

A Pair of Painted Tole Headboards and Footboards 20th Century
A Pair of Painted Tole Headboards and Footboards 20th Century

A Pair of Painted Tole Headboards and Footboards 20th Century

Located in Buchanan, MI

A Pair of Painted Metal Headboards and Footboards 20th Century each sized for a twin size bed

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19th Century Antique Metal Beds Headboards

Materials

Metal

Biedermeier King-Size Headboard witth Yellow Upholstery
Biedermeier King-Size Headboard witth Yellow Upholstery

Biedermeier King-Size Headboard witth Yellow Upholstery

Located in Queens, NY

Biedermeier style (19/20th Century) headboard (only) king size with slighly shaped arch walnut top

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19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Metal Beds Headboards

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique French Art Nouveau Painted Iron and Brass Twin Headboard
Antique French Art Nouveau Painted Iron and Brass Twin Headboard

Antique French Art Nouveau Painted Iron and Brass Twin Headboard

Located in Centennial, CO

A beautiful, unique antique art nouveau, circa 1910-1920, French metal twin size headboard painted

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Metal Beds Headboards

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

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Pair of Italian Gilt Metal Headboards
Pair of Italian Gilt Metal Headboards

Pair of Italian Gilt Metal Headboards

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#11-06Pair of curved gilt metal twin size headboards.

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Metal Beds Headboards

Materials

Metal

English Metal Garden Gate/Twin Headboards
English Metal Garden Gate/Twin Headboards

English Metal Garden Gate/Twin Headboards

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

English Metal Gates/ Twin Headboards - Made to Hang on Wall Was $1600.00 SALE

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Early 20th Century English Antique Metal Beds Headboards

Materials

Metal

Queen Size Metal 4 Poster Bed
Queen Size Metal 4 Poster Bed

Queen Size Metal 4 Poster Bed

Located in Sheffield, MA

French country style 4 poster metal bed. Keywords: Queen bed, queen size headboard

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19th Century American Antique Metal Beds Headboards

Materials

Metal

ON SALE-Antique Carved Wooden French Bed with Tufted Headboard
ON SALE-Antique Carved Wooden French Bed with Tufted Headboard

ON SALE-Antique Carved Wooden French Bed with Tufted Headboard

Located in Redding, CT

Antique carved Wooden French bed with tufted velvet headboard. Comes with custom mattress and box

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Metal Beds Headboards

Materials

Metal

Antique French Caned Headboard
Antique French Caned Headboard

Antique French Caned Headboard

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H 54 in W 64.75 in

Antique French Caned Headboard

Located in Redding, CT

Heavily carved and Gilded Queen Headboard with caning. The caning has an acid washed patina.

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Metal Beds Headboards

Materials

Metal

Pair of Edwardian Twin Headboards
Pair of Edwardian Twin Headboards

Pair of Edwardian Twin Headboards

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H 51 in W 40.5 in D 2.5 in

Pair of Edwardian Twin Headboards

Located in Bellport, NY

Fancy Brass details in stylish contrast to rectalinear black painted frames.

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Early 20th Century Antique Metal Beds Headboards

Materials

Metal

19th Century Italian Tole Headboard and Footboard
19th Century Italian Tole Headboard and Footboard

19th Century Italian Tole Headboard and Footboard

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Charming 19th century Italian tole headboard and footboard featuring idyllic landscape scenes over

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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Metal Beds Headboards

Materials

Metal, Tôle

1920s Vintage Brass & Iron Queen Size Headboard
1920s Vintage Brass & Iron Queen Size Headboard

1920s Vintage Brass & Iron Queen Size Headboard

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Pair of vintage iron and brass headboard, designed and manufactured in the United States circa

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1920s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Metal Beds Headboards

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Walnut & Fruitwood Headboard for a King / Queen Bed
Italian Walnut & Fruitwood Headboard for a King / Queen Bed

Italian Walnut & Fruitwood Headboard for a King / Queen Bed

Located in Nashville, TN

A walnut and fruitwood Tuscan door , later converted to a king bed (or Queen bed given current

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Beds Headboards

Materials

Metal

Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Bed with Silk Headboard
Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Bed with Silk Headboard

Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Bed with Silk Headboard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Louis XVI style gilt full size bed. The bed consists of a headboard, footboard, pair of side rails

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Metal Beds Headboards

Materials

Metal

Hand-Painted and Gilt Napoleon III Period Headboard for Queen or King Bed
Hand-Painted and Gilt Napoleon III Period Headboard for Queen or King Bed

Hand-Painted and Gilt Napoleon III Period Headboard for Queen or King Bed

Located in Fayetteville, AR

work surrounds each of the headboards, which have been welded together for a king-size bed. The weather

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Metal Beds Headboards

Materials

Metal

Venetian Style Double Iron Headboard
Venetian Style Double Iron Headboard

Venetian Style Double Iron Headboard

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H 48 in W 54 in D 3.5 in

Venetian Style Double Iron Headboard

Located in Sheffield, MA

The elegant vintage black metal double headboard is detailed in gold. Headboard part measures 26".

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Early 20th Century American Other Antique Metal Beds Headboards

Materials

Metal

Vtg French Rococo Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Wood Queen Sz Headboard
Vtg French Rococo Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Wood Queen Sz Headboard

Vtg French Rococo Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Wood Queen Sz Headboard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Rococo Italian Hollywood Regency gold gilt wood queen sz headboard. Item featured is

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Antique Metal Beds Headboards

Materials

Metal

Pair of Leather Headboards
Pair of Leather Headboards

Pair of Leather Headboards

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H 39 in W 40 in D 1.5 in

Pair of Leather Headboards

Located in Los Angeles, CA

footer on one bed or daybed or two headboards for separate beds.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Beds Headboards

Materials

Metal

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$1,437 / item

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Located in Westwood, NJ

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$4,600 / item

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By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Steel

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Italian Bronze Garden Statue or Fountain of Pan Playing Flute, Early 20th C
Italian Bronze Garden Statue or Fountain of Pan Playing Flute, Early 20th C

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Located in St. Louis, MO

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By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

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21st Century and Contemporary Caucasian Revival Antique Metal Beds Headboards

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

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Located in Charleston, SC

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Located in Lille, FR

Postmodern Aluminium Sconce "Cyrano" by Bernard Dequet for Lucien Gau, 1990s.

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Tufted Leather Round Ottoman

Tufted Leather Round Ottoman

$2,439 / item

H 16 in W 36 in D 36 in

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Located in Westwood, NJ

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Leather

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Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Blue Painted Wall Hanging Corner Cabinet

Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Blue Painted Wall Hanging Corner Cabinet

Located in Atlanta, GA

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Located in West Chester, PA

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Metal Beds Headboards

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By Jonathan Amar

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Pair of American 19th Century Grain Painted Cannonball Twin Beds

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Antique Metal Beds Headboards For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique metal beds headboards available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique metal beds headboards was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and iron. Antique metal beds headboards have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique metal beds headboards to choose from, but at 1stDibs, louis xv, neoclassical and Victorian antique metal beds headboards are of considerable interest. Bruce James Talbert, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Wylie & Lochhead each produced beautiful antique metal beds headboards that are worth considering.

Finding the Right Beds-frames for You

We find relaxation and solace in our bedrooms, which are often the most cherished rooms of a home. Your antique, new or vintage bed and bed frame are integral to this oasis of personal comfort.

Beds and bed frames have long been an important part of the sanctuary that is the bedroom. For the upper class in countries such as England, the massive, costly beds of the 16th and 17th centuries were decorative and of the poster variety. Some were characterized by large painted wooden headboards, often made of oak, that featured ornate carvings and richly colored curtains affixed to each of the two or four posts — think of today’s sumptuous upholstered headboards as a distant cousin to these luxurious furnishings. The heavy fabric curtains were drawn across a fringed canopy to close out the sunlight that might’ve warmed your grandiose and opulent bedchambers. This feature could also offer privacy as desired, because, as we all know, a bedroom is for more than just sleeping

Coiled springs didn’t make their way into mattresses until the 1800s, which likely made for a far more comfortable night’s sleep for many. Bed frames of cast iron and brass were introduced during the mid- to late-19th century. Later, the 20th century brought with it marvelous innovations for slumberland, among them daybeds from the likes of George Nelson and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich as well as convertible sofa beds.

Today, you will find a range of beds geared toward your individual personality and preferred style of decor. When shopping for a bed and bed frame, keep in mind that you’ve got options. Sizes range from twin to California king. At 76 inches wide and 80 inches long, a king-size bed is roughly 16 inches wider than a queen-size mattress, and your bed frame will likely add two to five inches to each side. (The California king bed is 84 inches long.)

From dramatic bedroom designs to uncomplicated, minimalist approaches, the bedroom has evolved into the haven that it should be: a peaceful place of respite, where we begin and end every day. Take the time to create your very own oasis — you deserve it. Rest easy with an expansive collection of antique, new and vintage beds and bed frames available on 1stDibs.

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