Do you really need a headboard for your bed?

While a headboard is a great way to decorate a bedroom they are not always a necessity. There are other ways to get creative, especially in a small space, in terms of decorating without a headboard to create a finished bedroom.

Can I use a headboard with an adjustable bed?

Yes, you can use a headboard with an adjustable bed. When purchasing a headboard for an adjustable bed, make sure that the packaging reads “compatible with an adjustable bed”.

Can I use a queen headboard on a full bed?

While queen sized beds are 6 inches wider than full sized beds, you can often use a queen size headboard for a full mattress. Headboards are usually even with or a few inches wider than the bed.

Bed Headboard Bookcase

Mid Century Modern Bed With Storage

Birch Headboard

Paul Mccobb Planner Group Headboard

Twin Bookcases

Heywood Wakefield Bed Frame

Headboard Sliding Doors

Tambour Bookcase

Probber Headboard

King-Size Mid-Century Modern Headboard with Bookcase

$2,600

H 38 in W 80 in D 9 in

King-Size Mid-Century Modern Headboard with Bookcase

By American of Martinsville, Harvey Probber

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice Mid-Century Danish modern bookcase ebonized headboard bed with two sliding doors

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Harvey Probber Attributed Twin Sized Mid-Century Bookcase Headboard, circa 1960s

$1,480Sale Price|20% Off

H 36 in W 42 in D 10 in

Harvey Probber Attributed Twin Sized Mid-Century Bookcase Headboard, circa 1960s

By Paul McCobb, Harvey Probber

Located in Madison, WI

Very versatile Twin headboard featuring a bookcase with sliding doors, and three holes ideal for

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Solid Walnut Bookcase Storage Twin Size Headboards, a Pair

$1,050 / set

H 41 in W 45 in D 10.75 in

Scandinavian Modern Solid Walnut Bookcase Storage Twin Size Headboards, a Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

This pair of 1970s Mid Century Modern bookcase storage single headboards are in excellent condition

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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

MidCentury Full Headboard Storage Bookcase

$1,295

H 35.5 in W 58.13 in D 8.25 in

MidCentury Full Headboard Storage Bookcase

By Dixie

Located in Baltimore, MD

Mid Century Walnut Full Bed Headboard manufactured by Dixie circa 1960’s, in nearly pristine

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bed Coronas

Materials

Walnut

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Broyhill Emphasis King Bookcase Headboard Mid-Century Modern

Unavailable

H 34 in W 80 in D 10 in

Broyhill Emphasis King Bookcase Headboard Mid-Century Modern

By Broyhill

Located in Frederick, MD

This walnut Mid-Century Modern headboard is from the Emphasis line by Broyhill. The three door

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Full-Size Maple Planner Group Bookcase Headboard by Paul McCobb for Winchendon

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H 36 in W 55.5 in D 9.5 in

Full-Size Maple Planner Group Bookcase Headboard by Paul McCobb for Winchendon

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Dorchester, MA

Winchendon Furniture. The frame fits a full-size bed and features bookcase shelving backed with slender

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Birch Full Size Bookcase Headboard

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H 36.13 in W 55 in D 12 in

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Birch Full Size Bookcase Headboard

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern solid birch full size bookcase headboard with sliding doors By

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Birch

Hooker Mainline Two Drawer Walnut Nightstand

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H 26 in W 20 in D 15 in

Hooker Mainline Two Drawer Walnut Nightstand

By Mainline by Hooker

Located in Chattanooga, TN

full size bed that includes a bookcase headboard and footboard. The bed is sold separately, inquire if

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

King Size Drexel Profile K19 Bookcase Bed Headboard

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H 41.5 in W 80.75 in D 12.75 in

King Size Drexel Profile K19 Bookcase Bed Headboard

By John Van Koert, Drexel, Henredon, Karl Johan

Located in Chattanooga, TN

king bed headboard. Complete your living room with the credenza, and matching coffee table. All

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Chrome

Hooker Mainline Full Double Bed Bookcase Headboard Footboard and Rails

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H 36.25 in W 57 in D 93.5 in

Hooker Mainline Full Double Bed Bookcase Headboard Footboard and Rails

By Mainline by Hooker

Located in Chattanooga, TN

The metal frame is included! Mid-Century Modern bookcase headboard and matching footboard by

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Full Size Storage Bookcase Bed Headboard

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H 36 in W 84 in D 10 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Full Size Storage Bookcase Bed Headboard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut full size storage bookcase bed headboard. Item features sliding

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Heywood Wakefield Style Queen-Size Bookcase Headboard

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H 39.5 in W 66 in D 9 in

Heywood Wakefield Style Queen-Size Bookcase Headboard

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Midcentury era queen-size oak headboard in the manner of Heywood Wakefield. The headboard features

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Drexel Declaration Full-Size Bookcase Headboard by Stewart and MacDougall

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H 35.75 in W 53.75 in D 10 in

Drexel Declaration Full-Size Bookcase Headboard by Stewart and MacDougall

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome Mid-Century Modern walnut utility bookcase headboard with sliding cupboard doors 801-572-2

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

John Van Koert for Drexel Sculpted Walnut Tambour Door Bookcase Headboard, 1956

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H 35 in W 77.25 in D 11 in

John Van Koert for Drexel Sculpted Walnut Tambour Door Bookcase Headboard, 1956

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A stylish Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut tambour door bookcase headboard with unique built-in

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century King Size Bookcase Headboard by Conant Ball Att. to Russel Wright

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H 35.5 in W 80 in D 10.5 in

Mid-Century King Size Bookcase Headboard by Conant Ball Att. to Russel Wright

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in New York, NY

headboard features a bookcase style top, with sliding doors and storage cubbies. Hard to find Mid-century

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Barzilay Scandinavian Modern Style King Bookcase Platform Bed with Tambour Doors

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H 37.25 in W 79.5 in D 12 in

Barzilay Scandinavian Modern Style King Bookcase Platform Bed with Tambour Doors

By Barzilay

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome king size Scandinavian Modern style walnut platform bed with bookcase headboard and

Category

Late 20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Blond Heywood Wakefield Twin Size Bookcase Headboard

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H 37.5 in W 42.5 in D 10.5 in

Blond Heywood Wakefield Twin Size Bookcase Headboard

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Crockett, CA

Useful twin size headboard perfect for a kids room or guest room. The headboard has three

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Birch

George Nelson for Herman Miller Headboard Bed Cabinet

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H 2 in W 2 in D 2 in

George Nelson for Herman Miller Headboard Bed Cabinet

By George Nelson

Located in St. Louis, MO

Classic George Nelson design for the Herman Miller early 1950s headboard and bookshelves. The

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Mid-Century Modern King Size Walnut Headboard

$1,250

H 37 in W 79.5 in D 2 in

Mid-Century Modern King Size Walnut Headboard

Located in Charleston, SC

Here we have a richly grained walnut king size headboard with 4 inverted slats. A fabulous modern shape and very much in the style of Kent Coffey.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Vintage German Modern King size teak bed frame with springs

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 22 in W 81 in D 88 in

Vintage German Modern King size teak bed frame with springs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage German Modern King size teak veneer bed Frame with springs headboard and footboard. Just add a Mattress. Fits King size mattress does not need a box spring. Located in Brookl...

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Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Steel

Custom American Walnut King Headboard with Nightstands

$6,500

H 41.25 in W 78 in D 12 in

Custom American Walnut King Headboard with Nightstands

Located in Los Angeles, CA

American made king size headboard with nightstands. This custom king size walnut headboard features clean geometric lines with nightstands flanking each side. The night stands each h...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury King Size Walnut Head Board

$1,000

H 81 in W 37 in D 4.5 in

Midcentury King Size Walnut Head Board

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unique midcentury headboard features a simplistic design while maintaining bold aesthetics. Made of dark walnut this piece will fit with almost any bedroom set while adding a be...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller Twin Headboards w Hidden Storage, 1950s, Signed

$1,800Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 39.75 in W 40 in D 14 in

George Nelson for Herman Miller Twin Headboards w Hidden Storage, 1950s, Signed

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An early-production pair of twin headboards designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, featuring a clever hidden storage compartment that opens to reveal an internal storage with s...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sculpted King Size Bed / Headboard

$995

H 39.5 in W 82 in D 1.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sculpted King Size Bed / Headboard

Located in Wilmington, DE

Mid-Century Danish Modern walnut full size headboard. Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut sculpted king size bed/headboard. Looks to be walnut, featuring signature scul...

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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Donald Deskey Clean Lined Art Deco Headboard circa 1930s King or Queen Size

$850

H 31.5 in W 90 in D 3.5 in

Donald Deskey Clean Lined Art Deco Headboard circa 1930s King or Queen Size

By Donald Deskey

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean Lined Art Deco Headboard, designed by Donald Deskey, American, circa 1930s. It retains its original espresso brown color finish in very good shape. If you prefer, we can refini...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Art Deco King Size French Walnut Bed, circa 1930s

$5,318

H 44.89 in W 59.06 in D 74.02 in

Art Deco King Size French Walnut Bed, circa 1930s

Located in Devon, England

Superb and extremely glamorous 1930s Art Deco bed. Originating from France this bed boasts the most wonderful veneers. Totally original and having been through our workshops has been...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Teak and Leather Bed Headboard by Myers

$1,346Sale Price|20% Off

H 32.29 in W 106.3 in D 17.72 in

Mid Century Teak and Leather Bed Headboard by Myers

By Myers

Located in Torquay, GB

Ultra sleek mid century teak and leather bed headboard, circa 1960s. Made by Myers Furniture GB. With solid teak shelving compartments to either sides. The shelves are not detacha...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Leather, Teak

Stylish Henredon Scene One Walnut Queen Size Headboard Night Stand Mid-Century

$3,480Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 28 in W 108 in D 18 in

Stylish Henredon Scene One Walnut Queen Size Headboard Night Stand Mid-Century

By Henredon

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Highly sought after Henredon scene one queen size headboard/ platform bed with storage inside the headboard. This set includes the matching nightstands wired with electrical outlets ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Roche Bobois "Onda" King Size Bed

$6,500

H 9.75 in W 101.25 in D 105 in

Roche Bobois "Onda" King Size Bed

By Roche Bobois, Sacha Lakic

Located in Dallas, TX

The "Onda" bed was designed by Sacha Lakic as his first-ever piece for Roche-Bobois. Inspired by the mythology of a flying carpet, this king sized bed sits on an undulating platform ...

Category

1990s Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

1960s Restored Danish Oman Junn Teak Bed with Integrated Nightstands

$3,480

H 24.61 in W 87.21 in D 78.75 in

1960s Restored Danish Oman Junn Teak Bed with Integrated Nightstands

By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

1960s Restored Omann Jun teak bed with integrated nightstands. Fully restored 1960s Omann Jun teak bedroom set consisting of 3/4 seized double bed with integrated nightstands in the...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Teak

Pair of 1900s American Empire Flame Mahogany Twin Size Headboards w/ Fretworks

$1,995 / set

H 40.5 in W 40 in D 2.5 in

Pair of 1900s American Empire Flame Mahogany Twin Size Headboards w/ Fretworks

Located in Germantown, MD

Beautifully handcrafted American Empire flame mahogany twin size headboards with top fretwork. In Good antique condition and measure 40"W x 2.5"D x 40.5"H. W6051922

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Mainline by Hooker Mid Century Walnut and Cane Twin Storage Headboard

$1,995

H 36 in W 41 in D 10 in

Mainline by Hooker Mid Century Walnut and Cane Twin Storage Headboard

By Mainline by Hooker

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mainline by Hooker mid century walnut and cane twin storage headboard This headboard measures: 41 wide x 10 deep x 36 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Kiral Platform Bed, Minimalist Bed (Queen, King)

$2,550 / item

H 7.75 in W 77 in D 97 in

Kiral Platform Bed, Minimalist Bed (Queen, King)

By Sun at Six

Located in San Jose, CA

The Kiral Platform Bed is meant to be floated in the middle of the room. This low bed features wide platforms to put down your phone and knick-knacks. Having a floating bed in the mi...

Category

2010s Chinese Minimalist Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Ash

Deeble "Western" Platform Bed, Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Storage King

$3,780 / item

H 38 in W 87 in D 74 in

Deeble "Western" Platform Bed, Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Storage King

By Pete Deeble

Located in Long Beach, CA

The western bed is an original design that draws on the tradition of Mid-Century Modernism and Danish sensibilities. It's a statement of clean lines, simplicity, and the natural beau...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Walnut

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Bed Headboard Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bed headboard bookcase for your home. Frequently made of wood, walnut and birch, every bed headboard bookcase was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the bed headboard bookcase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A bed headboard bookcase, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Drexel, Paul McCobb and Planner Group each produced at least one beautiful bed headboard bookcase that is worth considering.

How Much is a Bed Headboard Bookcase?

Prices for a bed headboard bookcase can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $695 and can go as high as $2,900, while the average can fetch as much as $1,795.

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.