MCM King Size Bookcase Headboard by Sligh Furniture Cross Country Line in Black
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Mid-Century Modern Cross Country Line King Size Bookcase Headboard by Sligh Furniture composed of a black painted frame with a built in bookcase, cut out cord holes, and two sliding ...
Wood, Paint
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
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 cables, meant to house lamps in the compartments.
Brass
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 condition.
Walnut
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 compartments.
Walnut
Marianne Willisch Custom King-Size Headboard w/ Nightstands/ Bookcases
Located in Highland, IN
This very large, very impressive piece designed by Marianne Willisch features a king-size storage headboard is flanked by two large nightstands/ bookcases.
Formica, Wood
Walnut Storage Compartment Wedge Shape Headboard Queen Size Bed w/ Rails MINT
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Walnut Storage Bookcase Compartment Wedge Shape Headboard Queen Size Bed w/ Rails MINT
Walnut
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 panels slide to reveal a generous storage area. This headboard also has an electrical o...
Walnut
Unavailable
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
Paul McCobb designed this solid maple headboard, model 1553, as part of the Planner Group line for Winchendon Furniture.
Iron
Sold
H 36.13 in W 55 in D 12 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Birch Full Size Bookcase Headboard
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern solid birch full size bookcase headboard with sliding doors By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Measures: 55" W ...
Birch
Sold
H 80 in W 30 in D 19 in
Swedish Style Powder Blue Grey Bedroom Set, Bookcases, Chests, Twin Headboards
By Thomasville
Located in West Hartford, CT
The dimensions of the bookcases are below and the dimensions of the headboards are: 41 inches W x 42 inches tall by 2 inches deep.
Wood
Merton Gershun Bleached Mahogany and Cane Full Size Bed, 1960s
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern full size bed frame By Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville, USA, 1960s Bleached mahogany, with sliding cane doors on the bookcase headb...
Cane, Mahogany
Hooker Mainline Two Drawer Walnut Nightstand
By Mainline by Hooker
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We have a matching full size bed that includes a bookcase headboard and footboard. The bed is sold separately, inquire if interested.
Walnut
Sold
H 60 in W 123 in D 92 in
Unusual Contemporary Modernist Platform Bed, Motorized Bookcase, Reading Light
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning contemporary modernist platform queen bed with left and right motorized ribbed headboard bookcase, center reading light, amazing quality and design.
Opaline Glass, Birch, Teak
Drexel Plus One Peter Max Style Four-Piece Bedroom Set, 1970
By Drexel, Peter Max
Located in Topeka, KS
The set is comprised of four pieces including a full-size headboard, bookcase/desk, make-up vanity/bulletin board, and night stand.
Mirror, Wood, Cork, Plastic
Sold
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 floating cantilevered bedside tables By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Counterpoint"...
Walnut
Sold
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 Hooker.
Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 35.75 in W 53.75 in D 10 in
Drexel Declaration Full-Size Bookcase Headboard by Stewart and MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
This one is a full-size bookcase headboard. In the Drexel literature it is called a Utility bed.
Brass
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 three compartments and one sliding door. The top section doubles a shelf for extra ...
Oak
Sold
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 Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in New York, NY
The headboard features a bookcase style top, with sliding doors and storage cubbies.
Maple
Sold
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
This wonderful king size bookcase headboard platform bed is comprised of some of the most gorgeous grained walnut I’ve seen.
Walnut
Sold
H 34 in W 54.5 in D 10.5 in
MCM American of Martinsville Merton Gershun Urban Suburban Full-Size Headboard
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern (MCM) full-size bookcase headboard designed by Merton Gershun for his Urban Suburban line for American of Martinsville.
Wood
King Size Drexel Profile K19 Bookcase Bed Headboard
By John Van Koert, Drexel, Karl Johan, Henredon
Located in Chattanooga, TN
K19 “Utility” headboard John Van Koert for Drexel’s “Profile” collection. The luxurious American walnut wood headboard has solid wood sliding doors. The doors slide the length of the...
Chrome
Sold
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 doors, bookcase shelves, floating design, beautiful wood grain, 2 dovetailed drawers...
Walnut
Sold
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.
Hardwood, Walnut
Sold
H 36 in W 54 in D 10 in
Mid Century Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Wood Full Size Headboard
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Detroit, MI
• Well constructed from walnut with a rich brown finish. • 10" deep bookcase headboard has one large center cubby and two side cubbies with two sliding doors
Walnut, Porcelain
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 compartments and two sliding doors.
Birch
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 padded headrests are individually adjustable and when lowered, exposes a shelf and stora...
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
$15,150 / item
H 36.62 in W 126.78 in D 87.8 in
Contemporary King Size Bed with Velvet Headboard and Integrated Nightstands
Located in New York, NY
A timeless upholstered bed designed for contemporary residential, hospitality, and boutique hotel environments. Defined by its architectural proportions and integrated floating night...
Velvet, Wood
$1,021 / set
H 22.05 in W 98.43 in D 124.02 in
Bed with bedside tables from the 1970s by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Double bed complete with bedside tables from the 1970s. Design by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau (manufacturer's mark present). The bed is in good vintage condition although there ...
Leather, Wood
$3,495
H 37 in W 117 in D 17 in
Paul McCobb for Calvin Irwin Upholstered King Size bed Teak Headboard, C 1950
By Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Paul McCobb for Calvin Irwin upholstered king size bed teak headboard with brass trim and two floating drawers, labeled in drawer. C.1950.
Teak
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...
Steel
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...
Walnut
$1,750
H 40.25 in W 74.4 in D 91.25 in
Art deco revival lacquered King bed with golden detail, circa 1980
By APA
Located in View Park, CA
An Art Deco revival / Hollywood regency cream lacquered king bed frame with golden detail by APA, 1980s. This stunning piece, complete with curved geometry, gilded base and detail, a...
Metal
Mid-Century Walnut Headboard With Cane Front- King
Located in Trenton, NJ
This King Size Cane Front Headboard is a regal statement piece that exudes elegance and charm. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this headboard adds a touch of vintage sop...
Cane, Walnut
$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...
Metal
Paul McCobb King-Size Brass Frame Headboard
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass frame headboard with mahogany panels. Fully restored and refinished in dark walnut. Designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture.
Brass
$1,710Sale Price / set|28% Off
H 39.75 in W 40 in D 14 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Twin Headboards w Hidden Storage, 1950s, Signed
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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...
Walnut, Fabric
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 78 in D 1 in
Beautiful Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern King Headboard 3 panel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful teak Danish Mid-Century Modern King headboard 3 panel made in Denmark in wonderful condition. Really nice headboard with 3 teak wood panels and teak frame. Made. Fits a kin...
Teak
$4,876
H 24.81 in W 100.79 in D 82.68 in
Mid-Century Modern Bed with Nightstands by Fabio Lenci for Bernini, Italy, 1970s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Bed with Nightstands by Fabio Lenci for Bernini, Italy, 1970s
Wood
$499Sale Price|44% Off
H 45.5 in W 81 in D 3 in
Mid-Century Modern King Size Headboard in Solid Wood, Widdicomb Style
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Trenton, NJ
Introduce elegance and function into your bedroom with this Impressive Large Mid-Century King Size Wooden Headboard. Crafted from solid wood, this striking piece features the distinc...
Wood
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...
Walnut
Modern Platform Bed in Walnut
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This modern platform bed is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each is hand-made from solid walnut (or the wood of your choice) and finished with a beautiful commer...
Walnut
No matter what kind of bedroom furniture you prefer — be it lavish, low-key or minimalist — your bedroom will always be your own personal sanctuary. But it didn’t start that way. It wasn’t until around the 19th century that the bedroom became a realm of privacy. For many Europeans in the medieval era, eating, congregating and sleeping all took place in a single room, and later, royalty such as Louis XIV of France worked on legal orders while sitting in his bed, surrounded by members of his court.
Now, we return to our bedrooms for solace, private space and intimacy. We’ve certainly come a long way, and so has our bedroom furniture.
Whether you’re seeking bright or moody, Baroque or mid-century modern, consider the amount of time that will be spent in this space. Don’t choose furnishings you won’t enjoy looking at every day.
The most important piece of bedroom furniture is, not surprisingly, the bed. When shopping for a bed and bed frame, keep the size of your bedroom in mind — you’ll need to navigate your way around the bed during your daily routine. Bed sizes range from twin to king, and there is also the California king. At 76 inches wide and 80 inches long, a king-size bed is approximately 16 inches wider than a queen-size mattress, and your bed frame will probably add two to five inches to each side. (The California king bed is 84 inches long.)
If you’re putting together design ideas for a large bedroom, why not go all out? A king platform bed is low-profile and minimalist — a mattress is placed directly on a simple and solid frame, which offers support without a box spring. A traditional bed sees a mattress rest on a box spring or foundation.
Smaller bedrooms or guest rooms could benefit from something more streamlined, such as a vintage daybed. The important thing is not to choose a bed that is too big for your space. After all, you still need to squeeze in an Italian nightstand and an elegant American of Martinsville dresser.
Headboards can make or break the style of a bedroom. If you are going for a clean and contemporary look, maybe a headboard isn’t the best fit, but if not having a headboard will keep you up at night, there are plenty of options. Rattan headboards are a great choice to top off a casual country theme. Alternately, you can think of the headboard as a statement piece. With maximalism riding high in the design world, bedrooms are getting on board with vibrant upholstered headboards, and an upholstered bed may very well be the one thing you need to pull the entire look of your bedroom furniture together.
Once your bedding is situated, shift your focus to other pieces for the room.
The size of your closet will have an impact on the size and amount of furniture you need. If you have a small closet, for example, a larger dresser is going to come in handy. If you are lucky enough to have a large walk-in closet, you can utilize the extra bedroom space for other pieces, such as an antique or vintage nightstand.
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