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Cast Iron Headboard

Vintage French Rococo Style Crown Branch & Leaf Twin Single Cast Iron Headboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Rococo Style Crown Branch and Leaf Twin / Single Cast Iron Headboard. Circa Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron

Antique Victorian King Iron Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique country Victorian style white painted cast iron king size metal headboard with brass
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Antique 19th Century North American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Stunning Hollywood Regency Ornate Gold Iron Kingsize Headboard Bed
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Hollywood Regency ornate cast metal gilded gold king-size headboard. This piece is in
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron

French Art Deco Cast Iron Daybed on Casters
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive French art deco daybed constructed from cast iron. The bed features a headboard and
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20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds

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Iron

Stunning 19th Century Art Nouveau Cast Iron French Daybed
Located in Hastings, GB
An absolutely gorgeous cast iron day bed, made in France circa 1890, the deeply cast floral design
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Daybeds

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Iron

Antique Victorian King Metal Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique country Victorian style white painted cast iron king size metal headboard with brass
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Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

French Early 20th Century Full Metal Daybed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
headboard, a footboard, and two iron side-rails, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal, Iron

French Early 20th Century Full Metal Daybed
French Early 20th Century Full Metal Daybed
H 54.25 in W 81 in D 49.25 in
Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
headboards, brass escutcheons, and side rails. Fits Standard twin mattress and box springs. Early 19th
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Antique 1810s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

French 18th Century Gothic Style Architectural Fragment
Located in Atlanta, GA
crafted in cast iron and retaining traces of the original paint. Wonderful s a wall-mounted piece
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Antique Late 18th Century French Architectural Elements

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Iron

Postmodern Sculptural Brass Single Bed by Luciano Frigerio, Italy
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Luciano Frigerio. It features a brass headboard with a an artistic handmade cast brass star-pattern. The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Tan Leather Vintage Gym Mat on Wheels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large natural leather gym mat with wheels. New cast iron wheels with brakes attached. Can also be
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Leather, Wood

French solid walnut farm table with spindle legs
Located in LYON, FR
have cast iron ornate shell handles. On request, we can raise the table by 3 cm to increase its height
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Vintage 1950s French Farm Tables

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Walnut

French solid walnut farm table with spindle legs
French solid walnut farm table with spindle legs
H 29.53 in W 76.19 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Art Deco Harrods London Burr Walnut Single Beds
By Harrods
Located in Norwich, GB
defects and voids that burr veneer creates. The beds come with the original cast iron bolt on sides
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut, Burl

Bruce Talbert for Gillow. A Walnut, Amboyna, Ebonized and Gilt Bedroom Suite.
By Bruce James Talbert, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
Jeffrey and Co. He also designed church metalwork and furniture for Cox and Sons, cast iron for the
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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Bedroom Sets

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Walnut

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Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier. All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass regular soc...
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Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design - Round ottoman Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in Moonligh...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Bench in Spanish Walnut and Blue Dedar Upholstery
Located in Berlin, DE
Bench in Spanish walnut and blue Dedar upholstery with hand painted stripes.
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Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Benches

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Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Bench in Spanish Walnut and Blue Dedar Upholstery
Bench in Spanish Walnut and Blue Dedar Upholstery
H 38.59 in W 108.27 in D 22.84 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Night Stands

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Oak

Vintage Postmodern Platform Bed And Headboard With Ettore Sottsass Veneer
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage California King Platform Bed & Headboard. The bed is vintage and has been re-veneered with the original Ettore Sottsass design from 1985. Sottsass, an iconic figure in the...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Late 19th Century Pair of Circular Throne Chairs by Carlo Bugatti, Vellum
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
Many of Carlo Bugatti's superior pieces were commissioned by a number of the Royal Houses of Europe, many of the Great Estates of America and some of the most successful families fro...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Modern Chairs

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Copper, Pewter

English Country King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Country style reclaimed oak veneered and mahogany tester King size bed, with an arched headboard and four turned columns on a paneled foot rail, on turned legs. Dimensi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

English Country King Bed
English Country King Bed
H 80.5 in W 85.25 in D 88.5 in
Custom Made Walnut and Shearling Round Ottoman
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design Esko Ottoman A custom-made round ottoman with solid wood frame developed & produced at our workshops in London. This example has an oiled walnut frame with seat uphol...
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2010s British Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut

Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a Honey coloured sheepskin and feature oil...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Sheepskin, Oak

Antique French Louis XV Style Blue Velvet Upholstered Twin Beds, a Pair
Located in Sheridan, CO
A lovely pair of antique French Louis XV style beds, 20th c. Each bed frame features carved floral crest, shaped frame in padded blue velvet upholstery, with nailhead trim, rising on...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Postmodern Maroon Lacquer Laminate King Size Platform Bed and Headboard
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Transform your bedroom with the Postmodern Maroon Lacquer King Bed Set. Enveloped in a vibrant purple lacquer, this bed and headboard set encapsulates the bold, playful aesthetic of ...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

"Perronet" Rush Weave and French Oak Bed Frame 'Queen' by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
Architectural rush weaves between clean, simple posts make a textural headboard and footboard on this cerused European oak bed frame. Handmade by artisans in Vietnam, this piece is a...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Rush, Oak

Postmodern Pink Lacquer Laminate King Size Platform Bed and Headboard
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Transform your bedroom into a modern haven with the Postmodern Pink Lacquer Laminate King Size Platform Bed and Headboard. This ensemble features a striking pink lacquer finish, offe...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

The Salon, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
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2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs

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Linen

The Salon, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
The Salon, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Custom Made Model 54 Mohair Velvet Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design Model 54 lounge chair A custom made lounge chair developed and hand-made at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. The 54 chair is available...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

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Antique Victorian Cast Iron Twin Sized Bedframe
Located in El Cerrito, CA
This lovely cast iron bedframe has a nice tall headboard and footboard to make you feel safe and
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Early 20th Century Unknown Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron

Pair of French Twin Beds, Cast Iron Fake Wood, Brass and Marquetry, circa 1910
Located in L'Etang, FR
Pair of French twin beds, cast iron fake wood, brass and marquetry, circa 1910. Superb pair of
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Art Deco Period Twin Bed
Located in Long Island City, NY
twin size mattress. Supplied with later cast iron angle support rails with brass capped bed bolts and
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Vintage 1930s French Daybeds

Art Deco Period Twin Bed
Art Deco Period Twin Bed
H 65.5 in W 79.5 in D 38.5 in
Amazing Pair of Gilded Gold Cast Iron Headboards Hollywood Regency
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazing pair of gilded gold cast iron headboards. Can be used together for a kingsize bed or apart
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Antique Cast Iron and Brass Bed Heart Pattern Headboard and Footboard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very pretty heart pattern footboard and headboard full size antique cast iron and brass bed with
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Antique 19th Century American Gothic Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Italian Beds
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of fabulously detailed cast iron bed frames from Italy. These late 19th century beds feature
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Daybeds

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Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Italian Beds
Pair of Cast Iron Italian Beds
H 55 in W 81.5 in D 38.5 in
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Ornate White Scrollwork Full Size Metal Bed Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian cast iron ornate white scrollwork full size metal bed frame. Item features heavy
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Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron

Antique Victorian Full Size Gold Brass Sleigh Bed w Cast Iron Rails, Marked 1908
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian full size gold brass sleigh bed with cast iron rails, marked 1908. Item features
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Antique Early 1900s North American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Pair of Antique Cast Iron Gates from France
Located in Dallas, TX
drapery swags. These gates are versatile in their usage: entry gates, garden gates, headboards for a bed
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Early 20th Century French Doors and Gates

Mid Century Rococo Style Italian Gold Gilt Metal King Headboard
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Glam Hollywood Regency, Italian Rococo style king headboard with gold gilt. Cast metal.
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron

Black Double Brass and Iron Bed – MD32
Located in Wrexham, GB
A cast iron and brass bedstead finished in stove enamelled black with straight brass top rail and
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Vintage 1910s European Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

1890's Wedding Band Iron Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 1890's Victorian cast iron bed, called the "Wedding Band" Bed because of the ring on the
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Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron

1890's Wedding Band Iron Bed
1890's Wedding Band Iron Bed
H 29 in W 54 in D 54 in
Spanish, Sevilla, Brass and Iron Full Sized Bed, Late 19th-Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
heavy cast iron frame fitting solidly together, measurements accommodate a full sized mattress
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Antique 1890s Spanish Beds and Bed Frames

Rare Art Nouveau Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This astounding Art Nouveau bed is a symphony of Belle Époque enchantment. Crafted of cast iron
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Early 20th Century Unknown Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron

Rare Art Nouveau Bed
Rare Art Nouveau Bed
H 86.66 in W 81 in D 87 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Queen Bed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
fantastic mahogany. Arched bombe headboard with impressive gilt bronze ormolu surround the frame in
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal, Brass, Ormolu

Pair of Cowboy Style Twin Beds by A. Brandt for Ranch Oak
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Rustic, cowboy style twin size beds, designed by A. Brandt for Ranch Oak. Each bed has cast iron
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron

Custom Mystical Bronze King Bed and Two Nightstands by John Forsythe
Located in Topeka, KS
inlays; copper pipe canopy and partial bedposts; cast iron Victorian shelf brackets for side rail
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Bedroom Sets

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Limestone, Marble, Bronze, Copper, Steel

19th century Antique Tall Victorian Brass Bed Full Frame Porcelain Hand Painted
Located in Shreveport, LA
ball finials as well as the TEN hand painted porcelain/ceramic post inserts. Cast iron joints connect
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Antique 1850s French Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Fleur De Lys Elevator Gates from France, C.1900
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a pair of cast iron antique elevator gates from France dating to around the turn of the
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Early 20th Century French Doors and Gates

Victorian Golden Bronze Bed, Poly Chrome Bronze
By English School
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of kind victorian bed in golden bronze. Headboard and feet with filigrees in golden bronze
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Golden Bronze Bed, Poly Chrome Bronze
Victorian Golden Bronze Bed, Poly Chrome Bronze
No Reserve
H 60.63 in W 56.7 in D 5.52 in
Antique Victorian King Iron Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique country style white painted cast iron king size headboard with brass finials. Wonderful
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian King Iron Headboard
Antique Victorian King Iron Headboard
H 54.5 in W 76.5 in D 3 in
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Brass Steel Queen Size Bed Frame with Brass Finials
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian cast iron brass and steel queen size bed frame with brass finials. Item features
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Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Antique Queen Size Cast Iron and Brass Victorian Art Nouveau Bed Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique queen size cast iron and brass Victorian Art Nouveau Bed Frame. Item features heavy cast
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Early 20th Century Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron

Antique 19th Century Brass Cannonball Victorian Cast Iron Full Size Bed Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century Viictroan brass cannonball cast iron full size bed frame. Circa 19th century
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Antique 19th Century North American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Pair of French Wrought Iron Twin Bed Frames
Located in Winter Park, FL
wrought iron headboard and footboard accented with gold painted floral details. Cast brass finials. Minor
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron, Wrought Iron

1960's Hollywood Regency Rococo Style Italian Gold Gilt Metal King Headboard
Located in St. Louis, MO
Very Hollywood Regency, Italian Rococo style King headboard with gold gilt. Cast metal, appears to
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Art Nouveau 19th Century Italian Hand Painted Iron Double Bed
Located in Puglia, Puglia
the difference in the headboards that represent him and her. The bed is made of iron with hand-forged
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Antique 1890s Italian Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Vintage Wrought Iron Brass French Victorian Full Size Poster Bed Frame w/ Canopy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage wrought iron and brass French Victorian style full size poster bed frame with canopy. Item
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Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Wrought Iron, Brass

Phillip Lloyd Powell, King-Size Headboard with Two Floating Night Tables, 1965
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in New York, NY
gold leaf. Vintage cast iron nailheads, typical in Evans and Powell’s designs are seen on the surface
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Vintage 1960s American Beds and Bed Frames

Stunning Antique Cast Iron Bed Single on Casters 19th Century Victorian Mattress
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Stunning antique 19th century cast iron bed, teal color with red flowers raised on casters, comes
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Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron

Custom Made Gothic Iron Bed with Bronze Skulls
Located in North Hollywood, CA
headboard and footboard in elaborate wrought iron, in a king-size. The bed features a motif of green
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Vintage 1980s American Gothic Revival Beds and Bed Frames

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Wrought Iron, Bronze

Pair of iron and upholstered beds
Located in Boston, MA
Pair of iron beds with headboard, footboards, and side rails upholstered in white muslin. Cast
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Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

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Iron

Pair of iron and upholstered beds
Pair of iron and upholstered beds
H 45 in W 78 in D 40 in
French Tole Bed
Located in Sarasota, FL
A French tole bed with three cast iron figures on the footboard and gilt cast iron putti on the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron, Metal

French Tole Bed
French Tole Bed
H 69 in W 37 in D 79 in
Antique Brass Framed Double Bed
Located in Wakefield, GB
Offered for sale is this antique brass double bed. Nice quality brass bed with scrolling cast
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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Antique Brass Framed Double Bed
Antique Brass Framed Double Bed
H 60 in W 54 in D 83.5 in
A Repousse Gilt Tester Bed with Crown
Located in New Orleans, LA
Napolean III tole and mother of pearl decorated cast iron bed with a pagoda style canopy with gilt
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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron, Metal

Art Deco Bronze Grilles - Set of Eight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Most of the architectural grilles found are typically iron or cast steel. Ours are solid bronze
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Vintage 1930s American Architectural Elements

Art Deco Ultra Stylized Chrome Bed
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tired of the old iron or brass bed? Sleep in style in this fantastic beauty! The bed consists of
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Vintage 1930s American Beds and Bed Frames

Art Deco Ultra Stylized Chrome Bed
Art Deco Ultra Stylized Chrome Bed
H 47.25 in W 80.5 in D 55 in
Hollywood Regency Pair of Gilded Gold Cast Iron Headboards
Located in Dallas, TX
Amazing pair of gilded gold cast iron headboards. Can be used together for a king-size bed or apart
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Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

19th Antique Napoleon III Sicilian Bed Headboard or Foot Part
Located in Valencia, Valencia
19th Napoleon III antique Sicilian cast iron bed-headboard 19th Napoleon III hand painted cast
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron

Brass Bed Frame Victorian 19th Century Single Bedframe Cast Iron
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
and united by cast iron supports. England, circa 1880.
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Antique 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

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Cast Iron Headboard For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cast iron headboard for your home. Each cast iron headboard for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and brass. There are many kinds of the cast iron headboard you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A cast iron headboard is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Hollywood Regency, Victorian and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made cast iron headboard over the years, but those crafted by Bruce James Talbert, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Luciano Frigerio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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.

Questions About Cast Iron Headboard
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cast iron columns are vertical supports produced out of cast iron, a material made from iron and alloys with a carbon content of more than two percent. During the 19th century, cast iron columns were used in architecture. Today, they primarily function as decorative objects. Shop a range of cast iron columns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether cast iron columns are hollow depends on the piece. Most cast iron columns are hollow due to the manner of crafting, but some are solid. On 1stDibs, find a selection of columns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A cast iron fireplace insert is a firebox that fits into an existing fireplace surround. The insert is made of cast iron, a type of iron that is more than 2 percent carbon. Cast iron is highly durable and very resistant to the effects of heat. You'll find a selection of cast iron fireplace inserts on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Cast iron trivets are used for many things but are especially ideal for slow cooking meat. They can prop up food in Dutch ovens to prevent burning and increase heat distribution.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, you can generally use cast iron as a planter because the material is durable and sturdy. However, you may need to drill drainage holes in a cast iron piece that wasn't intended to function as a planter to allow excess water to exit the vessel. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cast iron planters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, cast iron firebacks are quite sturdy and work really well. As they are made of solid iron, it's a challenge to move and place them. Given that, cast iron firebacks are the best protection for the back wall of the fireplace. Find a variety of firebacks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    To keep a piece made of cast iron from rusting, place it in a cool, dry space with good air circulation.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to hang a cast iron bell depends on the style. Some cast iron bells have loops at the top that you can hang from a hook anchored onto your desired mounting surface. Others have brackets or frames that you can secure with mounting screws. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron bells.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cast iron doorstops originated in the late 18th century. Osbourn Dursey invented the first doorstop in 1878. Decorative cast iron stops became popular in the 1920s and remained so throughout World War II. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique cast iron doorstops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, cast iron tables can rust. Pieces are more likely to develop rust when exposed to humidity, such as in bathrooms or outdoor living spaces in coastal areas. Wiping surfaces clean regularly and touching up scratches and chips can reduce the risk of rust. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cast iron is frequently used for fireplaces due to its properties. The metal is highly durable, allowing it to hold up to the effects of frequent use. It also readily conducts heat to help warm up interiors. You'll find a variety of cast iron fireplaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Unlike cast iron, wrought iron is not brittle and will bend rather than break. Wrought ironwork is produced with a hammer and anvil and tends to be more intricate than cast ironwork, which is characterized by repetitive designs that can be carved into a wooden pattern and cast. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether cast iron is good for outdoor furniture is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people prefer cast iron due to its strength, durability and timeless Old World charm. On 1stDibs, find a collection of cast iron outdoor furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    To tell if a cast iron doorstop is valuable, always look for original paint. Any that have been repainted or repaired will have diminished in value. You can also use online resources to try and research items, but the best way to find out if a cast iron doorstop is worth anything is to consult a certified appraiser. An experienced professional can evaluate the condition, determine the maker and research the piece to assign an approximate value. On 1stDibs, find a range of doorstops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, cast iron umbrella stands and anything made of cast iron can rust. Keeping your cast iron umbrella stand away from moisture and humidity is the best way to keep it from rusting. However, because it is designed to hold wet umbrellas that may be impractical. Some people like to paint cast iron to protect it from rusting. You’ll find a variety of cast iron and other umbrella stands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The weight of a cast iron bench depends mainly on the size of the bench and whether other materials, such as wood are used in it. Cast iron weighs 0.26 pounds per cubic inch, making it quite a heavy material, and ideal for outdoor furniture that you want to ensure can weather heavy winds and precipitation. Shop an array of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.

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