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Distressed Paint Decorated Carved King Size Headboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage paint decorated king size headboard with a central fluted flowering urn. The urn flanked by
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20th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Sage Green Damask Upholstered Distressed White Painted King Size Headboard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
king size headboard. Featuring a beautifully distressed white painted frame, this piece embodies the
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Bed Headboard Bedframe Wood Edge Trim Distressed Paint Leather or Fabric
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Leather, Paint, Wood

Exceptional Florentine Painted And Caned Queen Bed for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Desirable Queen Bed with double-wall caned headboard and footboard in a fine custom Gray painted
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20th Century Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cane, Wood

Modern Campaign Henredon Black Lacquered Modular King Bed w/Side Cabinets
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
composed of 5 black lacquered pieces with an original slightly distressed finish including a headboard with
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

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French Bed in Grey Velvet Cottage Chic Farmhouse Provincial, Louis Style
Located in Glendale, CA
The bed is made from solid wood with beautiful carvings. It is newly finished in a distressed grey
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Antique French Louis XVI Style Distressed Green Queen Upholstered Bed Headboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Distressed Mint Green Painted Queen Size Upholstered Bed Headboard
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Pair of Distressed White Painted Louis XVI Twin Size Headboards or Daybed
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a pair of gorgeous French Louis XVI style painted headboards that can be used as twin beds
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Daybeds

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Beech

Italian Carved Headboard of Carved Face circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian carved headboard with distressed finish. Carved face with acanthus leaves throughout.
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Paint

Signed Maison Jansen Louis XV Carved Painted Headboard and Footboard circa 1900
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful heavily distressed antique painted headboard and footboard. There are no rails
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Union National Chinoiserie Fretwork King Headboard Black Floral Design Distress
By Union National
Located in Topeka, KS
headboard plus it has an all-over intentional beautiful, distressed patina which is signed Dimas. The front
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Paint

Circa 1920's French Carved and Distress Painted Queen Size Bed Headboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully Carved French Headboard circa 1920. This wonderful Queen Size Headboard features finely
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Early 20th Century French Country Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Style Twin Size Bed Frame by Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Louis XVI style distressed twin size bed frame, headboard, foot board, and rails
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Margot Caned Headboard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage reproduction headboard features lightly distressed cream paint, caned back and acorn finial
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Cane

Margot Caned Headboard
Margot Caned Headboard
H 45 in W 67 in
Late 20th Century French Country Whitewashed Distressed Queen Size Sleigh Bed
Located in Charlotte, NC
. Solid hardwood with a distressed and whitewashed finish. Headboard, footboard, clip held side rails and
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Paint

Late 20th Century Black Distressed Transitional Queen Four Poster Canopy Bed
Located in Charlotte, NC
a black painted distressed finish, arched paneled headboard, four turned posts with fluting capped
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Paint

Beautiful Pair of Antiques French Louis XV Beds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gray color with a distressed finish. The headboards have been recently upholstered with an off white
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Walnut

French 19th Century Empire Daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an oyster color & is accentuated with navy blue molding accents details with a distressed finish and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Polyester, Wood, Paint

French 19th Century Empire Daybed
French 19th Century Empire Daybed
H 31 in W 85 in D 43 in

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Lit De Marriage Bed, Made in the LXV Style, Finished in Rose and Silver
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The Lit De Marriage Bed, hand carved in the Louis XV style has been modelled after one of our original pieces from the 1800s which was made in the French tradition of having a piece ...
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2010s English Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, hand carved and hand finished in an off-white, antique finish. Takes a mattress size: 90cm x 200cm (3ft x 6ft6'). The beds come with an extra set of legs, ...
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2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Sublime 1930s Art Deco Peach Glass Beveled Venetian Curved Steeple Top Mirror
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare circa 1930s Art Deco peach glass Venetian decor mirror with beveled edge frame and curved steeple top A very...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Glass

Sublime 1930s Art Deco Peach Glass Beveled Venetian Curved Steeple Top Mirror
Sublime 1930s Art Deco Peach Glass Beveled Venetian Curved Steeple Top Mirror
$1,693 Sale Price
30% Off
H 30.12 in W 15.56 in D 0.79 in
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top In the manner of Jasper Furniture Company USA, Late 20th Century Black lacquered...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Ibiza Chandelier Ceiling Light Pendant Opaque Glass Shells Antique Brass Frame
Located in Dublin, Ireland
This is a beautiful 'Ibiza' Chandelier from Eichholtz that will elevate your decor with its stunning fusion of Art Deco inspiration and modern luxury. Crafted from champagne-colored ...
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20th Century French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A stunning 19th-century French Louis XV style fireplace mantel, masterfully carved from richly veined marble. This exceptional piece features a gracefully arched opening framed by bo...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Breccia Marble

Antique Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Antique Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
$11,852
H 46.26 in W 60.44 in D 14.18 in
Carved Italian Limestone Garden Bench with Fleur De Lys and Acanthus Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Italy, this limestone garden bench features elaborate foliate motifs, including a fleur de lys and acanthus leaves. Consisting of six carved pieces of stone, the beaut...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches

Materials

Stone, Limestone

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 18th-century Swedish Gustavian writing desk, circa 1790, embodies the clean lines and restrained elegance characteristic of the Gustavian style, which was inspired by the neocla...
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks

Materials

Brass

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk Circa 1790
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk Circa 1790
$4,950
H 40.5 in W 52.25 in D 34.75 in
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Louis XVI Style Panelling with Fireplace and a Marine Scene, Oil on Canvas
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This paneled room is composed of a stone fireplace, a large glass door with four leaves, a single door (both with their frame) and a large oil on canvas depicting a marine scene sign...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Panelling

Materials

Stone

Louis XV Style Walnut Console Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XV Style Walnut Serpentine Shaped Console Table, 20th century, the molded top above a pierced foliate carved frieze, on tall cabriole legs atop hoof feet. 30.5" H x 36.5" W x 1...
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20th Century Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV Style Walnut Console Table
Louis XV Style Walnut Console Table
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30 in W 36.5 in D 16 in
Victorian English Sofa with Floral Upholstery, Late 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Victorian English Sofa with Floral Upholstery This Victorian English sofa features a classic silhouette with elegant rolled arms and a beautifully patterned floral upholstery. The pi...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese wedding bed in red lacquer and hand cards details. Has a new mattress (not shown).
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
$12,000
H 82.5 in W 86 in D 54 in
19th Century Rococo Style Wide Marquise Chair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite antique chair is a French Louis XV style ‘Bergère Marquise’ in the Rococo tradition, dating from circa 1890-1900. The chair is meticulously crafted from gilded wood, s...
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Rococo Style Wide Marquise Chair
19th Century Rococo Style Wide Marquise Chair
$1,910
H 34.65 in W 37.8 in D 26.38 in
Victorian Mahogany Chaise Lounge
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian mahogany serpentine chaise upholstered in a red floral fabric with buttoned back, raised on cabriol legs with castors. Dimensions Width190cm Depth 63cm Height 90 cm
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Antique Late 19th Century Chaise Longues

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Chaise Lounge
Victorian Mahogany Chaise Lounge
$1,521
H 35.44 in W 74.81 in D 24.81 in
Scandinavian Outdoor Wall Light, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative outdoor wall light in a painted metal frame with shade in embossed glass. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1960s first half. The lamp is fully working ...
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Outdoor Wall Light, Norway, 1960s
Scandinavian Outdoor Wall Light, Norway, 1960s
$1,500
H 8.27 in W 6.3 in D 13.39 in
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Distressed Headboards For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of distressed headboards available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct distressed headboards — often made from wood, fabric and linen — can elevate any home. Find 61 antique and vintage distressed headboards at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Distressed headboards have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Distressed headboards bearing Louis XVI or Louis XV hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Drexel, Franklin Shockey Company and La Maison London each produced beautiful distressed headboards that are worth considering.

Finding the Right Beds And Bed 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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