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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
upholstered King size headboard. The headboard is in very good condition with crazed distressed white paint
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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

Recent Sales

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

Materials

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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Velvet, Walnut

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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2010s British Louis XVI Sofas

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Located in Stamford, CT
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Late 20th Century American Napoleon III Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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Dark Grey Velvet Bourne, Round Sofa
$4,950
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French Louis XVI Style Full Size Carved Painted Bed
Located in Bradenton, FL
Exceptional 19th Century Louis XVI Style French Bed, Full Size. Bed features a wooden frame with an arched upholstered headboard, carved side rails, and two turned baluster posts on ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Larger-than-King Size French Folding Antique Carved Louis XV Bed Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is definitely not a bed for everyone. This is a bed for someone who wants something EVEN LARGER than a stand or California king size bed which is usually 76 x 80. The bed is ma...
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Larger-than-King Size French Folding Antique Carved Louis XV Bed Circa 1920
Larger-than-King Size French Folding Antique Carved Louis XV Bed Circa 1920
$1,996 Sale Price
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H 46 in W 92 in D 86.25 in
A French Louis XV style Queen size painted and carved burlap bed circa 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Louis XV style painted and carved Queen size burlap upholstered bed circa 1940. Interior: 65"x 77" Footboard: 32" Tall
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Burlap, Wood, Paint

French Louis XV Style Painted Queen Size Bed circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Louis XV style painted Queen size bed , cabriole legs, circa 1950. Interior Dimensions: 55.5"W x 77"D This bed is smaller than todays queen size. Often times old "quee...
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Vintage 1950s Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

1960s Glamorous Rococo Style Italian Gold Gilt Wood King / Queen Headboard
Located in St. Louis, MO
Very Hollywood Regency, Italian Rococo Style king headboard with gold gilt over red. Wood carving has original gold gilt paint. In very nice condition, very little wear, no breaks. ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Queen Size Blue Roma Bed
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
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2010s Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

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18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Queen Size Blue Roma Bed
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Queen Size Blue Roma Bed
$16,328 / item
H 102.76 in W 68.9 in D 88.98 in
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By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The Rosace bed is an elegant example of the French LXVI style, with its classic columns and restrained ornamentation the bedstead stands tall and exudes a noble confidence. The apex ...
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2010s English Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Cane, Wood

The Parisienne Bed, Hand Carved Louis XV Style Made By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
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21st Century and Contemporary English Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

A French Louis XVI style carved and painted, full size bed, 19th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The head and foot boards are slightly arched and flanked by detached columns carved with twisted grooves and gadroons. The wood has a wonderful tone and patina. The upholstery is wor...
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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Provincial King Headboard Powder Blue Ceruse Finish & Heavy Carved Detail
Located in Topeka, KS
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Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Oak Bobbin Wood Bed C1940s France US Queen/UK King Size
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Trensacq, FR
Charming French mid-century bobbin wood bed in the style of Charles Dudouyt C1940 Beautifully turned and carved bobbin wood detailing surrounding oak veneer pannelling. This bed w...
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Mid-20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Oak Bobbin Wood Bed C1940s France US Queen/UK King Size
Oak Bobbin Wood Bed C1940s France US Queen/UK King Size
$3,105 Sale Price
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Located in Rio Vista, CA
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20th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

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Pair of Louis XVI Style Walnut Carved Beds with Toile
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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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