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Vintage Yellow & Blue Chintz Upholstered Serpentine Tufted King Size Headboard
Vintage Yellow & Blue Chintz Upholstered Serpentine Tufted King Size Headboard

Vintage Yellow & Blue Chintz Upholstered Serpentine Tufted King Size Headboard

Located in Dayton, OH

This upholstered King size headboard features a classic arched, serpentine top rail with stepped shoulders and a gently curved silhouette. The entire piece is wrapped in a vibrant ye...

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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric

20th Century Baroque Style Queen Size Headboard in Carved Wood
20th Century Baroque Style Queen Size Headboard in Carved Wood

20th Century Baroque Style Queen Size Headboard in Carved Wood

Located in Miami, FL

20th Century Baroque style Queen size headboard in carved wood.

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Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Mid Centuy Thomasville Provincial Style Fruitwood King Headboard, Circa 1969
Mid Centuy Thomasville Provincial Style Fruitwood King Headboard, Circa 1969

Mid Centuy Thomasville Provincial Style Fruitwood King Headboard, Circa 1969

By Thomasville

Located in Germantown, MD

For your consisderation is this Mid Centuy Thomasville Provincial Style Fruitwood King Size Headboard, Circa 1969 A matching pair of nightstands, dresser and mirror available in our ...

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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood, Fruitwood

Vintage Louis XVI Twin Headboards in Toile de Jouy Fabric, Circa 1950
Vintage Louis XVI Twin Headboards in Toile de Jouy Fabric, Circa 1950

Vintage Louis XVI Twin Headboards in Toile de Jouy Fabric, Circa 1950

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage pair of Louis XVI style headboards upholstered in a classic Toile de Jouy Scalamandre fabric. Arched tops with carved crest detailing at top. Painted wood finish frame which ...

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20th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Damask, Wood

1970s Pierre Cardin Art Deco Queen Size Bed Headboard and Platform Bed
1970s Pierre Cardin Art Deco Queen Size Bed Headboard and Platform Bed

1970s Pierre Cardin Art Deco Queen Size Bed Headboard and Platform Bed

By Pierre Cardin, Dillingham Manufacturing Company

Located in San Gabriel, CA

1970s Vintage Pierre Cardin queen size platform bed with spotlight bridge and headboard cabinet. This Art Deco revival piece is in white laminate, and embellished with aluminum bandi...

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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Pierre Chapo Godot Model L01 Double Bed in Elm Wood with Headboard
1960s Pierre Chapo Godot Model L01 Double Bed in Elm Wood with Headboard

1960s Pierre Chapo Godot Model L01 Double Bed in Elm Wood with Headboard

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pierre Chapo designed the Godot bed in 1959 as a special commission for writer Samuel Beckett, wittily naming it after the play Waiting for Godot. Model L01 became the starting point...

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

Materials

Elm

Fidji Headboard in Rattan and by Warm Golden-Yellow Hue Fabric by POPUS EDITIONS
Fidji Headboard in Rattan and by Warm Golden-Yellow Hue Fabric by POPUS EDITIONS

Fidji Headboard in Rattan and by Warm Golden-Yellow Hue Fabric by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Fidji Headboard in Rattan, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 200 x D 15 x H 100 cm. Materials: Rattan frame, particle board, and HR foam. Fabric on primary ...

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2010s French Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Foam, Wood, Rattan

Art Deco King Size Headboard by Claude Olivier Merson, Beige Wool, Circa 1940
Art Deco King Size Headboard by Claude Olivier Merson, Beige Wool, Circa 1940

Art Deco King Size Headboard by Claude Olivier Merson, Beige Wool, Circa 1940

By Claude Olivier Merson

Located in CA, CA

The headboard can either be free standing or secured to the wall using a French cleat system allowing the headboard to float at the desired height as depicted in an attached image .

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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery

Elegant French JERO Fabric, Linen, Aesthetic Movement
Elegant French JERO Fabric, Linen, Aesthetic Movement

Elegant French JERO Fabric, Linen, Aesthetic Movement

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Elegant French linen JERO for a headboard ,( also suitable for part of an armchair) .

Category

2010s French Aesthetic Movement Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Neoclassical, Clayed Gilt, Carved Wood, Twin Bedframe, France, 1900s
Neoclassical, Clayed Gilt, Carved Wood, Twin Bedframe, France, 1900s

Neoclassical, Clayed Gilt, Carved Wood, Twin Bedframe, France, 1900s

Located in Stamford, CT

Gilt, Carved Wood, Velvet; France c. 1900s Overall dimensions - Height: 48 inches, Width: 49 inches, Length: 82 inches Headboard dimensions - Height: 49 inches, Width: 48 inches Int...

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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Giltwood

Elegant French Neoclassical Inlaid Wood Bed with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Elegant French Neoclassical Inlaid Wood Bed with Gilt Bronze Mounts

Elegant French Neoclassical Inlaid Wood Bed with Gilt Bronze Mounts

Located in Miami, FL

This elegant antique bed is distinguished by its refined proportions, richly figured wood veneers, and sophisticated decorative details inspired by French neoclassical furniture. Bo...

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Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Guillerme et Chambron, Double Bed, Ebonised Oak, France, 1960s
Guillerme et Chambron, Double Bed, Ebonised Oak, France, 1960s

Guillerme et Chambron, Double Bed, Ebonised Oak, France, 1960s

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

J.A.D.A Galerie present: Attributed to Guillerme et Chambron, double bed, ebonised solid oak, France, 1960s. Headboard and footboard are each filled with flat cut spindles of elong...

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

Materials

Oak

Fine Antique 19th Century Walnut Double Bed, French
Fine Antique 19th Century Walnut Double Bed, French

Fine Antique 19th Century Walnut Double Bed, French

Located in Nottingham, GB

The bed is beautifully carved throughout, with intricate decorative detailing demonstrating the accomplished craftsmanship and attention to detail associated with quality 19th-centur...

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Antique Late 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Cane Bed by Hopilliart & Leroy of Paris
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Cane Bed by Hopilliart & Leroy of Paris

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Cane Bed by Hopilliart & Leroy of Paris

Located in Dallas, TX

The bed embodies the romance and refinement of a beautifully appointed French chambre, with a tall headboard and coordinating footboard framed by gently curved crowns and original wo...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cane, Wood, Paint

French Carved Queen Sized Tufted Louis XV Style Heaboard
French Carved Queen Sized Tufted Louis XV Style Heaboard

French Carved Queen Sized Tufted Louis XV Style Heaboard

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite French Louis XV style tufted headboard showcases the opulence and romance of 18th-century France.

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Vintage 1950s Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Linen Head Board Made from a  Early 20th Century Wood Bed
French Louis XVI Style Linen Head Board Made from a  Early 20th Century Wood Bed

French Louis XVI Style Linen Head Board Made from a Early 20th Century Wood Bed

Located in Labrit, Landes

French wood headboard in the Louis XVI style. This furniture has been recently made by a cabinetmaker from a bed made circa 1900.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Linen, Wood

Antique Walnut Louis XV Style Full Size Bed with Metal Rails
Antique Walnut Louis XV Style Full Size Bed with Metal Rails

Antique Walnut Louis XV Style Full Size Bed with Metal Rails

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Antique Walnut Carved Full size French bed Headboard, footboard with metal rails.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Custom Hand Carved Headboard with Gold Leaf Accents
Custom Hand Carved Headboard with Gold Leaf Accents

Custom Hand Carved Headboard with Gold Leaf Accents

Located in Larkspur, CA

Beautiful hand carved Queen headboard with polychrome and gold leaf detailing in a French style.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American French Provincial Beds and ...

Materials

Wood

Antique Walnut Louis XV Style Full Size Bed with Metal Rails
Antique Walnut Louis XV Style Full Size Bed with Metal Rails

Antique Walnut Louis XV Style Full Size Bed with Metal Rails

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Antique Walnut Carved Full size French bed Headboard, footboard with metal rails.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

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French Headboard For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the French headboard you’re looking for. A French headboard — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. Find 394 options for an antique or vintage French headboard now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the French headboard you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each French headboard bearing Louis XVI, louis xv or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. John Widdicomb, Drexel and Kindel Furniture each produced at least one beautiful French headboard that is worth considering.

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 French Headboard

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A floating headboard is a headboard that is mounted on a wall rather than secured to a bed frame. Some people refer to this type of headboard as a hanging headboard due to its placement. On 1stDibs, find a selection of headboards from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether a headboard should be wider than a mattress is largely a matter of personal preference. Generally, a headboard should be as wide as a mattress or 2 to 4 inches wider to create a balanced look. Find a collection of headboards from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.

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