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King-Size Mid-Century Modern Headboard with Bookcase
By Harvey Probber, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Danish modern bookcase ebonized headboard bed with two sliding doors
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

King-Size Mid-Century Modern Headboard with Bookcase
King-Size Mid-Century Modern Headboard with Bookcase

King-Size Mid-Century Modern Headboard with Bookcase

$2,600
H 38 in W 80 in D 9 in
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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Harvey Probber Attributed Twin Sized Mid-Century Bookcase Headboard, circa 1960s
Harvey Probber Attributed Twin Sized Mid-Century Bookcase Headboard, circa 1960s

Harvey Probber Attributed Twin Sized Mid-Century Bookcase Headboard, circa 1960s

$1,480 Sale Price
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H 36 in W 42 in D 10 in
Marianne Willisch Custom King-Size Headboard w/ Nightstands/ Bookcases
Located in Highland, IN
headboard is flanked by two large nightstands/ bookcases. Willisch (Austrian, born 1897) was an important
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Formica, Wood

Marianne Willisch Custom King-Size Headboard w/ Nightstands/ Bookcases
Marianne Willisch Custom King-Size Headboard w/ Nightstands/ Bookcases

Marianne Willisch Custom King-Size Headboard w/ Nightstands/ Bookcases

$3,900
H 34 in W 215 in D 15 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
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Hardwood, Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Solid Walnut Bookcase Storage Twin Size Headboards, a Pair
Scandinavian Modern Solid Walnut Bookcase Storage Twin Size Headboards, a Pair

Scandinavian Modern Solid Walnut Bookcase Storage Twin Size Headboards, a Pair

$1,050 / set
H 41 in W 45 in D 10.75 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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron

Full-Size Maple Planner Group Bookcase Headboard by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Full-Size Maple Planner Group Bookcase Headboard by Paul McCobb for Winchendon

Full-Size Maple Planner Group Bookcase Headboard by Paul McCobb for Winchendon

$1,850
H 36 in W 55.5 in D 9.5 in

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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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Broyhill Emphasis King Bookcase Headboard Mid-Century Modern
Broyhill Emphasis King Bookcase Headboard Mid-Century Modern

Broyhill Emphasis King Bookcase Headboard Mid-Century Modern

H 34 in W 80 in D 10 in
Swedish Style Powder Blue Grey Bedroom Set, Bookcases, Chests, Twin Headboards
By Thomasville
Located in West Hartford, CT
dimensions of the bookcases are below and the dimensions of the headboards are: 41 inches W x 42 inches tall
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Swedish Style Powder Blue Grey Bedroom Set, Bookcases, Chests, Twin Headboards
Swedish Style Powder Blue Grey Bedroom Set, Bookcases, Chests, Twin Headboards

Swedish Style Powder Blue Grey Bedroom Set, Bookcases, Chests, Twin Headboards

H 80 in W 30 in D 19 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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Birch

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Birch Full Size Bookcase Headboard
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Birch Full Size Bookcase Headboard

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Birch Full Size Bookcase Headboard

H 36.13 in W 55 in D 12 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut King Headboard w/ Sliding Doors Compartment Cabinet
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid-century modern king size headboard - storage cabinet. Put away your blankets or use
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut King Headboard w/ Sliding Doors Compartment Cabinet
Mid-Century Modern Walnut King Headboard w/ Sliding Doors Compartment Cabinet

Mid-Century Modern Walnut King Headboard w/ Sliding Doors Compartment Cabinet

H 36 in W 81 in D 16 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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Full Size Storage Bookcase Bed Headboard
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Full Size Storage Bookcase Bed Headboard

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Full Size Storage Bookcase Bed Headboard

H 36 in W 84 in D 10 in
Mid-Century King Size Bookcase Headboard by Conant Ball Att. to Russel Wright
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in New York, NY
headboard features a bookcase style top, with sliding doors and storage cubbies. Hard to find Mid-century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Maple

Mid-Century King Size Bookcase Headboard by Conant Ball Att. to Russel Wright
Mid-Century King Size Bookcase Headboard by Conant Ball Att. to Russel Wright

Mid-Century King Size Bookcase Headboard by Conant Ball Att. to Russel Wright

H 35.5 in W 80 in D 10.5 in
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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Heywood Wakefield Style Queen-Size Bookcase Headboard
Heywood Wakefield Style Queen-Size Bookcase Headboard

Heywood Wakefield Style Queen-Size Bookcase Headboard

H 39.5 in W 66 in D 9 in
King Size Drexel Profile K19 Bookcase Bed Headboard
By Henredon, John Van Koert, Karl Johan, Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
K19 “Utility” headboard John Van Koert for Drexel’s “Profile” collection. The luxurious American
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Chrome

King Size Drexel Profile K19 Bookcase Bed Headboard
King Size Drexel Profile K19 Bookcase Bed Headboard

King Size Drexel Profile K19 Bookcase Bed Headboard

H 41.5 in W 80.75 in D 12.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Heywood-Wakefield Headboard and Frame, Full, Champagne
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
Mid-Century Modern headboard and full/double bed frame by Heywood-Wakefield features central
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Birch

Mid-Century Modern Heywood-Wakefield Headboard and Frame, Full, Champagne
Mid-Century Modern Heywood-Wakefield Headboard and Frame, Full, Champagne

Mid-Century Modern Heywood-Wakefield Headboard and Frame, Full, Champagne

H 37 in W 57.5 in D 8.5 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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Cane, Walnut

Hooker Mainline Full Double Bed Bookcase Headboard Footboard and Rails
Hooker Mainline Full Double Bed Bookcase Headboard Footboard and Rails

Hooker Mainline Full Double Bed Bookcase Headboard Footboard and Rails

H 36.25 in W 57 in D 93.5 in
Drexel Declaration Full-Size Bookcase Headboard by Stewart and MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern walnut utility bookcase headboard with sliding cupboard doors 801-572-2
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Drexel Declaration Full-Size Bookcase Headboard by Stewart and MacDougall
Drexel Declaration Full-Size Bookcase Headboard by Stewart and MacDougall

Drexel Declaration Full-Size Bookcase Headboard by Stewart and MacDougall

H 35.75 in W 53.75 in D 10 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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

John Van Koert for Drexel Sculpted Walnut Tambour Door Bookcase Headboard, 1956
John Van Koert for Drexel Sculpted Walnut Tambour Door Bookcase Headboard, 1956

John Van Koert for Drexel Sculpted Walnut Tambour Door Bookcase Headboard, 1956

H 35 in W 77.25 in D 11 in
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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

George Nelson for Herman Miller Headboard Bed Cabinet
George Nelson for Herman Miller Headboard Bed Cabinet

George Nelson for Herman Miller Headboard Bed Cabinet

H 2 in W 2 in D 2 in
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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Birch

Blond Heywood Wakefield Twin Size Bookcase Headboard
Blond Heywood Wakefield Twin Size Bookcase Headboard

Blond Heywood Wakefield Twin Size Bookcase Headboard

H 37.5 in W 42.5 in D 10.5 in

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Located in Bensalem, PA
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$2,500 / item
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By Gio Ponti, Giordano Chiesa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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DEPOSIT 1: Gio Ponti Headboard and Bedframe with Attached Nightstands
DEPOSIT 1: Gio Ponti Headboard and Bedframe with Attached Nightstands

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$40,000
H 49.25 in W 127 in D 86 in
Danish Rosewood Bed Frame with Floating Nightstands
Located in Oakland, CA
1950's Hans Olsen Danish bed-frame with floating nightstands crafted of Brazilian rosewood. Dimensions: Headboard 104"w, Footboard 70"w, total depth 77.5", Height 22", Interior m...
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$6,800
H 22 in W 104 in D 77.5 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Twin Beds Headboards in Burlap, circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Pair of French Louis XVI Style Twin Beds Headboards in Burlap, circa 1950
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Twin Beds Headboards in Burlap, circa 1950

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Twin Beds Headboards in Burlap, circa 1950

$1,695
H 42 in W 35.5 in D 3 in
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By Luigi Bartolini
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
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Mid-Century Rosewood Frame and Headboard by Luigi Bartolini
Mid-Century Rosewood Frame and Headboard by Luigi Bartolini

Mid-Century Rosewood Frame and Headboard by Luigi Bartolini

$6,600
H 29.73 in W 94.49 in D 77.96 in
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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$3,250
H 15.75 in W 81.5 in D 74.5 in
Danish MCM Long Rosewood Teak Headboard with Attached Storage Nightstands, 70s
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A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Double Bed by JOSEPH-ANDRE MOTTE, CHARRON, France 1950
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in PARIS, FR
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A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Double Bed by JOSEPH-ANDRE MOTTE, CHARRON, France 1950
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1950s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Bed Frame with Floating Nightstands

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H 39.38 in W 78.75 in D 108.27 in
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Located in Germantown, MD
Beautifully handcrafted American Empire flame mahogany twin size headboards with top fretwork. In Good antique condition and measure 40"W x 2.5"D x 40.5"H. W6051922
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H 40.5 in W 40 in D 2.5 in
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By Myers
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Midcentury Bookcase Headboard For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the midcentury bookcase headboard you’re looking for. Each midcentury bookcase headboard for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. There are many kinds of the midcentury bookcase headboard you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each midcentury bookcase headboard bearing mid-century modern, Arts and Crafts or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one midcentury bookcase headboard that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Breaad and Drexel produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Midcentury Bookcase Headboard?

Prices for a midcentury bookcase headboard start at $1,050 and top out at $4,500 with the average selling for $2,648.

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.

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