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Traditional King Size Headboard
Located in Bradenton, FL
A custom made king size headboard made of maple. Clean beveled lines form a traditional crest rail
Category

Mid-20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Maple

Traditional King Size Headboard
Traditional King Size Headboard
H 52.5 in W 79.5 in D 2.5 in
THOMASVILLE Cherry Traditional Double Pediment King Size Headboard
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Traditional Georgian style king Size short poster headboard by Thomasville. Solid cherry, double
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

Tudor Bed in Traditional Stained Solid Cherry with Paneled Headboard and Ceiling
Located in Tiverton, RI
Impressive in its formal qualities and celebration of craft and detail this piece has a fully wood paneled ceiling and headend with large turned footposts.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Savoir Traditional State Headboard & Nº1 Bed Set, Made to Order, US King Size
Located in London, GB
The imposing Savoir State bed exudes grandeur. Featuring a traditional style headboard with deep
Category

2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Twin Rattan Headboards - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Heywood Wakefield style twin size rattan headboards. Bentwood frames support woven rattan
Category

Late 20th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Twin Rattan Headboards - a Pair
Twin Rattan Headboards - a Pair
H 44 in W 40 in D 2 in
White Rattan Twin Headboards - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Heywood Wakefield style twin size rattan headboards. Bentwood frames support woven rattan
Category

Late 20th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Broyhill Emphasis Queen Size Walnut Headboard
By Broyhill
Located in Miami, FL
Regency and both eclectic and traditional decors.
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Broyhill Emphasis Queen Size Walnut Headboard
Broyhill Emphasis Queen Size Walnut Headboard
H 39.32 in W 60.25 in D 2.75 in
Carlo Hauner Headboard, c. 1950 Forma Edition
By Carlo Hauner, Forma
Located in PARIS, FR
headboard an imposing presence while maintaining an aesthetic finesse. The ingenious use of Caviuna wood
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Straw, Laminate, Hardwood

Carlo Hauner Headboard, c. 1950 Forma Edition
Carlo Hauner Headboard, c. 1950 Forma Edition
H 32.29 in W 101.19 in D 15.75 in
Queen Headboard in Faux Bamboo by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s Great queen sized headboard in cream faux bamboo made by Drexel. This is a classic
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Teak and Cane Design Queen Headboard
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid-Century Modern Queen Size headboard made of quality teak. The headboard feature two caned
Category

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

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair of Bamboo and Rattan Headboard Handcrafted Philippines, 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan headboard, circa 1960. Traditionally manufactured
Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Platform Bed with Bridle Jointed Headboard in Maple by Boyd & Allister
By Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This platform bed with a bridle jointed headboard was one of our original studio designs. Boyd
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple, Walnut, Cherry

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Rattan Headboard Handcrafted French Riviera, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Riviera, crafted around 1960. Traditionally manufactured in France by an unknown designer, this headboard
Category

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

Materials

Bamboo

Oceanic Sculpted Walnut Headboard by Pulaski Furniture Co., circa 1969
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic lacquered sculpted walnut 'Oceanic' headboard by Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Category

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

Materials

Formica, Walnut

Boho Chic Faux Bamboo and Cane "Aloha" King Headboard by Dixie
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Headboard by Dixie. This headboard combines faux bamboo framing with a woven cane panel, offering a blend of
Category

20th Century American Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cane

Circa early 1900's Italian Rococo Style Large Gilt-wood Headboard
Located in London, Park Royal
A Large Headboard from Florence, Italy, Circa early 1900's, capturing the ornate elegance of the
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

Queen Sized Platform Maple Perri Bed with Live-Edge Slab Headboard
By New York Heartwoods
Located in Accord, NY
Asian and Mid-Century Modern design. Each is handcrafted using traditional joinery techniques to create
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Maple

Black Walnut Clove Bed King-Sized with Solid Wood Headboard & Footboard
By New York Heartwoods
Located in Accord, NY
traditional joinery techniques and breaks down for easy transport and assembly. Built to last, each bed is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Walnut

King Sized Platform Maple Perri Bed with Live-Edge Slab Headboard
By New York Heartwoods
Located in Accord, NY
Mid-Century Modern design. Each is handcrafted using traditional joinery techniques to create a frame
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Maple

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Rattan Headboard Handcrafted French Riviera, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan headboard, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in France. By
Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Rattan Headboard Handcrafted French Riviera, 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan headboard, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in France
Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Rattan Headboard Handcrafted French Riviera, 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan headboard, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in France
Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Transitional Ebony Stained Maple Four Poster Cannonball Bed with Panel Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
An update of a traditional design, the Bristol Chessman bed features a four-square flat panel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Wood

King Ebony Stained Maple Four Poster Cannonball Bed with Panel Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
An update of a traditional design, the Bristol Chessman bed features a four-square flat panel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Wood

Bespoke Savoir Ocean Headboard & Nº3 Bed Set, California King Size
Located in London, GB
fuses a pioneering printing technique with traditional craftsmanship. Created exclusively for Savoir
Category

2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Black Walnut Perri Bed Queen-sized with Sustainable Live-edge Slab Headboard
By New York Heartwoods
Located in Accord, NY
and Mid-Century Modern design. Each is handcrafted using traditional joinery techniques and breaks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Pair Twin Size Sculptural Headboards by Rick Braun of Wood Merchant, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of unique custom sculptural tree branch headboards designed by Rick Braun for Wood Merchant, a
Category

Early 2000s American Rustic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Dulce Bed Queen, King Plead Tufted headboard Walnut, Oak, Maple Wood Frame
Located in Ridgewood, NY
With its traditional touches, sumptuous deep tufting, and richly stained walnut, the Dulce bed
Category

2010s American Other Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Savoir Claudia Headboard & Nº3 Bed Set (Box Spring & Mattress), US King Size
Located in London, GB
A traditionally shaped headboard with elegant curves and an eye-catching colour palette, the
Category

2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Queen Stained Tiger Maple Carved Four Poster Bed with a Paneled Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
the canopy frame and four-square panel headboard. Shown in Tiger Maple with our Traditional stain in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Wood

'Taliesin' Mahogany Twin Sized Bed Headboard by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeously refinished Honduran Mahogany 'Taliesin' Collection headboard for a twin sized bed
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Savoir Max Headboard & Nº1 Bed Set, Handmade in London, California King Size
Located in London, GB
design and showcases traditional British craftsmanship at its very best. The Max is paired with our
Category

2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Velvet

CRAFTIQUE Ashlawn Solid Mahogany Traditional King Size Four Poster Bed
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Traditional style king size poster bed by high-quality furniture maker Craftique, their Ashlawn
Category

Late 20th Century American Other Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique 19th Century Cherry Colonial Non Traditional 3/4 Cannonball Post Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century cannonball post bed. Made of cherry with traditional Colonial styling that
Category

Antique 19th Century American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

Art Deco Figured Walnut Bow Front Double Bed
Located in Barnstaple, GB
through our workshop and having been traditionally French polished. Headboard 45.5”/115 cms Width 54
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Essentia Solid Wood Bed, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Grey Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
solid canaletto walnut and handcrafted according to traditional Italian craftsmanship. Available with or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Four Poster Contemporary Pencil Post Bed by Boyd & Allister
By Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
mattress shop. This design uses traditional joinery and clean lines, allowing the beauty of the wood and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Upholstered linen king size bed
Located in Brea, CA
non-tufted panel style is anchored by a luxuriously upholstered headboard. The fully-upholstered bed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Linen

Upholstered linen king size bed
Upholstered linen king size bed
H 49 in W 76 in D 90 in
Essentia Solid Wood Bed, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
solid canaletto walnut and handcrafted according to traditional Italian craftsmanship. Available with or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Art Deco figured Walnut Double Bed
Located in Barnstaple, GB
impress. Having passed through our “in house” workshops this bed has been traditionally French polished
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco figured Walnut Double Bed
Art Deco figured Walnut Double Bed
H 47 in W 54.25 in D 4 in
Mid Century Chinoiserie King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
intricate headboard design, harmoniously blending traditional artistry with contemporary style. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...

Materials

Silver Leaf

Mid Century Chinoiserie King Bed
Mid Century Chinoiserie King Bed
H 72.5 in W 81.68 in D 85.5 in
Classic King Poster Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a traditional overtone, this classic bed offers an elegant and stately design that showcases a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Classic King Poster Bed
Classic King Poster Bed
H 88.5 in W 82.25 in D 87 in
Verso nord Solid Wood Bed, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Grey Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
The well-proportioned bed features an upholstered headboard embellished with vertical stitching
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Dumbo Dream, Contemporary King Size Bed In Velvet
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
features a striking headboard adorned with exquisite stitching, reminiscent of the intricate patterns found
Category

2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

21st Century Étamine Bed in Hand-carved Beechwood and Fabric
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
by a hand-carved headboard with patinated antique gold finishing, the bed features an embroidered
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Mid century Modern Solid Wood Platform Bed
Located in Vancouver, WA
hardwoods using traditional joinery. Once the mattress is on the bed, the headboard has a floating look
Category

2010s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Mid century Modern Solid Wood Platform Bed
Located in Vancouver, WA
hardwoods using traditional joinery. Once the mattress is on the bed, the headboard has a floating look
Category

2010s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Early 21st Century French Country Rustic Mahogany & Upholstered King Size Bed
Located in Topeka, KS
including a portman panel headboard, footboard, and side rails. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Rustic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Classic Walnut Club Chair and Ottoman with Wool Cushions
By Chris Lehrecke
Located in Bangall, NY
espresso color and has a blackened aluminum headboard support. This club chair includes the matching
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Classic Walnut Daybed by Chris Lehrecke
By Chris Lehrecke
Located in Bangall, NY
from solid walnut, with a clear matte finish. The headboard side supports are aluminum with a black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Bed Built in White Oak by Boyd & Allister
By Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
size. The rails between the headboard and footboard disassemble with a traditional stub tenon and bolt
Category

2010s Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Solid Black Walnut Bed with Floating Nightstands by Kate Duncan
By Kate Duncan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A bold statement piece, this bed's skookum solid wood headboard with floating 'waterfall-grain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Baker Queen Size Mahogany Poster Bed
Located in Annville, PA
square legs this bed has a great traditional look which gives it a timeless appearance. The attractive
Category

Late 20th Century Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

King Size Mahogany Poster Bed by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a new traditional king size mahogany poster bed by Leighton Hall Furniture. It’s design was
Category

2010s American Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Paravent Ideal Upholstered Bed Headframe with Caning and Brick Colored Metal
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
“Paravent Ideal” is a handcrafted, screen headboard made by artisans in Turkey, preserving and
Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Paravent Ideal Upholstered Bed Headframe with Caning and Brick Colored Metal
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
“Paravent Ideal” is a handcrafted, screen headboard made by artisans in Turkey, preserving and
Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Paravent Ideal Upholstered Bed Headframe with Caning and Brick Colored Metal
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
“Paravent Ideal” is a handcrafted, screen headboard made by artisans in Turkey, preserving and
Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Bonnin Ashley Custom Made Cannonball Bed, Queen, Full and Twin Available
By Bonnin Ashley
Located in Miami, FL
to offering with our antique furniture. Bed assembles using traditional iron bed bolts and the box
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Colonial Beds and Bed Fr...

Materials

Poplar

Late 19th Century English Satinwood Twin Canopy Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, simple curved headboard. The sleek and traditional lines give this piece a delicate, yet stately feel
Category

Antique 1880s English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Satinwood

Paravent Ideal Upholstered Bed Headframe with Caning and Brick Colored Metal
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
“Paravent Ideal” is a handcrafted, screen headboard made by artisans in Turkey, preserving and
Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

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Traditional Headboards For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of traditional headboards available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and walnut, all traditional headboards available were constructed with great care. There are 38 antique and vintage traditional headboards for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 60 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of traditional headboards available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. modern, mid-century modern and Regency traditional headboards are consistently popular styles. Many traditional headboards are appealing in their simplicity, but Leighton Hall Furniture, New York Heartwoods and Merve Kahraman produced popular traditional headboards that are worth a look.

Finding the Right bedroom-furniture for You

No matter what kind of bedroom furniture you prefer — be it lavish, low-key or minimalist — your bedroom will always be your own personal sanctuary. But it didn’t start that way. It wasn’t until around the 19th century that the bedroom became a realm of privacy. For many Europeans in the medieval era, eating, congregating and sleeping all took place in a single room, and later, royalty such as Louis XIV of France worked on legal orders while sitting in his bed, surrounded by members of his court.

Now, we return to our bedrooms for solace, private space and intimacy. We’ve certainly come a long way, and so has our bedroom furniture.

Whether you’re seeking bright or moody, Baroque or mid-century modern, consider the amount of time that will be spent in this space. Don’t choose furnishings you won’t enjoy looking at every day.

The most important piece of bedroom furniture is, not surprisingly, the bed. When shopping for a bed and bed frame, keep the size of your bedroom in mind — you’ll need to navigate your way around the bed during your daily routine. Bed sizes range from twin to king, and there is also the California king. At 76 inches wide and 80 inches long, a king-size bed is approximately 16 inches wider than a queen-size mattress, and your bed frame will probably add two to five inches to each side. (The California king bed is 84 inches long.)

If you’re putting together design ideas for a large bedroom, why not go all out? A king platform bed is low-profile and minimalist — a mattress is placed directly on a simple and solid frame, which offers support without a box spring. A traditional bed sees a mattress rest on a box spring or foundation.

Smaller bedrooms or guest rooms could benefit from something more streamlined, such as a vintage daybed. The important thing is not to choose a bed that is too big for your space. After all, you still need to squeeze in an Italian nightstand and an elegant American of Martinsville dresser.

Headboards can make or break the style of a bedroom. If you are going for a clean and contemporary look, maybe a headboard isn’t the best fit, but if not having a headboard will keep you up at night, there are plenty of options. Rattan headboards are a great choice to top off a casual country theme. Alternately, you can think of the headboard as a statement piece. With maximalism riding high in the design world, bedrooms are getting on board with vibrant upholstered headboards, and an upholstered bed may very well be the one thing you need to pull the entire look of your bedroom furniture together.

Once your bedding is situated, shift your focus to other pieces for the room.

The size of your closet will have an impact on the size and amount of furniture you need. If you have a small closet, for example, a larger dresser is going to come in handy. If you are lucky enough to have a large walk-in closet, you can utilize the extra bedroom space for other pieces, such as an antique or vintage nightstand.

Turn your humdrum bedroom into a dramatic hideaway that you never want to leave — find vintage, new and antique bedroom furniture today on 1stDibs.

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