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Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer and Brass King Size Headboard
Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer and Brass King Size Headboard

Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer and Brass King Size Headboard

By Harvey Probber

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern king Size headboard in black lacquered mahogany and brass

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-18th Century French Bronze and Wrought Iron Gate King Size Wall Headboard
Mid-18th Century French Bronze and Wrought Iron Gate King Size Wall Headboard

Mid-18th Century French Bronze and Wrought Iron Gate King Size Wall Headboard

Located in Dallas, TX

1780 out of a retired iron and bronze gate or balcony, the Louis XVI-style frame features two main

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Paul Evans King Headboard Burl Wood and Brass 'Cityscape' for Directional 1970's
Paul Evans King Headboard Burl Wood and Brass 'Cityscape' for Directional 1970's

Paul Evans King Headboard Burl Wood and Brass 'Cityscape' for Directional 1970's

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Paul Evans King Headboard Burl Wood and Brass 'Cityscape' for Directional 1970's Slab form, brass

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Handsome King Size Hobey Helen Baker Asian Style Walnut Head Board, Midcentury
Handsome King Size Hobey Helen Baker Asian Style Walnut Head Board, Midcentury

Handsome King Size Hobey Helen Baker Asian Style Walnut Head Board, Midcentury

By Hobey Helen

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Handsome king size Hobey Helen Baker Asian Style walnut headboard. This piece measures 36" T x 95.5

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

A very fine 19th c French king size Louis XVI headboard,  footboard and rails
A very fine 19th c French king size Louis XVI headboard,  footboard and rails

A very fine 19th c French king size Louis XVI headboard, footboard and rails

Located in Dallas, TX

A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI mahogany and parquetry inlayed bed with fine gilt bronze

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Donald Deskey Clean Lined Art Deco Headboard circa 1930s King or Queen Size
Donald Deskey Clean Lined Art Deco Headboard circa 1930s King or Queen Size

Donald Deskey Clean Lined Art Deco Headboard circa 1930s King or Queen Size

By Donald Deskey

Located in Atlanta, GA

measures 90" width x 30.5" height. It can be used with a king size mattress (76" width) with nightstands

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

1960s Florence Knoll King Sized Headboard in Walnut and Laminate, Model 740 WP
1960s Florence Knoll King Sized Headboard in Walnut and Laminate, Model 740 WP

1960s Florence Knoll King Sized Headboard in Walnut and Laminate, Model 740 WP

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Model 740 WP King-sized headboard, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century MCM Walnut & Cane Flip Top Storage Twin Headboards a Pair
Mid-20th Century MCM Walnut & Cane Flip Top Storage Twin Headboards a Pair

Mid-20th Century MCM Walnut & Cane Flip Top Storage Twin Headboards a Pair

Located in Topeka, KS

your king size bed using a platform frame for the mattress. Versatility Overload!! You could use a

Category

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

Materials

Cane, Walnut, Paint

1930's Modernist Bed Set in Red and Black Stained Wood
1930's Modernist Bed Set in Red and Black Stained Wood

1930's Modernist Bed Set in Red and Black Stained Wood

Located in Los Angeles, CA

custom sized European king bed. Multi-colored stained wood frames with some wear and scratching

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Wood

Mid Century King Size Headboard by Helen Hobey Baker
Mid Century King Size Headboard by Helen Hobey Baker

Mid Century King Size Headboard by Helen Hobey Baker

By Helen Hobey

Located in New York, NY

repeating square panels mounted in an architecturally designed frame. The bed is in good, original condition

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Deco Vintage Antique Bed Frame
Deco Vintage Antique Bed Frame

Deco Vintage Antique Bed Frame

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Beautiful Deco vintage King Bed Frame with wrought iron headboard. Please feel free to contact us

Category

Vintage 1920s South American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Roche Bobois Bed Frame, King Sized
Rare Roche Bobois Bed Frame, King Sized

Rare Roche Bobois Bed Frame, King Sized

By Roche Bobois

Located in Paris, ON

A rare and outstanding king sized bed frame designed and made by iconic Roche Bobois. This bed

Category

Vintage 1970s French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Foam

King Size French Bed
King Size French Bed

King Size French Bed

Unavailable|$2,515

King Size French Bed

Located in Chulmleigh, Devon

A king size French bed in original gilt and paint finish. Having a D-shaped end it will need a

Category

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

Materials

Beech

French Style King-Size Bed
French Style King-Size Bed

French Style King-Size Bed

Unavailable|$3,790

French Style King-Size Bed

Located in Glendale, CA

French Louis XV style king-size bed frame. Newly upholstered in black velvet and finished in gold

Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Rosewood California King Platform Bed
Rosewood California King Platform Bed

Rosewood California King Platform Bed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W110 D89 H25.5 Inner bed W73.5 D85.5 H3.5 PLATFORM H13.5 Night Stands W16 D9.5 H16.5 Danish

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rosewood

US King Upholstered Antique Bed WK179
US King Upholstered Antique Bed WK179

US King Upholstered Antique Bed WK179

Located in Wrexham, GB

A French upholstered bed with painted frame, fluted columns and simple yet elegant style. The

Category

Antique 1890s French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery

20th Century Jacobean Style King Size Bed
20th Century Jacobean Style King Size Bed

20th Century Jacobean Style King Size Bed

Located in Atlanta, GA

20th century English Jacobean style carved oak king size canopy bed, the canopy and headboard

Category

20th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

1970s Karl Springer Rare Low King Canopy Bed Frame in Gunmetal, Brass and Lucite
1970s Karl Springer Rare Low King Canopy Bed Frame in Gunmetal, Brass and Lucite

1970s Karl Springer Rare Low King Canopy Bed Frame in Gunmetal, Brass and Lucite

By Karl Springer

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Extremely rare, Karl Springer’s sleek and inviting canopy bed captures his unparalleled eye for

Category

Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass

Magnificent 18th Century King Sized Portuguese Rosewood Bed
Magnificent 18th Century King Sized Portuguese Rosewood Bed

Magnificent 18th Century King Sized Portuguese Rosewood Bed

Located in San Francisco, CA

A magnificent 18th century king sized Portuguese rosewood bed with barley sugar twist supports and

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames

19th Century King Size Mahogany Jamaican Double Waterfall Bed
19th Century King Size Mahogany Jamaican Double Waterfall Bed

19th Century King Size Mahogany Jamaican Double Waterfall Bed

Located in Charleston, SC

has been converted to a king size bed for modern use by David Skinner Antiques. The king size mattress

Category

Antique 19th Century Jamaican British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Poplar

Italian Neo-Classical Style Black Tole King Size Bed
Italian Neo-Classical Style Black Tole King Size Bed

Italian Neo-Classical Style Black Tole King Size Bed

Located in New York, NY

Italian Neo-classical style black tole king size bed with swag design gold decorative trim with

Category

20th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

19th Century Mahogany Caribbean Pineapple Poster King Size Bed
19th Century Mahogany Caribbean Pineapple Poster King Size Bed

19th Century Mahogany Caribbean Pineapple Poster King Size Bed

Located in Charleston, SC

This elegant Caribbean mahogany bed was constructed in the 19th century. This rare West Indies

Category

Antique 19th Century Caribbean Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Poplar

20th Century Cherry Chippendale King Size Short Poster Cannonball Bed
20th Century Cherry Chippendale King Size Short Poster Cannonball Bed

20th Century Cherry Chippendale King Size Short Poster Cannonball Bed

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Chippendale style king size short poster cannonball bed, unbranded. Solid cherry wood, headboard

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass

Unique Carved Camel Bone King Size Palace Bed from Morocco
Unique Carved Camel Bone King Size Palace Bed from Morocco

Unique Carved Camel Bone King Size Palace Bed from Morocco

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Carved camel bone King-size bed from Morocco and it come with three decorative rails you can attach

Category

20th Century Moroccan Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bone

Rare French Antique Vintage Original Painted King Size Bed, Rattan
Rare French Antique Vintage Original Painted King Size Bed, Rattan

Rare French Antique Vintage Original Painted King Size Bed, Rattan

Located in Lingfield, West Sussex

This is a beautiful and original, french king size bed. Will fit a standard uk kingside mattress

Category

Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Rare French Antique Vintage Original Painted King Size Bed, Rattan
Rare French Antique Vintage Original Painted King Size Bed, Rattan

Rare French Antique Vintage Original Painted King Size Bed, Rattan

Located in Lingfield, West Sussex

This is a beautiful and original, french king size bed. Will fit a standard uk kingside mattress

Category

Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

American Federal Four Poster Mahogany King-Size Bed, Early 19th Century
American Federal Four Poster Mahogany King-Size Bed, Early 19th Century

American Federal Four Poster Mahogany King-Size Bed, Early 19th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

king size bed for modern use by our traditional cabinet-maker. The king size mattress fits on top of

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Poplar, Mahogany

American Modern Unique Chrome, Brass and Lucite King Size Bed, Karl Springer
American Modern Unique Chrome, Brass and Lucite King Size Bed, Karl Springer

American Modern Unique Chrome, Brass and Lucite King Size Bed, Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in Hollywood, FL

A fine custom king size bed by Karl Springer, created with the utmost care / quality materials. The

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Chrome

French Gold Cane Bed King-Size in the Louis XV Provincial Style
French Gold Cane Bed King-Size in the Louis XV Provincial Style

French Gold Cane Bed King-Size in the Louis XV Provincial Style

Located in Glendale, CA

mattress on top. Can be used with or without box spring. This bed will fit a standard king-size Mattress

Category

20th Century Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cane, Wood

Empire Tall Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1840 Refitted to a King
Empire Tall Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1840 Refitted to a King

Empire Tall Post Bed in Tiger Maple, circa 1840 Refitted to a King

Located in Billerica, MA

Outstanding Empire tall post bed in tiger maple, circa 1840 refitted to a standard king with two

Category

Antique 1840s American American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

St. Croix Danish West Indies Mahogany King Size Four-Poster Bed, 19th Century
St. Croix Danish West Indies Mahogany King Size Four-Poster Bed, 19th Century

St. Croix Danish West Indies Mahogany King Size Four-Poster Bed, 19th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

A Regal St. Croix Danish West Indies Mahogany King size four-poster bed made in the first-half of

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Virgin Islands Dutch Colonial Beds and Bed Fr...

Materials

Mahogany

French Bed US Queen UK King Size Art Deco Louis XVI Revival, circa 1920
French Bed US Queen UK King Size Art Deco Louis XVI Revival, circa 1920

French Bed US Queen UK King Size Art Deco Louis XVI Revival, circa 1920

Located in France, FR

French Bed US Queen UK king-size Art Deco Louis XVI revival, circa 1920. All original as removed

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

King Headboard, Vintage Headboard in King Size
King Headboard, Vintage Headboard in King Size

King Headboard, Vintage Headboard in King Size

Located in Glendale, CA

Beautiful Vintage headboard. In gold finish. Will fit a King size mattress. Can be repainted in the

Category

20th Century Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Lucite King Headboard
Lucite King Headboard

Lucite King Headboard

Unavailable|$32,000

Lucite King Headboard

Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

A stunning king-sized headboard constructed entirely of thick Lucite bar stock. We have not seen

Category

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

Materials

Lucite

Lacquered Hollywood Regency King Headboard
Lacquered Hollywood Regency King Headboard

Lacquered Hollywood Regency King Headboard

Located in Phoenix, AZ

. Ready to be attached to a harvard frame for your bedroom!

Category

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

Materials

Hardwood

George Nakashima King Size Headboard
George Nakashima King Size Headboard

George Nakashima King Size Headboard

By George Nakashima

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare Nakashima headboard. Original pandanus cloth doors. Provenance accompanies.  

Category

20th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Headboard, King-Size Sculptured Brass Headboard
Headboard, King-Size Sculptured Brass Headboard

Headboard, King-Size Sculptured Brass Headboard

Located in Glendale, CA

Beautiful King size headboard. Made of brass and finished in antique gold. The base made of solid

Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Greek Key Black & Gold Lacquered King Headboard
Greek Key Black & Gold Lacquered King Headboard

Greek Key Black & Gold Lacquered King Headboard

By American of Martinsville

Located in Dallas, TX

Mid-Century black lacquered and gold trim with Greek key detailed king headboard, by American of

Category

Vintage 1960s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Burl Olive Ash King Headboard by Thomasville
Burl Olive Ash King Headboard by Thomasville

Burl Olive Ash King Headboard by Thomasville

By Thomasville

Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

A delightful king headboard by Thomasville of burl olive ash with brass accents. We have the

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Walnut King Headboard by Milo Baughman for Directional
Midcentury Walnut King Headboard by Milo Baughman for Directional

Midcentury Walnut King Headboard by Milo Baughman for Directional

By Directional, Milo Baughman

Located in Dorchester, MA

of .75 inch-thick walnut, attached to sturdy ebonized legs, it fits a king-size bed. Note that the

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

THOMASVILLE Cherry Traditional Double Pediment King Size Headboard
THOMASVILLE Cherry Traditional Double Pediment King Size Headboard

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

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

Broyhill Emphasis King Bookcase Headboard Mid-Century Modern

By Broyhill

Located in Frederick, MD

are freestanding by can also be attached to frame for extra stability. This was purchased from the

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

King Headboard Upholstered in Cream or Champagne Velvet
King Headboard Upholstered in Cream or Champagne Velvet

King Headboard Upholstered in Cream or Champagne Velvet

Located in Chicago, IL

Soft to the touch Neutral Quality construction Wooden frame.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Rosewood and Chrome King Headboard by John Stuart
Rosewood and Chrome King Headboard by John Stuart

Rosewood and Chrome King Headboard by John Stuart

By John Stuart, Milo Baughman

Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

A king-size headboard with beautiful bookmatched rosewood veneers and chrome trim polished to a

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Lacquered Walnut Oceanic Series King Headboard by Pulaski Furniture
Lacquered Walnut Oceanic Series King Headboard by Pulaski Furniture

Lacquered Walnut Oceanic Series King Headboard by Pulaski Furniture

By Pulaski Furniture Corporation

Located in Dorchester, MA

king headboard is crafted of lacquered walnut. Above the upholstered backrests are integrated lights

Category

Vintage 1960s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

DREXEL Velero Mid 20th Century Spanish Style King Size Headboard
DREXEL Velero Mid 20th Century Spanish Style King Size Headboard

DREXEL Velero Mid 20th Century Spanish Style King Size Headboard

By Drexel

Located in Charlotte, NC

attaching to a bed frame. Made in the USA, circa 1969. Style #: 402-558-1 Measures: 81.75w 4.75d 53.75h

Category

Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Paint

1970s King Size Oak Floating Headboard with Bedside Tables
1970s King Size Oak Floating Headboard with Bedside Tables

1970s King Size Oak Floating Headboard with Bedside Tables

Located in North Hollywood, CA

1970s American made oak king size floating headboard with 3-drawer bedside tables, newly refinished

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Hollywood Regency Modern Milo Baughman Chrome / Upholstared King Headboard
Hollywood Regency Modern Milo Baughman Chrome / Upholstared King Headboard

Hollywood Regency Modern Milo Baughman Chrome / Upholstared King Headboard

By Milo Baughman

Located in Miami, FL

You are looking at a very cool king-size headboard. This headboard is made of metal with chrome

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Chrome

King-Size Wood and Brass Headboard by Salvatore Bevelacqua
King-Size Wood and Brass Headboard by Salvatore Bevelacqua

King-Size Wood and Brass Headboard by Salvatore Bevelacqua

By Salvatore Bevelacqua

Located in Hudson, NY

Mid-Century Modern king-size wood and brass headboard by Salvatore Bevelacqua. In the style of

Category

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

Materials

Brass

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Used King Bed Frames For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of used king bed frames available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, all used king bed frames available were constructed with great care. Used king bed frames have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Used king bed frames bearing Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Paul McCobb each produced beautiful used king bed frames that are 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 Used King Bed Frames
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best frame for a king size bed will owe to your preferences and personal needs. Think about the layout of your bedroom, what furniture styles you’ve gravitated toward over the years and more. Whether you want your bed frame to be French provincial, modern ash, modern rustic canopy, brass or vintage, you will find all different kinds of bed frames on 1stDibs.

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