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French Art Nouveau Maple Full Headboard
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau maple full size headboard having a carved and filigree floral and vine design
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty Headboard, 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

French Art Nouveau Queen Sized Serpentine Shaped maple headboard
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau Queen-sized maple headboard with green upholstery with a green ribbon trim and
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Maple

Pair of French Art Nouveau Antique Leather Doors
By C. Desse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reconditioned and has beautiful patina. Signed C. Desse. - France Would be a great headboard or hanging wall
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Art

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Leather

Pine Art Nouveau Box Bed
Located in Baltimore, MD
This majestic Art Nouveau box bed would be a stately presence in any child’s bedroom. The
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Pine

Pine Art Nouveau Box Bed
Pine Art Nouveau Box Bed
H 62 in W 77 in D 42 in
Pine Art Nouveau Box Bed
Located in Baltimore, MD
This fine Art Nouveau example is certainly one of the most decorative pine beds we have ever
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Pine

Pine Art Nouveau Box Bed
Pine Art Nouveau Box Bed
H 63 in W 76 in D 42 in
Antique Italian Brass Bed Art Nouveau Period
Located in Buxton, GB
from the Art Nouveau Period, combines elegance and style with its intricate design and stunning bronzed
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Antique Italian Brass Bed Art Nouveau Period
Antique Italian Brass Bed Art Nouveau Period
H 65.75 in W 59.06 in D 76.78 in
Antique Brass Bed Italian Art Nouveau Period Bronze Eros
Located in Buxton, GB
Brass Bed from the Art Nouveau Period, offers a fabulous Art Nouveau style with its intricate design and
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Bronze

Art Nouveau Twin Beds in Carved Oak, France, circa 1910
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
in a floral theme. Art Nouveau, France, around 1910. In very good condition, wood treated
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Oak

Stunning 19th Century Art Nouveau Cast Iron French Daybed
Located in Hastings, GB
with acanthus leaves and scrolls, it exudes early French Nouveau influences. The wooden framed
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Daybeds

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Iron

Pair of French Art Nouveau Iron and Tole Twin Beds
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Art Nouveau iron twin beds with green patina and decorated tole trim with pearl
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron, Tôle

Modern Art Deco Style Bed Pink Veltet Upholstered Headboard & Wood Structure
Located in Porto, PT
project. The headboard can be sold separately. Contact us for more information and pricing. Materials
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Thonet Vienna Art Nouveau Flower Pedestal, Design by Marcel Kammerer, ca 1900
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Vienna, AT
with a square plate, in between supporting, fan-like Art Nouveau ornaments on the sides. Beech wood
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Tables

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Beech

Contemporary Upholstered Headboard Bed Pink Velvet & Gold Polished Details
Located in Porto, PT
born from a skilled merge of visionary identities, with distinctive perspectives of design, art
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Modern King Size Upholstered Headboard Bed Pink Velvet & Walnut Wood Leaf
Located in Porto, PT
: Interior Structure in Wood; Headboard in Gloss Walnut Veneer and upholstered in Velvet; Upholstery in
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

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Fabric, Velvet, Walnut

21st Century Contemporary Bed Modern Wood Headboard Marquetry Abstract Pattern
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
modern bed design with a meticulously crafted headboard in the ancestral art of marquetry exudes elegance
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...

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Wood, Maple, Cherry, Birdseye Maple, Ash

21st Century Contemporary Headboard Abstract in Wood Marquetry for Queen Bed
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Austria Headboard, where the timeless art of marquetry meets contemporary aesthetics. Its statement
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...

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Wood, Ash, Birdseye Maple, Cherry, Maple

Minimal Modern Wood Headboard Abstract Balck & White Marquetry for Queen Bed
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Ruiz Headboard is meticulously hand-crafted and boldly adorned with a modern marquetry pattern. Its
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...

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Wood, Ash, Maple

21th Century Modern Bed Contemporary Headboard in Balck & White Wood Marquetry
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
bedside table. The headboard can be purchased with a bed platform contact us for more information and
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...

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Wood, Ash, Maple

Contemporary Bed Upholstered Headboard Pink Velvet & Gold Polished Brass Details
Located in Porto, PT
born from a skilled merge of visionary identities, with distinctive perspectives of design, art
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Revival Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

21th Century Mid-Century Modern Bed Wave Headboard Black & White Wood Marquetry
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Santiago Bead is a tribute to the 20th-century art movement Cubism, crafted with handcrafted
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Bed Upholstered Headboard Black Velvet, Wood & Polished Brass
Located in Porto, PT
perspectives of design, art, fashion, and cultures. Our brand's life motto is introducing an Haute Couture
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Wave Shaped Headboard grey & White Pattern Wood for Queen Bed
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
The Malaga Headboard is an exquisite wood Headboard that celebrates natural materials and
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wavy Shape Headboard Black & White Pattern Wood for Queen Bed
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Santiago Headboard is a tribute to the 20th-century art movement Cubism, crafted with handcrafted
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood

21th Century Mid-Century Modern Bed in Grey & White Wave Shape Wood Headboard
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
The Malaga Bed is an exquisite wood Headboard that celebrates natural materials and craftsmanship
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Drexel Heritage Corinthian Bedframe King Sleigh
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Measurements in Inches Headboard: 42" high Footboard: 29" high Total measurements when assembled: 84" wide x
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Vintage 1980s Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Ash, Wood, Burl

Pair of Bentwood Beds by Thonet, circa 1900
By Fischel, J & J Kohn & Mundus, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Thonet
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
pyrography floral motifs. Art Nouveau, Bohemia (current Czech Republic), circa 1900. By Thonet, one of the
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Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Bentwood Beds by Thonet, circa 1900
Pair of Bentwood Beds by Thonet, circa 1900
H 50.01 in W 40.16 in D 80.71 in
Queen Contemporary Her Bed Made with High Gloss Oak, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
Europe of Art Nouveau, and later in Art Deco, as well as in international style that has developed around
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Double Contemporary Her Bed Made with High Gloss Oak, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
Europe of Art Nouveau, and later in Art Deco, as well as in international style that has developed around
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany King Size Bed by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in New York, NY
'Art Nouveau'. The Revue called Linke's creations entierement nouveau, and continued to say that
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Beds and Bed Frames

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Bronze

Handmade Stunning Unique Luxury Artist Bed
Located in Paris, FR
sophisticated Parisian interior from the 1700s, the sinuous figures of an art nouveau window, the refined stage
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2010s Italian Baroque Revival Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Copper

Handmade Stunning Unique Luxury Artist Bed
Handmade Stunning Unique Luxury Artist Bed
H 23.63 in W 67.72 in D 79.14 in
Exhibition Austrian Neo-Baroque Carved Mahogany Bed, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
forthcoming modernist aesthetic of art nouveau. The bed is richly carved with a circular cresting flanked
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Beds and Bed Frames

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Bedroom Suite, Marquetry Inlaid, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
This charming and beautiful suite made in the Art Nouveau style circa 1910 will be perfect for a
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Bedroom Sets

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Other

Pair of French Twin Beds, Cast Iron Fake Wood, Brass and Marquetry, circa 1910
Located in L'Etang, FR
faux-wood paint). Dimensions: Length 200 cm, width 126 cm, height 122 cm. Headboards: Height
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Mara Shell-Shaped Bed by Ilaria Ferraro
By Ilaria Ferraro
Located in Milan, Lombardy
gorgeous bed combines natural, Art Nouveau forms, with the clean lines typical of mid-century design. The
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2010s Italian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

Mara Shell-Shaped Bed by Ilaria Ferraro
Mara Shell-Shaped Bed by Ilaria Ferraro
H 66.54 in W 74.81 in D 84.65 in
Art Deco Brass Bed Headboard
Located in Plainview, NY
design features curvy lines and large leaves. With an Art Nouveau flair, the Art Deco headboard is simple
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

 Art Deco Brass Bed Headboard
 Art Deco Brass Bed Headboard
H 45 in W 59 in D 2.5 in
Art Nouveau Style Bedstead
Located in Wrexham, GB
A superb brass and iron bed inspired by the Art Nouveau period. The decorative foot panel has a
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron, Steel

Art Nouveau Style Bedstead
Art Nouveau Style Bedstead
H 60 in W 54 in D 80 in
Art Deco Gold Brass Bed Queen Headboard
Located in Plainview, NY
design features curvy lines and large leaves. With an Art Nouveau flair, the Art Deco headboard is simple
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20th Century Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Art Deco Gold Brass Bed Queen Headboard
Art Deco Gold Brass Bed Queen Headboard
H 46.75 in W 79.5 in D 2 in
French 19th Century Art Nouveau Bed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
headboard and footboard have brass floral motifs, the posts have brass finials and feet and there are brass
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

French 19th Century Art Nouveau Bed
French 19th Century Art Nouveau Bed
H 54.25 in W 79.25 in D 48 in
1910s French Art Nouveau Oak Desk
Located in High Point, NC
Made in France circa 1910, this graceful oak desk reflects the influence of the Art Nouveau
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

1910s French Art Nouveau Oak Desk
1910s French Art Nouveau Oak Desk
H 50.8 in W 44.3 in D 23.4 in
French Art Nouveau Mahogany Full Size Bed
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau mahogany frame full size bed with burl elm panels and filigree whiplash carved
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Ash, Elm, Mahogany, Burl

Art Nouveau Style Brass and Iron Bedstead
Located in Wrexham, GB
This fine bedstead finished in black has Art Nouveau style design in the foot board with large
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron, Steel, Brass

Art Nouveau Queen Sized Maple Bed Signed By Landry
By Abel Landry
Located in New York, NY
curving, floral-inspired forms that epitomize the Art Nouveau period.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Maple

Rare Art Nouveau Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This astounding Art Nouveau bed is a symphony of Belle Époque enchantment. Crafted of cast iron
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Early 20th Century Unknown Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron

Rare Art Nouveau Bed
Rare Art Nouveau Bed
H 86.66 in W 81 in D 87 in
Antique Art Deco Headboard & bedside cabinets C1930
Located in London, GB
This is a super antique Art Deco bird's-eye maple headboard with downswept incurving ends
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Vintage 1930s English Cabinets

Louis Majorelle "Pirouette" Art Nouveau Figured Mahogany Bed, circa 1910
By Louis Majorelle, Atelier Majorelle
Located in Shippensburg, PA
self-evident superiority. Literature: "Louis Majorelle: Master of Art Nouveau Design", Alastair
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Bronze

Antique c 1900 Art Nouveau Amboyna Burl Hand Carved Walnut Nightstand
Located in Lake Worth, FL
. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An Antique 1920s Art Nouveau
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Night Stands

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Burl, Walnut

Antique Italian Brass Bed Art Nouveau Period King Size Frame
Located in Buxton, GB
Liberty Brass Bed This Antique Italian Brass Bed from the Art Nouveau Period, combines elegance and
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Art Nouveau Ceramic Vase, Amphora Riessner Stellmacher & Kessel, Austria c. 1910
By Amphora Austria Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Art Nouveau Ceramic Piece: Ceramic vase on a flush, flared, round foot with a slender
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Ceramics

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Ceramic

Phyllis Morris Floral Relief Headboard & Nightstands
Located in Chicago, IL
, the Los Angeles furniture designer to the stars. Art nouveau inspired bedroom piece made of carved
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Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Gesso, Lacquer

Phyllis Morris Floral Relief Headboard & Nightstands
By Phyllis Morris
Located in Chicago, IL
, the Los Angeles furniture designer to the stars. Art nouveau inspired bedroom piece made of carved
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Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Gesso, Lacquer

Italian Capoletto Oil Painting on Canvas of a Lady Lying Early 20th Century
Located in Milano, MI
Headboard painted in oil on canvas, depicting a woman lying down and made in the early 1900s Ø cm
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Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Paintings

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Paint

Antique Two Double Beds by Jacob Josef Kohn, 1916
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
) - outside max length 194 cm, width 91 cm, headboard height 118 cm - headboard height 105 cm, - for
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Beech

20th Century Antique Architectural Transom
Located in Houston, TX
make a great headboard!
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

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Wood, Paint

Fine Pair of Early 20th Century Inlaid Birch Single Beds
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian single beds in dark stained birch. Shaped headboard with inlay and stringing which is mirrored in
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20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Birch

19th Century French Large Painting, Leopard, Oil on Canvas, Signed
By French House & Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
counterpoint to any space of the house, as a headboard or over the fireplace. It is generally in good
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Paintings

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Hardwood, Paint

Antique Late 19th C. French Carved Walnut Full Size Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
of the headboard, footboard and side rails with iron bolts for attaching to the head and foot boards
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron

LIBERTY BED END OF THE 19th CENTURY
Located in Firenze, FI
. A fascinating detail is represented by the presence, at the corners of the final headboard, of two
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Paint

LIBERTY BED END OF THE 19th CENTURY
LIBERTY BED END OF THE 19th CENTURY
H 71.66 in W 41.15 in D 81.89 in
Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany King Size Bed by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in New York, NY
Linke's fusion of the Rococo with the liveliness and the fluidity of the 'art nouveau'. The Revue called
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Beds and Bed Frames

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Bronze

Bronze Mounted Marquetry and Parquetry King-Size Bed by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in New York, NY
Linke's fusion of the Rococo with the liveliness and the fluidity of the 'art nouveau'. The Revue called
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

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Art Nouveau Headboard For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal art nouveau headboard for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every art nouveau headboard was constructed with great care. There are 14 variations of the antique or vintage art nouveau headboard you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an art nouveau headboard — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An art nouveau headboard is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau, Art Deco and louis xv styles are sought with frequency. Amphora Austria Manufactory, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH and Jacob and Josef Kohn each produced at least one beautiful art nouveau 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 Art Nouveau Headboard
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Art Nouveau was influenced by a few things. The soft colors and abstract images of nature seen in Japanese woodblock prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s, were a major source of inspiration. Also, Pre-Raphaelite art and the Arts and Crafts and Rococo styles had an influence on Art Nouveau designers. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Nouveau furniture was a style of furniture that emerged at the end of the 19th century and was characterized by its complex curved lines. The curved details in the furniture were typically carved by hand and finished with lacquer. The unmistakable gloss that is associated with Art Nouveau comes from the thick coat of varnish applied to the furniture as the final step of the production process.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Art Nouveau jewelry generally featured three main themes: flora, fauna and women. The Art Nouveau movement lasted 15 years and it reached its pinnacle in the year 1900. Art Nouveau jewelers used every “canvas” imaginable, looking beyond brooches and necklaces to belt buckles, fans, tiaras, dog collars (a type of choker necklace), pocket watches, corsages and hair combs. Multicolored gems and enamel could complete this vision better than diamonds. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Art Nouveau jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Art Nouveau originated in France and Great Britain, but variants materialized elsewhere. The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature as portrayed in Japanese art prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s. Impressionist artists were moved by the artistic tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking and other modes of art and design in the East Asian country. The Art Nouveau style quickly reached a wide audience in Europe via advertising posters, book covers, illustrations and other work by such artists as Aubrey Beardsley, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Mucha. While all Art Nouveau designs share common formal elements, different countries and regions produced their own versions. Explore a selection of Art Nouveau furniture, jewelry and art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    No one person created the Art Nouveau movement. However, the term debuted in an 1884 article in the L'Art Moderne journal, describing the work of a collective of artists known as Les XX. As a result, some people credit the group and its founding members, James Ensor and Théo van Rysselberghe, as helping to define the movement. However, Art Nouveau was heavily informed by work that came before, including Rococo design, Pre-Raphaelite art, Japanese art and the Arts and Crafts movement. Beyond Les XX, a number of creators helped to propel the movement. Among them were Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle, Émile Gallé, Antoni Gaudí and Tiffany Studios. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Alphonse Mucha was a Czech painter who is one of the originators of the Art Nouveau style. His style of painting and design rose in popularity in 1895 and he produced many works, including illustrations, posters and jewelry designs. Find a variety of Alphonso Mucha art and prints on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The Art Nouveau design movement used such materials as cast iron and steel, ceramic and glass. This style of architecture, design, art and jewelry was characterized by its use of long, sinuous lines that are reflected in nature.

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