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Art Deco 4'6'' Walnut Headboard Bed
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Art Deco 4'6'' Walnut Headboard Bed

1900 - 1920
Sold 5 November 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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A very unusual Art Deco shaped walnut 4ft.6.inch headboard. The burr walnut centre having gradiating straight grain walnut with figured walnut cross banding and art deco motif the top centre. Ready to fit a 4'6'' divan, the black boarder will not show when assembled. Dimensions:- Max.Height (inc legs)…56.25’’/ 143cm.Width…56’’/ 142cm. Depth…3’’/ 8cm. Delivery to most of U.K. by furniture carrier £50.

Physical Dimensions
Height
143cm (56.30")
Width
142cm (55.91")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Walnut Art Deco Headboard to the 1920s.

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SA1136029
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24747
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Description
A very unusual Art Deco shaped walnut 4ft.6.inch headboard.
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The burr walnut centre having gradiating straight grain walnut with figured walnut cross banding and art deco motif the top centre.
John Howkins Antiques

Ready to fit a 4'6'' divan, the black boarder will not show when assembled. Dimensions:- Max.Height (inc legs)…56.25’’/ 143cm.Width…56’’/ 142cm. Depth…3’’/ 8cm. Delivery to most of U.K. by furniture carrier £50.

Height
143cm (56.30")
Width
142cm (55.91")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Walnut Art Deco Headboard to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1136029
Dealers Internal Ref
24747
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Archive I An Art Deco walnut headboard featuring a semi-circular sunburst veneer pattern with a dark plinth and vertical support posts. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Art Deco 4'6'' Walnut Headboard Bed

Archive II An Art Deco walnut headboard featuring a semi-circular sunburst veneer pattern with a dark plinth and vertical support posts. View II
Archive III An Art Deco walnut headboard featuring a semi-circular sunburst veneer pattern with a dark plinth and vertical support posts. View III
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Archive V An Art Deco walnut headboard featuring a semi-circular sunburst veneer pattern with a dark plinth and vertical support posts. View V
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Archive VII An Art Deco walnut headboard featuring a semi-circular sunburst veneer pattern with a dark plinth and vertical support posts. View VII
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2010
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An Art Deco walnut headboard featuring a semi-circular sunburst veneer pattern with a dark plinth and vertical support posts.
Art Deco 4'6'' Walnut Headboard Bed
Ref: SA1136029
An Art Deco walnut headboard featuring a semi-circular sunburst veneer pattern with a dark plinth and vertical support posts.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectHeadboards
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialWalnut, Burr Walnut, Timber
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsSunburst veneer, Geometric symmetry, Book-matched walnut, Articulated plinth
  • SizeH 143 cm (56 in) x W 142 cm (56 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Art Deco furniture, emerging in the 1920s and 1930s, is characterised by sleek geometric shapes, symmetrical layouts, and an emphasis on modernity and luxury.

Cabinetmakers during this era frequently utilised exotic and figured veneers such as walnut, burr walnut, and mahogany, applied over solid secondary woods using traditional joinery and marquetry techniques.

Authentic pieces typically feature period-accurate timber species, book-matched or sunburst veneer patterns, hand-finished surfaces, and construction methods consistent with interwar manufacturing standards rather than modern dowel pins.

Pairing a richly grained wooden headboard with neutral wall colours, minimalist bedding, and understated lighting allows the distinct geometric woodwork to serve as a focal point without overwhelming the space.

Maintain walnut veneer by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking or fading, and clean it periodically using a soft, dry cloth without harsh chemical polishes.
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