Cast Iron Headboards

Buy the best cast iron headboards selected and recommended by interior designers. By Eliza Bush.

Every sound sleep requires a good bed and behind a comfortable bed is a stunning headboard that elevates the bedroom’s aesthetic. Cast iron headboards and those made of similar materials such as wrought iron, steel, and metal exude a heightened level of detail. From ornate scroll works to floral motifs and grid lines, these types of headboards have a dramatic appeal that can’t be replicated. Here are our top choices for iron and metal headboards for a good night’s sleep!

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Cast Iron Headboards

Buying Guide

The perfect headboard brings definition, structure and style to your bedroom. It is an easy, yet high-impact upgrade that can instantly uplift a dreary living space. And what better choice than cast iron. Yet it isn’t an easy decision to make, given that there are hundreds styles and sizes to choose from. This guide will give you the lowdown on selecting the right cast iron headboard for your room.

Timeless, classic, tough, durable, industrial, there are ways galore to describe it. It makes the perfect crown for the bundle of softness that your bed is. Such an awe-inspiring contrast! The biggest advantage of cast iron is that it can be painted or stained to mimic the look of almost any other type of metal. You can paint it to look like brass or vintage wrought iron with a patina. And if you are bored of the look, a simple paint job refreshes it completely.

In most cases, the size of the headboard will be determined by the size of the mattress. But many headboards are deliberately designed a few inches wider than standard mattress sizes to allow some extra room and to create the illusion of a harmonized, contained bed space. So ensure that you measure the available wall space before you make a decision.

The height of the headboard depends on the look that you wish to achieve. Some people like a tall headboard that anchors the rest of the furniture pieces and stands out on its own. Others prefer a shorter headboard that doesn’t draw attention. This can be a good choice if you wish to highlight another décor piece or element in your room.

The basic distinction is between open and solid backdrops. It is extremely rare to come across a solid backdrop cast iron headboard because it would be incredibly heavy and an impractical choice at that. But, if that’s the design that catches your fancy, then you can always get one custom made. Handmade cast iron headboards can get pretty expensive mind you. But their charm is unparalleled.

Open designs are more popular and you can select from straight bars with clean lines or curved, ornate ones. Straight vertical bars provide better support for the sleeper to get in and out of bed. The sky is the limit here really.

Lastly, ensure that the headboard is compatible with the bed frame and can be attached to it without the need for making expensive modifications. While most standard sized, factory made headboards can be attached to bed frames easily, handmade or vintage ones can have size variations which make it difficult to attach to bed frames. In such a situation, buying the headboard with a bed frame might be a cheaper alternative to making modifications.

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Elliotts design cast iron white and brass imperial 61 headboard

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The beautiful use of traditional craftsmanship of metal headrests, an interesting color with a slightly greenish, emerald finish and vintage style. This set of cat iron headboard and footboard will change your bed with a marble pattern.

Tribecca home giselle black graceful lines victorian iron metal bed

Tribecca home giselle black graceful lines victorian iron metal bed

This piece of furniture can bring the retro style into the bedroom. It is a high quality product that is supported on metal rails. It is large enough to accommodate two adult users and to provide the best conditions for sleep.

Vintage metal headboard

This beautiful iron bed painted with an attractive red shade is a perfect combination of interesting design and beautiful decorative details. The whole works beautifully with the bright décor of the bedroom.

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Color, color, color! This looks all 'dream home', but since there are plenty of old iron bedsteads with built-in box springs on Craigslist for one to three hundred, and the only other costs are the mattress and a powder-coat paint job, this setup could pr

Coleman iron bed

Coleman iron bed

It is a bed that brings the classic style into the bedroom. The construction is made of forged steel and aluminum castings, so it is solid, durable and resistant to overload. It is available with antique-bronze or white finish.

Antique metal headboard

An antique (1850's) set of iron with a black finish for large beds. Both a headboard and a lesser footboard have legs with bulbs, triple arched tops, bottom vertical rods, floral carvings, heart-like scrolls with golden tone steeples inside.

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P this beautiful bed pairs the appeal of an antique

This beautiful bed pairs the appeal of an antique with durable construction that's built to last. With its elegant accent details, metal castings and hammered finish, it will bring vintage style to any room. Includes headboard and footboard. Bed requir

Cast iron queen bed

Bringing in a subtle, feminine touch to the room, this cast iron headboard enchants with its gentle curves and volutes. Wheeled frame will provide functionality, allowing to move the object easily around the space.

Retro headboards

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Antique wrought iron headboard

I really love the cast iron headboards, even if it looks a little bit worn out. But when you decide to repaint it once again in cream or white, it will return it its former glory. Try to mix it with the classic linen or cotton.

Hartford Metal Headboard

Hartford Metal Headboard

It is a metal headboard that is a perfect addition to any bedroom. It has got a solid construction, contemporary design and it fits to any style and décor. It is a nicely finished and high quality product.

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Iron Headboard and Footboard with Scroll Details for Queen Bed Frame

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Amazing framework of this bed makes it perfect for accentuating bedrooms with vintage flavor. It has premium iron construction, beautifully turned spindles and solid brass castings, so you don't have to worry about its durability.

Clayton Metal Headboard

Clayton Metal Headboard

It is a twin upholstered headboard that is a perfect addition to any bedroom. This headword adds beauty and style to your bedroom. You will be impressed how fantastic and high quality this product is.

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Openwork cast iron headboard - romantic lace design. Super chic, but light in weight, budget-friendly and pretty easy to install. Fancy scroll design, here: painted blue/ turquoise (gorgeous shade btw).

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Vintage metal headboards

One of the prettiest beds ever. Thanks to the use of wrought iron, a very plastic and formable material, the designer was able to create ornamental forms, visible in its headboard and footboard. A twin size proposition for glamour interiors.

Antique iron headboard

Layering shades of grey in this room, is a very interesting idea. The light gray trunk, can be used as a bench. the cast iron headboard makes this bed classic, but with the industrial touch.

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Victorian queen size, ornate cast iron headboard, heavy, solid, grey, blue,

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