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Full Size Metal Headboard

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Iron is strong, sturdy and rugged. It is steadfast. And it gives the person using it a feeling of power. And to have a headboard made of iron for your full size bed, will inspire an added virility that might have been previously lacking in your bedroom. A sense of purpose and strength. Take a look in this collection and feel the energy and purpose in each of these headboards.

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Pretty Full Size Metal Headboard

Pretty Full Size Metal Headboard

Made from steel with a brushed pewter finish, this stunning headboard is full of charm. It features antique-inspired detail with beading, scrollwork, and a center accent piece that’s undeniably pretty. Though assembly is required, all mounting hardware is included. 

Designer Advice:

If you have a bedroom full of antiques but can’t find a headboard with the right look, this headboard will fit in perfectly. The stunning metal detail will look best with either pastel floral bedding for a feminine touch or cream for a cottagecore vibe. Accentuate the country vibe with a fringed throw and fake flowers on the windowsill.

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Scrollwork Metal Headboard

Scrollwork Metal Headboard

This headboard is made from tubular steel and is available in a black or copper pebble finish. Measuring just under 63 inches wide, it has a modern matte look and is embellished by scrollwork detail at the top. Mounting hardware is included for assembly. 

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Geometric Metal Headboard Full

Geometric Metal Headboard Full

You can pick from antique iron, antique gold, French silver, or gunmetal gray with this headboard. Featuring a gorgeous open frame that is intertwined with a geometric trellis design, the subtle shimmery finish will bring glamour to any room.

Designer Advice:

The subtle medieval look of this headboard is great for injecting a vintage vibe into your bedroom. We recommend the antique gold or French silver finish option if you want to lean into this vibe. If you have a larger bedroom, the gunmetal gray color would also make a striking impact, though make sure to pair it with light bedding.

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Modern Full Metal Headboard

Modern Full Metal Headboard

Crafted from tubular steel, this headboard is best for contemporary bedrooms. Elongated by spindles and teardrop finials, its main feature is the bold line design that slopes upwards and outwards. The finish is brown with a metallic finish for added texture.

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Industrial Metal Headboard

Industrial Metal Headboard

This headboard features a textured black finish that gives it an industrial vibe. Constructed from carbon stool, it combines geometric finials with vertical lines straight down the center. However, it is stopped from looking too harsh by the rounded edges.

Designer Advice:

If you’re the type of person who prefers a stark and understated look to a cushy one, this headboard is an excellent option. It will elevate your bedroom to a space with a sharp and clean-lined feel. Pair it with white bedding for a cool-toned look, or add a pop of color with prints. This frame would best suit a bigger room.

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Curved Full Size Headboard

Curved Full Size Headboard

Assembly is required with this headboard, though all hardware is included. Standing on two legs, it is made from powder-coated carbon steel with a sophisticated matte black finish. The design has two levels and curves at the top for a contemporary look.

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It’s possible to repaint your iron headboard instead of investing in a new bed frame. A full-size iron headboard is a masculine addition to the bedroom, creating a strong, rugged aesthetic. But what if you want to make your iron headboard more unique? Painting it is an easy way to upgrade your bedroom.

First, you’ll need to apply a metal primer coat to the headboard to prepare it for painting. You should apply at least one primer coat and can do so with a sprayer or a paintbrush. Allow the primer to dry for minimum 24 hours before you begin painting.

Selecting your paint color is the fun part because this determines the final look of the repainted headboard. Ensure you’re choosing a paint that is specially formulated for use on metal. You can apply two coats of paint using the same application method you did for the primer. A sprayer may provide a more even coating, but a paintbrush allows for easier cleanup.

Once you’ve painted the headboard, allow it to dry for at least 24 hours before reattaching it to the bed frame.

Iron headboards mostly resist rusting but much depends on the type of iron used. Whether it's wrought iron or cast iron, certain circumstances can lead to faster rusting. Constant care of your full size iron headboard will lower that risk.

Cast iron headboards develop a protective film on the surface during manufacturing. This makes the iron more corrosion-resistant than other types of iron. The manufacturer is also likely to add finishes or preservative treatments to prevent oxidizing, or rusting, in even high humidity.

Wrought iron is an iron alloy with a very low carbon content, meaning that oxidation and rust occurs easily when it comes into contact with moisture, grime, and dirt. To avoid this, regularly clean your headboard with a mild cleaner, warm water, and a sponge. Always wipe completely dry afterward. Touch up any scratched or chipped spots to avoid rust. You can also apply a metal protection coating.

Iron headboards are incredibly durable and are constructed to hold a lot of weight. This sturdiness is what makes iron headboards an excellent investment as they can last for years.

Full size iron headboard models are exceptionally durable because of their dimensions. But, despite their strength and longevity, they're not as heavy as you may think. In most cases, they are often much lighter than other platform and solid wood beds.

Unlike other metal headboards, such as those made from aluminum or stainless steel, iron headboards are scratch and dent resistant, so they are less vulnerable to corrosion. You can protect your iron headboard and prolong its lifespan with regular cleaning and maintenance.

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Bed frame in traditional form. It is completely made of iron. Headboard and footboard consists of vertically stacked wires. Great addition to each bedroom.

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No worries, you don't need to sleep outside! But you can invite this full size iron headboard with iron construction - to your bedroom. English traditional style of bed frame finish, in bright beige color, with shades of antique.

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Sport for a classy look with this metal headboard, perfect for your queen sized bed and for when you want the interior to look a bit more charming and elegant. It is sure to work with both modern and classically styled decor.

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Made in the antique French style, this iron headboard design impresses with the details and looks great in the bedroom. Interesting elements of decoration create a unique whole and look great in the interior.

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Romantic, Victorian style inspired headboard crafted of dependable metal with copper finish. Its arched top and bun details enhance the style making it quite sophisticated. It is easy to maintain - just wipe it clean.

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This iron antique white headboard will be wonderful, vintage addition to your bed. Bed frame with unique, with maximum accuracy, handmade embellishments make your bedroom unique and classy. Great for classical decors.

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Such beds should no longer be associated only with the hospital because they work in industrial interiors like nothing else. Classic cast iron frame, in raw steel form with full iron headboard - gives support to a very thick, comfortable white mattress.

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Intricate design, ornamental finishing, big attention to details - these are the properties of this full size iron headboard. It will compliment well both traditional and modern design, as depicted here. Solid construction ensures sustainability.

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A gorgeous room divider made of 3 adjustable panels and 1 exquisite headboard with angelic embellishments. The panels are wood-made and covered in blue finish, while the headboard is designed of tubular ivory iron with lovely metalwork.

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Headboard featuring contemporary design, durable and sturdy, fully-welded metal construction and sleek mirror silver finish. The back has ladder inspired style, which is a great addition to any modern bedroom.

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If you're about getting a new bed and your old one features a headboard, don't you dare to throw it away. An antique headboard in the picture is used as a garden decoration. You can plant some flowers there, which will beautifully ramp.

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Thanks to this vintage headboard, you can take your bed back in time, while spicing it up with old-fashioned accents. The headboard is crafted of tubular metal and bathed in a rustic bronze finish, with stylish curved and robust vertical rods.

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A chic traditional full bed made of iron with a beautiful dark bronze finish. It has straight round posts with ovalish finials and flat round feet. A headboard with an arched top edge and a footboard with a sloped down edge feature showy scrolls.

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Incredible farmhouse-inspired headboard designed from iron for longevity. The headboard is also finished in a nice white palette that should match up with the rest of the décor in your bedroom. It’s suited for all king-sized beds.

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