Top 10 Freestanding King Headboards in 2023
This page was last updated 01/05/2023 with our most recent customer reviews on our current product selection.
At Wayfair, we have 156 Freestanding King Headboards available across our stores that customers can choose from. Over the previous year, we received 3981 customer reviews, which our team of home décor experts utilized to compile a list of the best Freestanding King Headboards based on quality and color to assist you in selecting the best one.
Take your bedroom style to the next level by adding a beautiful headboard. Wayfair carries hundreds of headboards in a variety of styles, sizes and colors. Shopping for an upholstered headboard online? Freestanding king headboards can differ in features such as country of origin, headboard design and frame material. If you are looking for the perfect Freestanding King Headboards and don't know where to start, take a look at helpful characteristics like quality and color.
Best Freestanding King Headboards based on quality
1. Dax Upholstered Solid Wood Panel Headboard
The master suite in need of an update? Headboards are an easy solution for your ensemble, creating a fashionable focal point that elevates your bed-scape. Take this one for example: founded atop two legs, it's designed to attach right onto your standard, existing bed base. Crafted from maple wood, this panel headboard showcases a camel-shaped top, 100% linen, and foam upholstery, and it's topped off with button tufting for a stylish touch.
2076 customers reviewed the Dax Upholstered Solid Wood Panel Headboard in the last year and gave an average rating of 4.5. 99% of people liked the product for the quality. Apart from quality, people also liked the headboard design, frame material and country of origin for this product.
Features:
Headboard Design: Panel
Frame Material: Solid Wood
Storage Included: No
Country of Origin: Made in China
Average Rating: 4.5
Reviews:
- The headboard is just what I expected. I am extremely picky and quality is at the top of my list when I am making a purchase. Wayfair, thanks again I have been satisfied with my purchases 98 percent of the time.
- I love the quality. The color is perfect. My daughter helped in putting it together. It was so easy. I will definitely be purchasing again. Now, I am smiling like the folks on the commercials. Thank you Wayfair!
- Headboard is very nice . Had to do a bit of adjusting with the holes for it to fit properly but we expected that . Was not complicated and arrived in perfect condition . You cannot beat the price and quality ! Very pleased
2. Blenheim Upholstered Panel Headboard
Refined elegance and luxe appeal meet with this headboard, a handsome addition to your master suite or guest room ensemble. Let its sand-hued upholstery serve as a blank canvas for earthy damask pillows and duvets, then play up the dark brown-finished frame with matching bed rails and off-white Egyptian-quality cotton sheets. When you're done making the bed, focus your attention on the rest of the room. Add 2 matching brown-finished nightstands to flank this design with a fashionable flair, then top them off with mirrored trays to catch all of your bedside essentials in style. Once your bedside is perfectly organized, move across the room to defined a cozy reading nook in the corner. Anchor it with a linen-upholstery chesterfield armchair to match this design's dramatic button tufts, then play with the antique brass nailhead trim by arranging a burnished bronze lamp on a simple, round-top wood table.
Blenheim Upholstered Panel Headboard received 3 reviews from our consumers in the last year with an average rating of 4.7, and 100% of people praised the product for the quality. Apart from the quality, people also endorse the headboard design, frame material and mount type of this product.
Features:
Headboard Design: Panel
Frame Material: Solid + Manufactured Wood
Mount Type: Bed Frame Mounted; Freestanding
Storage Included: No
Country of Origin: Viet Nam
Average Rating: 4.7
Reviews:
- Love this. Solid and heavy! Great quality! I only bought the headboard. I had to purchase the hardware to attach it to the frame, but the holes are already there to make it easy.
- Arrived yesterday and surprised by the weight and quality of this headboard. Goes great in our room! Bought this as a gift for my wife!!
- This headboard took a long time to get, but it was worth waiting for. It is the look I was going for. Very heavy good quality.
3. Newcastleton Slat Headboard
This Headboard elevates the traditional wood and metal bed to a new level. Featuring a slender cherry post with elongated oval finials, this headboard carries the wood accent along the top and bottom of the metal grills creating continuity and strength in this design concept. Framed by these wood borders, the metal grills feature a lovely traditional scrolled design and an always versatile and durable finish.
Newcastleton Slat Headboard received 9 reviews from our shoppers in the last year with an average rating of 4.6, and 100% of people praised the product for the quality. Apart from the quality, people also endorse the headboard design, frame material and mount type of this product.
Features:
Headboard Design: Slat
Frame Material: Wood
Mount Type: Freestanding
Storage Included: No
Country of Origin: Viet Nam
Average Rating: 4.6
Reviews:
- Very nice quality. It was delivered in perfect condition. It looks perfect in my bedroom.
- Very nice headboard, quality wood. Easy to keep clean.
- This is a very pretty piece it is of good quality and it was pretty easy to attach to the bed
4. Kurth Upholstered Panel Headboard
The master suite in need of an update? Headboards are an easy solution for your ensemble, creating a fashionable focal point that elevates your bedscape. Take this one for example: founded atop two legs, it's designed to work with your existing bed base. Made from solid and manufactured wood, it takes on a clean-lined silhouette but still stands out with velvet upholstery and tufted stripes. Partial assembly is required for this product.
The Kurth Upholstered Panel Headboard was reviewed by over 71 customers in the past year. Its overall rating was a 4.7, and its most popular feature was quality (according to roughly 100% of reviewers). Other highly favored traits for Kurth Upholstered Panel Headboard include headboard design, frame material and mount type.
Features:
Headboard Design: Panel
Frame Material: Solid + Manufactured Wood
Mount Type: Freestanding
Country of Origin: China
Average Rating: 4.7
Reviews:
- We absolutely love the color of blue (navy) that we ordered. It’s a bright color and it was easy to put together. We pushed it up next to the wall and it looks great. Great quality!
- I love this headboard! Such great quality and the price was great! A little darker than I expected it to be, I got the Taupe. It still worked great!
- High quality and fair price. It came very well packaged and it was easy to assemble. Ah, and the size was right. They they sell what their offer, and it looks exactly as publicized.
5. Yasser Upholstered Wingback Headboard
Tasteful and traditional, this wingback headboard sets a stylish foundation in your master suite. Crafted with a wooden frame, this piece is filled with foam for a bit of cushioning before it's wrapped in beige linen upholstery. Its neutral hue and clean-lined silhouette give it an understated and approachable look, while button-tufted details and subtle side wings round out the design with a dash of drama. Some assembly is required before you can mount it to your bed frame.
The Yasser Upholstered Wingback Headboard boasts an average rating of 4.6 based on 7 consumer reviews. Its shining attribute is its quality, something that 100% of reviewers agreed with. Additionally, past consumers praised this Yasser Upholstered Wingback Headboard's headboard design, frame material and mount type.
Features:
Headboard Design: Wingback
Frame Material: Manufactured Wood
Mount Type: Bed Frame Mounted; Freestanding
Storage Included: No
Country of Origin: China
Average Rating: 4.6
Reviews:
- Delivered when they said it would be. Quality is great and it is exactly what I wanted! Very easy to shop their website and lots of choice
- This is exactly what I needed to complete my bedroom. The quality is great and it was easy to put together. Love it!
- Great looking product and looks great. Easy to assemble but make sure step 2 in instructions is done first. Very good quality and like it so far. Holes did not align with current metal frame but will drill holes to accommodate. Recommend.
Best Freestanding King Headboards based on color
1. Deary Upholstered Panel Headboard
This headboard is an elegant piece that makes a bold and updated reference to mid-century modern design. Soft, curved lines upholstered in luxurious velvet highlight this diamond button-tufted headboard with double-row nailhead trim. An undeniable statement piece creates a design presence that cannot be missed.
The Deary Upholstered Panel Headboard boasts an average rating of 4.7 based on 29 consumer reviews. Its shining attribute is its color, something that 90% of reviewers agreed with. Additionally, past consumers praised this Deary Upholstered Panel Headboard's headboard design, frame material and mount type.
Features:
Headboard Design: Panel
Frame Material: Solid + Manufactured Wood
Mount Type: Freestanding
Storage Included: No
Country of Origin: China
Average Rating: 4.7
Reviews:
- Great headboard delivered fast, easy installation took 20 min. Looks very elegant and is well made. The color is a grey, does have a bit of a blue hue, looks different in certain lighting but is very nice regardless
- I have this headboard in a rich black color. It’s silky feeling and shiny. The silver nail heads gives it a sophisticated look. The only negative is It does not have any slots or holes in legs to attach to bed frame.
- Love love love! It’s prettier than I thought it would be. The color is perfect and very easy to assemble, took about 30 min. This was my first purchase with Wayfair and I will be ordering from Wayfair again.
2. Heng Upholstered Panel Headboard
It’s hard to beat the feeling of sinking into bed after a long day. Make that moment even sweeter by refreshing your restful retreat with this upholstered headboard. Crafted with a solid and manufactured wood frame, this piece is padded and upholstered with velvet fabric with an eye-catching diamond tufted design, offering up a touch of texture. After assembly, this headboard mounts to the wall, working with any bed frame of your choice.
Heng Upholstered Panel Headboard received 37 reviews from our consumers in the last year with an average rating of 4.7, and 94% of people appreciated the product for the color. Apart from the color, people also endorse the headboard design, frame material and mount type of this product.
Features:
Headboard Design: Panel
Frame Material: Solid + Manufactured Wood
Mount Type: Freestanding
Storage Included: No
Country of Origin: China
Average Rating: 4.7
Reviews:
- I bought the grayish silver color. It’s pretty, has a bit of shine, so if you’re not looking for that, you may want to pass.
- Beyond in love with the color, very shiny and bright. This is for a king sized bed! I took a picture before I assembled.
- Such a beautiful shade of emerald green! This was perfect for our guest room. The pop of color looks fabulous. Super happy especially with the reasonable price.
3. Dugas Upholstered Panel Headboard
This collection is the perfect addition to any bedroom looking to add a bit of a modern flair. The fabric selected for the collection features a polyester blend and engineered for a long life. Our wood frames are made from kiln-dried Birchwood which provides exceptional support and stability. This notched headboard is accented with a hand tuft design throughout and decorative cords outlining the headboard. This is an ideal choice for the guestroom or your master suite. The design, construction, and overall functionality are certain to grace your interior with a bit more charm. This headboard brings class and land style to any bedroom in the home. We offer a unique versatility in design and make use of a variety of trend inspired color palettes and textures. Our products bring new life to the classic American home. which provides exceptional support and stability. This notched headboard is accented with a hand tuft design throughout and decorative cords outlining the headboard. This is an ideal choice for the guestroom or your master suite. The design, construction, and overall functionality are certain to grace your interior with a bit more charm. This headboard brings class and land style to any bedroom in the home. We offer a unique versatility in design and make use of a variety of trend inspired color palettes and textures. Our products bring new life to the classic American home.
The Dugas Upholstered Panel Headboard was reviewed by over 7 customers in the past year. Its overall rating was a 4.9, and its most popular feature was color (according to roughly 100% of reviewers). Other highly favored traits for Dugas Upholstered Panel Headboard include headboard design, frame material and mount type.
Features:
Headboard Design: Panel
Frame Material: Manufactured Wood; Solid Wood
Mount Type: Bed Frame Mounted; Freestanding
Storage Included: No
Country of Origin: N/A
Average Rating: 4.9
Reviews:
- The charcoal color is so beautiful and I’m absolutely in love with this headboard! Soft and sturdy.
- Beautiful color and not as “velvety” as I thought it would be-a good thing in my opinion.
- Perfect for adding color to my guest room without having to paint!
4. Xochitl Panel Headboard
Anchor your bedroom in contemporary style with this panel headboard, a stripped-down take on a classic. Crafted of composite wood, this headboard strikes a rectangular silhouette featuring streamlined moldings and two straight slat legs. Chunky paneling runs horizontally across the headboard for added depth and dimension, while aluminum hardware holds it all together. Made in Canada, this headboard is designed to accommodate most standard metal bed frames to complete the bed.
147 shoppers reviewed the Xochitl Panel Headboard in the last year and gave an average rating of 4.3. 100% of people appreciated the product for the color. Apart from color, people also appreciated the headboard design, frame material and mount type for this product.
Features:
Headboard Design: Panel
Frame Material: Manufactured Wood
Mount Type: Bed Frame Mounted; Freestanding
Storage Included: No
Country of Origin: Made In Canada
Average Rating: 4.3
Reviews:
- Reasonably priced, beautiful headboard. Great color too. It looks fabulous in our new guest bedroom.
- Love this headboard. The price was right. It was relatively easy for my son and I to assemble. I love the color!
- This headboard was not difficult to put together but still require some work. It goes well against a dark blue accent color in my bedroom
5. Verville Naite Nail Button Notched Linen Upholstered Panel Headboard
The perfect balance of low-key looks and on-trend appeal in your space, this striking headboard is the perfect mix of understated appeal and little dashes of definition. Featuring an arched solid pine wood frame wrapped in foam-filled polyester and linen upholstery, this piece offers a classic look for your ensemble, while its shimmering nailhead trim lends an ornamental twist to the piece. Flank it with a pair of metallic wall sconces to cast a warm glow over your nightstands, then arrange the room with mirrored chests, pierced ceramic garden stools, and faded floral area rugs around the room to tie your eclectic and inviting space together.
Verville Naite Nail Button Notched Linen Upholstered Panel Headboard received 20 reviews from our consumers in the last year with an average rating of 4.8, and 100% of people praised the product for the color. Apart from the color, people also endorse the headboard design, frame material and mount type of this product.
Features:
Headboard Design: Panel
Frame Material: Solid Wood
Mount Type: Freestanding
Storage Included: No
Country of Origin: Made in USA
Average Rating: 4.8
Reviews:
- Love, love, love this!! Well made, beautiful styling! Easy to put on my bed frame, even by myself. LOVE the fuschia color!!
- Beautiful kelly green color, great quality and came faster then expected.
- I love the color. It’s not at high as I would like but my bed is very high off the floor so maybe that’s why



