Colonial headboards — British-colonial and plantation styles, manufactured in Jodhpur.
Turned-post, panelled and caned colonial headboards on a genuine solid-wood frame — in rich sheesham, mango and teak, finished dark and built to any bed standard. Compliant, flat-pack-ready and consolidated into one container with your matching bedroom range.
The colonial headboard: solid, stately and instantly recognisable.
Colonial furniture — British-colonial, plantation and Anglo-Indian — has never left the market because its language is timeless: heavy solid-wood frames, turned posts and spindles, crisply panelled or caned centres, a shaped crest, and deep warm stains. It anchors traditional, transitional and resort interiors alike. We build that language the way it was meant to be built — in dense Indian hardwood, by hand, with the joinery and finish depth that catalogue photography and hotel floors reward.
The details that make it read as colonial.
Turned posts & spindles
Lathe-turned corner posts, spool and spindle detailing — the signature of plantation and Anglo-Indian beds, turned in-house for consistent profiles across a full container run.
Panels, cane & carved crests
Raised or recessed solid-wood panels, hand-woven cane centres and shaped or lightly carved crest rails give the piece its weight and heritage character.
Deep, warm finishes
Dark walnut and mahogany stains, honey and antique tones, hand-distressing — the rich surface that colonial ranges are known for, in CARB / TSCA-compliant materials.
Dense hardwood built for deep colonial finishes.
Colonial styling relies on mass and grain, so the wood matters. We frame colonial headboards in genuine solid hardwood — never veneered panel — because the style reads as substantial only when it is.
Sheesham & mango
Dense Indian rosewood and mango take dark walnut and mahogany stains beautifully — the dependable volume choice for colonial retail and hospitality lines.
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Caned plantation style
Hand-woven cane set in a turned-post frame — the British-colonial plantation look that moves fast through online and resort channels.
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Carved & panelled
Shaped crests, raised panels and relief carving, with CNC-machined profiles where you need identical repeats across a large order.
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We manufacture colonial headboards to US, UK and European bed standards and to fully custom widths, heights and post heights. The table shows typical US sizing as a guide; final dimensions, clearance and fixing type are confirmed on your order.
| US bed size | Mattress width | Typical headboard width |
|---|---|---|
| Twin | 39 in / 99 cm | 41–43 in / 104–109 cm |
| Full / Double | 54 in / 137 cm | 56–58 in / 142–147 cm |
| Queen | 60 in / 152 cm | 62–64 in / 157–163 cm |
| King | 76 in / 193 cm | 78–80 in / 198–203 cm |
| California King | 72 in / 183 cm | 74–76 in / 188–193 cm |
| Attribute | Options |
|---|---|
| Woods | Sheesham (Indian rosewood), mango, teak, reclaimed/old wood, rosewood |
| Signature details | Turned posts & spindles, spool turning, raised/recessed panels, shaped crest, caned centre |
| Combinations | Solid wood with hand-woven cane, wrought iron accents, carved relief, brass hardware |
| Finishes | Dark walnut, mahogany, honey, natural oil, antique, hand-distressed — CARB / TSCA Title VI compliant |
| Fixings | Freestanding, wall-mounted, bed-frame-integrated · custom post height |
| Packing | Knockdown / flat-pack or assembled · ISPM-15 heat-treated · retail & FBA-ready |
| Production model | ODM catalogue designs · OEM to your drawing · private label · CNC custom |
One style, several channels.
Hospitality & resort
Boutique hotels, heritage properties and plantation-themed resorts specify colonial headboards for their warmth and durability. We build to contract standards and repeat the exact profile and finish across every room in the order.
Hospitality & contract furnitureRetail, private label & online
Furniture retailers, catalogue brands and online sellers use colonial headboards to anchor traditional and transitional bedroom collections. We produce to your brand, your finish and your packaging, flat-packed for efficient freight.
Private-label manufacturingDocumented timber, finishes your market accepts.
Import-ready on every shipment
Our sheesham, mango and teak are covered by FSC chain-of-custody and Vriksh timber-legality, with CITES-compliant handling of Dalbergia sissoo. Colonial headboards are EUDR-ready with geolocation and deforestation-free due diligence, supported for US Lacey Act declarations and UK Timber Regulation, finished with CARB / TSCA Title VI-compliant materials and packed to ISPM-15. Audits run through ISO, SGS and SEDEX / SMETA.
See all certifications & complianceCare for a dark finish
Colonial headboards are dusted with a dry or lightly damp cloth, kept out of direct heat and strong sun to protect the deep stain, and refreshed with a wood-friendly wax or oil on natural and oiled finishes. Caned centres prefer stable humidity. We supply care guidance with every order so your end customers protect the finish — and your reviews.
Browse the full bedroom rangeColonial headboard sourcing, answered.
What makes a headboard colonial style?
A colonial headboard draws on British-colonial, plantation and Anglo-Indian furniture of the 18th and 19th centuries: substantial solid-wood frames, turned posts and spindles, raised or recessed panels, a shaped crest or pediment, and often a caned or carved centre. Rich dark stains — walnut, mahogany, honey and antique tones — complete the look. We build the style on a genuine solid-wood frame in sheesham, mango, teak or reclaimed wood.
What woods and finishes do you use for colonial headboards?
We manufacture colonial headboards in solid sheesham (Indian rosewood), mango, teak and reclaimed wood — dense, warm-toned hardwoods that suit deep colonial finishes. Finishes include dark walnut and mahogany stain, honey and natural oil, antique and hand-distressed, all using CARB / TSCA Title VI-compliant materials. Caned centres and hand-carved or turned detailing are finished to match.
What bed sizes do you make colonial headboards for?
We build to any market's bed standard. For US buyers that means Twin, Full/Double, Queen, King and California King; we also produce UK and European sizes and fully custom widths and heights to your drawing. Freestanding, wall-mounted and bed-frame-integrated fixings are all available, with post heights set to your specification.
What is the minimum order for colonial headboards?
A sample or trial order can ship LCL (part-container) so you approve wood, finish and build first. For best wholesale pricing thereafter, one 20ft full container load is our standard minimum, and we consolidate colonial headboards with matching beds, nightstands and dressers into one mixed container.
Can colonial headboards ship flat-pack?
Yes. Most colonial headboard designs ship knockdown or flat-pack, with posts and panels packed to lower freight cost and breakage risk and to maximise container density — ideal for large importers and online sellers. Fully assembled pieces are available where the design or buyer requires it.
Are your colonial headboards compliant for US and EU import?
Yes. We document FSC chain-of-custody, Vriksh timber-legality and CITES-compliant sheesham, with ISO, SGS and SEDEX / SMETA audits. We are EUDR-ready with geolocation and deforestation-free due diligence, and we support US Lacey Act declarations, UK Timber Regulation, CARB / TSCA finishes and ISPM-15 export packaging.
Send your sizes, finishes and target market — we'll quote FOB/CIF with lead times.
Trial order on LCL, full containers thereafter, 30–45 day lead time, QC on every piece and a factory visit on prior intimation. Build a traditional bedroom range with a compliant single source.