Mango & acacia
Warm, open grain that takes distressing, antiquing glaze and chalk-style paint beautifully, at a keener cost than sheesham. The workhorse of high-volume vintage bedroom programs.
Jodhpur, India · Export only · B2B wholesale
Vintage headboards — hand-aged patina on a solid-wood frame.
The vintage headboard looks as if it carries a history — turned spindles, panelled or sleigh fronts, softened edges and a hand-aged patina finish. We manufacture vintage headboards in Jodhpur in solid mango, acacia and sheesham, built new and distressed by hand for the character of an antique with production consistency — flat-packed, legally sourced and supplied from a trial order up to repeat container volumes.
FSC chain-of-custody
EUDR ready
Vriksh timber-legality
CARB / TSCA finishes
What a vintage headboard is — and why buyers specify ours
A vintage headboard is a bedhead built to read as a cherished antique: turned spindles, panelled or curved sleigh fronts, worn high-points and a deliberately aged finish that looks lived-in rather than new. It anchors the vintage, cottage, French-brocante and heritage looks that keep selling across US, UK and European bedroom ranges — and it carries a bedroom set on its own, since the headboard is the piece a buyer sees first.
The craft is in the finishing: controlled distressing and antiquing applied by hand, which is exactly the skill Jodhpur's finishing workshops carry. We build the frame new in solid wood — not veneered particleboard — so you get genuine weight and strength, then layer the ageing so a whole run matches and reorders look the same. For importers diversifying sourcing away from China, it is a like-for-like solid-wood alternative with the timber-legality and formaldehyde paperwork already in place.
The woods we build them in
Each species carries the vintage patina differently. We select by the finish and price point you are targeting.
Sheesham (Indian rosewood)
Dense, hard and highly stable with dramatic figured grain — ideal where a richer, darker patina is wanted and the headboard needs to last decades. CITES-compliant handling of Dalbergia sissoo is documented per order.
Reclaimed / old wood
Salvaged timber with authentic weathering, nail marks and patina for a true period story — and a deforestation-free, sustainability-led line for eco-positioned brands.
Explore the species in depth on our solid mango wood material page and the reclaimed wood material page, or compare the full wood and materials overview.
Specification at a glance
| Silhouette | Turned spindle, panelled or curved sleigh front; softened, rounded edges; worn high-points |
|---|---|
| Construction | Solid-wood frame, kiln-dried, turned and jointed with mortise-and-tenon and dowelled joinery; no plywood or MDF in structural parts |
| Woods | Mango and acacia for distressing; sheesham for richer patina; reclaimed old wood for genuine age; teak or rubberwood on request |
| Signature finishes | Hand-distressed, antiqued and patinated stains, waxes and chalk-style paints with aged glaze — all CARB / TSCA Title VI formaldehyde-compliant |
| Bed standards | Twin, Full, Queen, King, California King plus UK and metric EU/Australian equivalents, and custom widths/heights to drawing |
| Fixing | Bolt-on to bed frame, free-standing with legs, or wall-mount — specified per order |
| Formats | Assembled or knockdown / RTA flat-pack for freight efficiency |
| Customization | ODM ready designs + OEM make-to-spec; CNC carving, private-label and branded/retail-ready packaging |
| MOQ | Trial/sample via LCL; 1× 20ft FCL minimum for best pricing; mixed containers supported |
| Lead time | 30–45 days typical; urgent at premium |
| Shipping | FOB / CIF from Mundra or Nhava Sheva, India |
Distress and patina are applied by hand and vary by design, so approve a physical sample to lock the ageing before production. Request a vintage headboard sample and we will send finish, detail and size references.
Finishes, use cases and care
Finishes. The vintage look lives in the finish. We build it in layers — a base stain or paint, selective hand-distressing on edges and high-wear points, then an antiquing glaze or wax that settles into carving and corners to mimic years of patina. Options run from soft chalk-style whites and greys for brocante and cottage ranges to deep waxed browns for a heritage read. All finishes meet CARB / TSCA Title VI formaldehyde limits, so there is no surprise at US customs, and the degree of ageing is agreed on a sample so the full run matches.
Use cases. Vintage headboards suit residential bedroom programs, dropship and marketplace catalogues (Wayfair, Amazon, Etsy — with FBA-ready packaging), boutique hotels and characterful short-stay rentals, and interior-designer projects chasing the vintage and French-country trend. Because the finish is designed to look worn, minor new marks blend in rather than stand out — a practical advantage in high-turnover hospitality and rental rooms.
Care. Vintage headboards are kiln-dried to stable moisture levels before joinery, so turned spindles and panelled fronts stay tight through shipping and seasonal humidity swings. The ageing is cosmetic and durable — distressing and antiquing are sealed under a protective coat so they do not rub off. Care is simple: dust with a soft dry cloth, wipe spills promptly, and avoid soaking and harsh solvents that could strip the glaze. Full care and finish guidance ships with every order.
Why source vintage headboards from us
Compliance you can hand to your buyer
FSC chain-of-custody and Vriksh timber-legality, EUDR due-diligence and geolocation readiness, US Lacey Act declaration support, UKTR and ISPM-15 heat-treated packaging. Certificate details go to serious buyers directly — see our EUDR readiness page and the full certifications and timber-legality overview.
Single-source consolidation
Fill one compliant container with vintage headboards plus matching beds, nightstands, dressers, aged mirrors, metalware and décor — anchored in genuine Jodhpur solid-wood credibility. Browse the full solid wood furniture range.
Trial to container scale
Start with a sample, scale to repeat FCL volumes through our own factory and vetted Jodhpur cluster network — all under managed QC, with a factory visit available on prior intimation.
Custom and private-label
ODM ready designs or full OEM to your drawings, CNC carving and turning, your spindle profiles, panel detail and patina level, and branded or Amazon-FBA-ready packaging under your label.
Vintage headboard FAQs
What is a vintage headboard?
A vintage headboard reproduces the look of a well-loved antique bedhead — turned spindles, panelled or sleigh fronts, softened edges and a deliberately aged, distressed or patinated finish. We build it new in solid wood and layer the ageing by hand, so you get the character of an antique with the consistency and strength of a production range.
What wood are your vintage headboards made from?
We build vintage headboards in solid mango and acacia, which take distressing and antiquing beautifully, and in sheesham (Indian rosewood) where a richer grain suits a darker patina. Reclaimed old wood is available where genuine age is wanted. Each is kiln-dried to export moisture levels and legally sourced, with FSC chain-of-custody and Vriksh timber-legality documentation on request. We do not use plywood or panel substitutes for structural parts.
How do you create the aged, distressed finish?
We build the look in layers: a base stain or paint, selective hand-distressing on edges and high-wear points, then an antiquing glaze or wax that settles into carving and corners to mimic years of patina. All finishes are CARB / TSCA Title VI formaldehyde-compliant and sealed under a protective coat so the ageing does not wear off in handling. We agree the degree of ageing on a physical sample so every piece in the run matches.
What sizes and fixings can you produce?
We cut to US, UK, EU and Australian bed standards — Twin, Full, Queen, King, California King and metric equivalents — plus fully custom widths and heights to your drawing. Bolt-on to the bed frame, free-standing on legs and wall-mount fixings are all specified per order.
Do vintage headboards ship flat-packed?
Yes. Most vintage headboards ship knockdown / RTA so they pack flat to maximize container density and cut freight and breakage — ideal for online sellers and large importers. Assembled builds are available for boutique and hospitality orders.
What is the minimum order and lead time?
A trial or sample order can ship LCL (part-container) so you can approve the wood, patina and build first. For best wholesale pricing thereafter, one 20ft FCL is our standard minimum, and we consolidate vintage headboards with matching beds, nightstands and mirrors into one mixed container. Typical lead time is 30 to 45 days; urgent orders can be arranged at a premium.
Ready to specify your program
Get vintage headboards priced, sampled and shipped
Sign off the patina level, spindle or panel detail and finish on a physical sample, then scale from a trial order to repeat container volumes on a 30–45 day lead time — QC-governed and documented for your market.