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A wingback bed has a headboard with side panels, the wings, that curve or angle forward around the pillows, like the sides of a wingback armchair. The wings frame the bed, shield your face from draughts and side light, and give the room a hotel-suite look. They also make the headboard wider than the mattress, so measure the headboard width before ordering.
What are the benefits of a wingback bed?
It makes a plain bed into the focal point of the room. The wings give you something to lean into when sitting up, and they soften the light from a bedside lamp or a window at the side. In a draughty older house, they make a real difference around your head at night.
How much space does a wingback bed need?
More width at the headboard end than a standard frame, because the wings project to the sides. Check the headboard width on the product page and allow for bedside tables to sit beside the wings rather than under them. In a narrow room, a wingback in a size down often looks better than a flat headboard squeezed in.
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Can a wingback bed have storage?
Yes. Our wingback frames can be built on an ottoman gas-lift base, and we make wingback divans with drawers, such as the Vertical Fluted Divan Bed Wingback. With an end lift, the wings don't interfere, since the platform hinges below them.
Which wingback style should you choose?
Curved wings feel softer and suit traditional rooms; angled, straight wings look sharper and more modern. Tall wingbacks with a 54 inch headboard, like the Alma, suit rooms with good ceiling height. Pair a chesterfield wingback with velvet for a formal look, or a vertical panel wingback for something cleaner.
Browse the full Upholstered Beds range. Every bed is handmade to order in our UK workshop, with free UK delivery in 5 to 7 working days.
Frequently asked questions
Are wingback beds out of fashion?
No. The shape has been around for decades and suits both period and modern rooms, depending on fabric.
Do wingback beds take up more room?
At the headboard, yes. The wings add width, so check the headboard measurement against your wall.
Can you sit up in a wingback bed?
Yes, and the wings give extra support at the sides of your head.
Do bedside tables fit next to a wingback bed?
Yes, but place them beside the wings, not tucked under, and allow for that extra width.
What sizes do wingback beds come in?
Ours come in Single (3ft) to Super King (6ft).
