Is this compatible with a standard metal bed frame? Is it sturdy or do you need to be against a wall in order to lean on it?
44304
It's beautiful. I couldn't be happier. Sturdy so much better then a metal bed frame. I highly recommend it. We attached to bed it's very sturdy.
44305
mine fit a standard king frame. It is bolted on with two bolts on each side. I did not need additional support.
44306
Yes, this headboard is compatible with a standard metal bed frame. That is what I used. It is sturdy enough to lean on as I watch tv in bed and mine is not against the wall.
44307
It does attach to a standard metal bed frame. I have the headboard near the wall I wouldn't put all my weight on it but it is sturdy. I think it's a good headboard for the money. The hardware was included not always the case.
44308
Yes, I attached it to the bed frame I already had. It's sturdy and doesn't lean on the wall because I used longer bolts than were provided to attach it to the bed frame. Take the bolts it comes with to your local hardware store and ask for longer ones...
653466
It's very sturdy and able to hold a decent amount of weight. I'm almost 170 lbs and can sit on the top (when shelf is horizontal) with any feeling of wobble or give. You'd want to mount the shelf to a wall if you put anything heavy on top.
1815479
I use a regular box spring and standard metal frame under it and have the headboard attached to the metal frame. The headboard looks great I just love it. It's slightly lighter in real life than the pictures. Amazon doesn't sell the complete bed ( the matching frame with would hide the box spring) but an easy solve was getting a tailored bed skirt. It really looks great. As far as the metal platform you're referring to I'd assume as long as there is somewhere on the bed to attach the headboard to it should work. But I think just a standard box spring frame would be all that's needed. I hope that was helpful.
2055772
The headboard will fit snugly against your frame, but it's a very lightweight piece, so it will flex an inch or two. You can't sit up in bed and lean against it without causing it to rub against the wall. It's more decorative than functional.
2846
Yes you will need a bed frame. It did not match mine perfectly, but I made it work.
985922
It leans against a wall. Mine is on hardwood, but there are brackets if you need to attach it to the wall. Mine is not attached and I've had no problems with it.
833160
The metal is fairly thick, so if you were to attach it in enough places, I don't think that you would need the legs that it comes with. Essentially, if I am to understand what you plan to do. I guess what I would be concerned with would be the weight and activity in the bed. Is it for a child or an adult or two adults? This would be a matter of using your best judgement. The frame metal is your standard frame metal, so if you think that will work for you, this will too. Hope this helps. (Hard to know without too much information)
2089587
You can just lean it against the wall, or use any background stand you want . It has loops you can stick a support thru.
1750741
you can lean it against a wall, but you have to make sure its at a safe angle so it doesn't fall
1532043
It should work fine, the legs are adjustable and it also comes with height extensions that I did not need with my four post bed. It will work with a metal frame, you will just have to drill and bolt it if you want it attached. Either way, it shouldn't move with the mattress on it, attached or not.
943984
I'm not sure I have the answer you're looking for: I had just purchased a bed frame with the basic metal cross-bars for support (of the frame, I discovered) and a memory foam mattress. I needed this to support the mattress. They work perfectly together.
1432450
yes. The metal frame is sturdy. I still have no complaints. this item was a great purchase.
1829389
i am sure it could be attached to a metal bed frame. it is not pre-drilled for it though. you would have to drill it to attach it. i debated about doing that. but i currently just have it against the wall with the frame against it.
677814
It would not stand on a shelf without support. You could lean it against something and it should be fine.
1027584
I have a standard metal bed frame and this headboard was attached with screws. It comes with wood posts.
150525
This is a bit of a mixed answer - It CAN work with just about any metal frame, but it will be a lot easier with some frames compared to others. The support does include the necessary hardware to bolt to a metal frame. The tricky part is that with a wood frame, you simply screw the cross rails down where they rest. Most metal frames will have some holes pre-drilled in them along the rails, but the support may not perfectly line up with all of those holes since it has a fixed spacing between cross rails. With a metal bed frame, the options usually are: 1) Rest the "lip" of the cross supports on the inside of your bed rail. Bolt down as many holes as will line up, leave the others resting. This isn't the most secure option, but will still provide good support. 2) Drill 1/4" holes in your bed frame using a bit made for metal which will line up with the ends of the cross supports, so you can bolt down all six points. Using this with a metal frame is definitely possible and will provide good support, but it won't be quite as easy as using it with a wood frame. If your metal frame already has some pre-drilled holes, you may want to look at a support such as the Mighty Lift FQU-11 which doesn't have a fixed spacing - This will let you line up the cross rails with the pre-drilled holes.
558474
It's definitely strong wood, but the way it attaches makes it weak for leaning on. I have mine against the wall.