Luxury Headboards, Made to Order in Dubai
A luxury headboard is not a panel on a wall. It is the architectural moment a bedroom is built around, the scale reference, the texture focal point, and the piece that makes a UAE master bedroom feel designed rather than assembled. Saint Objets makes headboards to commission: sculpted forms, European-sourced fabric, correct proportion for the room.
What defines a luxury headboard
Three things. A structural substrate that holds its form permanently, not foam stapled to MDF, but a formed plywood or solid timber internal structure that does not soften, warp, or collapse over years. A fabric that is specified for the room, performance velvet, bouclé, or refined vegan leather in the colourway that relates to the surrounding furniture. And a silhouette that was drawn, not standardised.
Saint Objets wavy headboards and curved headboards are the studio's most commissioned pieces. The Ondine wave profile and the curved arc headboard are drawn silhouettes, not approximations of competitor pieces.
Fabrics and finishes
- Performance velvet, European velvet, high pile density, colour-fast. The most commissioned fabric for primary bedroom headboards in Dubai interiors.
- Bouclé, textured loop weave, contemporary profile. Particularly suited to primary suites with minimal surrounding furniture.
- Refined vegan leather, European-sourced, wipe-clean. Suited to rooms where children or pets have bedroom access. Does not crack or peel in UAE climate.
- Belgian linen, available on request for natural-fibre commissions.
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified fabric options available. Piping, tufting, and channel-quilting available as custom finish details on commission.
Sizing and specifications
Made to order, all standard UAE bed sizes and custom dimensions:
- Queen: 160 cm (standard) or to specification
- King: 180 cm (standard) or to specification
- Super King: 200 cm (standard) or to specification
- Height: from 100 cm to 160 cm, matched to ceiling height and room proportion
Floor-to-ceiling headboard commissions available. Split headboard commissions (two panels) available for modular bedroom configurations.
Commission and lead time
15-25 working days for standard dimensions and fabrics. Custom heights or non-standard widths: 20-30 working days. Piping and tufting detail adds 3-5 working days.
White-glove delivery and installation included across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The headboard is mounted to the wall or bed frame as specified. Delivery included across all seven emirates on request.
Why Saint Objets
French furniture studio, Dubai-based. Every headboard, and every other piece in the catalogue, is made to order. No warehouse stock. European-sourced materials. OEKO-TEX certified fabric options. Designed in Paris. Produced in the Emirates. Delivered with white-glove installation.
Frequently asked questions
Can I specify a wavy or curved headboard silhouette?
Yes. Wavy and curved headboard silhouettes, including the Ondine wave profile, are standard Saint Objets commissions. The silhouette is a drawn form, not approximated. Custom curve radius and wave frequency can be specified.
How is a wavy headboard mounted?
Mounted to the wall via a recessed French cleat system, no visible fixings. The headboard sits flush or slightly proud of the wall depending on the room specification. Wall plug type confirmed for UAE drywall or concrete during the commission brief.
Can the headboard be floor-to-ceiling height?
Yes. Floor-to-ceiling headboard commissions are available. The studio advises on structural requirements and mounting for ceilings above 3m.
What is the lead time for a luxury headboard?
15-25 working days for standard dimensions. Custom dimensions, floor-to-ceiling, or unusual silhouettes: 20-30 working days. White-glove installation included.
Can I match the headboard fabric to my sofa?
If the sofa was commissioned by Saint Objets, yes, exact fabric available. If not, the studio advises on the closest match from the European-sourced fabric library. Physical swatches sent for side-by-side comparison before confirmation.
Is the headboard suitable for a child's bedroom?
Yes. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified fabric options are child-safe. Refined vegan leather is wipe-clean and practical for children's rooms. Specify at commission stage.