Thistle Buttoned Upholstered Bed Frame

Description

Thistle Upholstered Bed Frame - Handcrafted Design

Last updated: 28 October 2026

Price: £299 to £539 depending on size and headboard height. In stock – made to order.

Sizes: 3ft Single, 4ft Small Double, 4ft6 Double, 5ft King Size, 6ft Super King Size
Headboard heights: 112cm, 130cm, 150cm, 164cm or 182cm
Footboard height: 30cm
Design: deep-buttoned tufted square-panel headboard with diamante or matching fabric buttons, and a low footboard
Feet: wooden, rounded or chrome
Frame widths: 100cm, 130cm, 145cm, 161cm and 191cm (Single to Super King)
Frame lengths: 212cm (3ft to 4ft6) and 220cm (5ft and 6ft)
Base: solid wooden slats, plus a thick wooden centre support bar on Small Double sizes and larger
Fabrics: teddy, velvet, linen-textured, chenille and wool-textured tweed
Made in: Birmingham, Great Britain, made to order
Delivery: normally within 2 weeks of your order; free to mainland UK addresses

The Thistle pairs traditional deep buttoning with a modern shape. Its headboard is made of tufted square panels, finished with sparkling diamante buttons for glamour or matching fabric buttons for a quieter look.

A sleek low footboard keeps the room feeling open. Choose from five headboard heights and modern wooden, traditional rounded or chrome feet, and every Thistle is handmade to order in our Birmingham workshop.

Sizes & Dimensions

Bed Size	Mattress Size	Frame Width	Frame Length
3ft Single	90 x 190cm	100cm	212cm
4ft Small Double	122 x 190cm	130cm	212cm
4ft6 Double	137 x 190cm	145cm	212cm
5ft King Size	152 x 200cm	161cm	220cm
6ft Super King Size	182 x 200cm	191cm	220cm

Headboard heights: 112cm, 130cm, 150cm, 164cm or 182cm, chosen at checkout. Footboard: 30cm high on all sizes.

Built to Last

Solid wooden slats: a firm, even base for a heavy pocket sprung or memory foam mattress.
Wooden centre support bar: on Small Double, Double, King and Super King sizes, a thick wooden support bar keeps the slats level and the mattress supported.
Quiet by design: heavy-duty bolts and tee nuts are stamped directly through the frame, so joints stay tight and silent.
Hand upholstered: made to order by craftsmen in our Birmingham workshop.
Direct from the maker: no retail markups, so your budget goes into materials and craftsmanship.

Fabric Options

Atlanta Soft Teddy: Blush, Ivory, Steel, Mink, Silver, Teal.
Smooth Velvet – Marble: Silver Marble, Charcoal Marble, Oatmeal Marble.
Smooth Velvet – Speckle: Charcoal, Armour, Emerald, Navy, Biscuit.
Smooth Velvet – Plain: Pale Cream, Cedar, Black, Silver, Charcoal.
Linen-Textured: Grey, Charcoal, Beige, Sky.
Chenille: Cream, Charcoal, Beige, Silver, Mink, Chocolate.
Wool-Textured Tweed: Sand, Mink, Grey.

Read more in our guide to our fabric collections.

Free Fabric Samples

Colours look different under your own lighting. Order free fabric samples to see and feel them at home before you choose.

Frequently Asked Questions

What sizes does the Thistle bed frame come in?

3ft Single, 4ft Small Double, 4ft6 Double, 5ft King Size and 6ft Super King Size. Frame widths are 100cm, 130cm, 145cm, 161cm and 191cm, and frame lengths are 212cm (3ft to 4ft6) and 220cm (5ft and 6ft).

What does the Thistle bed look like?

The Thistle has a headboard of deep-buttoned, tufted square panels, finished with your choice of buttons, and a sleek low footboard.

What headboard heights are available?

Choose 112cm, 130cm, 150cm, 164cm or 182cm from the dropdown when you order.

Can I choose the buttons?

Yes. Choose sparkling diamante buttons or buttons covered in the same fabric as your bed.

What feet can I choose?

Choose modern wooden feet, traditional rounded feet or chrome feet.

What supports the mattress?

Solid wooden slats give a firm, even base, and Small Double, Double, King and Super King sizes also have a thick wooden centre support bar to keep the slats level under heavy pocket sprung and memory foam mattresses.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery is normally within 2 weeks of your order. Delivery is free to mainland UK addresses.

Can I order a fabric sample first?

Yes. Free fabric samples are available so you can check colour and texture at home before ordering.

Complete Your Bedroom

Like buttoned square panels? See the Opal Upholstered Bed Frame. Pair the Thistle with one of our mattresses, or browse our other bed frames, ottoman storage beds and drawer bed frames.

Visit Our Showroom

See the Thistle and every fabric in person at our Birmingham factory showroom. Our Highgate showroom is easy to reach from Wolverhampton, West Bromwich, Kenilworth, Rugeley, Stourport-on-Severn, Hinckley, Pershore, Rugby and Loughborough.