King Bed Frame
Fargo 14 Inch Metal Bed Frame King, Black Steel
$149.99
Outside 76 x 80 in, fits a 76 x 80 in king mattressoverall frame height 14 in, floor to top
5 frames
King Bed Frames Without Headboard
A king bed frame without a headboard holds a 76 x 80 inch mattress on its own slats and leaves the wall behind it free: hang your own headboard, paint a panel or set the bed under a window. We have five, each with its current price on its card, and none of them needs a box spring, as their makers say. Four of them have no footboard either.
Want a king size bed frame with no headboard and no footboard? The Tulsa and the Kennebunk four poster have neither, the Wichita is the same low padded frame in black and the Fargo a plain 14 in steel platform, while the Galveston ends at the foot in its closed 22 in storage base with two arched openings for pets (checked on each product page on Nov 13, 2026).
Two are low padded platforms, one is a four poster with no headboard panel and one is a storage bed with six drawers. Each product page gives the outside size and the slats. For frames that come with a headboard, see all our king bed frames; to plan a headboard of your own, our guide to headboard sizes.
Changed your mind? See our king bed frames with headboard.
Still deciding? Our guide do you need a headboard? compares beds with and without one, in floor space and price.
Shopping for a 72 x 84 inch mattress? Browse our cal king bed frame collection.
The Fargo, a 14 in black steel frame, is the only headboard-free bed in our metal king bed frame line.
The Tulsa and the Wichita, both headboard-free and 10.6 in tall, are also the lowest beds in our low profile king bed selection.
Bare slats, or something between them and the mattress? Our bunkie board vs box spring guide answers it with the slat gap rules of 13 mattress warranties.
Working with a tight bedroom? See our tips on fitting a king bed in a small bedroom, from the wall you choose to the free space at the foot.
From$149.995 king bed frames
- Free shipping to the lower 48 states and DC
- Outside size from the maker on every frame
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King Bed Frame
Kennebunk White Pine Four Poster King Bed Frame
$399.99
Outside 79.7 x 83.9 in, fits a 76 x 80 in king mattressoverall height 74.8 in, floor to top of posts
King Bed Frame
Galveston White King Platform Bed with Drawers, No Headboard
$579.99
Outside 78 x 82.3 in, fits a 76 x 80 in king mattressoverall frame height 22 in, floor to top
King Bed Frame
Wichita Minimalist King Bed Frame, Black, No Headboard
$154.99
Outside 81.9 x 85.8 in, fits a 76 x 80 in king mattressoverall frame height 10.6 in, floor to top
King Bed Frame
Tulsa Low White Faux Leather King Bed Frame
$149.99
Outside 81.9 x 85.8 in, fits a 76 x 80 in king mattressoverall frame height 10.6 in, floor to top
At a glance
- Models
- 5, from $149.99
- Mattress size
- Standard US king, 76 x 80 in
- Outside width
- 76 to 81.9 in
- Overall frame height
- 10.6 to 74.8 in
- Delivery
- Free shipping · Ships from the USA · Estimated delivery 7 days.
- Box spring
- Not needed on any model
Sizes are the makers' figures, listed on each product page.
Sizing and buying guides
Before you choose
Which king bed frame without a headboard?
Two low padded platforms
The Tulsa, in white, and the Wichita, in black, are the same low frame: faux leather over foam on all four sides, 12 wooden slats on a center beam with a middle support leg, and four tapered legs in light wood. Both measure 81.9 x 85.8 inches outside and 10.6 inches tall, with 6.1 inches of space underneath, enough for many robot vacuums. Their makers suggest an 8 to 14 inch mattress and about 30 minutes of assembly.
A four poster with no headboard panel
The Kennebunk is a white pine four poster: four slim posts 74.8 inches tall, a rectangle of rails at the top and a slatted base that rests on the floor, with no headboard and no footboard. It measures 79.7 x 83.9 inches and its maker rates it for 700 lb. The slats sit 10.1 inches apart on the maker's drawing, a wide gap: with a foam or hybrid mattress, add a bunkie board.
No footboard either
The Tulsa and the Wichita have no footboard panel: head, foot and side rails are all the same low padded height. The Kennebunk has no footboard either, only its four posts. If you want a headboard but no footboard, most of our king bed frames with headboard end at the foot with a plain rail; the ones with a raised footboard are grouped in king bed frames with footboard.
Storage without a headboard
The Galveston is a white storage platform with dark brown accents: six drawers by its maker's count, two arched open spaces at the foot designed for pets, and a light strip inside them. At 78 x 82.3 inches it is the most compact after the Fargo, and 22 inches tall; its maker recommends an 8 inch mattress and rates it for 600 lb. The drawers at the head end only open if the bed stands away from the wall.
Adding a headboard later
Only the Fargo has holes for a headboard, in its head-end legs; none of the other four makers mentions headboard brackets or mounting holes. If you want a headboard, choose one that does not attach to the frame: a wall-mounted panel or a freestanding headboard set behind the bed. Our headboard sizes guide gives the widths and heights that suit a king.
Size, support and delivery
Outside, these frames measure 76 to 81.9 inches wide and 80 to 85.8 inches long. All five carry the mattress on slats with no box spring, as their makers say: steel slats on the Fargo, wooden slats on the others. Weight ratings are published for the Kennebunk (700 lb), the Galveston (600 lb) and the Fargo (350 lb), not for the Tulsa and the Wichita. All ship by parcel carrier to your door, in 1 or 2 boxes, with free shipping to the lower 48 states and Washington, DC.
The five king bed frames without a headboard side by side
| Bed | Style | Outside (W x L) | Height | Under the bed | Weight rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | white faux leather, low platform | 81.9 x 85.8 in | 10.6 in | 6.1 in | not stated |
| Wichita | black faux leather, low platform | 81.9 x 85.8 in | 10.6 in | 6.1 in | not stated |
| Kennebunk | white pine four poster | 79.7 x 83.9 in | 74.8 in | none (on the floor) | 700 lb |
| Galveston | white storage platform, 6 drawers | 78 x 82.3 in | 22 in | none (drawers) | 600 lb |
| Fargo | black steel platform, steel slats | 76 x 80 in | 14 in | 12 in | 350 lb |
Sizes and figures are the makers' own, as listed on each product page, where you will also find the materials.
King bed frames without a headboard: questions people ask
Can you have a king bed without a headboard?
Yes. The headboard does not hold the mattress: on these five frames the rails and slats do. A bed without one can stand under a window, against a painted or paneled wall, or away from the wall.
What is the cheapest king bed frame without a headboard?
Can I add a headboard to these frames later?
The Fargo has holes in its head-end legs for a headboard; the other makers do not mention brackets or mounting holes, so choose a headboard that does not attach to the frame: wall-mounted or freestanding. Our headboard sizes guide helps you pick the size.
Do king bed frames without a headboard need a box spring?
Not these five: their makers say the slats replace it. On the Kennebunk the slats are 10.1 inches apart, so with a foam or hybrid mattress add a bunkie board; our box spring guide explains why.
Is there a king bed without a headboard that has storage?
Yes, the Galveston: six drawers by its maker's count and two open spaces at the foot, on a 78 x 82.3 inch frame.
How much room does a king bed frame without a headboard take?
76 to 81.9 inches wide and 80 to 85.8 inches long for these five, against 76 x 80 inches for the mattress. The Fargo is the most compact, the size of the mattress itself; the Tulsa and the Wichita are the widest because of their padded rails.
How are they delivered?
By parcel carrier to your door, in 1 box (Tulsa, Wichita, Kennebunk) or 2 boxes (Galveston). Shipping is free to the lower 48 states and Washington, DC.
Is there a king bed frame with no footboard?
Yes. The Tulsa, the Wichita the Kennebunk and the Fargo have neither a headboard nor a footboard. For a headboard without a footboard, choose among our king bed frames with headboard and leave aside those in king bed frames with footboard.