Staples and Co Clarence Floorstanding Headboard
- In-stock
- Finance available
- Free delivery
- Returns
- Brand: Staples & Co
From £799.99
BedBoy earns a commission on outbound retailer links. Editorial scoring is independent of commission rates. How this works →
BedBoy Score
A composite score drawn from aggregated customer sentiment across verified reviews, with construction-type benchmarks for categories where reviewer commentary is limited. See our scoring methodology.
across 1 measured categories
Per-category breakdown below. The composite is the unweighted mean of every scored category, rounded to one decimal place.
- Brand
- Staples & Co
- Retailer
- Bensons for Beds
- Customer sentiment
- Average
- Guarantee
- Excellent
About the Staples and Co Clarence Floorstanding Headboard
Last checked
Anyone choosing the Clarence is buying a decorative anchor as much as a headboard, because the key construction cue is the floorstanding format. It sits in the more substantial headboard class rather than the basic strutted-divan tier, with the board taking its visual weight down to the floor instead of relying on narrow legs behind the mattress. That is an honest, room-dressing spec. Against slimmer bolt-on panels, floorstanding designs usually look more complete and hotel-led, though they also ask for more wall height and a bed position where the headboard can remain a permanent backdrop. The customer language points strongly towards upholstered softness and muted colour options, with taupe singled out positively, so the register is fabric-led and decorative rather than timber, metal or wipe-clean faux leather. Without leaning on exposed buttoning, wings or deep channel detail, the Clarence still reads as a plush upholstered board because the repeated praise is for softness, style, colour and perceived quality rather than clever storage or technical adjustability.
As part of a divan-style bedroom scheme, the Clarence suits people who want the bed to look finished from floor level upwards, especially where the headboard is being matched with a base and mattress rather than added as a light afterthought. Praise clusters around the look and feel: the upholstery is repeatedly described as soft and stylish, the colour choice lands well, and the board is treated as strong enough to justify its price in a way that basic strutted headboards often fail to do. Assembly appears straightforward in the smoother experiences, but the buying experience is not friction-free. The service issue matters more than styling. Criticism centres less on the headboard face itself than on the surrounding order: one case involved confusion over who would attach the board to the bed, and another complaint concerned a sticking drawer on the accompanying base, so full-bed purchases can introduce fitting and base-quality irritations that the headboard alone does not solve. For a divan-based room needing a soft upholstered focal point and a sturdier floorstanding presence, this is the right call. For renters, wall-fixed layouts or tighter rooms where easy removal and minimal bulk matter more, look at slimmer strutted or wall-mounted headboards instead.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Owners find the headboard stylish and visually appealing.
- Buyers appreciate the soft texture in taupe colour options.
- Customers report easy assembly with no issues.
- Recent feedback highlights the strong quality and durability of the headboard.
Cons
- Some buyers experienced issues with drawer alignment and sticking.
- A few customers noted service shortcomings when pairing with other bed products.
- Owners mentioned complications arising from mismatched bed supplier responsibilities.
Price Tracker
Written by
Giselle Green, Editor in Chief
Last checked by Giselle Green on . Scoring follows our scoring methodology.
Specifications
Manufacturer specifications without the jargon, easy to scan and compare.
Made in the UK – exclusively for Bensons for Beds
Crafting within the UK boundaries ensures adherence to strict British manufacturing quality standards, assuring users of unparalleled durability and safety. The exclusivity to Bensons for Beds highlights the unique, customised engineering designed to cater to specific sleep needs not typically met by mass produced items.
Luxuriously Padded Upholstery – Stylish and comfortable
Fabric-covered padding gives your shoulders a softer surface to lean against. Fabric needs regular vacuuming and may show marks faster than wood or metal, while deep cushioning can make the headboard feel bulkier.
Free 10 Year Guarantee – for peace of mind
Fault cover gives you a route to repair or replacement if manufacturing defects appear after delivery, reducing the risk of paying again for the same issue. Every claim will need the seller's terms to back it.
Winged contemporary linear design – a statement piece for any bedroom
Side returns frame the pillows, leaving the bed visually wider. Bold shaping can crowd narrow rooms, while upright channels need careful alignment because small gaps or uneven fixing will be easier to spot.
Staples & Co. Premium Headboard – The perfect complement to our Staples & Co ranges of divan bases
Matching upholstery gives the bed end a coordinated back panel, giving pillows a firmer stop and making sitting up less bare against the wall. Check the base fittings first, since bolt positions can vary.
Wide choice of colours – choose from different neutral tones or something brighter for a pop of colour
Fabric colour changes how the wall end of the bed sits in the room, from blending quietly with paintwork to becoming a stronger focal point. Bolder colours may date sooner and show marks more readily.
Floor Standing Design – For optimum stability and style, the mark of a premium headboard
Full-height panels meet the room surface, making the headboard feel steadier. They need clear skirting and enough wall space behind the bed, because the extra height can be awkward in tight rooms.
Hotel or floor standing height options – To suit your personal taste
Higher headboards create a bigger backdrop above the pillows, making the bed look more prominent against the wall. Large panels can crowd low ceilings or narrow walkways.
Hand upholstered in a range of Premium Upholstery Fabrics – a choice of textures and styles from velvet look, warm faux leather, linen look and more
Fabric on the front panel changes the texture under your hand and how strongly it reads against the wall. Paler cloth and pile finishes will show marks sooner.
Strong, sturdy timber frame – sourced from responsibly managed forests
Timber rails inside the headboard help it sit square and resist wobble when you lean back in bed. Forest sourcing doesn't prove the board will never creak.
Frequently Asked Questions For The Staples and Co Clarence Floorstanding Headboard
The questions below are the most common ones BedBoy readers ask when comparing products in this category. Contact the editorial team with a different question, quoting B00000262 in the subject line.
Reader reviews of the Staples and Co Clarence Floorstanding Headboard
BedBoy publishes reader-submitted reviews to broaden the sentiment sample. Reviewer purchase status is not independently verified at submission. For verified-purchase ratings, see the Trustpilot block below. Submit a review, quoting B00000262 in the subject line.
We purchased this headboard with base and mattress. It looks fabulous and of superb quality would highly recommend
Looks great but have trouble with one of the drawers sticking.
The headboard is very nice and of good quality. I bought this with a bed - naturally - but Bensons use two suppliers and neither could take responsibility for putting the headboard on the bed. I ordered a complete bed, but did not get a complete service. This was an expensive bed so I did expect a better service.
Great bed and well made great nights sleep just don't want to get up
Sooo beautiful and stylish and soo soft to the touch and I went for a taupe colour and it's gorgeous! So easy to assemble (says my dad)
Very stylish, beautiful colour, very strong and worth the price
Verified retailer reviews
Independent Trustpilot reviews of Bensons for Beds.
Customers Went On To Purchase
A few more options from the retailer that customers loved.
