This review has been updated 10 times since it was first published in October of 2018. Perhaps no piece of furniture is more unassuming than the humble metal bed frame. But don’t neglect this often-invisible, yet important, bedroom accessory. The queen-size options we have selected can protect your mattress and box spring from mold and bed bugs, and help keep you away from cold drafts at night. These models range from basic to decorative at prices that are sure to please any budget. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the review.
10. GreenForest Vintage
With elegant European styling on its headboard and footboard, the GreenForest Vintage (around $120) adds a touch of class to any bedroom decor. It provides 12.5 inches of clearance for storage, and can eliminate your box spring because it comes with 16 horizontal slats for support.
- Matte black color
- Holds up to 660 pounds
- Not suitable for tall mattresses
9. Tribecca Home Giselle
While not truly old, the Tribecca Home Giselle (appx. $341) has an antique look and feel with seven spindles in the headboard and footboard. It is designed for use with a box spring, and the iron tube construction is durable once you get it put together.
- All white to match any decor
- Does not allow for underbed storage
- Joints tend to wiggle when assembled
8. DHP Tokyo
Much more than just a frame, this DHP Tokyo (appx. $193) by Dorel Home Furnishings includes a brushed-bronze headboard and footboard and lends a modern look to any bedroom decor. And it’s practical, too, with 17 horizontal metal slats to offer plenty of support for your sleep system.
- Required assembly tools are included
- Works with any queen-size mattress
- Feels somewhat flimsy
7. Olee Sleep T-3000
This Olee Sleep T-3000 (around $105) encloses the mattress to hold it in place and, with 16.5 inches of clearance between the frame and the floor, it provides plenty of storage space. It is designed to be used without a box spring and can support up to 1,200 pounds.
- Easy to assemble
- Caps on the legs protect floors
- Not ideal for foam mattresses
6. Classic Brands Hercules
It doesn’t get more basic than this Classic Brands Hercules (about $53), which can adjust to hold Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, and California King mattresses. It features seven support legs with casters that make it easy to move, and it is sturdy enough to last for decades.
- Center beam for additional support
- Matte black powder-coated finish
- May bend under heavy sleepers
5. Vecelo Reinforced
A simple piece that combines good looks with strength and durability, the Vecelo Reinforced (around $99) provides slats for support as well as a headboard and footboard. With eight legs touching the floor, this option can hold up to 400 pounds, and it comes with a 5-year warranty.
- 11 inches of underbed storage
- Sports a minimalist style
- Tends to wobble
4. Zinus Modern Studio
For a touch of design along with utility, consider the Zinus Modern Studio (around $114), which features 10 horizontal wooden slats to provide plenty of support for all types of mattresses. While the frame is metal, it has plastic feet to protect your floors, and it is easy to assemble.
- Stylish looks match minimalist decor
- No box spring required
- Wooden parts tend to squeak
3. Best Price Platform
One of our sturdier choices, this Best Price Platform (around $163) can support up to 1,500 pounds and is a good choice for larger bodies. You can use it in place of a box spring, and it holds your sleep system 9 inches off the ground, making your bed easy to get into and out of.
- Noise-free when properly assembled
- Heavy-duty steel construction
- Suitable for foam mattresses
2. Zinus Compack
The Zinus Compack (around $54) is a no-nonsense choice that should provide years of support for your mattress and box spring. Its nine legs are recessed, so you don’t accidentally kick them when walking in your bedroom in the dark or when making the bed.
- Weighs just 21 pounds
- Rubber feet protect your floor
- Does not squeak
1. Amazon Basics Platform
You can skip the box spring with this Amazon Basics Platform (around $90), which features horizontal panels and rows of crossed wire to deliver plenty of support for your sleep system and for sleepers of up to 250 pounds per side. Plus, it provides about 13 inches of underbed storage
- No tools required for assembly
- Design prevents squeaking
- Durable and long lasting
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