Hi Jan! (It's shee) Curvy lines to me say feminine, but I'm sure others will disagree with me. With the right bedding, etc. it could work. Just make sure to ask yourself if you'll always question it later whenever you see the room.

It's a beautiful headboard!

I don't think it's too feminine. Besides curvy lines look like boobs and what guy wouldn't like that. ;)

Now you have two votes - one 'maybe' from Shee and a 'it's fine' from me. I checked it on the website and see it made of cast aluminum and iron with a cast zinc finish. I wouldn't have known that from the pic and thought it was wood. I think the fact that it's metal make it more 'unisex' to me, but I don't know why I feel that way. Is your son still using this bedroom full-time? I'd ask him what his thoughts are, if that's the case.

"A turn-of-the-century European antique was the starting point for our
curvaceous design. We roughed it up a bit with a cool blackened zinc
finish, and added ball finials and paneled detailing to retain the
elegance of the original. The silhouette was kept slim for a more modern
edge.
"

I also think it would be fine for a boy's room--- only comment would be if it is a queen being used for one person and he tended to sit up in the middle of the bed reading/on computer/tv and leaned agaist the headboard, the knob in the middle looks like it would hit in the upper back/head and be uncomfortable- easy adjustment to just move over to either side, but still something you might want to consider ...

How old is your son? I think because it's dark, not white, it will be fine if surrounded by masculine fabrics, art, etc.

I would ask him. Sometimes they surprise you

Not too feminine but looks as though it's meant to sleep two people, and $1,295 for a child's headboard seems $$$.

I agree with Mtn. Just ask him. If he thinks it's cool, then it's okay. A shrug might mean, um no. How old is he?

Thanks, everyone. My son is a young teen and could truly care less. He is growing, and he will need a queen bed for comfort. Do you think the striped bedding shown is neutral or too feminine?

If you have bedding suggestions that could make it work, I'm all ears!

Knowing my son, I don't think he would have liked it at any age --- all to the extent that he would care.
He went from raised rustic wood bed with dschungel motive and cave underneath to very modern black decor with sports and mountains accessories.
Ask him!

Honestly, I don't see a young man liking this bed, or more precisely, a young person who cares about a headboard, liking this for a young man. If this sounds convoluted, what I mean to say is that while he may not care, an observant friend or, more likely, any observant female friend, may find it a tad feminine.
I'd look at West Elm, IKEA, Pottery Barn Teen, CB2, Crate and Barrel.

I see a double headboard meant for two people.

I agree, if he couldn't care less, I wouldn't risk possible discomfort either...

unless it is appealing to you because you can get it for a super duper low price, I would get something else...

if you are thinking ahead to when he is out of the house and you will use it in a guest room, I would take it one day at a time and think about that later down the road...

Since he's a young teen, maybe shop around for a few more options and then let him decide on the headboard, bedding, etc.

Sorry, it looks to me like it's head board for an old married couple - not a teenage boy, especially since it looks like you can cut it in half with a saw and have two identical single head boards.

nosoccermom made some excellent suggestions - also check Room and Board.

Good thoughts all...first, he will probably be living with us into adulthood so I prefer something adult vs teen. Also I prefer traditional to contemporary. The rest of the house is French country/French farmhouse style. Eventually it may be a guest room.

I really like the headboard. I think it is more feminine/whimsical/storybook-ish. IMO, I don't see it in a young man's room. Could you use the headboard in your room, and get him something more basic?

It does look like boobs. His friends will approve. I'm sorry, but it looks like a bed his mom picked out to go with the house.

I like it too and if he doesn't care, get what makes you happy.

Don't understand why you would even consider purchasing a headboard for your son's room that you are even questioning its appropriateness. While your son might not have an opinion, I guarantee a friend will and then he'll be begging you to get rid of it,. There are plenty of other headboards that aren't fluky that could take the bed from teen room to adult room to guest room. Why even put your son in a position to have a friend possibly make fun of it.

I agree with Oak. Something doesn't fit right with this headboard. At the very least, it looks like something for a married couple.

Skip it.

Not too feminine IMO but definitely meant for a couple instead of a single person. Keep looking.

Why not consider a traditional paneled bed, or an upholstered headboard or these shutter inspired beds - examples from restoration warehouse - The Shutter collection, Annecy, St James panel bed, Montpellier LOL I'm particularly fond of the Spanish influenced Castello which I realize is not what you are looking for, but a very handsome bed. While these are not exactly that curvy French country that you love, I do see these are being more appropriate for an older male and would be wonderful in a guest bedroom. Because they are rectangles, they seem to be more masculine and/or neutral yet still traditional in style. Restoration Hardware ideas for bed

I'm a little late to the party and I really like the headboard but feel the need to ask pretty much answers the question. Sorry.

The vote from my teenage son is that he thinks it is unisex. He wouldn't want it for his room though, he's very much into modern. So that's an answer from someone in half of your target demographic. ;)

One thing I have found with my young teen boys is that sometimes they truly do not care, until one day, they really, really do. That headboard makes enough of a statement that when he really, really does, you may be looking for something else.

How about this one? Thanks, Alexa.

Or this one...

I think these are too formal and heavy for a teen room. what does your son think? Maybe he should look on the Internet himself or just forgo a headboard altogether if he doesn't want one.

I like the last two much better!

All of these headboards are available from Stanley Furniture

Beverly, I like #2 but, again, are the lines too feminine?

I like Beverly's last one: not to feminine, subtle and elegant but once the posts are draped with lanyards and earbuds, it will be all guy.

Here is the link for #2. I don't think it's too feminine but you're only talking about using the headboard. My preference is also for the last one, but in a queen size instead of the king size.

https://www.stanleyfurniture.com/Arrondissement-Panel-Bed-222-83-4X.html

LMAO, showed my husband the first one and he said "looks like boobs". He said he didn't think it was a feminine bed though so I find it odd that 2 males in this house don't think it's feminine. I also don't get the whole "it should be for two people" argument. If that was the criteria then it should only be a twin shouldn't it?

I feel like the other two options you posted are super heavy, like they belong in a castle. I do think the last one that Beverly posted is similar to what you first posted and it's more a style that would suit a young teen. The first of Beverly's choices would be my second choice. Then #3. Number two looks like a princess bed to me, only in a dark stain.

I do really like the color choice.

Jan,

Your choice is definitely too feminine. Same for the ones Bev posted. The 3rd one maybe. But that a slight maybe. Look for something without the curve.

Even though your home is decorated in French country, I doubt that it would be your son's taste or most guys' taste. Why don't you wait until he's out of college to get your 'forever' bed. For now, find something more appropriate and inexpensive for a teen/young adult guy.

What about something like this from pottery barn teen?

I think I prefer the look without a foot board. I prefer the square lines of the last photo.

Love it!! I would buy it for myself and give him yours. :)