Bespoke headboard in Marseille: artisan craftsmanship and complete personalisation

Marseille is a city that thrives on contrasts: the dazzling light of the Vieux-Port, the shaded interiors of Provençal farmhouses, the Haussmannian apartments of the 6th arrondissement and the contemporary lofts of the Joliette district. In each of these spaces, the bedroom deserves a centrepiece worthy of its character. At Bérengère Leroy, we create bespoke headboards that are entirely personalised, in carefully selected fine materials, and delivered to Marseille from our showroom located just one houraway, in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. A unique piece, made to your wishes and handcrafted in our French workshops.

Why choose a bespoke headboard in Marseille?

Marseille interiors are often spaces with real character: generous proportions in the city centre’s older apartments, terraces and patios in homes in residential neighbourhoods, and intense light that calls for materials of equal calibre. A standard piece of furniture, designed for the mass market, will never do justice to these distinctive spaces.

The bespoke headboard Bérengère Leroy is designed in exactly the opposite way: it begins with you, your bedroom, your dimensions and your aesthetic vision, to create a piece found nowhere else.

Complete bespoke design in all three dimensions

Unlike the so-called ‘customisable’ models found in high-street stores, Bérengère Leroy bespoke design is comprehensive. You define:

• The the exact width of your headboard, tailored to your bed (90, 140, 160, 180, 200 cm or any unusual size)


• The height according to your bedroom layout and the effect you want — a tall, imposing headboard for a room with high ceilings, or a lower, more horizontal design for a contemporary space


• The thickness and padding, adjustable to suit your comfort preferences and desired look

Every dimension is crafted to the nearest centimetre, so that your headboard fits perfectly into your space, with no guesswork.

Over 20 designs, or create your own

Bérengère Leroy offers a range of over 20 designs in a variety of silhouettes — straight, curved, panelled, buttoned, with or without posts — to suit every interior style, from the most contemporary to the most classic.

But if none of our existing designs quite matches your vision, our workshops can design and make a model of your own. Working from a sketch, a photograph or a description, our artisans draw and create a unique headboard, designed exclusively for you. This ability to create entirely bespoke designs is one of the rarest hallmarks of Bérengère Leroy Maison.

Explore our unique pieces already made for inspiration and to discover the full range of possibilities.

350 fabric references to upholster your headboard

Fabric is the soul of a headboard. It is the first thing you see when you enter the bedroom, the material you touch every day, and the element that sets the tone for the entire sleeping space. Bérengère Leroy has curated a palette of 350 fabric references, each selected for its quality, appearance and durability.

Linen: natural, refined and Mediterranean

Linen is the signature material of Bérengère Leroy Maison and the most popular choice for Provençal and Mediterranean interiors. Several varieties are available for your bespoke headboard in Marseille.

The stonewashed linen has a subtly faded, precious, timeworn appearance, reminiscent of antique household textiles. It pairs perfectly with limewashed walls or exposed stone, both frequently found in older Marseille interiors.

The vintage linen has a more pronounced texture and a subtly irregular appearance that makes it particularly lively and warm. Ideal for bedrooms that embrace their character and history.

The washed linen is the universal choice: soft, breathable and gently creased, available in an extensive palette of neutral and deep shades. The perfect material for a bright, restful bedroom, in keeping with the art of living in the south of France.

The natural linen has a more structured, formal appearance, for interiors that favour clean lines and understated elegance.

Velvet: depth and sensuality

The Bérengère Leroy velvet comes in several qualities, suited to different uses and moods. The easy-clean velvet is treated to resist stains while retaining the visual richness and silky feel characteristic of this material. The chenille velvet has a more textured appearance, with shifting reflections in the light that are particularly appreciated in bedrooms with carefully considered lighting. The vintage velvet has a subtly aged, precious and romantic appearance, perfect for bedrooms with a hushed atmosphere.

Cotton: lightness and versatility

The collection of cottons completes the palette with fresh, breathable options, particularly well suited to Marseille bedrooms where summer heat is a reality. The washed cotton has a finish similar to washed linen, but is lighter and more supple. The herringbone cottons add a subtle woven pattern that gives the fabric visual definition without weighing it down. The plain cottons are available in a broad palette of colours for every decorating project.

Silks and your own fabric

For the most luxurious projects, Bérengère Leroy also offers a selection of silks for headboards of truly incomparable elegance. And if you have your own fabric — specified by your interior designer, discovered at a fabric house or from a personal collection — our workshops can make your headboard in your fabric. A rare flexibility that sets Bérengère Leroy apart from the vast majority of manufacturers.

Discover our collections and take inspiration from our Pinterest boards to see how the different materials look on our designs.

Artisan finishes: the Bérengère Leroy signature

Finishing details transform a well-made headboard into an exceptional piece. At Bérengère Leroy, every option is handcrafted by our upholsterers, with the precision and care that reflect the Maison’s exacting standards.

Piping and overlocking

The  piping  is incorporated into the headboard seams. It can be made in  any fabric  from the collection, allowing for endless creative combinations: gold piping on natural linen, contrasting burgundy velvet piping on a stonewashed linen headboard, or tone-on-tone piping for a clean, couture finish. The  overlocking  offers a more organic alternative, closer to traditional upholstery techniques.

Decorative stud detailing

The  stud detailing  is applied by hand, one stud at a time, according to the pattern and spacing chosen by the client. Available in gold, silver, copper, black or brushed brass finishes, it can run along the edge of the headboard in a simple, elegant line, or cover part of the surface in a repeated pattern. One of the most iconic finishes in French upholstery, it has been reimagined in a contemporary, refined style.

Traditional buttoning

The  traditional buttoning  creates a quilted relief across the surface of the headboard, in diamonds, squares or a bespoke pattern. This time-honoured technique from the finest French upholstery brings an incomparable visual and tactile dimension, evoking the most elegant interiors. Paired with a deep velvet or washed linen, buttoning can transform the atmosphere of a bedroom.

Personalised embroidery of your initials

To take personalisation even further, Bérengère Leroy offers the  embroidery of your initials  directly onto the fabric of your headboard. Hand-stitched by our artisans, this finish gives your piece a truly unique signature. The essence of understated chic: a detail that transforms a beautiful headboard into a personal collector’s piece.

Discover our headboards in our showroom, an hour from Marseille

Our  Saint-Rémy-de-Provence showroom  is located in  just an hour from Marseille, in the heart of Provence. It is the ideal place to experience the fabrics first-hand, see the models at full scale and meet our team to refine every detail of your project.

Visit our showroom on Google Maps  — 4 route de Maillane, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.

If you are unable to visit us, our team can guide you entirely remotely. Contact us via our  contact form  or browse our  bespoke page  to explore all our creations. Fabric samples can be sent to your home in Marseille to help you make your choice in natural light.

For  interior architects and decorators  working on projects in Marseille and the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, our  trade area  offers terms tailored to large-scale projects, with the same exacting standards of craftsmanship guaranteed for every piece.

Discover also  the history and values of Maison Bérengère Leroy  to better understand the spirit behind each of our creations.

Do you live in Marseille and would like a unique, fully personalised bespoke headboard, handmade to order? Contact the Bérengère Leroy team and bring your project to life.