This Mid-Century Modern slat walnut king size headboard by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougal was part of their Declaration line for Drexel Furniture. The model number is 801-578 and is referred to in the trade catalogue by Drexel as the "Catkin" headboard. The cylindrical design of the headboard mimics catkins in nature which are cylindrical flower clusters. The headboard can accommodate a king size bed frame. The headboard retains the maker's mark.
This headboard has been refinished.