Bespoke Royal Shell Bed
At OE-FASHION Furniture, design is an exercise in restraint and precision. The Bespoke Royal Shell Bed is constructed to offer a lasting foundation of style, balancing the theatricality of Baroque ornamentation with the structural logic of fine joinery.
Aesthetic Overview & Proportions
This piece is characterised by its dominant “Coquille” (shell) silhouette, which extends upward to form a semi-canopy, crowned by a hand-carved royal finial. The fluted interior of the headboard creates a sense of depth and perspective, drawing the eye toward the central tufted upholstery. The cream lacquer base serves as a neutral canvas for the extensive gold leaf scrollwork that defines the frame’s edges, establishing a visual hierarchy suitable for palatial interiors or heritage restoration projects.
Technical Craftsmanship & Materiality
The massive headboard is engineered from kiln-dried solid beech, reinforced with internal steel bracing to support the cantilevered weight of the upper shell. The upholstery features deep diamond tufting (Capitonné), anchored directly into the frame to ensure tension longevity. The gold detailing is not painted but applied using the traditional water-gilding method, providing a metallic luminosity that interacts dynamically with ambient light.
- Structural Integrity: Heavy-duty slat system with adjustable central support legs.
- Material Excellence: High-Martindale velvet or optional silk damask.
- Artisan Finish: Multi-stage lacquering with 24ct gold leaf highlights.
Interior Curation & Spatial Integration
To maximise the visual impact of the Bespoke Royal Shell Bed, we recommend positioning it against a tall focal wall, ideally in rooms with ceiling heights exceeding 3200mm to accommodate the finial. The bed’s curvilinear form offers a soft counterpoint to rectilinear architectural elements such as stone columns or panelled wainscoting. Regarding the colour palette, this design aligns best with soft pastels, creams, and metallics.
Bespoke Customisation (OEM/ODM)
OE-FASHION Interiors serves as your technical manufacturing partner.
- Scalability: Adjust the headboard height to suit specific ceiling constraints without compromising the shell geometry.
- Material Library: Select from a range of lacquer tones (e.g., Pearl White, Pale Blue) and upholstery fabrics.
- Project Integration: We can omit the crown finial for a more restrained, purely varying scallop profile.
Why OE-FASHION Furniture?
By sourcing directly from our atelier, you ensure authentic quality without the retail markup. Contact us to discuss the specifications for your Bespoke Royal Shell Bed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: How do I clean the tufted velvet inside the shell?
A: We recommend regular vacuuming with a soft upholstery attachment to remove dust from the tufting folds. For stains, professional dry cleaning is advised to preserve the pile direction.
- Q: How do I clean the tufted velvet inside the shell?
- Q: Is the crown finial removable?
A: Yes. The crown is attached via a concealed dowel system. It can be removed for transport or to reduce the total vertical height by approximately 250mm.
- Q: Is the crown finial removable?
- Q: Does the bed require a box spring?
A: No. The bed is supplied with a reinforced timber slat system designed to support a standard luxury mattress directly, ensuring the correct sleeping height relative to the footboard.
- Q: Does the bed require a box spring?
- Q: How is this bespoke piece packaged for export?
A: Due to the scale of the headboard, it is crated in a vertical position within a custom timber frame to prevent warping, while the side rails and footboard are boxed separately with high-density foam protection.
