Neoclassical White & Gold Bed Frame
At OE-FASHION Furniture, the bed frame is conceptualised as a room-within-a-room. The Neoclassical White & Gold Bed Frame draws directly from the Napoleonic Empire vocabulary, utilising architectural columns to frame the sleeper. It is engineered to provide acoustic dampening and visual grandeur for luxury residential master suites.
Aesthetic Structure & Proportions
The verticality of the design is established by two substantial square-section posts at the headboard, topped with gilded metallic urn finials. These posts feature a distinct “Greek Key” (Meander) frieze in bas-relief gold, a hallmark of the Neoclassical architectural order. The headboard curve softens this rigidity, featuring a central crest medallion and sunburst pleating that transitions into deep-buttoned diamond tufting.
Construction Logic & Material Behaviour
The frame is constructed from kiln-dried solid beech, chosen for its dimensional stability and ability to hold fine carved detail.
- Finish Application: The “Antique White” finish is a multi-stage polyester lacquer, hand-rubbed to a satin sheen. This provides a durable, non-yellowing surface that contrasts sharply with the metallic gold accents.
- Joinery: The bed rails lock into the architectural posts using heavy-duty steel corner brackets, ensuring zero lateral sway or squeaking under dynamic load.
- Upholstery Tension: The velvet is applied over high-density foam (HR40) on a plywood substrate. The deep buttoning is mechanically secured through the backboard, ensuring the fabric remains taut over decades of use.
Functional Integration
The headboard is designed with an ergonomic incline and sufficient padding density to support a seated user for reading. The side rails are set at a height that allows for a standard mattress (25-30cm deep) to sit securely within the frame lip, preventing lateral mattress migration.
Installation & Project Constraints
The headboard post finials add significant height (approx. 1600mm+ total). Ceiling clearance must be verified, particularly if the bed is to be placed under a soffit or chandelier. The headboard is delivered as a single unit; service elevator dimensions must be confirmed prior to fabrication.
Bespoke Manufacturing (OEM / ODM)
OE-FASHION Furniture operates as a technical manufacturing partner for interior designers.
- Finish Options: The lacquer can be colour-matched to RAL/NCS references (e.g., Cream, Ivory, or Pure White).
- Upholstery: Compatible with COM (Customer’s Own Material). We recommend velvets or chenilles with a Martindale count >40,000.
- Suite Integration: Matching nightstands (as shown) featuring the same Empire medallion hardware and gilded pilasters are available.
Why OE-FASHION Furniture
Contact our technical team to specify dimensions and finish schedules for your Neoclassical White & Gold Bed Frame.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are the finials removable?
A: Yes. The brass urn finials are threaded and can be removed to facilitate transport or strictly height-limited installations.
Q: Can the bed base accommodate an adjustable mattress?
A: Yes. We can engineer the internal slat system or frame clearance to accept motorised adjustable bases. Please provide technical drawings of the mechanism.
Q: Is the gold detailing painted or leafed?
A: The architectural friezes (Greek Key) and mouldings are finished with hand-applied imitation gold leaf or high-metallic paint, sealed under the final lacquer coat for durability.
