Bed Time, Part V: Wood works

Traditionally, most people think of wood as the material used to make beds.  And wood works (sorry, couldn't resist.)  It can translate to modern or traditional, four poster, stained, painted, gilded...as you'll see below.

There's a haunting beauty to this once grand room, which is set off by this amazing antique bed.  (Old House Journal; photographer unknown)

This antique beauty graces the bedroom of one of my favorite clients.  (photo by Michael Kraus)

This Art Deco bed looks great in mahogany, but it could also be beautiful upholstered in a great fabric with a beautiful trim or nailheads used for the detail. (source unknown)

Another unique Art Deco bed, this one in limed oak, resided in the former Manhattan apartment designed by Christopher Ciccone for his famous sister Madonna.  It was featured several years ago in Architectural Digest.  (photographer unknown)

This handsome wood and cane bed was designed by Jacques Granges and produced by the venerable John Widdicomb company, which, sadly, closed in 2002.

This dramatic ebonized wood and rush bed is, happily, still available through Artifacts.  It's a great interpretation of a classic look that somehow (perhaps due to its scale) feels modern.

Another example of a classic shape that feels right at home in a more modern aesthetic...after all, it's in a guest bedroom of Holly Hunt, the doyenne of chic modernism.  (Elle Decor; photographer unknown)

This pretty pained bed in a Manhattan bedroom by Justine Cushing just oozes charm.  (House & Garden; photographer unknown)  

This lovely cyprus bed was originally two narrow twin beds, which I had joined together.  It's German, circa 1870s, and was most likely originally painted.  (photo by Michael Kraus) 

I've saved this glamour girl for last.  It's silver-leafed and fabulous!  Designer Lisa Bowles used this high style Regency/Chinese Chippendale hybrid in a designer showhouse in the Hamptons.  (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens; photographer unknown)

Still more beds to come....Thanks for reading, everyone!