Bennett Bed

This bed is based on a design by Thuma. The first time I saw it on social media, I was fascinated by the idea of designing a bed assembled without mechanical fasteners. I took that inspiration and created my own version. Without the restrictions of flat-packing and shipping, I was able to design an integrated headboard that locks into the rails with wedged loose tenons. My client especially liked how I used the sapwood and open crack in the finished headboard. This project was an exercise in precision joinery, where a few thousandths of an inch affected how the components slid together yet were tight enough to withstand daily use.

Material: Black Walnut
Size: Queen Sized Bed