Bedrooms, Mattresses, Pilows, Hardwood Platform Beds, Platform Beds

The Nomad is made of smooth, clean, unfinished poplar hardwood, not pine. Many of the pine frames on the market have a rough splintery feel. Pine averages 18% moisture content, our hardwood is kiln dried to 8%, which means it's far less likely to split or warp. This pure untreated wood is preferred by many consumers seeking a natural, hypo-allergenic alternative to todays chemical laden products. We have been selling furniture since 1984 and these are the finest quality unfinished bed frames we have seen. *Assembly required. -SORRY, WE DO NOT SHIP TO ALASKA OR HAWAII.

The package could be put in a honda civic. It took 30 minutes to put together with my boyfriend. It looks great. Very sturdy. I use a 10 inch foam mattress.

I do not usually write product reviews. However, I will for this product. The price was definitely an issue in my purchase. But outside of that the reviews were also as important. In the end it becomes a personal decision. I took the plunge and the item arrived a little earlier than expected. Since this unit was to be set-up in our guest room, I was not concerned about finishing it, so I left it natural as it came from the box. The box: everything was very well packaged and the frame was excellent as to its looks and durability. Putting it together was very very simple. Yes it does help to have two people, but if it is a single person job, then get a foot stool to act as a second person. Take your time and in less than 30 minutes you are done. Others had made reference to the center section being too wide, no issue for me as I was using box springs and mattress. Wife loves the fact that it now looks like a princess bed because of how high it sits when everything is together. I am very pleased with the entire experience and usability of this product and would highly recommend it to anyone that asked.

We've had this bed for a month now and are loving it. It's a very basic bed but the real attraction is that the sides have a clearance of almost 12 inches. We had some custom-made drawers that rolled out from underneath our full-sized bed that we wanted to keep using and this bed accommodated them nicely. The bed is fairly easy to assemble. I recommend having a second person help in order to just stabilize the parts you are trying to connect. However, I was able to put it together myself in under an hour by resting parts against walls and on top of the existing drawers I had. So, if you have something between 10 and 12 inches high that you can rest the bed on, you can assemble this by yourself just as well.

I also enjoy that the bed does not creak at all. It may be because I have tightened it enough, although they recommend a re-tightening after one month which I will do. It may also be because it has no headboard piece that might squeak. We applied a finish to the bed just to protect it and because the wood was pretty bare it absorbed 3 coats before we felt comfortable with assembling the bed.

One comment about the seller -- we had a shipping snafu that they immediately corrected with very little hassle. I just recommend checking the box you receive before you take apart your old bed. *grin* Anyway, they were a pleasure to work with and the bed is working out nicely. Because of the high height of the bed, we do not use a box spring with our mattress and I couldn't imagine even doing so.

My husband really likes this bed for all the storage underneath it, and it's simple design. He put it together really fast, but there were a few tiny splinters that we have to sweep up. I had him sand down the corners because I kept bumping my leg into it, and it really hurt, since we have a small bedroom. I also notice that I can feel the slats if I sit up in bed, but that is because I have a latex mattress, and I need to get some firmer layers because my latex layers are too soft. But that is a whole other story. As for the bed frame, overall I'm glad we got it. We will be attaching it to a headboard my husband made me. I will try and post a pic later. For the price and the fact that it is a nice tulip popular wood, it is well worth it.

Solid, nice looking, no creaking. The simple design works even when surrounded by high end decor.

The Charleston is made of smooth, clean, unfinished poplar hardwood, not pine. Many of the pine frames on the market have a rough splintery feel. Pine averages 18% moisture content, our hardwood is kiln dried to 8%, which means it's far less likely to split or warp. This pure untreated wood is preferred by many consumers seeking a natural, hypo-allergenic alternative to today's chemical laden products. We have been selling furniture since 1984 and these are the finest quality unfinished bed frames we have seen. *Assembly required. -SORRY, WE DO NOT SHIP TO ALASKA OR HAWAII.

We ordered this bed for a re-do of our eight year-old daughter's bedroom. I liked the clean styling and couldn't beat the price anywhere. I received the bed 2 days after ordering it. It was very well packaged - outer box had been torn by UPS but no damage to the bed. Clear instructions, easy to put together - very well designed and sturdy. We ordered a similar bed from LL Bean (with a dark finish) at twice the price and I actually thought the Charleston bed was a better design in terms of stability/durability. The wood is not perfectly white - there are some darker "grain" marks on a few pieces. Nothing that bothered me, and by the time we put her duvet and pillows on the bed, very little of the frame was visible.

This is a nice platform frame. I have taken apart a box springs before and this thing is a tank compared to a box spring. The design is simplistic yet highly functional. Instructions are easy to follow.
One thing to note. It comes in two boxes, one has the headboard and the other has the platform. You will end up with a spare piece because you really only need to use one of the two end pieces with the legs, the headboard will replace one of those. It gives you extra long bolts with the headboard and you can use all the pieces and double them up at the headboard end. I decided it did not need it.
I am glad I bought it, no more metal frame and box springs for me.

Got it quick, and had it put together in 20-30 minutes. Very easy assembly.

I've had it for 4 or 5 months now. It's solid as a rock. Smooth, beautiful wood. There are 4 small places the wood is a little rough -- the top ends of the leg boards. Such a non-issue that I wouldn't mention it, except for the K. Draper review, which made it sound like the bed is rough all over. It's as smooth as unfinished wood can be.

The bed arrived at my doorstep in an impressive four days, and is a descent product for the price. (We bought the "queen sized" of the same bed.) It came in one very heavy carton and it took my husband less than an hour to assemble. Once assembled, the bed has pleasing clean lines that remind me of Scandinavian furniture--though it could take on other character, depending on how you stain it. The wood is nearly white with a slight yellow yellowish cast, as expected of poplar. Five stars for amazing delivery and four stars for good value for price.

However, I must severely downgrade this product for misleading advertising. The ad reads, "...smooth, clean, unfinished poplar hardwood, not pine." First of all, the wood is actually rough, particularly at the board ends, and not be "beautiful as is". Be prepared to sand it well if you want a beautiful bed; and finish it with stain, paint or "Danish oil" for smoothness and protection.

Secondly, the comparison of pine verses poplar is deceptive. Poplar trees are classified as a "hardwood" because the trees are deciduos, whereas pine trees are called "softwood" trees because they are conifers. However, SOME "hardwood trees"--such as poplar or balsa--produce wood that is soft and SOME "softwood pines"--like cedar or spruce--produce wood that if hard. Moreover, not all kiln produces better wood. (And, it unfortunately produces toxic emissions.)

Kudos for the solid wood, though, and the "made in U.S.A".

Now, about many uses of the bed: I purchased it to hold our nice old high-density foam mattress that we relegated to the guest room--a thrifty solution for this need--but it could just as easily hold a traditional mattress, futon or "memory foam" mattress. I am a big fan of foam mattresses, my favorite being the expensive, though comfortable and durable natural latex mattress. A bed with strong slats like this it ideal for foam because it needs to "breath."

Overall, the bed is a good, sturdy product for an excellent price, keeping in mind these caveats. I hope this helps you with your choice. Enjoy!

Our Nomad Platform Bed frame is made of solid unfinished poplar hardwood. The wood has been kiln dried and planed on 4 sides to be smooth to the touch. The wood takes stain or paint exceptionally well but most of our customers elect to leave it as is and enjoy the beauty of natural wood. Optional matching wood headboard and under bed storage drawers are available.

This product was puchased for my daughters college apartment. The fact that it was easy to transport and assemble was a real plus. The finish was excellent. All part lined up perfectly. Twin size does not require additional plywood for support for the mattress.

Pros
- Very easy and quick assembly time (1/2 hr max) with 2 people who are not tool savvy.
- Ample space below for storage.
- Sturdy bed
- Good wood finish

Cons
- I do not like the slated base for mattress. It may spoil our mattress. Not a con for this particular bed but any slatted bed base.

Overall. Excellent buy for the cost we paid.

A quality product at a low cost. Assembles easily and quickly with just one person. The title says it all...it's a very simple and solid bed frame. I expect to sleep on it for years to come. :-)

In regard to staining: I stained mine "ebony". I thought the first coat was too light, so I added a second. But then after finishing with wiping varnish...it was too dark. The single coat, plus varnish, would have been perfect. Nothing to do with the bed itself really, just thought I'd point out how I messed up, maybe it will save someone some hassle.

Got here in a week. The bed was easy to assemble took about 20 min.

This item was delivered in a timely manner, it's sturdy and was easy to assemble. GREAT product at a reasonable price!

Our Charleston Platform Bed frame is made of solid unfinished poplar hardwood. The wood has been kiln dried and planed on 4 sides to be smooth to the touch. The wood takes stain or paint exceptionally well but most of our customers elect to leave it as is and enjoy the beauty of natural wood. Matching wood headboard included. Optional under bed storage drawers are available.

I bought this frame to replace a very old and very ugly bed in a spare bedroom. It was delivered on time, was soooo simple to assemble, and it looks great in the bedroom.

During the assembly I added self-adhesive felt sliders to the bottom of each leg of the frame, and topped the frame with a 10" memory foam mattress. I can easily move the bed away from the wall with just one hand which makes it a snap to change the bedding. The first night that I had the bed set up I layed down on it, fell asleep, and awoke the next morning having had the best night's sleep in a long time. I simply love this bed and will buy another one when I start remodeling the master bedroom. You could stain the wood darker if you want to, but frankly I don't see the point, it looks great just the way it is.

This is a great buy, I shopped for weeks to find the best value to purchase and this is it. Highly recommended.....

I bought this a bit ago and finally put it together. The quality of the work seems to be high from the one I got, with no rough edges anywhere and all the parts fitting together with zero fuss or annoyance. The instructions were very clear and easy to follow and assembly was a breeze.

I should note that the headboard that comes with this is also optional. It has a head exactly like the foot you see in the picture, and the tall headboard can either be left off entirely, replace the short head/foot for futon mattresses or with the provided extra long bolts connect through the short head for normal mattresses. Either way appears to be a nice strong connection. I set mine up using both because I have a normal mattress and it seems to be a good way to keep everything together

I also like the fact that it comes unfinished, and you get the choice to leave it that way or finish it however you want.

I searched up and down the internet for a good value on an all wood platform beds. I kept coming back to the "Full Size Charleston Platform Bed Frame - Solid Hardwood" posted for sale on Amazon. I purchased this platform bed for a full size 12" memory foam mattress. The posted picture on Amazon does not do justice to the quality of wood used for this bed. The wood used is a solid poplar, lighter than pine with subtle green hues. The wood is clean and free of any knots and has a beautiful flowing grain to it. Expect a well packaged and shrink wrapped bed from the seller in sturdy boxes, I was impressed. From purchase date to delivery, it took less than 7 days. Delivery and processing dates may differ depending on shipping address. The millwork for the platform bed is very accurate. The finish was smooth for my liking, and no additional sanding was needed. You will need a little patience during the later assembly stages, as alignment of the hole positions for the enclosed 3-1/2" screws (if you purchase the bed with backboard) requires it. You shouldn't rush through this, you will feel accomplished and pleased with the results. When completed you will be convinced you purchased a quality bed at a very good price. I purchased the bedside table and am equally pleased. I highly recommend this bed if you're looking for a quality all wood platform bed product. Thumbs up!

High quality, smooth finish, easy assembly, the price is right. Had for 5 months now, no loosening or wobbles. Nice poplar wood, perfect for a memory foam mattress! Over a foot of under-bed clearance. Recommended!

The Charleston is made of smooth, clean, unfinished poplar hardwood, not pine. Many of the pine frames on the market have a rough splintery feel. Pine averages 18% moisture content, our hardwood is kiln dried to 8%, which means it's far less likley to split or warp. This pure untreated wood is preferred by many consumers seeking a natural, hypo-allergenic alternative to todays chemical laden products. We have been selling furniture since 1984 and these are the finest quality unfinished bed frames we have seen. *Assembly required. -SORRY, WE DO NOT SHIP TO ALASKA OR HAWAII.

The bed arrived promptly and in excellent condition. It was very easy to assemble--all the right pieces were included, directions were straightforward, and I only needed a screwdriver. It's solid poplar, a light hardwood. I'd read online that poplar is very difficult to stain and have it turn out well, so I just did a little light sanding, polyurethaned the headboard,footboard and sideboards, and it was ready to go. The greenish streaks characteristic of new poplar will darken to a light brown, in a few hours outside in direct sunlight and in a few weeks indoors.

There is enough space underneath for lots of under-bed storage (the sides are 11.5" from the floor, so storage boxes 11" tall can easily be slid underneath) covered with a bed skirt. It's beautiful, solid and sturdy. The low price enabled me to spend more on a really good mattress--no box spring needed, and it doesn't look too low. Highly recommended!

Shipped well. Arrived well. Assembled easily. Solid materials. Simple yet elegant look.

The only thing preventing a five star rating is the fact that I got at least three splinters in my hands during the assembly process. Its like the manufacturer forgot to do a last step to polish up and smooth out the boards.

I would recommend the frame but caution the buyer about how they handle and assemble it.

This arrived in lighting fast time, shrink wrapped and in perfect condition. Mind you, I am a woman and am not handy with tools or building stuff. However, this assembly of a queen size was easy. I just purchased a new queen PedicSolutions 10 inch memory foam mattress from QVC and the frame paired P-E-R-F-E-C-T-L-Y together. This frame is sturdy, no movement, no squeaks, simply A+++++ fabulous all the way around. The wood needed no sanding, was smooth and clean to the touch. I am very impressed indeed and the cost, even more impressive. QUALITY at its best and made in the U.S.A. Thanks ever so much! I am a VERY-VERY Happy Customer and recommend this product without any reservation.

This bed is fabulous! Really fine craftsmanship, very easy to put together, very solid construction and exceptionally well-designed and crafted. I haven't even bothered to stain it or anything, it is really quite lovely on its own. Highly recommended!!

This is a great product for the price. The item was shipped promptly and arrived in good condition. No nasty surprises. It was also very easy to assemble. It took us less than two hours to put together. The wood is light, yet strong and didn't crack or chip during assembly. The bed has a smooth finish, and makes a simple and pleasing addition to the room. I did some comparison shopping at local stores and found this to be a great buy for the price. Plus, the seller's promptness made the whole experience a good one.