What the frames are made of
We choose materials according to the job each part needs to handle. Across our catalogue, 34 of the 46 bed frames and bedside pieces are all-metal frames. Twenty-six include upholstered elements. The materials vary by design, so the product details for each frame remain the best guide to its construction.
Steel
The support system, the legs and the joints. Steel takes the load and keeps its shape, and a welded steel frame is the reason a bed stays quiet. It is heavier to move and it rusts where the coating is broken, so the coating matters as much as the metal.
Powder coating
Baked onto the steel rather than brushed on. It survives knocks, cleaning and being carried through a doorway. Paint on a bed frame is a false economy, and the difference shows up as chips along the bottom rail.
Engineered wood slats
Spaced to support a mattress without a box spring. Slats spread the load and let the mattress breathe. They are consumable: a broken slat is a five minute fix, and it is worth checking they can be replaced individually.
Fabric and leatherette
Over the headboard, where a hard surface would be uncomfortable to lean against and would knock against the wall. Fabric hides marks better than leatherette and holds dust more; leatherette wipes clean and creases with age.
ABS and PC in the charging module
The housing around the socket. It is chosen for heat rather than for looks, because the part that sits closest to a bed and works overnight is the part that has to stay cool.
How often each one appears
| Material | Parts | Where it turns up |
|---|---|---|
| Steel | 3 | The support system, the legs and the joints. |
Counted across the range. A frame that states no material is left out of the count rather than guessed at.