- A — Length (foot to head)
- B — Width (side to side)
- C — Overall headboard height
- D — Platform/base height
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A tall plain headboard with a single sweeping stitch line, on splayed metallic legs. The Essex, doing modern without trying.
The headboard is full-width and tall, with a softly arched top edge. The face is plain except for one detail, a single curved stitch line that sweeps across the lower section of the panel like a smile, dividing the headboard into a generous upper plain area and a small sculpted shelf below. It's a quiet, confident touch, the kind you only notice the second time you walk into the room.
The legs are the other defining feature. Slim and metallic, splayed outward at an angle rather than sitting straight down, they lift the bed visually and give it a clear mid-century modern lean. Combined with the plain headboard and the single curved seam, the whole bed reads as deliberately contemporary in a way nothing else in our range does.
This is the bed for the modernist bedroom. Mid-century interiors, exposed beam lofts, contemporary new builds, anywhere the room wants something cleaner than a heritage upholstered shape but more upholstered than a flat platform bed.
Choose your base. Non storage on splayed metallic legs, manual ottoman for everyday lift-up storage, electric ottoman for touch-of-a-button access, or full adjustable platform. On ottoman and adjustable bases, the legs are removed and the base sits flush to the floor for maximum storage.
Crafted not assembled. Handmade to order in our British workshop by the same craftspeople who have supplied Britain's leading bed retailers for over two decades. Solid hardwood frame. FSC-certified timbers. Slats 3cm apart, rated for our heaviest natural-fill mattresses. SATRA-certified ottoman lift tested to 250kg, OKIN motors on the powered variant. 15 year frame guarantee. White glove delivery and assembly anywhere in mainland UK.
Made your way. Choose from over 100 fabrics across velvets, linens, bouclés and weaves. Available in double, king and super king.
Want to see it first? Free swatches before you commit. The image shows a deep mustard velvet, but the same shape carries cool greys, deep teals, espresso, oatmeal linen.
Essex. Tall plain headboard, sweeping stitch, splayed metallic legs, made in Britain.
Gee Golisz, Founder
3-4 Weeks
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| Feature | The Sleep Co® | Other Brands |
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| Craftsmanship |
Handcrafted in Britain each piece built by upholsterers with decades of artistry, ensuring heirloom level quality. |
Mass produced at speed, with inconsistent attention to detail. |
| Materials |
Premium kiln dried hardwood frames with reinforced joints silent, strong and supportive for years. |
Softwood or MDF that can bow, creak and weaken over time. |
| Design |
Designer led aesthetics curated silhouettes, fabrics and finishes that feel timeless, not trend led. |
Generic shapes with limited choice and dated appeal. |
| Comfort & Support |
Precision engineered bases solid or sprung slats positioned for perfect mattress performance and lasting comfort. |
Basic, uneven slats that compromise comfort and durability. |
| Delivery & Assembly |
Complimentary white glove service to your room of choice, assembled with care, with all packaging removed. |
Kerbside drop off or flat pack self assembly. |
| Warranty |
15 year guarantee exceptional protection for your investment, far beyond the industry norm. |
Short term cover, often just 1–3 years. |
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