The world’s best Luxury Bed designers
Last updated October 2026.
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Our original look at luxury bed designers is below. For 2026 we’ve added a guide to the famous handmade bed makers and how they compare with premium mattresses you can buy online.
A luxury bed must necessarily conjugate appeal and comfort. Do not forget that the bed is the most important piece of furniture in a bedroom, as our good state of health depends much from good sleeping. On the other hand, bedding sets are a great occasion for designers to add a nice and colourful touch to a sleeping room.
In this short galleries, we have picked up images of both traditional beds and modern beds. Modern designers are more concerned about some important aspects like ergonomics, while traditional beds sometimes look posher with their rich decorations and vivid colours. But, as readers know, this is much a matter of tastes.
The Louis XV Caned Bed
The Louis XV Caned Bed was made famous by the king of France that reigned from 1715 to 1774. While history does not remember him as one of the most successful kings, he did have great taste in design and luxury. This bed is manufactured in London and the cane is woven by hand to make a magnificently classic head and foot of the bed. While this style of bed will not match most modern home decor, we wanted to include it in this list due to its uniqueness and design quality. This bed is available at And So To Bed London.
Baldacchino Supreme Luxury Bed
“Baldacchino” means “canopy” in Italian language, while “Supreme” alludes to that level of top quality that only luxury products are able to achieve. The result of the collaboration between the British luxury expert Stuart Hughes and the Italian firm Hebanon, this elegant luxury bed is 100% designed and made in UK and Italy. Chestnut wood structure, no burn certificated Italian silk and cotton fabrics, patinated and lacquered surfaces.
Dux Pardis Bed
Combining functionality and elegance is the vision of every luxury bed designer. These values are well represented in “Pardis”, one of the most interesting creations of the German designer Philipp Mainzer and very good example of modern bed design. “Pardis”, which in Persian means “paradise”, is the natural evolution of the German firm E15’s sofa “Shiraz”. This bed is available at e15.com
Flou Alicudi Bed
A masterpiece of the Italian designer Rodolfo Dordoni, “Alicudi” shows all the power of steel frames in generating great modern bed designs with a clean-cut decisive shape. Very flexible, this luxury bed is available with a huge variety of matrass supports (adjustable slats, orthopaedic, with electrical mechanisms, etc). Get more details on this bed at flou.it
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Talamo Bed
Another great example of Italian luxury bed design is “Talamo”, a creation of the architect Antonio Citterio. The utilization of luxury materials (leather, wood) and the great care on details exalts its lean lines and straight proportions. The bedding set, which is comfortable and elegantly simple in its pale colours, completes Talamo design very well. Available here bebitalia.com.
Moller Design
The conciliation between modernism and tradition is the mission of the German company Moller Design. They aim to turn simple daily life objects – like beds – into design products that enrich users life. The results of their approach are long-living products that perfectly conciliate aesthetics and functionality, like in this elegant luxury bed. Exclusively from moeller-design.
Ruf Betten Bed
Functionality and flexibility are king in Ruf Betten’s design concept. Modern and comfortable, Ruf Betten’s beds have bases with ventilations and some customizable components, like headboards and bed feet. A wide choice of trendy bedding sets and quality mattresses complete the line of products of this German company: ruf-betten.
Savior Beds Winston
A fine example of modern bed design, “Winston” combines a stitched panel headboard with a slim box that is a distinctive feature of Savoir beds. The utilization of leather gives this luxury bed a touch of extra charm and elegance, while the simplicity of the lines exalts its unique beauty. See the details at savoir beds.
Auping Original Bed
Modern beds are often more ergonomic than traditional beds, as today’s designers have fully understood the importance and impact of functional design. Auping’s vision is to turn out complete beds with clean-cut design, as they are well aware of the fact that both the matrass and the bed base are key-factors of a comfortable, good night’s sleep. Get more information at auping.com
The Tufty Bed
A typical example of modern luxury bed covered with leather (optionally fabric), Tufty-Bed conjugates elegance with practicality. The internal space can be turned into a convenient compartment thanks to a storage unit equipped with a gas-lift raising mechanism. Materials: steel, quality thermoplastics, Oakwood. Get all of the details here: bebitalia.com
The Poltrona Frau Massimosistema Bed –
Poltrona Frau is a well-established Italian brand specialized in interior design. “Massimosistema” is Poltrona Frau’s product line that offers modular and highly customizable beds and couches. The design is linear, great care is taken on the quality of the materials. Bedding sets come in a huge variety of fabrics and colours. Details can be found at the company website: poltronafrau.com
2026 buying guide
The handmade bed makers
| Maker | Country | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Hästens | Sweden | Horsehair, cotton and wool beds, royal warrant, signature blue check |
| Savoir Beds | UK | Bespoke beds originally made for London’s Savoy hotel |
| Vispring | UK | Hand-made pocket-spring mattresses since 1901 |
| Duxiana (DUX) | Sweden | Interconnected spring system with adjustable comfort |
| Hypnos | UK | Royal warrant holder, natural fillings |
These beds are typically sold through showrooms with prices on request, so budget generously and expect long lead times.
Buying criteria
- Trial and returns. Showroom beds rarely have home trials; online brands often do. Ask before you pay.
- Materials. Natural fillings (wool, horsehair, cotton) breathe well but feel firmer at first and need regular turning or rotation.
- Support. Pocketed coils allow edge support and motion isolation; ask how many coils and what gauge.
- Warranty. Compare length and what counts as a defect (sag depth).
Handmade showroom bed
Pros: craftsmanship, natural materials, bespoke sizes
Cons: very expensive, few trials, long lead times
Premium online mattress (e.g. Saatva, WinkBed)
Pros: home trials, simpler buying, much lower price
Cons: less bespoke, fewer natural-fiber options
For our current mattress picks see The Best Luxury Mattresses and our Saatva vs WinkBed comparison.
FAQ
Why are Hästens beds so expensive?
They are handmade with natural materials such as horsehair, cotton, wool and flax, and the top models take many hours to build. Prices are typically quoted in showrooms.
Is a luxury bed worth it?
If you sleep hot, value natural materials, or want a bed that can last decades, it can be. Try one in person first.
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We research products using manufacturer specifications and independent reviews; we have not personally tested every item. Prices and availability change, so check the retailer before you buy.
