5 by 6 Panel Bed
Handcrafted by barasa shop
The 5 by 6 Panel Bed is a bluegum bed handcrafted in Kenya. Its headboard rises in a clean rectangular frame around a pair of recessed panels, a quiet nod to traditional joinery that gives the piece a settled, grounded presence. The footboard echoes the same panelled shape, so the bed reads as one considered composition rather than a set of parts. The frame is built from bluegum and finished in a deep, dark tone that lets the timber's straight grain show through the surface. Square posts anchor each corner, and small metal accents punctuate the joints where the rails meet the legs. The panels sit flush within their surrounds, and the top rail of the headboard carries a subtle stepped edge that catches the light. This is a bed sized for a main bedroom, where its low footboard and generous headboard suit dressing with layered linen and a folded throw. It pairs naturally with dark timber nightstands and table lamps, and its warm finish reads well against pale walls and a soft floor rug. The proportions leave room for pillows to stack against the headboard without crowding. Bluegum grows widely across Kenya, and furniture makers here have long worked it into pieces made for daily use. Buying through a Kamara maker connects you directly to that workshop tradition, where each bed is assembled by hand and finished with care by people who build furniture for real homes.
Price: KES 25,200
Material: bluegum
Availability: In Stock
Category: furniture