Pediment Bed

Pediment Bed

$1,990.00 USD
$1,990.00 USD
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Ships to the lower 48.

Introducing Roseland's Pediment Bed, inspired by the neoclassical revival of the 18th century and adapted to modern use. Its profile draws from the crisp lines of early American rope beds and the lighter adornment of the era. We developed it in partnership with the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, and four percent of revenue supports the foundation’s work preserving early American trades.

In 18th century America, pediments established hierarchy and proportion above doors, windows, and furniture. Early pediment-styled rope beds were a stark yet beautiful application in the bedroom.

This version maintains those lines with thoughtful adjustments for contemporary mattresses. The mattress sits within the rails, while the headboard and optional footboard begin nine inches and five inches above the rails, respectively. 

A slotted dado joint in the headboard posts allows for interchangeable headboard faces. Surface-mounted Häfele steel bed-rail brackets create a rigid connection designed for repeated assembly without loosening.

Built from solid American cherry or black walnut, each bed is hand-rubbed with purified raw linseed oil from California for a zero-VOC finish that deepens with age and can be renewed over time.

Available with or without a footboard. Walnut photography and additional sizes are forthcoming. The first beds ship in mid April. Contact us to request wood samples.

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Made by Loblolli in Bosque County, TX

Beds are built by Kenon Perry and his team in their Central Texas workshop, where traditional joinery is paired with modern tooling to ensure accuracy, strength, and long-term durability.

“The angular pitch pediment, derived from the architecture of ancient Greece and Rome, was a prominent feature of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century American architecture and furniture design. Rooted in classical ideals of symmetry and proportion, the form’s enduring appeal continues today." – Tara Gleason Chicirda, Senior Curator of Furniture, Colonial Williamsburg

  • toolless assembly

    Bed assembly takes fifteen minutes. It arrives partially assembled with high-quality mortise-tenon fasteners at each corner. The headboard slots tightly into a dado joint that is exceptionally rigid.

  • Hand-Rubbed with Purified Linseed Oil for Zero VOCs

    Every bed is finished in slow-drying, 100% purified linseed oil grown in California. We don't use stains or veneers - if you ding this bed you can just sand it and re-oil it.

Dimensions

materials

  • Cherry or Black Walnut
  • Solid Poplar Slats
  • Steel Mortise-Tenon Joints

care and assembly

Minimal care is needed but hand-rubbing linseed oil every few years will only be to the bed's benefit

mattress compatibility

The Pediment bed's proportions work best with mattresses between 8.5 inches and 14 inches in thickness. It does not require a box spring: slats are 3" apart, and 2.5" wide.

Heirloom Repair Warranty

We’d like our furniture to be passed on and will repair it, profit-free, as long as we're in business. If you damage your furniture, you'll only be responsible for the shipping and our direct costs.

Developed with Colonial Williamsburg

Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation preserves and interprets 18th-century American life under its mission, “That the future may learn from the past.” Roseland’s guided tour of original objects, architecture, and craft traditions informed development of this bed. The result is not a reproduction, but a classic form grounded in historical proportion and restraint. Four percent of the bed’s sales support the Foundation’s preservation and educational work.

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Built Today. In Respect of Tradition.

Each bed is built using a combination of contemporary precision machining and time-tested woodworking methods. Every joint is cut, dry fit, and finished with care; no shortcuts, no hidden work. The collaboration honors the cabinetmakers and joiners whose trades are preserved at Colonial Williamsburg, while adapting those traditions to contemporary materials and tools.

Pediment Bed

  • Solid Native Wood Species

    Your bed is made from Solid American Cherry or Black Walnut - no veneers, stains, or lacquers.

  • Free Shipping & Return

    The bed ships free in two separate reinforced boxes via UPS ground. We'll also cover your return shipping label.

  • Optional White Glove Delivery

    For $195, the bed can be delivered and assembled in a room of your choice.

How Wood Changes with Time

Because we finish with just pure, raw linseed oil, wood is able to breathe and reach its natural tone. Shown here, Cherry deepens to a warm red-brown over 12 months, while Walnut gently lightens and softens with time.

Things to Know

At Roseland, we are proud to finish our beds by hand, the old fashioned way. We don’t stain, spray, use lacquers or polys, and we don’t do VOCs. Here are some of the ways this might be different to what you’re used to:

Natural color shifts

Cherry wood starts light and darkens significantly in the first three months. From months 3 to 12, the darkening slows, reaching a deep, rich tone with red undertones. Walnut starts as a deep brown and gradually lightens over time. In the first three months walnut’s tone becomes warmer and lighter. From months 3 to 6, the change slows as it settles into a medium brown with golden or amber tones. In our opinion, the mature tones of both woods are preferable to the initial ones.

Linseed oil means a breathable, naturally coarser finish

Many furniture companies seal their wood with an additive layer that closes the grain and can be sanded to a near mirror finish - the lacquer or polyurethane is being sanded rather than the wood itself. With a breathable oil finish, the wood’s grain is exposed, which is naturally coarser than sanded polyurethane or lacquers.

Solid wood and humidity can mean seasonal movement

In winter, low humidity from furnace heat can lower the humidity content in the wood and dry it somewhat (dry desert environments can do this year round!). If you encounter creaks, the first thing to do is to lubricate the wood-on-wood joints of the bed with a beeswax furniture paste.

3% of Profits to Bring back the American Chestnut

At Roseland, we’re passionate tree buffs and are committed to helping bring back the iconic American chestnut to its native range. Once a defining species of the eastern forest, its restoration represents both ecological repair and long-term stewardship. We will donate 3% of all unit-level profits at the end of 2026 to the American Chestnut Foundation and other similar efforts working toward its recovery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where in the USA is the bed made?

The Pediment Bed is made in Kenon's shop in Bosque County, Texas.

What is the weight limit?

700lbs including your mattress.

Why is the bed more affordable than other domestic equivalents?

Roseland has a very narrow furniture selection that allows us to producer fewer designs at comparatively high volumes.

While there are some savings from bulk ordering materials (we largely work in just cherry and walnut), the biggest savings come from operating a permanent production line for each product vs. the made-to-order challenge of constant switching costs. This lets our manufacturing partners save time and reduces costs of error.

The trade-off of this approach is that we cannot accept custom requests and we have to maintain a limited design catalog.

Do you use only American wood?

Yes, everything is domestic. The platform bed is made with Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) or Black Walnut (Juglans Nigra) and the slats are made from Poplar, Red Oak, or Maple.

What parts of the bed are not made in America?

While the vast majority of the bed is made in America, the Hafele corner steel brackets are stamped in Germany.

Do you run seasonal promotions?

We have not run any sales in the past and have no current plans to run any in the future. Our business is designed to be as efficient as possible and our prices reflect that. We offer a $75 credit for those who sign up to our newsletter.

Can I get a discount if I order multiple beds?

We offer a 15% discount on three or more beds. Please email us for a single use code.

What is the distance between the slats and how wide is each slat?

Each slat is 2.5" and the spacing is 3" between each slat. This makes the bed compatible with the vast majority of mattresses and their warranties.

How do I take care of the wood finish?

Linseed oil is a traditional finish for early American and European furniture. It protects the wood by penetrating the grain as well as forming a very thin, flexible layer. You can re apply every 5-10 years or as needed. If you ding your bed, you can just sand out the blemish and re-apply linseed oil.

How long does it take to "Dispatch" an order?

Unless otherwise stated, we'll usually dispatch an in-stock order within 3 days of order receipt. Please look to the top of the website for the most recent status updates.

How high would my mattress be from the ground?

The top of the slats are just under 15.25 inches above the ground - they sit inside of the support rails vs. on top of them, allowing us to bring the height slightly lower than you might expect from the design. A typical 10 inch mattress would have you sleeping at 25.25 inches.

How high are the top and bottom of the headboard from the top of the slats?

The top of the headboard is ~24.5 inches above the top of the slats. The bottom of the headboard is ~10.5 inches above the slats.

Is there a video of assembly?

Yes. It's hosted here.

What thickness of mattress is appropriate for the Roseland bed?

We recommend mattresses between 8 inches and 13.5 inches thick. Any thicker and the headboard will feel out of proportion. For context, the mattresses in our shoots are mostly 11.5", with a 10" mattress visible in the more contemporary loft setting and 9.5" on the twin beds.

Why is Black Walnut more expensive than American Cherry?

American Black Walnut is more expensive on a board foot basis and it is also harder to get headboard quality yields. Our black walnut pricing is not a reflection of preference or quality - if you ask us, we actually personally prefer the cherry.

How does the bed ship and how much do the packages weigh?

Your bed ships in 2-packages, with one package substantially larger than the others. The maximum weight package is a little over 100lb for a King size. We offer a white glove delivery upgrade for $195 that includes assembly in the room of your choice.

What is the clearance of the bed for under-bed storage?

Both the standard legs and caster legs give a floor-to-support-rail clearance of just over 13"