Solid Oak Beds – Custom Made Oak Bed Frames
Handcrafted Oak Bed Frames, Made to Your Size and Specification
Why Choose The Oak Bed Workshop
Our beds and headboards are exclusive to us — designed and manufactured in-house and only available here. This gives us complete control over quality, detail and finish, ensuring every piece is made with care and built to last.
Our experienced bed makers combine traditional woodworking skills with modern manufacturing techniques. From machining the solid oak to final assembly and finishing, every bed is made by our own team.
With over two decades of manufacturing experience, our team brings proven skill to every bed we make. This experience allows us to solve unusual requirements, develop our own designs and create furniture that is built to last.
We use CNC machinery to ensure precision cutting and consistent accuracy, delivering clean lines, reliable fit and repeatable quality across every design.
We don’t simply manufacture standard beds for stock. Each bed is made to order, allowing us to customise dimensions, height, finish and other details around your requirements.
Because design and manufacturing take place in our own workshop, we’re not dependent on imported finished beds. This gives us greater control over production and more flexibility when working to your timescales.
UK Size Solid Oak Bed Frames
Our UK size solid oak bed frames are designed to fit standard British mattress dimensions, including Single, Double, King and Super King sizes. Handmade in the UK from solid oak, each bed frame balances clean design, precise sizing and long-lasting craftsmanship for everyday comfort and durability.
European / Continental Size Oak Beds
Our European and Continental size oak beds are crafted to perfectly fit EU mattress dimensions, including 80cm, 90cm, 140cm and 160cm widths, all designed for standard 200cm long mattresses. Handmade in the UK from solid oak, each bed combines precise sizing with calm proportions, natural materials and long-lasting construction. Ideal for modern homes, apartments and customers seeking true European sizing without compromise.
Specialist Beds
We design and make specialist solid oak beds for customers who need more space, flexibility or non-standard sizing. Our range includes Emperor and Caesar size bed frames, zip and link beds, and extra-long options in 2100mm and 2200mm lengths. Handmade in the UK from solid oak, each bed is built to order with exceptional strength, precise proportions and long-lasting craftsmanship.
Exclusive Solid Oak Headboards
- Material: 100% Solid European Oak
- Finish Options: Superior Danish oil .
- Mounting: Wall or bed-frame compatible
- Sizes: Available in standard UK & EU
It's all about the detail
Every joint, curve and surface is considered. From clean joinery and carefully softened edges to the natural grain of solid oak, these are the details that define how our beds look, feel and last over time.
Square Recessed Oak Leg
Tapered Recessed Oak Leg
Pill Shaped Oak Leg
Large Radius Bed Leg
Floating Bed
Circular Recessed Leg
Edge-Free Bed
Deep Radius Bed Corners
Angled Recessed Bed Leg
Customise Your Oak Bed
Every oak bed we manufacture is made to order, so you don’t have to compromise on size, height or specification.
Choose your width, length and bed height, select how your mattress sits within the frame, and choose the bed base that suits the way you sleep. We can even adapt our designs for tight spaces, Zip & Link arrangements and more demanding applications.
Handmade in our UK workshop from solid European oak — built around you and your bedroom.
Choose any of our bed designs as a Zip & Link, customised to work as two individual beds or one larger bed.
Short on space? We can customise the dimensions of your bed to make the most of your room.
Raise or lower your bed for easier access, additional under-bed storage or simply the look you prefer.
Standard size not quite right? We can manufacture your bed to virtually any width.
Choose 1900mm, 2000mm, 2100mm, 2200mm or specify your own custom length.
Need additional strength? We can reinforce the construction to suit more demanding applications.
Choose our Superior Danish Oil finish or have your bed supplied sanded and ready for your own finish (ideal to match existing Joinery)
Choose to have your mattress sit within the bed frame or flush with the top of the frame for a different look and feel.
Exclusive Collection for bed Frames. Designed and Manufactured at The Old Joinery.
All of our solid oak bed frames are expertly designed and manufactured in-house at The Old Joinery, Berkhamsted, UK. We specialise in crafting bespoke oak beds, tailored to your exact specifications. Each bed frame is built using premium kiln-dried European oak, ensuring exceptional durability and sustainability.
Our oak bed frames are made to order and can be customised in width, length, height, and bed slat options to perfectly suit your needs.
We offer all standard UK bed sizes, including 2ft 6 Small Single, 3ft Single, 4ft Small Double, 4ft 6 Double, 5ft King, and 6ft Super King. In addition, we manufacture European sizes such as EU Single, EU Double, and EU King. For those seeking unique options, we also create non-standard and hard-to-find sizes, including Small-Super King, Emperor, and Caesar.
What sets us apart is our ability to customise every aspect of your bed frame, along with our expertise in Bed Slat Solutions. We offer a variety of options, including Flat Slats, Bed Boards, Sprung Bed Slats, Adjustable Bed Bases, and Ottoman Bed Bases. The right bed base can completely transform the comfort and support of your mattress, providing a sleep experience tailored to your needs.
Our diverse range of bed frames includes headboards (with or without), guest beds, zip & link beds, adjustable beds, ottoman storage beds, low platform Japanese-style beds, four-poster beds, and more. Whatever your preference, we can craft the perfect bed frame for your bedroom!