from £450
The Kobe is ideal for those looking to achieve a simplistic, oriental style. Its extra-low design makes it appear to float above the floor, due to the solid inset legs. If you prefer a headboard on your bed, you can also order the Kobe with a headboard. Either option would make a beautifully subtle addition to any bedroom space.
Please see the tabs below for further information on this design, including dimensions, lead time and timber options etc.
The Kobe is the lowest of our family of Japanese style beds. These low beds have differing heights, but all are in keeping with that Oriental look. The Kobe is pictured above in Sanded Pine, but can be ordered in our full range of timbers. Take a look at our timbers page for more information and to order timber samples.
A version of this bed base with a headboard is available to purchase here. If, instead, you do wish to purchase this bed without a headboard but think you may want to add one in future, please leave a note at checkout to request the pre-drilled holes required to add the panel. These holes will not be visible with the bed placed up against a wall. Please note: a headboard panel cannot be added in future if these holes are not present.
Every bed is made to order. Our lead-time is usually around 8 weeks (+ delivery). This can fluctuate throughout the year, please do get in touch for the most up to date information.
Our ‘natural’ look lacquer finish, named for its clarity, allows you to appreciate the myriad colours and subtle variations in the tone of natural timber. It also retains a very subtle, soft sheen which protects the timber from grease marks and some stains.
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All our wooden beds are fitted as standard with sprung beech slats for extra comfort, and to also help increase the life of your mattress.
Easy self assembly. Click here to see our simple self assembly instructions. Moreover, there is no need to worry about getting it upstairs – the flat pack design takes care of that.
Made in Sheffield, keeping local skills alive | 12 year structural guarantee
If you would like some inspiration for making the most of a loft space bedroom or creating a Japanese style room – take a look at our pinterest boards.
Overall length: same as nominal size, e.g. 200cm for a 200cm long mattress; 190cm for 190cm long mattress (for the version with a headboard +3cm) Overall width: same as nominal size, e.g. a 150cm Kobe is 150cm wide Height to top of bed slats: 14cm Under-bed clearance: 7cm
Approx. self assembly time:Â 20-30 minutes
Please note: ‘Clear Pine’ is finished in our standard, natural-look lacquer. ‘Sanded Pine’ does not have any lacquer/finish at all. They do not look any different from one another, but the ‘sanded’ option does feel slightly rougher to the touch.
For more information on our range of woods, and to order free timber samples, please check out the Our Timbers page.
Our prices listed cover delivery within the mainland UK.
If you wish to collect from our Sheffield store or workshop, please order over the phone. You can reach us on 0114 272 1984.
Outside of the Sheffield area, we use a carrier. Delivery is arranged with the carrier once your order is ready, and will be on an agreed day and time slot.
Within the Sheffield area, we deliver using our own vehicle. Once your order is ready to be delivered, we will contact you to arrange a delivery date and time slot.
For more detailed information on delivery, or if you are based outside of mainland UK, please see here.
Isaac – 14/08/2013
Before I found the Natural Bed Company I have been searching for a bed like Kobe for a long time unable to see something which matches the image I had in my head.
I love the added benefit of knowing that it is a bed that has been made extremely well using the best materials.
Thank you for providing me with a bed for life
nicholas.jenkin (verified owner) – 20/03/2018
From the point of initial contact with The Natural Bed Company, I was impressed with their service. I was researching how I could improve quality of sleep, including better back support. I had heard of futons before and was searching along this line when I contacted The Natural Bed Company to ask for some information about the variety they sold. During this conversation I learned of the Kobe and the description of it, and the range of mattresses available, was spot on for my needs, so I went for it.
The flat pack that arrived was extremely well presented and it took me around 45 minutes to construct the Kobe from the instructions provided – a Pozidrive 2 screwdriver being required though other than this everything needed to erect the bed was supplied. The Kobe is a work of art, in addition to being the most back-supportive bed I’ve known and I do recommend it. It is very light for a bed and was easy to position once erected, the only caution here being that due to its weight it will move if one leans against it and therefore it must be treated with respect.
I recommend the bed and the company that makes them, The Natural Bed Company.
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