Twin Captain Bed with 2 Rolling Drawers and Raised Edges, Natural Pine

A captain bed gets sat on as much as it gets slept in, and this one publishes a 250 lb capacity, which is lower than most Twin frames claim.

The figure is given plainly rather than left out. Two people sitting on the edge of a daybed is exactly the load it has to carry, so treat 250 lb as the working limit and use the drawers rather than the deck for anything heavy.

Seventy eight and a half by forty three

The deck sits 16 inches off the floor, which is a comfortable seat height as well as a bed height. Each drawer holds 35 by 15 inches inside at five inches deep, which is a long shallow shape that suits bedding and folded clothes rather than boxed things.

Bed or daybed

Raised edges run around three sides of the deck. Against a wall it reads as a Twin bed with a low frame. In a corner with cushions along the back edge it works as a daybed, which is the reason this shape exists. There is no headboard at either end, so the wall does that job.

Wheels, not runners

The drawers roll on casters across the floor rather than sliding in a channel, so they move easily when full and they come all the way out. Both pull from the same long side of the frame, so leave clear floor on that side when you place the bed.

Slats held by straps

The plywood slats are joined by straps so they space themselves evenly and stay put once laid in. The raised edge around the deck stops the mattress travelling, and nothing goes underneath it. Screws rather than dowels hold the frame together.

Overall frame size.

35 by 15 by 5 inches inside, on casters.

Around three sides, holding the mattress.

Plywood, evenly spaced, no box spring.

The published figure for this frame.

Unpainted, with reinforced screw connections.

Ships from a Canadian warehouse. Free shipping on orders over $150. Some remote areas, PO boxes and surcharge regions may be excluded or cost extra.

Return within 14 days of purchase, unused, in original condition and packaging.

Covered directly by the manufacturer under their warranty terms for material and manufacturing defects.

A Twin that works as seating by day and a bed at night, with the storage built in.

Two long drawers for bedding, and a deck at a sensible sitting height.

Unpainted pine rather than a painted or laminated finish.

What we stand behind

• The 78.5 by 43 by 16 inch frame size, the 35 by 15 by 5 inch drawer inner size and the 250 lb capacity are the manufacturer's published figures.
• The record gives 12 inches of under-bed space in its written description, which the two drawers occupy.
• Slat count, slat spacing, a recommended mattress thickness and frame net weight are not published.
• The mattress, bedding and cushions in the photographs are not included.

What mattress does it take?

A Twin, 38 by 75 inches. Not included.

How much floor does it need?

78.5 inches long by 43 inches wide.

How big are the drawers?

Two at 35 by 15 inches inside and 5 inches deep, on wheels.

Can it be used as a daybed?

Yes. The record describes both a daybed and a Twin bed configuration.

Is a box spring needed?

No. Plywood slats joined by straps carry the mattress directly.

What weight will it carry?

250 lb, as published.