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Floating Platform Bed in Walnut by Mel Smilow

About the Item

The Floating Platform Bed is a mid-century masterpiece. When Mel designed the platform bed, he focused on the Japanese term Shibui, he understood it to mean magnificent simplicity, elegance with good taste. It was a hit when first introduced, and family lore has it that John Lennon & Yoko Ono had one in their apartment. Full: W 57.5" D 78.5" H 12.25" Finish customizations and other sizes available. Designed in the 1950s by Mel Smilow Smilow Design is a third generation family-owned design company, continuing a legacy of producing fine and timeless designs that are equally at home in modern classic residential environments and urban industrial spaces.
  • Creator:
    Mel Smilow (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Width: 57.5 in (146.05 cm)Depth: 78.5 in (199.39 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2023
  • Production Type:
    New & Custom(Current Production)
  • Estimated Production Time:
    11-12 weeks
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4994136907712

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