Description
xTwin Captain Bed with 2 Rolling Drawers and Raised Edges, Natural Pine
Two long drawers roll out from under a Twin deck that sits 16 inches off the floor, in unpainted pine with raised edges on three sides. It reads as a bed against one wall and as a daybed in a corner.
Twin, 38 x 75 in mattress78.5 x 43 x 16 in2 rolling drawers35 x 15 x 5 in inside250 lb capacity
The problem this solves
What usually goes wrong
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.
How this one answers it
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.
Solid pine with raised edges around three sides of the deck, plywood slats held by straps and two drawers on wheels.
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.
What the record publishes
78.5 x 43 x 16 in
Overall frame size.
2 rolling drawers
35 by 15 by 5 inches inside, on casters.
Raised edges
Around three sides, holding the mattress.
Strapped slats
Plywood, evenly spaced, no box spring.
250 lb capacity
The published figure for this frame.
Solid pine
Unpainted, with reinforced screw connections.
Specifications
| Mattress size taken | Twin, 38 in x 75 in (not included) |
|---|---|
| Frame outer size | 78.5 in long x 43 in wide x 16 in tall |
| Drawers | 2, inner 35 in x 15 in x 5 in, on wheels |
| Under-bed space | 12 in, as given in the record |
| Slats | Plywood slats joined by straps; count not published |
| Slat spacing | Not published |
| Edges | Raised around three sides |
| Box spring | Not required |
| Weight capacity | 250 lb |
| Recommended mattress thickness | Not published |
| Materials | Solid pine wood and plywood |
| Colour | Natural |
Size and fit at a glance
How it compares
A captain bed against the alternatives. General category guidance.
| This bed | A Twin with a headboard | A Twin with a trundle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storage | 2 long drawers | None | A second mattress |
| Doubles as | A daybed | A bed | Two beds |
| Deck height | 16 in | Varies | Higher |
| Published capacity | 250 lb | Varies | Varies |
Shipping
Ships from our United States warehouse. Delivery to Canada usually takes 8 to 14 business days, with no customs charges or duties to pay on arrival. Free shipping on orders over $150, a flat $18.90 below that, and tracking by email as soon as it leaves.
Returns
Return within 14 days of purchase, unused, in original condition and packaging.
Warranty
Covered directly by the manufacturer under their warranty terms for material and manufacturing defects.
Price match
Found it cheaper at a Canadian retailer? Send us the link and we will match that price. It has to be the same item, in stock, sold and shipped inside Canada, and compared like for like on what comes in the box.
Who is this perfect for?
Small apartments
A Twin that works as seating by day and a bed at night, with the storage built in.
Teenagers and guest rooms
Two long drawers for bedding, and a deck at a sensible sitting height.
Natural wood schemes
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.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
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