Natural and Sustainable 80x200 Solid Wood Bed Base – Kipli

The 80x200 follows a simple logic: a compact width for tight spaces, and a length of 200 cm for tall sleepers. For a teenager over 1m75 who has nearly finished growing, switching to a 200 cm-long bed prevents their feet from hanging off the end for several more years. For an adult in a studio apartment or guest room, this size combines space-saving design with true comfort without the compromise of a 190 cm bed that’s too short. In both cases, the WOOD bed offers the same solution: a solid okoumé frame, free of chemical adhesives, handcrafted in Italy. The size may change, but the quality remains the same.

Ten centimeters in length—that’s the only difference. On paper, it doesn’t seem like much. In practice, for someone over 1m80 tall, those ten centimeters make all the difference between a bed where you sleep well and one where you just make do. The width remains the same at 80 cm, which is ideal for a compact space. If your child is growing quickly or you’re a tall sleeper, the 80x200 is the obvious choice. If your body type allows it and length isn’t an issue, the 80x190 is more than sufficient. At Kipli, both sizes are available for the WOOD bed made of solid okoumé.

For a tall person sleeping alone, the 80x200 size is just right. The 200-cm length comfortably accommodates people up to 1m90 tall—it’s the standard length for adult beds in Europe. The 80-cm width, meanwhile, helps optimize space in a compact room without sacrificing sleep comfort. True comfort doesn’t come from the width of the bed—it comes from the quality of its components. On the WOOD bed, the rigid solid okoumé slats keep the mattress flat and support up to 300 kg without sagging over time—a figure that speaks volumes about the structure’s sturdiness.

Melamine-coated wood and industrial adhesives can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for several months after purchase. In a closed room, these emissions accumulate in the air—a fact that is rarely mentioned at the time of purchase. The WOOD bed is made of solid okoumé wood, assembled without chemical adhesives, plastic screws, or engineered wood. It is finished with vegetable wax applied by hand—a process that uses no synthetic solvents. What the bed does not contain is just as important as what it does contain. This principle has guided every material choice at Kipli since 2018.

The WOOD bed is made near Turin, Italy, by Luca, a craftsman whose workshop has been working with solid wood since 1952. Each piece is assembled by hand using traditional joinery techniques, without screws or metal parts. The wood used is okoumé, a soft and malleable exotic wood from Central Africa, sourced from sustainably managed forests to preserve biodiversity. The vegetable oil finish is applied by hand, piece by piece. This isn’t an assembly line—it’s a workshop where every piece of furniture is known by name.

One of the great things about oiled solid wood is that it requires very little maintenance. A slightly damp cloth is all you need for routine cleaning—no detergents or chemicals that would damage the natural finish. Once or twice a year, applying vegetable oil or natural wax nourishes the wood and preserves its appearance. If a light scratch appears, applying a small amount of oil to the area is usually enough to minimize the mark. Solid okoumé does not deteriorate over time; it develops a patina. With minimal care, the WOOD bed is designed to last well beyond its first few years.