This bed, twice featured in House and Garden Magazine was commissioned by a part Mexican financier who wanted something ‘exotic’.

“It was a chance to abandon cautious English taste and modern minimalism. I escaped to the hot houses at Kew Gardens and the Victoria and Albert Museum for a few days drawing and research.”

Strongly figured American Black Walnut was chosen for the boldly carved panels and t he gathered strips that form the posts with their copper-bound finials. Lighter English Walnut has been used for the legs and the base border.