At Vermont Woods Studios, we believe that furniture should enrich your life, not clutter it. That’s why we’re proud to offer a selection of minimalist bed frames—each one handcrafted in Vermont from sustainably sourced hardwoods, using time-honored techniques and built to last a lifetime.
Minimalism is more than a design trend—it’s a lifestyle. Advocates say it brings greater clarity, calm, and purpose to everyday living. As No Sidebar puts it, "Every day, more stuff comes into our lives: stuff in our houses, stuff on our calendars, stuff on our minds. All that stuff gets in the way of where we really want to go and who we really want to be."
This idea is deeply rooted in Shaker design philosophy, a tradition we honor in many of our collections: simplicity, function, and intentional living.
If you’re seeking a bed that reflects these values, here are 12 of our favorite minimalist bed frames—each one a testament to craftsmanship, sustainability, and clean design.
1. Vermont Shaker Moon Bed
Shown above, our Vermont Shaker Moon Bed features clean, simple lines, tapered legs and arching curves in the headboard and footboard. This eco-friendly Shaker-style bed has a sturdy platform and is built to last for generations. Beds ordered with optional underbed storage units will include a vanity footboard that extends down almost to the floor to conceal the storage units.
2. Cherry Moon Dovetail Platform Bed
The Cherry Moon Dovetail Platform Bed is a simple, modern bed perfect for the minimalist bedroom. Each bed is made to order in Vermont using solid, sustainably harvested woods and an eco-friendly oil finish. Handmade, all natural, high quality beds are great for any décor. 100% American made. Beds ordered with optional underbed storage units will include a vanity footboard that extends down almost to the floor to conceal the storage units.
3. Astrid Platform Bed
Copeland's dramatic, modern-contemporary Astrid Solid Walnut Wood Platform Bed is handcrafted in Vermont of natural walnut hardwood. Queen, king and California king sizes available with optional shelf nightstand (13" x 15" x 1.5"). Choose single, one-piece hearboard adjustable to 36"H or 39"H, split two-piece headboard adjustable to 40"H or 44"H or no headboard at all.
4. Andover Modern Incline Bed
This simple, high-end, solid wood Andover Modern Incline Bed features an inclined headboard for supreme comfort. The subtle angle (10%) of this headboard makes reading or watching TV in bed more comfy and ergonomic. Expert craftsmanship. Built to last for generations.
5. Cherry Moon Bed
The Cherry Moon Bed is a handmade solid wood bed that has smooth arches in the headboard and footboard and a contemporary, reverse tapered leg with a rounded edge. Each natural wood bed is built to order in Vermont using sustainably harvested woods. Eco-friendly, sustainable, high end bedroom furniture for your green home. Beds ordered with optional underbed storage units will include a vanity footboard that extends down almost to the floor to conceal the storage units.
6. Modern American Platform Bed
Our high end Modern American Platform Bed features clean smooth lines with an Art Deco style flair. Available in all natural cherry, maple, walnut, or natural cherry with walnut legs. This bedroom furniture collection is built to last for generations and is made from solid hardwoods with an eco-friendly linseed oil finish.
7. Horizon Platform Bed
Our high end Horizon Platform Bed is one of our most popular bed designs. It features a unique, clean, Arts and Crafts styling that will add a soft, understated elegance to any contemporary bedroom. Your new Craftsman Bed is handcrafted to order in Vermont in your choice of solid Cherry, Maple, or Walnut woods with a eco-friendly oil finish that not only protects, but enhances the natural beauty of the wood.
8. Contemporary Craftsman Low Foot-board Bed
New to our Craftsman bedroom collection is our high end Contemporary Craftsman Low Footboard Platform Bed. It features a unique, clean, Arts and Crafts styling that will add a soft, understated elegance to any contemporary bedroom. Your new Craftsman Bed is handcrafted to order in Vermont in your choice of solid Cherry, Maple, or Walnut woods with a eco-friendly oil finish that not only protects, but enhances the natural beauty of the wood. Real solid wood and built to last for generations of use.
9. Vergennes Platform Bed
Our high end Vergennes Platform Bed is handcrafted of real, solid wood. The best of both traditional and Contemporary style. Handmade of eco-friendly hardwoods Vermont. Clean, contemporary styling that will add an understated elegance to any bedroom.
10. Loft Platform Bed
Our Loft Bed is just simple modern design crafted to suit your contemporary style home. This bed features solid sustainably harvested cherry wood, traditional joinery and a eco friendly, hand applied oil finish. Expertly crafted in Vermont and easy to customize in your choice of size and hardwood.
11. Larssen Bed
Choosing a minimalist bed isn’t just about style— it’s about creating a space that prioritizes rest, clarity, and purpose. Every bed we source at Vermont Woods Studios is handcrafted to reflect those values: sustainably sourced, beautifully designed, and built to last for generations.
Ready to find your perfect minimalist match?
