Potter Bed

The Potter Bed from Four Hands is a fully upholstered bed built around a tapered headboard and a fixed, oversized cushion that reads like a stack of pillows that never slips. The frame is wrapped in performance fabric, either a cream linen blend or a cotton blend in olive with a soft nap that shifts in tone as light moves across it. Tapered solid wood legs sit low beneath the frame, in wire-brushed parawood with a distressed natural finish or in dark-stained oak.

The silhouette is calm and low, with angular framing that keeps the upholstery from feeling heavy. The cream version suits plaster walls, washed linen and pale wood nightstands. The olive version works with rust, brass and deeper wood tones, and it holds its own against patterned quilts and a pile of mismatched pillows.

Performance fabric is made to handle spills, stains and daily wear, which makes this a sensible bed for a room shared with pets, kids who climb in on weekend mornings, or anyone who reads and eats breakfast in bed. The bed is offered in several mattress sizes. The mattress is sold separately, and the slatted base means a box spring is not needed.

Spot clean with a water-free (solvent-based) upholstery cleaner only; water can leave rings. Blot, don't rub, and test on a hidden spot first. Vacuum regularly, and call a professional upholstery cleaner for larger stains. Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth, and wipe up spills right away with a slightly damp cloth, then dry the surface fully. Use coasters and trivets under hot or wet items, and keep the piece out of direct sunlight and away from heat vents to prevent fading, warping, or cracking. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners and soaking the surface, especially on veneer, where moisture can lift the edges. Wash linen in cool water on a gentle cycle with a mild detergent, and avoid bleach. Tumble dry on low or air dry, and iron while slightly damp if you want a smoother finish. For jute, sisal, seagrass, and other woven fibers, vacuum regularly, blot spills right away, and spot clean only, since Vacuum regularly with a soft brush attachment and blot spills right away with a clean cloth. Keep out of prolonged direct sun to prevent fading. Dust with a soft, dry cloth and wipe spills right away. Use coasters and placemats under hot or wet items. Avoid harsh cleaners and silicone polishes, and keep away from direct heat and prolonged sun.