Senufo Wood Bed, Ivory Coast

A bed with its pillow built in, both of solid wood. Softness was not in the brief.

This bed is Senufo, from Ivory Coast, and dates to the 20th century. It is wood. Senufo carvers are well known for low wooden beds of this kind, broad flat planks raised on stout legs, with a headrest as part of the form. The top runs long and shallow, slightly dished, in a warm honey brown. A curved, sloping headrest rises at one end on a short support. Four thick tapering legs hold it up. Eighty-six inches long and 16 high.

Your chiropractor will have views. The bed will not hear them.