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I really like this bed, too--but since my dad is from Africa, I have always been susceptible to "Out of Africa" type furniture. Thanks for pointing it out!

That bed could really go edgy-country with a great graphic quilt. One of Dialogica's best pieces!

It reminds me of those spool beds from the 19th century... Nice!

I want to agree with Fiona. After living in Kenya a while, I really want to love Africa-inspired furniture. What I find is usually big on names, short on inspiration, but I think this one passes the bar.

I took one look at the bed and shuddered in pain. I felt the bruises forming on legs, hips, sides, etc. OK I'm always in too much of a hurry thus knock into objects. I do not like square, sharp corners or protruding items... these things seem to lurch out at me. Otherwise the bed is fine ...for other people.

I own one of these and it's fabulous. I have it in my city loft apartment and it contrasts beautifully with my modern italian furniture. I always thought of it more as a spindle bed (as Mary suggests) rather than something African-inspired. But, I must say, it works beautifully with my Seydou Keita photographs as well. In the eight or so years that I've owned this piece, I have never once been bumped or bruised by it.

Oh, that's simply lovely. Reminds me, too, of the spiral turnings that were so popular in 17th century furniture.

I couldn't quite put my finger on it...but now I realize I'm kind of getting a Nightmare Before Christmas vibe from it.

This ethnic bed goes well with my taste for urban music.

Gross... edgy-country. Ewwwwwwwwww....this bed's ok, nothing to write home about.

I love it. The spindles on the headboard are a little long for my personal taste (and my small room), but I love the style.

How thoroughly ugly. What is it about Americans and beds with posts that go nowhere.