Specializing in Quality Hand Made Solid Hardwood Platform Beds

 

The Puritas Experience

 

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Design:    

It's in the classic style and studied proportions of the solid hardwood frame.  It's the slat system that is optimized for support and breathability.   You see it in the hand-worked details and you appreciate the easy, tool free and solid assembly.   It is as beautiful as it is functional and you rest easier knowing that your bedroom furniture was made with thoughtfulness and good intention. 

  

Craftsmanship:

Each piece is made for you one at at time. This is not factory furniture.

We use the finest North American hardwoods, taking the time to hand pick each board, celebrating the woods natural character and creating visual harmony in the final appearance of the piece.

Whether it's the time-tested traditional joinery techniques, or our hand-rubbed finishes, we take the time to do things right.  

We rejoice in the experience of a paper thin curl of wood as it shoots out of a sharp hand plane and believe that hand-made things have a certain quality that recommends them above relentless technological perfection.

At Puritas, we are proud to say that fine craftsmanship is at the heart of what we do.   

 

Sustainability:

Perched on the edge of the wilderness in the foot hills of Mt. Shasta in far Northern California (yes, that is the PFC shop in the lower right corner of the photo), Puritas Furniture Company is a small, low impact, family owned woodworking and design studio immersed in and inspired by the beauty of the natural world.  I believe it is a revolutionary and deeply caring act to support local and regional craftspeople and the communities in which we all live.   I strive to provide you with beautifully designed and finely crafted hardwood furniture while keeping the footprint low and leaving the factories, overseas shipping, and the politics out of it.  

The classic designs of Puritas furniture will never go out of style and the quality materials and careful craftsmanship mean your furniture can last a lifetime.

My hardwood lumber comes from carefully managed North American forests from producers who follow the strictest standards in order to ensure long term viability through sustainable harvesting and management practices.   My native west coast softwoods are sourced from carefully managed private lands and I offer reclaimed and salvaged wood options as well.

I promote the use of non-toxic finishes and healthy environments with our preferred finish being an all-natural, zero-voc combination of beeswax, linseed oil, and pine resin that is not only non-toxic during application and for the end user, it is also easier on the environment in it's raw ingredients and production.  

I have active waste reduction and recycling programs, and all of our power is provided by renewable sources through Pacific Power’s Blue Sky Energy Program.

Sustainability is the soul of our operation.  Puritas is committed to a peaceful and verdant future for all.

 
 
 

How to Build a Platform Bed Frame the Right Way:

 
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The traditional mortise and tenon joinery used in all my head and footboard assemblies is one of the strongest possible ways to connect wood. This ensures durability and long service life.

The traditional mortise and tenon joinery used in all my head and footboard assemblies is one of the strongest possible ways to connect wood. This ensures durability and long service life.

The side rails are massive pieces of solid hardwood with integrated slat pockets to keep everything tight and sturdy. The center support is a big chunk of matching solid hardwood as well. Depending on the spec, frames can weigh up to 150 pounds or

The side rails are massive pieces of solid hardwood with integrated slat pockets to keep everything tight and sturdy. The center support is a big chunk of matching solid hardwood as well. Depending on the spec, frames can weigh up to 150 pounds or more. Go ahead and compare my construction to any other frame and you will likely be astonished by what you find.

I use heavy-duty solid steel quick connectors that are fastened with stainless steel screws. These connectors slide together easily, and securely, no tools are needed. They are fully mortised for strength and are completely hidden in the assembled

I use heavy-duty solid steel quick connectors that are fastened with stainless steel screws. These connectors slide together easily, and securely, no tools are needed. They are fully mortised for strength and are completely hidden in the assembled frame leaving no exposed metal elements any where on the frame for a clean, pure look and feel.

The center rail is also made from a piece of matching solid hardwood. It is very strong, making an additional center leg essentially unnecessary. It is securely installed in seconds, without any tools. With the solid center rail and the hardwood

The center rail is also made from a piece of matching solid hardwood. It is very strong, making an additional center leg essentially unnecessary. It is securely installed in seconds, without any tools. With the solid center rail and the hardwood slats, each in their own place, the platform feels very solid, but with just the right amount of resilience.

The finished product is only as good as the raw materials you start with.  At Puritas it's all about the wood: the smell, the texture, the beauty, it's a big part of why I do what I do, and that's why I celebrate it in everything I make. Each

The finished product is only as good as the raw materials you start with.  At Puritas it's all about the wood: the smell, the texture, the beauty, it's a big part of why I do what I do, and that's why I celebrate it in everything I make. Each and every piece of wood is hand picked. Only a small percentage of a unit of lumber is suitable for making bed frames and that means literally turning over the whole lumber pile to dig out the hand full of boards that might work. Lumber is then sorted into “sets” for consistent color and grain and then each board is carefully arranged in the final piece to maximize aesthetics and strength.

I only ever use non-toxic and zero-VOC finishes. I don’t just do it for you, I do it for me. After many years of exposure to many different wood finishes I have become very sensitive to noxious odors and consider clean, fresh air to be non-negotia

I only ever use non-toxic and zero-VOC finishes. I don’t just do it for you, I do it for me. After many years of exposure to many different wood finishes I have become very sensitive to noxious odors and consider clean, fresh air to be non-negotiable. After all I have to breath it and get it all over my hands and on my clothes every day! My preferred finish is a traditional hand-rubbed oil finish. It is a linseed oil, beeswax, pine resin based finish that is safe, solvent-free, zero-VOC, and non-toxic but does not compromise on protection. It soaks in to protect and fortify the wood without masking its inherent beauty. The 100% natural ingredients and lack of solvents are well suited to chemically sensitive persons and environments.  It can only be done by hand, and it takes time, but I think it is worth it.

Each slat fits snuggly in its own pocket to keep it in place and the two sets of dovetailed slat ends help stabilize the assembly without any need for any tools or fasteners.

Each slat fits snuggly in its own pocket to keep it in place and the two sets of dovetailed slat ends help stabilize the assembly without any need for any tools or fasteners.

I use untreated solid hardwood (poplar) for the slats. Each slat is 3” wide with a 1.6” gap. This ratio works for almost any mattress and maximizes breathability while maintaining a firm, yet resilient platform. Slats are sanded and the edges ar

I use untreated solid hardwood (poplar) for the slats. Each slat is 3” wide with a 1.6” gap. This ratio works for almost any mattress and maximizes breathability while maintaining a firm, yet resilient platform. Slats are sanded and the edges are rounded over for a smooth, clean platform surface. You might not have thought a lot about bed slats, but go ahead and look at everybody else’s and you will see that our slat system is in a class of its own.

The Puritas platform bed frame has been designed from the ground up to be the ideal foundation for your choice of natural sleep system. But of course all kinds of mattresses can be used on our frames. With the added bonus of the platform design ma

The Puritas platform bed frame has been designed from the ground up to be the ideal foundation for your choice of natural sleep system. But of course all kinds of mattresses can be used on our frames. With the added bonus of the platform design making the box spring component unnecessary.

 
 

What People Are Saying

“Everything about it is nice. Every edge is softened, every detail though of. I almost did not want to hide it under the mattress, it is that lovely.”
— Roland Johnson, Berkely, CA
“I just sleep better knowing that it was made with care.
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— Jane White, Ashland, Oregon
“I looked at a lot of beds before I decided on Puritas. Yours has a subtle quality that makes it really sing.”
— Yo Mama, Back Water, TN
“Rock solid and super easy to put together. Nice work.”
— Becca Chang, Seattle, WA
“Looks great, well made, thanks!”
— Carl Carlton, Lincoln City, NE
“Worth the investment. I can see my kids fighting over this one when I’m gone”
— Amir Hussein, Talent, OR