A great texture is arguably all a bedroom ensemble needs to feel luxurious. When specifically accompanied by a well-sewn, shaped style – like tufted, sleek, or padded, for example – leather bed styles are further appreciated for their durability and master craftsmanship. In this week’s Top Ten list, we note the beautiful “smell of a saddle”, as my horse-loving mother would say, when comparing the best leather bed designs on the market.

Top Ten: Sumptuous Leather Beds.

Soft Leather Beds Add Drama and Depth to the Interior Design of a Bedroom.

1. Zago
MANUFACTURER: Bontempi
PRICE: $4,324
Dimensions: Queen, King

Within the dark brown leather or white leather of the Zago bed by Italian manufacturer Bontempi, a steel frame boldly stands its ground. With matching stitching and a thin profile, Zago is a beautiful, understated way to bring soft leather into the bedroom.

2. Dixon
MANUFACTURER: Bernhardt
PRICE: $2,099- 2,459
Dimensions: Queen, King and California King

A stylized fusion of English and French designs, the Dixon bed by Bernhardt Furniture features solid pine wood as well as pine and walnut veneers, a nailhead trim headboard in a standard brown leather, and with a Black Forest accent finish.

3. Talamo AC
DESIGNER: Antonio Citterio
MANUFACTURER: Maxalto
PRICE: $2,860
Dimensions: Queen, King

Lean and proportionate, the Talamo AC by Antonio Citterio for Maxalto combines the luxe of leather with wood. Its solid wood frame comes in different finishes that include brushed light or black oak, grey or brown oak. Using strips of leather, the sleek wooden frame is accented with fine leather.

4. Dylan
DESIGNER: Andrea Lucatello
MANUFACTURER: Cattelan Italia
PRICE: $5,203
Dimensions: Queen, King

In your choice of five different neutral shades – from white ivory leather to dark brown and black leather – the Dylan bed by Andrea Lucatello for Cattelan Italia appears to be a floating bed design, even though it rests on four legs. Using a padded leather upholstery, this state-of-the-art bedding design uses fine leather in a smooth finish.

5. Crono
MANUFACTURER: Doimo
PRICE: $2,750- 2,950
Dimensions: Queen, King

A white-stitched, chocolate leather headboard design in fine Italian leather sets the Crono bed by Doimo apart from other leather bed designs. Its low platform height makes Crono a gorgeous addition to any room in need of a dark, gorgeous bed that keeps its footprint – both horizontally and vertically – to a minimum.

6. Brera
DESIGNER: Luca Scacchetti
MANUFACTURER: Resource Furniture
PRICE: Available upon request
Dimensions: Queen, King

With a headboard made from a seam-welded box of contoured steel that is padded and covered in Saddle Leather, the Brera bed by Resource Furniture is a solid choice. Not just in durability, but in modern style as well, the Brera comes in your choice of 27 stock colors and has feet coated in a baked enamel epoxy powder with saddle leather foot protectors to avoid scuffing.

7. Ludlow
MANUFACTURER: Modloft
PRICE: $2,000- 2,100
Dimensions: Queen, King

Standing six feet tall, the tufted genuine leather headboard of the Ludlow bed by Modloft is the tallest leather headboard in our Top Ten list. It sits atop a solid pine-slat mattress base to provide the end user with years of long-lasting strength. Matching just about any interior, the white leather and wenge wood add a contemporary, urban feel to any bedroom interior.

8. Aphrodite
DESIGNER: Antonio Citterio
MANUFACTURER: B&B Italia
PRICE: Available upon request
Dimensions: Queen, King

This gorgeous leather bed design naturally goes by the name Aphrodite. Designed by Antonio Citterio in 2004, it features a quilted leather headboard (that also comes in fabric) which hangs on the wall. The base of the bed frame comes equipped with nylon wheels and black tubular feet.

9. Two-Tone #K969
MANUFACTURER: Yiso Furniture
PRICE: Available upon request
Dimensions: Twin, Full, Queen and King

A very unique design sets apart the Two-Tone bed by Yiso Furniture in your choice of leathers that include full top grain leather, PVC, bi-cast leather, or combinations of different types. In two bright tones, the bed stands on its slatted base with its vibrant presence.

10. Pavo
MANUFACTURER: Rossetto
PRICE: $1,600- 2,130
Dimensions: Queen, King

Like a puffy cloud in the sky, the Pavo bed by Rossetto comes with a padded and comfortable headboard that commands a strong visual effect. The soft, top grain Italian leather is available in beige or dark brown, and the little bit of exposed wood throughout the frame has a wenge finish.

Hope you enjoyed our roundup of the Top Ten Leather Beds!

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