The bed itself:

As others have written, this bed is very nice, clean, simple, and sleek. So I won't comment any further on that (just get it already). Plus I find it reasonably priced but that's in the eye of the beholder.

As a side note, you can smell the wood finish (I have natural), but it isn't unpleasant or "chemical".

They aren't joking when they say that the mattress should be 9in or less. To me it just doesn't look right with a bigger mattress (I hadn't ordered my new one in time due to my disgust of the mattress industry so I got to see it with my old 11in).

Shipping:

If I could order it again, I'd get white glove service -- I had standard shipping, the shipper lost the second box with the hardware, and was unable to meet the second 4-hour delivery window -- but that's neither the bed's nor Y-Living's fault (they were great). All told it took over 8 weeks to get everything, over 10 phone calls, countless emails, and 10 hours of waiting for deliveries (if you're the instant gratification type consider Ikea instead). Wrangling the California King frame up to the third floor was an experience but doable (I called Modernica and they said that the frame will lose its structural integrity when trying to take it apart, so I didn't try). Leave the styrofoam packaging on and both the frame and your stairs will thank you.

Assembly:

The assembly isn't difficult, but the instructions are for an older incarnation of this bed. My version used what I would deem mechanically superior yet optically inferior bolts instead of the screws. The bolts will hold everything together in a much better way, but the topside of the bed has plastic covers hiding the hex nuts. You'll need a #3 Philips driver for the headboard (which still uses screws), and for the platform legs a stubby very wide flathead and a 14mm socket wrench.

Put it on casters or something to avoid scratching your hardwoods.

By: Robert, Homeowner  ( Dallas )

It took close to 8 weeks to receive this bed but it was well worth the wait. I just moved into a studio apartment, got rid of my Queen size bed and made the mistake of buying a bulky Full size platform bed with drawers. I thought that having a smaller footprint would make the apartment look bigger. I soon realized this was not the case and after doing a little research found this bed. It's simple lines and low profile were the perfect solution to my problem. Even thought I purchased the bed in Queen my "bedroom" looks so much bigger! The bed is beautiful and extremely well made.

A few notes on the bed and Y-Living: the transaction was a breeze and the sales rep (Allison) was very helpful. Free shipping was a big plus. The platform is one piece so make sure you have someone around when this bed is delivered. The box is big and heavy! Also, make sure it will fit in doorways/stairs. The bed looks best with a mattress only and a duvet/coverlet that can be tucked under the mattress. You want to show off as much of the wood as possible. Oh, and it's very easy to assemble.

By: Tony M., Renter  ( New York, NY )

Received my Case study as advertised in good time and the delivery guy even helped carry in into my house.

This bed is well made (I ordered the classic finish). Goes together very nicely using heavy duty carriage bolts to hold the legs and headboard brackets. The metal mesh is a nice feature - but my tempurpedic mattress can slide around on the mesh (while making the bed etc.). The bed is extremely solid - no moving around or creeks. Great retro mid century timeless styling too.

5 stars would be perfect - and while this bed comes close, it's a solid 4 stars.

By: G.H., Homeowner  ( Michigan )

The Case Study V-Leg bed with steel legs is a great looking and very sturdy bed. I love the Mid-Century Modern Hairpin legs! It makes my Laura Ashley Sleepy's pillowtop mattress even more comfortable than it felt on a metal bed frame. At first I put just the mattress on the bed so that the headboard would show more but it was not as comfortable. So, luckily, my box spring is a low-profile one. It only measures about 6" and my mattress measures 11" high, which totals 17". With both mattress and boxspring on the bed, you couldn't see the headboard. So, I fixed the problem by drilling another hole in back of it and raising up the headboard a few inches. I have it attached by one row of screws instead of 3 but it is fine because it is against a wall. The only complaint I have about this bed is the headboard should be bigger in height. But is is solid Maple and extremely well made. I like it better than the similar one at other online retailers, which is double the price and not nearly as sturdy.

By: Virginia S., Designer  ( Clifton, NJ )

I have longed for this bed ever since I first learned of the Case Study series nearly 10 years ago. Despite a large number of design studios producing scores of amazing pieces in that span, I didn't hesitate for a second when it came time to make my decision: V-leg in natural.

The bed's craftsmanship is superb. As the platform is a single piece, the bed is extremely heavy (137 lbs from the UPS estimate). That said, once it was up a flight of stairs and in my bedroom, construction was very straight forward (make sure to have a power drill to make things easier).

The bed was just as I imagined: perfect. The height was as low as I had hoped, the frame and headboard were simple and unobtrusive. The steel legs provided a wonderful accent and worked well with my Eames LTR tables that I use as night stands (almost exact same height as platform). The only regret I have is that I didn't purchase this sooner.

By: Paul R., Renter  ( Austin, TX )

I am delighted with the Case Study V-Leg. The classic George Nelson design, with its simple shape, stylish hairpin legs, and layered plywood detailing, is faithfully reproduced. Putting it together was straightforward, especially with helpers and a socket wrench. It's very solidly made, with some give in the brackets holding the headboard. I got the Queen sized bed and it was delivered quickly, without the additional White Glove service. The platform is all one piece and is heavy, but with help from 2 friends, we were able to get it up to my apartment without too much struggle. I've put some small rubber caster cups under the legs to avoid having them dent the soft hardwood floors in my apartment. The platform with the metal mesh is stiffer than most box springs, so I also found that my old mattress is more comfortable on the Case Study bed. I'm very happy with the height: it's on the lower end of things, modern, and doesn't dominate the room. I have a regular 8" mattress, but I think a thicker mattress would look good, too, without throwing off the visual balance. It looks especially attractive with the bedding neatly folded around the mattress to show off the full effect of the bed.

By: Beecham, Renter  ( Rhode Island )

Although the bed frame was about 8 inches shorter than my king size mattress, the bed looked beautiful after it's made. But the most surprising element was that when we slept on it, it was so much better than the old box spring. The metal meshed spring made the bed so comfortable that I felt not only did we get a stylish bed frame but also got a whole new mattress as well. The bed is well made and heavy (close to 80 pounds) and it is beautifully simple. I just love the bed!!! I would recommend it to everyone who is interested in modern bed.

By: Janice H., Homeowner  ( Corona del Mar )

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