The Clara Bed
A headboard that spans the wall.
The Clara's panelled headboard runs past the mattress on both sides, wide enough for bedside tables to sit against it.
At 101cm high, upholstered and finished with a slim black trim, it makes the bed the centre of the room.
Upholstery
Made in the cover you choose.
Shown in FB-SANTI-130, a light grey textured fabric.
Choose from our fabric, eco-leather and cow leather ranges. Every Clara is made to order in our own factory.
- Fabric, eco-leather or cow leather
- Panelled headboard with a slim black trim
- Made to order in about 12 weeks
The Clara Bed in numbers
Built for a better night's sleep.
72
Slats in the base, three times the 24 in many standard bases.
101cm
Headboard height, panelled and upholstered.
15 years
Structural warranty, not pro-rata.
5 sizes
From Single to Super King.
Support
72 slats, three times the usual.
Our own slat system uses 72 slats, three times the 24 found in many standard bases, spread across four independent bays to keep the bed even and stable.
With slats under 5cm apart, the base meets the warranty requirements of most mattress manufacturers.
- 72 slats across 4 independent bays
- 3 centre support beams
- Slats under 5cm apart
- Folds to fit through lifts, stairwells and narrow doorways
Storage
Add storage underneath.
Choose a fixed base, gas-lift storage or a motorised lift.
The motorised lift raises the mattress base to hip height at the push of a button, so there's no bending or heavy lifting, and opens up over 1,000 litres of storage in the King size.
- Fixed base
- Gas-lift storage, +$400
- Motorised lift storage, +$800
Complete the room
Room for bedside tables.
Shown with the Persia Bedside Table in walnut, sitting against the headboard.
Add the Infinity Mattress and save 20% when you buy it with your bed.
Make it yours
Choose the size, cover and storage.
Every Clara is made to order in our own factory.
The price shown is the base price. Your size, cover and storage choices update the price as you select them.
Choose your size
Single, Double, Queen, King or Super King.
Choose a material and range
Fabric, eco-leather or cow leather. Each range shows its price as you select it.
Choose your colour
Open the cover gallery for larger swatches, or see them in a Melbourne showroom.
Add storage if you like
Fixed base, gas-lift storage (+$400) or motorised lift (+$800).
Pay a 30% deposit or in full
We make your bed in about 12 weeks. Loan bed bases are available for Melbourne Metro while you wait.

Built to last
Made to last, night after night.
Made in our own factory
Designed and made by Gainsville, not sourced from a third party.
72-slat, 4-bay base
Even, stable support with 3 centre beams and slats under 5cm apart.
Foldable base
Fits through lifts, stairwells and narrow doorways.
15 Year Structural Warranty
Not pro-rata, from a family business since 1964.
An exclusive Gainsville design, backed by over 60 years of furniture expertise and an Australian family business.
Specifications
- Single
- W 213 × D 218cm (mattress 92 × 187cm)
- Double
- W 258 × D 218cm (mattress 137 × 187cm)
- Queen
- W 273 × D 234cm (mattress 152 × 203cm)
- King
- W 303 × D 234cm (mattress 182 × 203cm)
- Super King
- W 324 × D 234cm (mattress 203 × 203cm)
- Headboard height
- 101cm
- Side rail height
- 37cm
- Slat height
- 29cm
- Sitting height
- 59cm with the Infinity Mattress
- Base
- 72 slats, 4 bays, 3 centre support beams, foldable
- Storage
- Fixed, gas lift (+$400) or motorised lift (+$800)
- Covers
- Fabric, eco-leather or cow leather, made to order
- Pictured in
- FB-SANTI-130 light grey fabric
- Made to order
- Approx. 12 weeks
- Warranty
- 15 years structural, not pro-rata
- Handmade
- Dimensions may vary by up to 3%
Full product details
The Clara Bed is built around its headboard: a 101 cm high, panelled and upholstered headboard that extends past the mattress on both sides, finished with a slim black trim. Bedside tables sit right against it, making the bed the centre of the room. Explore our full range of designer beds in Melbourne.
Every Clara is made to order in our own factory, in your choice of size and cover: fabric, eco-leather or cow leather. Shown in FB-SANTI-130, a light grey textured fabric.
Underneath is Gainsville's own 72-slat support system, three times the 24 slats found in many standard bases, spread across four independent bays with three centre support beams. Slats sit under 5 cm apart, meeting the warranty requirements of most mattress manufacturers, and the base folds to fit through lifts, stairwells and narrow doorways.
Add gas-lift storage, or the motorised lift that raises the mattress base to hip height at the push of a button and opens up over 1,000 litres of storage in the King size.
Overall Size (W x D)
- Single: 213 x 218 cm (mattress 92 x 187 cm)
- Double: 258 x 218 cm (mattress 137 x 187 cm)
- Queen: 273 x 234 cm (mattress 152 x 203 cm)
- King: 303 x 234 cm (mattress 182 x 203 cm)
- Super King: 324 x 234 cm (mattress 203 x 203 cm)
Specifications
- Headboard height: 101 cm
- Side rail height: 37 cm
- Slat height: 29 cm
- Sitting height with the Infinity Mattress: 59 cm
- Base: 72 slats in 4 bays, 3 centre support beams, slats under 5 cm apart, foldable
- Storage: fixed base, gas-lift storage (+$400) or motorised lift (+$800)
- Covers: fabric, eco-leather or cow leather, made to order in approx. 12 weeks
- Warranty: 15-year structural warranty (not pro-rata)
- Handmade; dimensions may vary by up to 3%
Bundle and save: buy the Clara with the Infinity Mattress and save a further 20% off the mattress sale price.
Designed and made by Gainsville, a family business since 1964, with delivery and assembly throughout Metro Melbourne and delivery Australia-wide. Visit a Melbourne showroom to see the Clara in person.
Made to order
Made for your bedroom, in about 12 weeks.
Order online with a 30% deposit, or see the covers in a Melbourne showroom. Loan bed bases are available for Melbourne Metro while you wait.
Showrooms in Southbank, Nunawading and Thomastown
Clara Bed FAQ
What is the Displayed Cover?
The displayed cover is FB-SANTI-130.

What are the dimensions?
| Overall Size (W x D) | |
| Single: | 213cm x 218cm (mattress 92 x 187cm) |
| Double: | 258cm x 218cm (mattress 137 x 187cm) |
| Queen: | 273cm x 234cm (mattress 152 x 203cm) |
| King: | 303cm x 234cm (mattress 182 x 203cm) |
| Super King: | 324cm x 234cm (mattress 203 x 203cm) |
| Product Dimensions | |
| Headboard Height: | 101cm |
| Side Rail Height: | 37cm |
| Slat Height: | 29cm |
| Infinity Mattress Sitting Height: | 59cm |
Due to the nature of being handmade, dimensions can vary by up to 3%.
Handmade; dimensions may vary by up to 3%
What slat system is used?
We've designed our own, and back it with a 15 Year Warranty
Gainsville's innovative Slat System ensures long-lasting support to provide you with the best nights sleep.
- 72 Slat System (most are less than half this)
- Foldable to enable easy delivery (most are one piece)
- 3 Support Legs (most are one or two)
- 4.5cm Distance between Slats (most are 10-15cm)
- 15 Year Warranty (most are only 12 months)
What storage options are available?
- Fixed base: no storage, included in the base price.
- Storage D, gas lift: +$400. Lift the slat base to reach the storage underneath.
- Storage F, motorised lift: +$800. Raises the mattress base to hip height at the push of a button, with over 1,000 litres of storage in the King size.
What are the shipping options?
Please proceed to the checkout for freight options. If a freight price doesn't display for your location, start a live chat and we can obtain delivery quotes for you.
Downloads
| Downloads | |
| PDF Specifications | Clara Bed Spec Sheet |
| Video Tips | |
| Gas Lift Storage D | Tips and Tricks Video |