Paris Design Week 2026: Aluminum and Steel Platform Bed
Rik Frans Jansen debuts the PLATFORM bed at Paris Design Week 2026, combining exposed architectural metals with Egyptian cotton bedding from Brut Studios.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
- Amsterdam designer Rik Frans Jansen unveiled the architectural PLATFORM bed
- Featured at the GOOD SELECTION exhibition during Paris Design Week 2026
- Constructed from an aluminum frame and bolted stainless steel panels
- Paired with 600-thread-count Egyptian cotton sateen from Brut Studios
Amsterdam-based architect and designer Rik Frans Jansen has turned industrial construction into a striking domestic centerpiece with the introduction of PLATFORM. The architectural bed was showcased to the public during Paris Design Week 2026 as part of the GOOD SELECTION exhibition, which was organized by designer Lucas Zito.
The underlying concept of the design draws direct inspiration from building construction, utilizing materials that are typically concealed behind walls and ceilings. By bringing exposed aluminum profiles and bolted stainless-steel panels out into the open, Jansen highlights structural elements to form the core visual language of the furniture piece.
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Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
Measuring 250 × 220 × 50 cm, the PLATFORM bed consists of an aluminum profile framework clad in bolted metal panels that elevate the sleeping area above the floor to establish a commanding spatial presence. The robust panel system seamlessly extends into a low-profile headboard complete with integrated power outlets, while joints, bolts, and profile ends remain entirely visible.
To counterbalance the rigidity of the exposed metal construction, the bed is dressed in luxury bedding supplied by Berlin-based label Brut Studios. Crafted from extra-long-staple Egyptian cotton sateen with a 600 thread count, the textiles are offered in Ashen Stone and Concrete Blue shades that closely mirror the industrial tones of the steel frame.
Applying raw construction materials to domestic furniture design reflects a growing appreciation for material honesty and industrial aesthetics in contemporary interiors. By exposing structural joints, bolts, and metal profiles, designers challenge traditional boundaries between architectural engineering and living spaces, creating a tactile contrast against soft textiles.
Designed in Berlin and manufactured in Egypt, Brut Studios focuses on proportion and restrained architectural color palettes. For this presentation, the bedding extends the core concept of the PLATFORM bed into softer interior elements while maintaining a strict material and tonal relationship with the frame. The PLATFORM bed is currently available to order.
Source: designboom
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