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To find the best bed frames, the WIRED Reviews team has put more than 35 to the test over the years. Our top pick is Thuma's Classic Bed, but we know that a bed frame is a big investment that you'll use every day, so we've also got options for different budgets and preferences. A bed frame can help improve the look of your room, but it's also a crucial component of sleep hygiene and extending mattress longevity. I've rounded up the team's favorites below, with prices reflecting queen-size frames where applicable.

Be sure to check out our other sleep guides, including the best mattresses, best hybrid mattresses, best Japanese joinery bed frames, best bedsheets, and best sleep gifts for more. And if you don't want to upgrade your frame just yet, check out this advice on how to fix bed frame problems.

Updated May 2026: We've added new bed frames from Saatva, Ikea, Wayfair, and TempurPedic. We've also reformatted this guide, removed a few older picks, and checked for accuracy throughout.

Our Top Bed Frames

Best Bed FrameThuma Classic Bed Frame

$1,995 Thuma (With Headboard)

Best Upholstered Bed FrameThuma Signature Bed

$2,195 Thuma (With Headboard)

Best Thuma DupeDreamCloud Bamboo Platform Bed Frame

$449 DreamCloud

Best Budget Bed FrameAmazonBasics Heavy Duty Bed Frame (18-inch)

$102 Amazon

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Classic Bed Frame

$1,995 Thuma (With Headboard)

$1,195 Thuma

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- Durable

- Easy setup

- Sturdy

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- Price may be too high for some

I've owned the Thuma Classic Bed for five years, and it feels as good as new. You don't need a single tool to assemble this solid wood bed frame. The company uses traditional Japanese joinery techniques, and it took me about 15 minutes to put the whole thing together. That means disassembly and reassembly when I had to move was so easy—there are just two thumb screws at the top and bottom edges of the frame, which you can hand-screw in once everything else is in place.

More surprising is how sturdy it is. I've gone through so many bed frames before the Thuma, and after a year or two, there's usually a broken slat or bent metal rod here and there. Or the slats keep falling down, so you have to do that thing where you pull the mattress over your head as you try to shove them back in place (just me?). The Thuma doesn't creak and never slides around. The foam Pillowboard is an additional expense, but it's comfy. Thuma has since added a wood headboard, which is pricier, but that's what I'll probably upgrade to next, since it completes the look. The only downside is how expensive this whole bed frame is (the price has jumped since I first purchased it), but if it helps, the Thuma is made from repurposed wood, and it's UL GreenGuard Gold Certified, meaning low chemical emissions. —Julian Chokkattu

Available Finishes5Materials UsedUpcycled wood. Cork bottoms. Recycled plastic felt. Two screws. (Pillowboard uses recycled wool, recycled polyamide, and other recycled fibers.)Weight Capacity1,000 poundsSizes AvailableTwin to California kingWarrantyLifetime warrantyReturn Policy30 days; free

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Signature Bed

$2,195 Thuma (With Headboard)

$1,395 Thuma (Frame Only)

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- Easy, tool-free assembly

- Solid and silent

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- Might be too pricey for some

Thuma made its name with a minimalist wooden bed (our top pick, above) with clean lines and a tool-free assembly process that's no more complex than snapping together Lego bricks. The Signature was launched in February as the brand's first fully upholstered bed. The Thuma Signature has the same Japanese wood joinery at its heart for easy assembly, but covers the frame in soft Italian felted wool or performance linen for a decidedly more posh experience. I've been testing the wool version for a few months. It took less than five minutes for me to assemble, and it's very solid and dead silent, with no squeaking whatsoever. The plush headboard upholstery is pillow-soft, and my only problem with it is remembering not to just lay my head directly on it. Best of all, when it's time to move, this bed pops apart in just a few minutes without any bolts or screws. —Martin Cizmar

Available Finishes8Materials UsedWood. Felt. Polyester, viscose, linen (performance lin

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