The Maison de Pondichéry Cane Bed

Period Inspiration:

In the coastal town of Pondichéry, where French domestic order met Indian climate and craft, furniture learned a new language. The Maison de Pondichéry Cane Bed is conceived as a homage to those quiet interiors - rooms shaped by sea air, shuttered light, and the unhurried rituals of colonial domestic life.

Its defining cane panel recalls a material choice born not of ornament, but of intelligence. Cane allowed air to circulate through long, humid nights, while timber frames provided the discipline and proportion inherited from French domestic furniture. The low stance, restrained geometry, and softly rounded headboard speak to a design culture that prized repose over display, comfort over excess.

This historically grounded re-creation is faithful to the spirit of Franco-Indian interiors from the late eighteenth to early twentieth centuries. It belongs to the world of townhouses along Rue Romain Rolland and shaded bungalows where furniture was expected to age quietly, gracefully, and without urgency.

Material – Mahogany Wood and Cane

Dimensions in Inches:

Overall Length: 84
Overall Width: 76 for King, 64 for Queen
Headboard Height: 50 
Footboard Height: 18

Please note that each piece is handmade. There could be a slight variation (up to 2 inches) in dimensions.

Delivery Timeline - Every piece from The Collectors is crafted to order. Production and delivery typically require 4–6 weeks, with occasional extensions reflecting the care, materials, and finishing each object demands.

Customisation – Please email us at hi@thecollectors.in or call at 9886331003, before placing the order, in case you want to customise the wood type, dimensions or polish.

The price mentioned includes all taxes and delivery.

Item code - TCB14