Terracotta leather, grid-tufted across a reclined barrel headboard — a bed where warmth is structural, not merely decorative.
The recline angle was not arbitrary — it was calculated for the sitting position most people actually use when reading in bed. That angle is built permanently into the frame, so the headboard functions as a backrest without needing extra pillows. Then the terracotta happened, and suddenly the practical brief became something much more emotionally resonant. Earthy and precise at the same time.
The Making of the Torino Bed
Designed by Harsha
The headboard is built to a fixed recline angle — approximately 10 to 15 degrees from vertical — calculated for comfortable back support. Grid tufting is then mapped across the curved, angled surface, with stitching lines adjusted for the changing angle at the edges to prevent distortion. The terracotta leather is dyed consistently across all panels: headboard face, side wraps, and base body.
Uniformly Dyed Terracotta Leather
Achieving a consistent terracotta tone across a headboard face, its side wraps, and four base panels requires dyeing from the same batch — warm hues with red undertones are particularly sensitive to batch variation. ::
Grid Tufting on a Reclined Curved Surface
Mapping a rectangular grid across a headboard that curves and reclines simultaneously requires adapting each stitching line for the changing angle — so the cells read as squares to the eye, not trapezoids. ::
Fixed-Angle Reclined Headboard Frame
The backward lean is engineered into the frame itself — not adjustable — calculated at an angle that supports the back for reading without the headboard appearing to fall away. ::
Built to Last
- Cot5'6" × 7'
- Headboard H4'
- Legs2"
- FrameSolid hardwood, fixed-recline headboard frame and low platform base
- UpholsteryLeather, batch-matched terracotta, grid tufted headboard
- LegsCompact brass feet, 4-point
- OriginDesigned & made in Bangalore, India
- MaterialArt leather
- Lead time6–8 weeks from order confirmation
Owned for a Lifetime, Cared for Always
Every piece carries a lifetime craftsmanship guarantee, full restoration on request, and a designer who picks up the phone when you call.
Lifetime Craftsmanship Guarantee
Every joint, stitch, and finish is warranted for the lifetime of the original buyer.
Full Restoration Service
Reupholstery, refinishing, frame repair — at any point in the piece's life, returned to factory standard.
Care Concierge
A direct line to a designer for cleaning advice, swatch matching, or simply a second opinion on a room.
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