The Lema Theo bed dates from 2013. It was designed by Studio Kairos, the practice architects Giuseppe Manente and Abramo Mion founded in 1980. For Lema they drew a double bed built around wood: a plain ash frame and a slanted headboard held up by supports thinner than the frame itself. Lema talks about the richness and warmth of wood set against one slender detail. In a bedroom, that change in thickness is what you notice first.
Ash, lacquer and quilted leather on the Lema Theo bed
The frame is solid ash. Every finish keeps the grain visible: oak-stained heat-treated ash, coal-stained ash, open-pore lacquer in Carta 750, or open-pore black. The legs flare slightly and change section as they reach the floor. You see it best from the side. The headboard has more options. Keep it in ash, lacquer it in a color from Lema's Lemacolortrend range, or have it lightly padded and covered in fabric or leather. In leather, a light quilting gives the surface rhythm.
Living with Theo
Lema makes Theo in two sizes, with an overall footprint of 217 x 175 cm (85.4 x 68.9 in) or 217 x 185 cm (85.4 x 72.8 in), and a height of 89 cm (35 in). Slats and mattress are chosen separately. With a wood headboard the room stays crisp and quiet. With quilted leather it feels warmer, and we like that version best against coal-stained ash. If you'd rather have an all-fabric bed with a tall, wraparound headboard, take a look at the Lema Lullaby bed.
Our advice
Pick the headboard first, then the ash finish, since the two together set the tone of the bed. At our showroom in Messina, Italy, you can see the wood samples, Lema's lacquers and the upholstery, and we'll help you settle on size and slats. Your tailored quote comes back fast. We ship worldwide, so you can order from wherever you live. If you already have an offer for the same Theo, in the same size and finishes, from another authorized Lema dealer, we will match it or beat it.
Technical data
- Design: Studio Kairos, 2013
- Solid ash frame
- Ash finishes: oak-stained heat-treated, coal-stained, open-pore Carta 750 lacquer, open-pore black lacquer
- Slightly flared legs with a tapering section
- Slanted headboard in ash or lacquered in Lemacolortrend colors
- Padded headboard in fabric or leather (leather with light quilting)
- Overall size: 217 x 175 cm (85.4 x 68.9 in) or 217 x 185 cm (85.4 x 72.8 in), height 89 cm (35 in)
- Mattress sizes: on request
- Slats and mattress not included
Frequently asked questions
Who designed the Lema Theo bed?
Studio Kairos, the practice of Giuseppe Manente and Abramo Mion, in 2013.
What size is the Theo bed?
Lema makes it in two versions: 217 x 175 cm (85.4 x 68.9 in) and 217 x 185 cm (85.4 x 72.8 in) overall, 89 cm (35 in) high. Mattress sizes are available on request.
Can the headboard be upholstered?
Yes. Besides ash and Lemacolortrend lacquers, it can be padded and covered in fabric or leather, with light quilting on the leather version.
Are slats and mattress included?
No, they are chosen separately. We can help you pick the right slats.
Where can I buy the Lema Theo bed at the best price?
From Mobilificio Marchese, an authorized Lema dealer. You get a tailored quote, and if you have an equivalent offer from another authorized dealer, we match it or beat it. We ship worldwide.
