Fitzhugh Karol Collection. · Object № 09
Totem Bed
$17,950
- Built to order in Rochester, New York
- Freight or white-glove delivery, calculated at checkout
More than a statement: a haven. Solid wood, clear finish in Walnut or White Oak.
More than a statement, the Totem Bed by Fitzhugh Karol is a haven. Crafted from solid wood, it features a clear finish in either Walnut or White Oak.
Available in Full, Queen, King, and California King sizes to perfectly complement your room.
Crafted in a historic Rochester workshop, our work is rooted in decades of American studio furniture tradition. Each piece is made by skilled artisans using time-honored techniques that prioritize material integrity, technical precision, and sculptural form—resulting in furniture designed for longevity and lasting impact.
Solid Walnut or solid White Oak. Clear finish. Hand-stamped at the footboard. Joinery designed to come apart for refinishing.
Hold the finish in your own light before you decide — order a curated finish sample ($15, credited toward your order).
- Full
- 62"W × 83"D × 96"H
- Queen
- 68"W × 88"D × 96"H
- King
- 80"W × 88"D × 96"H
- Cal King
- 80"W × 92"D × 96"H
Each piece is crafted to order and tailored to your space. From dimensions and proportions to materials and finishes, our team works closely with you to refine every detail.
Use the inquiry form below, or read about custom furniture.
10–14 week lead time. White-glove delivery and assembly included in the continental US.
- Tear sheet (print / PDF) →
- CAD files are available to trade accounts — join the trade program.
- How long does the Totem Bed take to make?
- Each Totem Bed is built to order in our Rochester, New York workshop. Current lead time is 10–14 wk from order confirmation, plus transit. You'll receive progress updates as your piece moves through fabrication and finishing.
- Can the Totem Bed be customized?
- Yes. Each piece is crafted to order and can be tailored to your space. Submit a customization inquiry to further discuss all the possibilities with our team.About custom furniture →
- Can I see the finishes before ordering?
- Yes — we encourage it. Order finish samples ($15 each) from the Materials page or the swatch drawer on this page, and hold the actual lacquer or concrete in your own light before you decide.See the finishes →
- Do you offer trade pricing?
- Yes. Architects, interior designers, and hospitality teams can apply to the Icon Design trade program for project pricing, tear sheets, CAD files, and the full finish library. The Fitzhugh Karol Collection is available for trade projects.About the trade program →
- How is it shipped?
- By freight, or by white-glove delivery; both are calculated at checkout. Every piece is inspected and marked at the workshop before it ships.
By Fitzhugh Karol
Crafted from solid wood. A haven.
Fitzhugh Karol's Totem Bed is built from solid wood. No veneers, no shortcuts. The clear finish lets the grain do the work. Available in either Walnut or White Oak, in Full, Queen, King, or California King.
Every Totem Bed leaves the workshop signed and stamped at the footboard. The joinery comes apart for life: it can be flat-packed, refinished, and rebuilt by the studio in fifty years.
See the finish in your own light.
Custom Furniture · by commission
Have something in mind?
Let’s explore what’s possible with Totem Bed.
Scale, proportion, finish, top material. Anything is possible. Tell us what your room needs; we’ll come back with a sketch and a number, by hand, within five business days.
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