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Ark Bed Base

Ark Bed Base

Minimalist flat-pack bed base with rolling wheels for easy mobility

Low-profile fabric-upholstered base
5 sizes — Single to King
Wooden frame & slat base — no box spring
Pairs with any headboard
$279.00 AUD, incl. GSTSKU AR-SB-GR
Frame only — mattress sold separately.

Includes the fabric-upholstered base, wooden frame and slat platform. Add a matching Single mattress →

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Colour: Dark Grey
Size: Single Size & fit guide
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Overview

A low-profile fabric bed base, in the widest size range we sell

The Ark Bed Base is a fabric-upholstered, headboard-free bed base built on a wooden internal frame with a straight wooden slat platform — no box spring needed. It's the widest size run of any bed product in our store, from Single right through to King, in Dark Grey or Black, so it's an easy fit whatever room you're furnishing.

Fabric-upholstered, low-profile base

A woven fabric wrap over a wooden frame gives the Ark a soft, tailored look with a lower, more minimal profile than a traditional bed frame.

The widest size range we stock

Single, King Single, Double, Queen and King — five sizes in one range, more than any other bed product in our store.

Wooden frame & slat base

Straight wooden slats sit on a wooden internal frame, taking a standard mattress directly — no box spring or extra foundation required.

Pairs with any headboard — or none

The Ark has no headboard of its own, so it sits flush against the wall on its own, or pairs with a wall-mounted or floor-standing headboard of your choice.

Works with your mattress

Will it fit your mattress?

A bed base is only right with the right mattress. Here's what's included, what to buy, and how the slat base supports it — the details most bed listings leave out.

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Mattress not included

Sold as the frame only. Choose your size, then pair a standard Australian mattress of the same size. See mattress options →

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Buy the matching size

Each frame fits a standard AU mattress of the same name — a Queen frame takes a 153 × 203 cm Queen mattress. The full size chart is in Dimensions.

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Slat base, no box spring

The wooden slat base with centre support bar holds the mattress directly — no box spring or extra foundation needed. Works with foam, hybrid and spring mattresses.

Slat base & mattress support

Slat base included — suited to spring mattresses, and supports most foam and hybrid mattresses too. If you're matching a specific foam or hybrid mattress, check the slat spacing with our team before ordering, since some foam-mattress warranties require gaps under ~7.5 cm.

Pair with a mattress

Dimensions

Will it fit your room?

Single to King · footprints, heights & carton sizes
Single — fits 92 × 187 cm mattress
Fits mattress (selected size)92 × 187 cm
Base footprint (L × W)187 × 92 cm
Overall base height30 cm
Cartons (boxed, selected size)185×44×20 cm

Total height = base height + your mattress depth. There's no headboard or footboard height to add — the Ark is a base only. Ships flat-packed. A screwdriver is needed (electric drill recommended); two people recommended. Measurements are taken by hand and can vary slightly between shipments.

📦Ships flat-packed

Cartons clear a standard ~80 cm doorway even when the assembled piece is large. Still worth measuring for the bigger sizes.

🧭Room clearance

Allow 60–75 cm around the piece to move comfortably; remember the frame footprint runs a few cm larger than the mattress.

📐Total height

Total height = base + your mattress, so a tall base plus a deep mattress can sit high — worth checking for getting in and out.

🚙Pickup vehicle

For free Rocklea pickup, a flat-pack fits most cars, but an assembled or oversized item needs a van, ute or trailer.

Australian size chart

SizeFits mattress (W × L)
Single 92 × 187 cm
King Single 106 × 203 cm
Double 137 × 187 cm
Queen 153 × 203 cm
King 183 × 203 cm

Australian sizes differ from US and UK — always check the centimetre dimensions, not just the name. Unsure which to choose? Read our Australian bed sizes guide.

Materials & care

Built to live with

Woven fabric & wood · slat base · 1-year warranty · care guide
Material
Woven fabric upholstery over a wooden internal frame
Headboard
Not included — base only
Base
Straight wooden slats (no box spring)
Storage
None — low-profile base (under-bed clearance for storage boxes)
Assembly
Flat-packed; screwdriver needed (drill recommended)
Warranty
1 year

Care instructions

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Vacuum regularly

Run a soft-brush vacuum attachment over the woven fabric base weekly to lift dust and lint before it settles into the weave.

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Tackle spills early

Blot spills with a clean dry cloth, working from the outside of the mark towards the centre. The sooner you catch it, the easier the fabric releases the stain.

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Keep out of direct sun

Sustained UV can fade the woven fabric and dry the internal timber frame. Place the base away from direct afternoon sunlight where possible.

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Tighten bolts quarterly

Like all flat-packed bases, the bolts can work slightly loose over months of use. A quick quarterly check and tighten keeps the base feeling solid.

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What's in the box

Ships flat-packed

1 flat-packed carton · tools & contents

Each size ships as a single flat-packed carton. A screwdriver is needed (an electric drill is recommended), and two people are recommended for handling the panels.

Boxes
1 flat-packed box per base (Single)
Single carton size
185×44×20 cm
King Single carton size
200×44×20 cm
Double carton size
185×44×20 cm
Queen carton size
200×50×20 cm
King carton size
200×50×20 cm
Includes
Fabric-upholstered base panels, wooden internal frame, wooden slats, fittings
Tools
Screwdriver (electric drill recommended)
Mattress
Not included — base only
Delivery & pickup

Two ways to get it home

Free local delivery, pickup & returns

Delivery cost is calculated by item and distance — enter your details in the estimator above, or at checkout. We offer free local delivery to eligible addresses within ~10 km of our Rocklea warehouse; terms and conditions apply. Delivery is to ground level / front garage only. The Ark ships flat-packed — add professional assembly in the buy box if you'd like our team to put it together on the day.

Collect free from our Rocklea distribution warehouse by appointment. Bring your order confirmation and photo ID. Check the carton size above fits your vehicle before you come. For full terms, see our Pickup & Delivery Terms.

The Ark is covered by a 1-year warranty — see our Warranty Policy. Change-of-mind returns are accepted under our Return Policy; full conditions apply.

Reviews

What buyers say

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Christine C.
Ark Bed Base

Ark base arrived quickly. It is super easy to assemble and is a very solid base. I used a 30cm mattress on this base and the height is perfect at about 64cm high from the floor. It also has 2 castors and 4 feet so it easy to move but doesnt move around whwn youre actually in the bed.

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FAQ

Common questions

The Ark comes in five sizes — Single, King Single, Double, Queen and King — the widest size range of any bed product we stock. Each size is available in Dark Grey or Black.

No — the Ark is sold as the base only. Browse our mattress range to pair with it, or speak with our team in any of our five SE QLD showrooms.

No — the Ark is a base only, with no headboard included. It sits neatly against the wall on its own, or pairs with a headboard of your choice — wall-mounted or floor-standing.

No — it's a low-profile base without built-in storage. If you'd prefer a bed with a built-in storage drawer, look at one of our storage bed frames instead.

The straight wooden slat base suits foam, hybrid and most spring mattresses, and needs no box spring. If you'd like us to confirm the exact slat spacing on the Ark for your mattress and warranty, contact our team and we'll check it for you.

Yes — the Ark ships flat-packed. A screwdriver is needed (an electric drill is recommended), and two people are recommended for handling the panels. You can add professional assembly in the buy box to have our team put it together on delivery day (ground level only).

Yes — the Ark is on display across our five SE QLD showrooms: Rocklea, Virginia, Beenleigh, Bundall (Gold Coast) and North Ipswich. Floor models and current stock can vary, so we recommend calling ahead if you'd like to see a specific size or colour.

Full details

Ark Bed Base — full product details

Specs, styling & related ranges

The Ark Bed Base is a fabric-upholstered, headboard-free bed base built on a wooden internal frame with a straight wooden slat platform. There's no box spring needed, and no headboard included — it sits flush against the wall on its own, or pairs with any headboard you already own.

Available in five sizes — Single, King Single, Double, Queen and King, in Dark Grey or Black — the Ark has the widest size range of any bed product in our store. Pair it with the right mattress for your sleep preference — browse our pocket spring and full mattress range.

Browse more bed frames, or visit one of our five South-East Queensland showrooms in Rocklea, Virginia, Beenleigh, Bundall and North Ipswich to see the Ark in person.