Modern bedroom with the Ozwald Boateng checkered headboard in Kente fabric and wooden walls

Design

Authenticity

A union of Savile Row tailoring with Savoir's craftsmanship in a celebration of British design.

Consists of headboard and upholstered base

The union of two British heritage brands, Authenticity is brought together by a shared commitment to craftsmanship, fit, form and comfort, translating the language of bespoke Savile Row tailoring into the world of interiors.

The Authenticity bed by Ozwald Boateng features a sculptural headboard framed in solid oak and upholstered in bespoke woven leather inspired by traditional Kente cloth, a signature element of Ozwald’s work. Each bed is handmade to order by Savoir artisans in London, requiring more than 200 hours of meticulous craftsmanship.

Fabric

The headboard is upholstered in bespoke woven leather designed by Ozwald Boateng and created by Alma, reinterpreting traditional Kente cloth—a sacred textile from Ghana and a hallmark of his work.

The base is upholstered in Whistler Leather’s embossed ‘Tangier Onyx’ full-grain leather, while the reverse of the headboard is finished in Dedar -Tabularasa Col. 163 Smeraldo.

Height

162cm floor to the top of the headboard.

Detail

Headboard 310cm, base 196cm.

Download specification

Works with the following bed sets

Nº2 - The Icon

Commissioned for the Savoy hotel in 1905, the Nº2 is a masterclass in craftsmanship, comfort and style, taking over 80 hours to handcraft.

Nº1 - The One

The culmination of over a century of bed-making expertise, requiring at least 120 hours of handcrafting, the Nº1 is the ultimate in luxury.

Nº3 - The Superior

Nearly two weeks of skilled handcrafting and masses of the finest natural breathable materials go into our soft and sumptuous Nº3 bed.

Nº4 - The New Standard

A masterpiece in longevity and comfort, our Nº4 bed model was created following demand from some of the finest hotels in the world.

Nº5 - The Savvy

Live fast, sleep slow. A bed for playing, for dreaming, for living. Made bespoke, for the everyday. The Savvy is our newest bed. Designed for real life.

Nº2 - The Icon

Ozwald Boateng

Ozwald Boateng is a British Ghanaian designer whose visionary approach to menswear has shaped the industry for almost four decades. Renowned for his modern, architectural tailoring, he combines traditional British craftsmanship with bold colour, cultural heritage and contemporary design.

Nº2 Mattress - The Icon

Our Nº4 mattress was created following demand from some of the world’s best hotels.

Extended Base

The base extends beyond the mattress on three sides, creating a more sumptuous surround for the bed and fully showcasing in Whistler Leather’s embossed ‘Tangier Onyx’ full-grain leather.

Tailored Reverse

The reverse of the headboard is finished in a striking green cotton satin, Dedar Tabularasa Smeraldo Col. 163, echoing the often-unexpected lining of afinely tailored suit.

Woven Leather

The headboard is upholstered in bespoke woven leather designed by Ozwald Boateng and created by Alma, reinterpreting traditional Kente cloth—a sacred textile from Ghana and a hallmark of his work.

Made-to-order

With a lead time of 16-18 weeks. We make everything to order; your bed begins with you.

Uncompromising Quality at Every Step

British craftsmanship

Savile Row is a street in Mayfair, London, renowned as the pinnacle of bespoke tailoring for men and home to the boutique of British designer Ozwald Boateng.

Bespoke Fabrics

Ozwald Boateng’s designs reflect a commitment to the finest materials, with each colour, weave pattern and design intricately considered to tell a powerful spiritual story.
Savoir craftsman with adding the Ozwald Boateng headboard to the wood frame in the workshop

Tailored Details

Our craftspeople brought the Authenticity bed to life, applying meticulous attention to every stitch and seam to create a piece that blends beauty with lasting durability.

The Authenticity bed represents the marriage between my creative language and Savoir’s craftsmanship. The sculptural headboard celebrates British craft, with bespoke woven leather inspired by traditional Kente cloth. The design reflects an understanding of the significance of the bed, given how much of our lives we spend in it.

Ozwald Boateng, Savile Row Designer

Find your style

Explore our full range of exquisite bed styles, each designed to offer the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and craftsmanship.

Ocean

Ocean

Pioneering leather printing meets traditional handcraft.

Paired with Nº3
Cloud

Cloud

Organic form and function create a dreamy design.

Paired with Nº4
State

State

Stately proportions, elevated with diamond tufting.

Paired with Nº1
Chrissy

Chrissy

A marriage of charm and playful sophistication.

Paired with Nº1

Bed Buying Guide

Good sleep starts with the right bed, but there are several factors to consider when investing in a new one. We’re here to help navigate you through the maze, so you can uncover a lifetime of quality sleep.

The correct level of support is essential for maintaining your spine in its natural position. To achieve this, you must sink into the bed comfortably, or your spine will curve, which may result in aches and stiffness in the morning. For side sleepers, your hips and shoulders need to sink in to ensure you get support around the waist level. If you lie on your back, your body must sink in sufficiently to ensure your lower back is well supported.

To achieve the best personalised support, we offer split-tension mattresses custom-made to your preferences, so you and your partner can have different levels of support in the same bed.

The right base supports both the mattress and the person sleeping on it. It needs to have a level of firmness to it. However, a base that is too firm will compromise the feel of even the softest mattress. A box spring base gives the mattress the best possible support, adding to the comfort of your bed and extending its life.

At Savoir, our box springs vary according to the hours of work and materials involved. The large independent hourglass springs and rolled edges take your weight, enabling the mattress to do its job of taking your shape and giving the quality of support required whilst you sleep.

When choosing the right bed, size is incredibly important. As a basic rule of comfort, you want to opt for the biggest bed your bedroom can fit. This will allow you to not only sleep more comfortably but also to approach designing the bed more creatively.

For two people, we recommend a minimum of a Super King, which is equivalent to a King in the US. This gives each person 90cm (or 38" for a US King) of sleeping space, which is the same as a single bed. The more room you have, the more comfortable and less disturbed you will be by your partner’s movements.

For large beds, we offer zip-and-link mattresses and bases to make them easier to handle and turn and to assist with access up staircases.

When it comes to choosing the fillings inside your bed, natural is best. Horsetail, wool, and cotton all breathe exceptionally well. They provide incredible insulation properties and are critical for temperature regulation, which is important all year round.

Maintaining the body’s temperature helps improve the REM stage of sleep, which is essential for restorative rest. Natural materials tend to be found in the most expensive mattresses, toppers, and bases, but also offer greater longevity. Foams and latex are less expensive but don’t breathe, so they can feel hot and deteriorate over time. One of the worst things you can do for your sleep is to overheat, as it disrupts the sleep cycle and, therefore, impacts the overall quality of sleep.

Our beds are made with only the finest natural materials, for a calming, restful night’s sleep.

While comfort, natural materials and size are all fundamental to good sleep, the style of your bed is just as important. As individual as the right mattress tension, the design of your bed is a wonderful way to add personality to your bedroom. We offer infinite style options, including headboards, legs and an almost unlimited range of fabrics.

Although being spoilt for choice is rarely bad news, if you find yourself lost in countless ideas, our bed designs section is there to inspire you to make your dream bed a reality. Every Savoir bed is made to order; we hold no stock, so your design starts with you.

Just as we don’t believe in rushing when creating our beds, we also don’t believe the decision to choose the right one should be rushed either. After all, we spend a third of our lives in bed. And so, we strongly advise visiting one of our global showrooms, where you can lie down, try different mattresses and allow yourself to drift off on the bed that is perfect for you.

Our Sleep Specialists will be there to guide you every step of the way, because purchasing a new bed is an investment that will pay off every day of your life.

The correct level of support is essential for maintaining your spine in its natural position. To achieve this, you must sink into the bed comfortably, or your spine will curve, which may result in aches and stiffness in the morning. For side sleepers, your hips and shoulders need to sink in to ensure you get support around the waist level. If you lie on your back, your body must sink in sufficiently to ensure your lower back is well supported.

To achieve the best personalised support, we offer split-tension mattresses custom-made to your preferences, so you and your partner can have different levels of support in the same bed.

The right base supports both the mattress and the person sleeping on it. It needs to have a level of firmness to it. However, a base that is too firm will compromise the feel of even the softest mattress. A box spring base gives the mattress the best possible support, adding to the comfort of your bed and extending its life.

At Savoir, our box springs vary according to the hours of work and materials involved. The large independent hourglass springs and rolled edges take your weight, enabling the mattress to do its job of taking your shape and giving the quality of support required whilst you sleep.

When choosing the right bed, size is incredibly important. As a basic rule of comfort, you want to opt for the biggest bed your bedroom can fit. This will allow you to not only sleep more comfortably but also to approach designing the bed more creatively.

For two people, we recommend a minimum of a Super King, which is equivalent to a King in the US. This gives each person 90cm (or 38" for a US King) of sleeping space, which is the same as a single bed. The more room you have, the more comfortable and less disturbed you will be by your partner’s movements.

For large beds, we offer zip-and-link mattresses and bases to make them easier to handle and turn and to assist with access up staircases.

When it comes to choosing the fillings inside your bed, natural is best. Horsetail, wool, and cotton all breathe exceptionally well. They provide incredible insulation properties and are critical for temperature regulation, which is important all year round.

Maintaining the body’s temperature helps improve the REM stage of sleep, which is essential for restorative rest. Natural materials tend to be found in the most expensive mattresses, toppers, and bases, but also offer greater longevity. Foams and latex are less expensive but don’t breathe, so they can feel hot and deteriorate over time. One of the worst things you can do for your sleep is to overheat, as it disrupts the sleep cycle and, therefore, impacts the overall quality of sleep.

Our beds are made with only the finest natural materials, for a calming, restful night’s sleep.

While comfort, natural materials and size are all fundamental to good sleep, the style of your bed is just as important. As individual as the right mattress tension, the design of your bed is a wonderful way to add personality to your bedroom. We offer infinite style options, including headboards, legs and an almost unlimited range of fabrics.

Although being spoilt for choice is rarely bad news, if you find yourself lost in countless ideas, our bed designs section is there to inspire you to make your dream bed a reality. Every Savoir bed is made to order; we hold no stock, so your design starts with you.

Just as we don’t believe in rushing when creating our beds, we also don’t believe the decision to choose the right one should be rushed either. After all, we spend a third of our lives in bed. And so, we strongly advise visiting one of our global showrooms, where you can lie down, try different mattresses and allow yourself to drift off on the bed that is perfect for you.

Our Sleep Specialists will be there to guide you every step of the way, because purchasing a new bed is an investment that will pay off every day of your life.