Baum Chuppah Bed

The legs of this bed were fabricated from salvaged scraps of hardwood, and originally used as the Chuppah poles of a Jewish Marriage Ceremony. A Chuppah (Huppah), also referred to as the bridal canopy, is a multifaceted symbol: It is a home, a garment and a bed covering. Its openness recalls the tent of the biblical Abraham, a paragon of hospitality, who kept his tents open on all sides so that visitors would know they were welcome. While making these poles for my own wedding, it seemed appropriate to repurpose these symbolic poles into an actual bed.