Description
The Modular Architecture of a Schramm Dream Bed
The Schramm Origins Gala Bed is one of the two great bed lines of Schramm’s celebrated Origins programme — a modular panel frame system with an almost infinite range of configuration possibilities that has been refined over decades of German bed manufacturing expertise. The Gala’s defining structural principle — the Schramm sleep system placed inside a separate panel frame rather than forming a structural unity with it — creates a bed system with a unique practical advantage: the sleep foundation can be upgraded at any time without replacing the frame. This is the most versatile and most configurable bed system in Sleep Gallery’s range, handmade in Germany since 1923.
The Gala System — Sleep Foundation Inside a Separate Panel Frame
The fundamental engineering of the Gala distinguishes it from most bed systems — and from Schramm’s own Basis line — in one critical way.
In a standard box spring bed (and in the Schramm Basis), the sleep system and the bed frame form a structural unity — they are built together and cannot be separated. In the Gala, the Schramm sleep system is a separate component placed inside the panel frame — the box spring and the frame are distinct entities that do not share structural load.
This separation has a practical consequence that no other bed system in the market offers: a non-adjustable box spring can always be easily replaced with a motor-adjustable one — without changing the panel frame, headboard, upholstery, or any other element of the bed. A Gala owner who initially chooses a flat base can upgrade to a motor-driven adjustable system years later, simply by replacing the internal box spring component while keeping the entire external frame exactly as configured.
The Schramm sleep system inside the Gala is the same dual mattress system — a highly elastic, flexible top mattress and a stable, highly responsive base mattress — that underpins Schramm’s legendary sleeping comfort. Schramm is the only bed manufacturer worldwide to use exclusively thermal furnace-tempered springs in their manufactory mattresses, ensuring unimpaired reset force even after years of use.
Panel Frame — Three Heights, Three Thicknesses, Three Surface Options
The Gala’s panel frame is available in two heights (18cm and 28cm) and three thickness grades (S, M, and L), creating six different panel profiles that suit different aesthetic preferences and bedroom heights.
Each panel can be finished in three different ways:
- Fabric: upholstered in any fabric from Schramm’s extensive textile catalogue — including natural fibres such as the Pepe alpaca wool and a wide range of woven textiles
- Wood: natural wood panels in various species and stain shades, individually tailored to your bedroom interior
- Lacquer: painted finish in any colour — Schramm’s sewing and finishing studio can match any colour specification
The SCHRAMM sewing studio fulfils individual cut requirements in any conceivable material — the panels are not off-the-shelf components but individually crafted pieces.
Around Twenty Headboard Options
The Gala’s headboard range is one of the most extensive in German bed design — approximately twenty different headboard styles spanning the full range of aesthetic preferences: from simple, clean panels that provide minimal visual framing to deeply padded, architecturally complex forms with buttoned or quilted details. Headboards can be covered in matching or contrasting fabrics or leathers from Schramm’s complete catalogue.
Feet, Double Bed Slewability, and Storage Options
The Gala’s legs and feet are individually chosen from Schramm’s extensive Origins leg catalogue — including conical wooden legs in beech/oak/cherry stains, polished aluminium tube legs, brass tube legs, dark metal legs in various heights, filigree polished cast-iron legs, square wooden legs, and continuous runners. The leg choice significantly changes the visual character of the overall bed.
For double beds, the Gala offers a slewability option — a swivel fitting at the outer sides of the headboard and a coupling bracket at the foot end that allows both halves of the bed to swivel outward, facilitating bed-making and cleaning between the two mattress halves. An integrated storage box option is also available for the Gala 18-S and 28-S.
Available in Custom Sizes — From 80cm to 200cm Width
The Gala is available in bed widths from 80 to 200cm — single and double configurations — and all products in the Origins collection are available in custom sizes as standard. Sleep Gallery holds Schramm’s full Gala catalogue. Visit our showroom or speak to our sleep experts at 596 14 99 77 to begin configuring your Gala.
Free Delivery and Professional Assembly in Tbilisi
The Schramm Origins Gala is delivered and assembled in your home free of charge in Tbilisi by Sleep Gallery’s professional team.
Product Details
- Collection: Schramm Origins Gala — modular panel frame system
- Sleep system: Schramm dual mattress system placed inside panel frame (separable)
- Panel heights: 18cm or 28cm
- Panel thickness: S (small), M (medium), L (large)
- Panel surface: fabric, wood, or lacquer
- Headboards: approximately 20 styles — fabric, leather, or wood
- Feet: wide choice — wood (beech/oak/cherry), metal, polished aluminium, brass
- Optional: motor-driven adjustable base, integrated storage box, slewability
- Width: 80–200cm, custom sizes available
- Full catalogue available at Sleep Gallery
- Handmade in Germany — Schramm manufactory, Winnweiler (est. 1923, centenary 2023)
- Delivery and assembly: free in Tbilisi
FAQ:
Q: What is the key difference between the Schramm Gala and the Schramm Basis — which should I choose?
Both the Gala and Basis are part of Schramm’s Origins collection, both are handmade in Germany, and both use the Schramm dual mattress sleep system. The fundamental difference is in the relationship between the sleep foundation and the bed frame.
In the Basis, the Schramm sleep system and the bed frame form a structural unity — they are built together. This creates a very precise, flush-fitting bed system where the upholstered shell and the mattress form a unified sleeping surface. The Basis is the right choice for those who want this structural integration.
In the Gala, the sleep system is a separate component placed inside the panel frame — box spring and frame are distinct. This separation means the Gala can be upgraded: a non-adjustable box spring can be replaced with a motor-adjustable one at any time without changing the frame. It also means the panel frame has its own visual identity independent of the sleep system. The Gala is the right choice for those who value maximum configurability, the option for future upgrades, or the specific aesthetic character of the panel-with-inset-system construction.
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Q: Can the Gala’s non-adjustable base be upgraded to a motor-adjustable system later?
Yes — this is one of the Gala’s most practically significant features and a key reason to choose it over systems where the base and frame are structurally unified.
Because the Schramm sleep system sits inside the panel frame as a separate component, the base mattress module can be removed and replaced independently. A Gala configured with a standard flat base can have that base replaced with a Schramm motor-driven adjustable system at a future date — providing continuous variable adjustment of the back and leg sections for reading, reflux relief, back pain management, or leg elevation — while the panel frame, headboard, upholstery, legs, and all aesthetic elements of the bed remain exactly as configured.
This future-proofing is unique to the Gala system and represents a meaningful investment protection — the bed’s external configuration, which reflects significant material and craft investment, does not become obsolete if sleeping requirements change. Speak to our sleep experts at 596 14 9977 to discuss the upgrade path.
Q: How many combinations are available in the Gala system — is the choice overwhelming?
The Gala system’s combination possibilities are genuinely extensive — widths from 80 to 200cm, two panel heights (18cm and 28cm), three thicknesses (S/M/L), three surface finishes (fabric/wood/lacquer), approximately twenty headboard styles, and a wide range of legs and feet options, along with optional storage and slewability. The result is millions of possible configurations.
In practice, the Sleep Gallery team guides you through the selection process as an advisor rather than leaving you to navigate a catalogue alone. The key decisions — panel height, surface finish, headboard style, leg type — each narrow the field quickly, and your bedroom’s existing aesthetic provides natural direction.
Sleep Gallery holds Schramm’s full Origins Gala catalogue and can provide fabric samples on request. Our sleep experts are experienced in Schramm configuration and can guide you from initial preferences to a specific specification in a single showroom visit. The process is consultative, not overwhelming. Call 596 14 9977 or visit our Tbilisi showroom.
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Q: What natural materials does Schramm use in the Gala’s upholstery?
Schramm’s upholstery material philosophy is specifically oriented toward natural fibres and sustainable sourcing — and this extends to the Gala’s panel and headboard upholstery options.
The fabric catalogue includes natural fibre options such as the signature Pepe alpaca wool — an exceptionally soft natural fibre from alpaca — as well as various wool blends, linen, cotton, and other natural textile options alongside synthetic and mixed-fibre fabrics. Schramm’s craftspeople select upholstery materials that provide both tactile quality and long-term durability under daily contact.
For the bed’s internal sleep system, Schramm uses natural materials throughout — including pure new wool from French free-range sheep for mattress padding, as well as cotton, silk, linen, cashmere, and various other natural unbonded padding materials. Schramm’s commitment to natural materials is not a marketing position — it is a manufacturing philosophy applied across every component of the sleep system.
Q: The Schramm Origins Gala costs more than standard modular bed systems — what justifies the price?
The price reflects four specific distinctions from a standard modular upholstered bed system.
First, handmade production in Germany: the Gala is made by hand in Schramm’s Winnweiler manufactory by craftspeople trained in traditional techniques — the panel upholstery, headboard construction, and individual fitting of each component reflects skilled manual work that automated production cannot replicate. In 2023, Schramm celebrated its centenary — one hundred years of family-owned bed manufacturing at the same level of craft commitment.
Second, the Schramm sewing studio: individual cut and material specification for panel covers in any conceivable fabric — this level of bespoke production infrastructure is available to no mass-market bed manufacturer.
Third, the Schramm dual mattress sleep system with thermal furnace-tempered springs: the only manufacturer worldwide to use this spring tempering process in manufactory mattresses, ensuring consistent reset force over years of use. The sleep system inside the Gala matches the quality of the frame outside it.
Fourth, the upgradeability of the system: the separation of sleep foundation from panel frame is an engineering investment that protects the customer’s investment in the frame and upholstery against future changes in sleeping requirements.
Free delivery and professional assembly in Tbilisi. Full Schramm Origins Gala catalogue available at Sleep Gallery.
