Classic sleigh beds are easily identified by their curved headboard and footboard and also by their use of heavier woods like alder and oak. Sleigh beds as their name suggests have been designed to resemble an old fashioned sleigh. An original traditional wooden sleigh bed offers tremendous versatility and the ability to fit into almost any kind of design scheme. There is even a more contemporary version of the traditional sleigh bed available these days but they may be missing the curved footboard and the curvature in the headboard might…