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were still cavemen, we would sleep on treetops or even on the
floor. Since then, we have evolved into quite sophisticated
creatures and therefore require a more comfortable way of
resting. Throughout the years, the bed became one of the most
useful pieces of furniture in the house. Beds can be used for
sleeping, resting, reading, sewing, and even eating!
The First Beds
Ten thousand years ago, in the Neolithic period, the first
"beds" were made. They were probably straw or hay on large
stones. In 3400 BC, the Egyptian pharaoh King Tut had a bed of
ebony and gold, while the common people slept on palm bows
stashed in the corner of their rooms. The first true luxury beds
came along with the Roman Empire.
The Emperors, with all their wealth acquired beds decorated with
gold, silver or bronze with mattresses stuffed with feathers,
hay, wool, or reeds. The Romans were also the discoverers of the
most-famous waterbed. They would lay back on a cradle of warm
water until almost falling asleep to then be lifted onto another
cradle with a mattress next to it, where they would be rocked
asleep.
Modern Beds
The Dark Ages came and mattresses pretty much followed suit. But
then the Renaissance came along and made bed making a bit more
sophisticated. They would stuff mattresses of coarse tick with
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pea shucks, straw, or feathers to then be covered by rich
velvet, brocades and silk. In the 16th and 17th centuries,
mattresses were placed upon a latticework of rope. That is how
the expression "sleep tight" came around, for the tighter the
rope, the more comfortable the bed would be.
In the 18th century the iron bed structure was invented along
with the use of cotton for stuffing mattresses. These two
inventions together provided an almost bug-free sleeping
environment. At that time, bed bugs were seen as completely
normal even in the most luxurious beds. In 1865 the first coil
spring bed structure was patented.
Beds in the 20th Century
In the 1930's innerspring mattresses were introduced to the
North American market along with upholstered foundations. Since
then they have become contenders for the dominant position in
North America.
In the '40s, the Japanese couch-bed named a futon was introduced
into the American market. It was a tremendous hit due to its
practical utility.
In the '50s foam rubber mattresses and pillows entered the bed
and by the '60s the modern waterbed was introduced.
Adjustable beds were also a big hit amongst consumers. The 1980s
Adjustable Bed is a Wise Addition to Any Home
If you ve ever wondered why a bed is flat and your body isn t,
you ve probably considered the idea of being one of the many
owners of an adjustable bed. There are many advantages that come
with an adjustable bed that you just can t get with any other
type of bed on the market today. With the help of a remote
control, you can literally change the shape of the bed to your
most desired position, as well as eliminate the pressure points
while you sleep, read, watch a good movie surf, the web via your
laptop or just enjoy a fantastic relaxation session.
Although an adjustable be ..
were ultimately modernity-obsessed as the airbed exploded into
the market. This practical item is greatly used while camping or
traveling.
In the 1990s space became a big issue once again, as it was in
the 16th and 17th centuries. Twin size beds were outsold by
queen size beds.
Now in the 2000s we have a brilliant mattress-making future
ahead of us. With all the technology in our hands, beds can
become just another extension of the human body. There are now
beds that have built-in TVs, computers, videogames, trays,
adjustable inclinations, "memory foam" that reads the shape of
your body to fully attend to your orthopaedic needs. The top
luxury choice nowadays is the pillow top mattress, which has an
extra-soft layer of cushioning.
Everything just for the best bed!
About the author:
Michael Russell
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