A brief about the history of super-comforting Beds
When we sleep in the utmost comfort and wake up with in the freshest mood in the morning, the entire credit goes to our beds. Small things in life could not have been that exciting and happy had there been no comfortable mattress and beds to facilitate a happy sleeping time. But only a few of us, try to think as to who would that person be, who would have thought of inventing this ultimate utilitarian. Do we want to get the idea of how this amazingly wonderful, comfort-rendering thing came into existence? Was it a process that happened overnight or it has taken years of successful evolution to bring about the required changes in the formation of bed today? So, here is a brief history of beds, that will kempt your knowledge about the invention and evolution of your dearest furniture product, a bed:
1. Early Neolithic Age:
As per the artifacts discovered from the cave walls and those successful archaeological digs, it is said that there were grass-lined beds that were used to sleep at that period. It was also evident that, in search of uttermost comfortable sleep, people then formed digs and filled them with the grass so as to form a cushion-like surface to sleep on. One thing that was common in all those pits was that the pits were small and round in shapes, which let the occupant sleep in the fetal position, this kept them warm.
2. Late Neolithic Age:
People in this late Neolithic period used stones for furnishing their surrounding with the platforms. Platforms used to facilitate sitting, sleeping and even keeping things. Giant stones, that had an asymmetric shape were used to made an upraised bed; that was further covered with ferns and animal skins to soften the base and facilitate a snug bed. This period gave an idea of what bedroom furniture could constitute of.
3. Bronze Age:
This era took the legacy of creating an manufacturing a bed, that looks scintillating in the first place and also has comfort facilitating attribute, to the next level. In this period, the craftsmen got indulged into deriving better of the best ways to carve the bed out. Wood was brought into use for making the bed platform and to make that platform rise high and strong; the bronze frame was put in use. To add more decorations on the bed of important people, wreaths were decorated around the cozy bed.
4. Iron Age:
During this, the most influential, Iron age, the man started using iron for making their very sturdy tools and weapons that will not only shield them in all the grace but will also help them emerge victoriously. So, later this use of iron was adapted for making iron beds. But since they were pretty stiff to be used as a cozy bed, therefor, people started using animal skin and feather filling for making the mattress and blankets out of it. This is how they proceeded to the next level of comfort.
5. 450 AD to 1200 AD:
The focus now shifted to making more heavy duty and beautiful appearance of the bed, along with comfort consideration being the major factor. Slats of wood began to be brought in use to make the platform of the wooden beds. The frame and legs of the bed were made first, and then the wooden slats were made to fit in. With this, the user could now fill the slat with all the fluffy things likely the mattress made of feather and straw, and sleep with the ultimate rest.
6. During Renaissance period:
The woodworkers, during this era, took wooden queen size beds a little more seriously and brought many amazing designs to life. By this time, there were bedrooms, which were made with the idea of securing the safe and private area for the sleeping purpose dedicatedly. The use of hand carved details on the posters of the picturesque poster or canopy beds flourished.
7. During Industrial Revolution:
Properly sued, fabric mattresses, curtains drapes, and bed hangings were brought into use for making the bed a visual candy. At this period, the production of wooden iron and all sorts of beds just grew rapidly. Various styles and inspirations were brought into use with satin or mahogany wood. This boosted employment to the next level because now the beautiful designs and comfortable Trundle beds were purchased by everybody at lower prices. The From wealthy businessman to the workers, the bed, became an indispensable necessity now.
8. Present day Scenario:
Current trends and the varieties in the bedroom furniture have become the most crucial part, or in fact, the first thing to be brought inside the home. Different types of colors, stains, finishes and polishes are now used on different types of wood just to make sure that you do not only sleep, but you sleep in the maximum lavishness.
The distinctive types and styles of beds that are used today and the complimenting bedroom furniture make the room an escape from the reality to the world of seamless comfort.
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