A box-bed (or closed bed, close bed, enclosed bed) is a bed enclosed in furniture that looks like a cupboard, half-opened or not. The box-bed is closed on all sides by panels of wood. One enters it by removing curtains, opening a door ...
In the 17th century, which has been called "the century of magnificent beds", the style a la duchesse, with tester and curtains only at the head, replaced the more enclosed beds in France, though they lasted much longer in England. Louis ...
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The ancient Germans lay on the floor on beds of leaves covered with skins, or in a kind of shallow chest filled with leaves and moss. In the early Middle Ages they laid carpets on the floor or on a bench against the wall, placed upon them ...
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Early beds were little more than piles of straw or some other natural material (e.g. a heap of palm leaves, animal skins or dried bracken). An important change was raising them off the ground, to avoid drafts, dirt, and pests. Bedding dated ...
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A bed is a piece of furniture used as a place to sleep or relax. It has a secondary use as a location to engage in sexual relations. Most modern beds consists of a mattress on a bed frame, with the mattress resting either on a solid base, ...
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Ancient world Early beds were little more than piles of straw or some other natural material (e.g. a heap of palm leaves, animal skins or dried bracken). An important change was raising them off the ground, to avoid drafts, dirt, and ...
At any given time, half the world's awake and half the world's asleep. Sounds like a planet fit for a daybed. Throughout history, the daybed's unique day-or-night versatility has made it the centerpiece not only of bedrooms, but also of ...
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North Hollywood, CA, 26 April 2013: Here is the opportunity for the contemporary furniture lovers to buy the beautifully designed sofa beds at great prices from LaContempo, a furniture store. These sofa beds are exclusively launched by ...
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The daybed has been around for a very long time. You'll be astounded to know that daybeds were first found in China, during the Ming dynasty from 1368 to 1644. Over the many years many different styles and options have become available; the ...
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Bunk beds with stairs are the best beds for kids. There is always something magical about sleeping up in the air that most kids cherish. Unfortunately, bunk beds are not very safe because of their small ladders used for climbing. This ...
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Traffic was light in bedding showrooms at the High Point Market, but retailers found some products that can help them boost sales this spring, producers reported. There were a few standout new bedding lines introduced here, including ...
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Tepid sales of late have caused wood furniture suppliers to think outside the box at this High Point Market not just with exciting new beds and dining tables, but with highly functional and stylish case pieces that hold interest for ...
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Upper-end case goods importer Alden Parkes is bringing out its largest introduction at the High Point Market with nearly 80 new pieces ranging from chairs to mirrors. The company also is in a new showroom in suite 207 of 200 North ...
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Metal beds vendors said they are seeing mostly positive reaction to their lines the first few days of High Point Market as buyers look to a shrinking number of resources in the category. Hillsdale Furniture, one of the remaining leaders ...
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Porex Filtration had developed Underdrain Plates to support sand and multimedia filtration beds in municipal, industrial, and residential water treatment processes. Porex Filtration adds that these plates function like a ‘false ...