The History of the Four Poster Bed

The History of the Four Poster Bed

For centuries, beds have been a sign of wealth and nobility. The better the bed, the better the man, or at least that's how the old saying used to go. Today, even though much more accessible, the bed is still somewhat of a status symbol. Perhaps that is one of the reasons why the four poster bed has remained so high in popularity throughout the centuries. The four poster bed is one of the oldest in design and is one of the bed frames most often associated with the super wealthy and of high nobility. They are often called the bed of the kings. Ever since humans have been alive, they have needed to sleep, and naturally, they have always needed a safe, comfortable place to sleep as well. At first, people began gathering leaves, sticks, and other types of vegetation and debris to pile into makeshift beds usually inside...
Kevin Spencer - Nov 29, 2020
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