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Alcove Bed History


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Alcove Bed History. In medieval architecture it was commonly used as a sleeping space off the main body of a drafty hall. Instead many people across the world built box beds, otherwise known as alcove beds, to sleep in.

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In medieval architecture it was commonly used as a sleeping space off the main body of a drafty hall. As homes became bigger and better heated box beds. Instead many people across the world built box beds, otherwise known as alcove beds, to sleep in.

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[1] the section is partially enclosed by such. Instead many people across the world built box beds, otherwise known as alcove beds, to sleep in. In ancient times, they were often used in palaces and temples to provide areas for meditation or rest. The separation of the alcove from the main space was accomplished at first by means of curtains and later by timber partitions to form independent rooms and thus conserve heat.

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