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Box-bed
A small box-bed (also known as a closed bed, close bed, or enclosed bed; less commonly, shut-bed ) is an enclosed bed made to look like a cupboard, half-opened or not. The form originates in western European late medieval furniture. The box-bed is closed on all sides by panels of wood. One enters it by moving curtains, opening a hinged door or sliding doors on one or two slides. The bed is placed on short legs to prevent moisture due to a dirt floor. In front of the box-bed is often a large oaken chest, the same length as the bed. This was always the 'seat of honour ,' and served also as a step for climbing into the bed. It was also used to store clothing, underwear and bedding the rest of the time.
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A small box-bed (also known as a closed bed, close bed, or enclosed bed; less commonly, shut-bed ) is an enclosed bed made to look like a cupboard, half-opened or not. The form originates in western European late medieval furniture. The box-bed is closed on all sides by panels of wood. One enters it by moving curtains, opening a hinged door or sliding doors on one or two slides. The bed is placed on short legs to prevent moisture due to a dirt floor. In front of the box-bed is often a large oaken chest, the same length as the bed. This was always the 'seat of honour ,' and served also as a step for climbing into the bed. It was also used to store clothing, underwear and bedding the rest of the time.
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