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What was the name of the ancient bed?

Before the Eastern Jin Dynasty, the name of the bed was couch; From the Eastern Jin Dynasty to the early Tang Dynasty, bed and bed were both called; Later, it was also called the couch, and there is another saying that the side of the sofa can sleep peacefully.

Liu Xi of Han Dynasty explained in "Talking about Name and Bed": "Bed is the place where people sit and lie down." He added, "Those long and narrow and humble ones are called beds." Shuowen also said: "The bed is safe for the body." The sofa is a seat for rest and hospitality.

Bed height selection:

Beds used by contemporary people actually include bedsteads and mattresses. The latest trend has four requirements for beds. The first is stability. You can't feel wobbly when you sleep. Secondly, bedding with simple shape and straight lines is more in line with consumers' buying ideas. Third, the area of the bedside tends to increase, so it is necessary to make characteristics.

As a furniture designer, the best part of furniture such as beds is placed on the bedside. Fourth, the height of the bed is reduced, many of which are only 20 cm behind the mattress, while the height of the traditional bed is 40 cm.