Bed frame

A bed frame, or bedstead, is the part of a bed used to position the bed base, the flat part which in turn directly supports the mattress(es). The frame may also stop the mattress from sliding sideways, and it may include means of supporting a canopy above. There are several types of bed frames, and they are typically made of wood or metal.

A bed frame includes head, foot, and side rails.
The majority of double (full) beds and all queen- and king-sized beds necessitate a central support rail, often accompanied by additional feet that extend towards the floor for stability.
The term bed frame is first attested between 1805 and 1815.

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