The box spring was first used in the late 19th century to provide a flat surface for mattresses and to lift them off of dirt floors.
Box spring on floor with no frame.
Box springs were originally developed to work in unison with coil mattresses and to lay on top of metal rail frames like this.
It also creates a nice little storage space under the bed.
As a result no air can circulate which may be an issue in moist environments.
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A conventional bed frame with a pillow top mattress set may force you to climb 39 inches off the ground at nap time.
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By comparison a standard box spring and mattress elevates the mattress a mere.
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Just place your mattress directly on the frame.
This makes getting in and out of bed easier.
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Crafted from steel with a white finish this platform bed includes a slat kit so there s no need to add a box spring.
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Box springs don t let the air circulate.
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A traditional metal rail frame meant for use with a box spring.
You can put it directly on a platform bed or on the floor.
Overall height top to bottom.
You could also set a box spring directly on the floor and place your mattress on top but most often people choose to put a box spring on a metal bed frame in order to lift the sleeping area higher off the ground.
No a typical bed frame cannot support a mattress.
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This combination of metal rail frame and box spring was looked at as a way to help absorb the daily shock of a person getting in and out of bed.
Your mattress is going to be fully flush with the box spring.
A regular frame will just have one center support bar and huge gaps in between.
This piece is also backed by a five year warranty.
In addition box springs for double or king size beds are often in two detachable parts for easier lifting and shifting.
Box springs were created with a flexible spring in them to allow for more softness for the spring mattress.