Tea California King Bed it is a relatively modern addition to homes around the world. Beds have been created and recreated since humans first needed a place to rest. However, by the 1960s, humans were no longer creating beds of leaves and twigs to place on the forest floor. They weren’t stuffing mattresses with hay, either. Humans began to crave luxury, and by this time the lucky ones could afford it too. So… how did we get here? How did dirt beds become huge, soft sleeping places?

The humble roots of the bed

The earliest beds were little more than leaves, animal skins, and whatever else our early ancestors could find. Eventually, however, as humans became less nomadic, beds became structures that kept people off the ground. The first “luxury” beds were the beds of Egyptian royalty. Long stone stairs lead up to these beds, which were often covered by sheer curtains. These ancient beds even had pillows and possibly the earliest headboards. The Egyptians made the bed a place of luxury just like the Greeks. In Homer’s famous epic, The Odyssey, Odysseus, a king, builds his wife a beautiful, jewel-encrusted bed. Even in these ancient times, royalty slept in luxurious and ostentatious beds.

The kings and queens of California

Like the towering beds of the ancient Egyptians, the California King bed was designed for the elite. However, these “elites” were very different from the pharaohs. In the 1950s, the king-size bed was sold as the largest bed on the market. In the 1960s, this newly adapted California addition was born. Los Angeles furniture companies designed these giant beds specifically for celebrities. These huge bunk beds, 4 inches longer than the king bed, were perfect for taking up space in the huge mansions of famous celebrities. They acted as a luxury status symbol.

everyone is a king

Today it is not necessary to be rich and famous to have a bed fit for a king. In fact, since the 1970s, these queen beds have become a popular piece of furniture in homes around the world. European variations, the Eastern King and Western King, even became popular during the 1970s and 1980s when private mattress companies converted the mattress for international sale. If you need a little more room for your feet, or just want a bed fit for a king, the California King bed might be just what you need.