box spring
noun
: a bedspring that consists of spiral springs attached to a foundation and enclosed in a cloth-covered frame
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Protect Bedding Use dust-proof covers to protect pillows, mattresses, and box springs.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
The padded headboard is perfect for reading or unwinding, and the wood slat base provides sturdy support without a box spring.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
This bed must be paired with a modern or platform foundation, as old-style box springs are not recommended.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 5 Oct. 2025
The hidden feet give the platform a floating look, and there’s no box spring necessary.
—Christopher Murray
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
The padded headboard is perfect for reading or unwinding, and the wood slat base provides sturdy support without a box spring.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
This bed must be paired with a modern or platform foundation, as old-style box springs are not recommended.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 5 Oct. 2025
The hidden feet give the platform a floating look, and there’s no box spring necessary.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Box spring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/box%20spring. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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