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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It’s made from sturdy steel with an accompanying metal slat system to better bear the weight of your box spring and mattress, and there are support legs built into the center for better weight distribution and wobble prevention.
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
The bed comes with a wooden slat support system, but a box spring is recommended.
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That said, wrapping mattresses and box springs in mattress encasements ensures that dust mites don’t take up residence, Curry says—an especially good idea for those who suffer from allergies or asthma.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
Simply put: Bouncing affects the bed frame, box spring, and innerspring mattress.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2025
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
The bed comes with a wooden slat support system, but a box spring is recommended.
Lennon lacquer bar cabinet: on sale for $1,748.60 (30% off)
Original price: $2,498
This handcrafted Lennon Lacquer Bar Cabinet features beech wood construction and textured glass doors.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
That said, wrapping mattresses and box springs in mattress encasements ensures that dust mites don’t take up residence, Curry says—an especially good idea for those who suffer from allergies or asthma.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
Simply put: Bouncing affects the bed frame, box spring, and innerspring mattress.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Box spring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/box%20spring. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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