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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This platform bed is designed for use without a box spring.
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Nora Colomer
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Since a box spring predominately was sturdy support for a fluffy mattress on top, contemporary mattresses roll both these components into one.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 16 June 2025
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.
—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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This handcrafted Lennon Lacquer Bar Cabinet features beech wood construction and textured glass doors.
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Nora Colomer
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, 28 June 2025
Since a box spring predominately was sturdy support for a fluffy mattress on top, contemporary mattresses roll both these components into one.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 16 June 2025
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.
—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
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“Box spring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/box%20spring. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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