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During the Medieval period, beds in different regions began to develop canopies or curtains. While this provided privacy, the idea was it also protected against insects and other pests that might be around at night. The curtains also allowed for warmth and protected against drafts, which were seen as harmful.<ref>For more on Medieval beds, see: Johnston, R. A. (2011). All things medieval: an encyclopedia of the medieval world. Santa Barbara, Calif: Greenwood.</ref>
The Vikings (or Danes/Norsemen) were known to use a style of bunk bed, where cupboard cupboards were fashioned into beds that could then be stacked on to each other. The intent was to use this style of bedding to save room so that they can be moved during the day or multiple people can sleep in an area more easily. The Danes and Norse also built beds with slates that could also be easily placed inside small boats and be taken apart to move inside and outside of boats.<ref>For more on Dane/Norse bed designs, see: Green, J., & Bergin, M. (2002). <i>Gods & goddesses in the daily life of the Vikings.</i> London: Hodder Wayland, pg. 75.</ref>
Native Americans also had developed a variety of bed types. These varied range ranged from simple mats placed on floor to cots or even bunk beds that could be stacked in small accommodations or houses used by larger families. The bunk bed design by Native Americans has been seen as the ancestor to modern bunk beds.<ref>For more on Native American furniture, see: Keoke, E. D., & Porterfield, K. M. (2003). <i>American Indian contributions to the world: 15,000 years of inventions and innovations.</i> New York, NY: Checkmark Books, pg. 42.</ref>
==Modern Development==
