History of Bunk Beds

For as long as I can remember, bunk beds have always been around. Loft beds, bunk beds, and futon bunk beds are nothing new to me as I have heard and seen such beds growing up. While this is nothing new to most people around the world these days, how exactly did the concept of bunk beds come about? Furthermore, how has this concept evolved into what bunk beds are now?

After much research, it seems a bit impossible to find much information on the history of bunk beds. What is sure though is that bunk beds were not actually the first form of platform beds. The first of bunk beds came in more of a form of loft beds. Historically, most cultures seem to actually have a form of a “loft bed.” Cultures such as Egypt are credited for such loft beds. While it is not clear how their form of loft beds or bunk beds looked, it is clear however that it most likely did not resemble modern contemporary bunk beds of our days.

Bunk beds these days are rather elaborate and have evolved into something completely new. Even within the past few decades, bunk beds as furniture has progressed from simply serving the purpose of saving space to adding all sorts of function. What was traditionally structured to look like two twin size beds stacked on top of each other, now have developed into an incredible furniture system that bridges desks, beds, and various other furniture pieces together.

Not only that, but aesthetically, bunk beds have taken a completely new shape. Everything from L shaped bunk beds, T shaped bunk beds, to various shapes of loft beds, bunk beds have expanded to a unique and a quite amusing form.

What is exciting to see is how bunk beds are still evolving now. No longer are manufacturers sticking to the basics but they are continuously coming up with innovative ways to develop a new shape and form of bunk beds to maximize function and practicality. The purposes of bunk beds have drastically evolved but only for the better. As the bunk bed industry progresses, it will be interesting to see newer bunk beds unfold!