Many consumers are unsure how to select a round mattress for the beds that are sold in this same shape. Others are not even aware that such a thing as a round bed exists! This bed style first emerged as a distinctive and novel option for sleeping in the '60s, around the same time as the waterbed became popular. Its futuristic look was first thought of as a sort of gimmick, seen on television or in movies.
The round mattress became popular mostly at hotels and resorts until around 1968, when a motorized, revolving round bed called the Lullaby began to make an appearance in the bedrooms of those who were looking for something just a little different to sleep upon. It caught on with Hollywood's rich and famous in a big way. Playboy Magazine's Hugh Hefner was often photographed in his rotating round bed, a beautiful girl on either side of him. In order to be a member of the "in crowd" the ownership of a round mattress was de rigeur, and sales began to soar.
The Bond Movies
Movies such as the James Bond series and "In Like Flint" which featured round mattresses caused even more people to become interested in owning one of these beautiful showpieces. They stood for luxury with a capital "L" during this period. These movie beds featured beautiful leather and luxurious velvet or satin tufted headboards that also included lights. Some of these beds rotated, and quite a few also had a built in vibrator which enabled the actors to enjoy an all-over body massage while on camera.
Tawdry
Unfortunately, the round mattress began to be almost synonymous with certain types of sleazy movies and also was found in cheap motels which catered to a rather tawdry crowd. Round beds slowly began to fall out of fashion, partly due to these associations. Though they were still popular with some people, it became almost impossible to find a round mattress or bed, and those who were lucky enough to own a vintage round bed considered them a treasure.
The Comeback
Recently, these mattresses have began to make a successful comeback. They are considered to be very "retro" and hip, and any naughty connotations associated with a round bed seem to be a thing of the past. Round mattresses are popular with young and old. They are purchased today by those people who already own a round bed or those who really wanted one back in the Seventies. The revival of the round mattress is giving these people a chance to relive an enjoyable era in their lives. There are even contemporary round mattresses made to fit baby beds, so the whole family is able to enjoy the comfort and style of this distinctive bedding choice.
A round mattress usually is sold in a size that is considered a "Super King", measuring 84 inches in diameter, with a thickness of about 10 inches. Available as an innerspring coil mattress, or in luxurious memory foam, it is a distinctive and fun way to add a different look to the bedroom of anyone in your family.
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