Why were colonial beds so high?

Colonial beds are so high to avoid cool drafts that were close to the ground. Typically, the higher the bed off the ground, the closer it would be to the warmer air.

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Historic Revolutionary War Period Bed Warming Pan

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H 3.5 in W 43.75 in D 11.5 in

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Why were colonial beds so high?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Colonial beds are so high to avoid cool drafts that were close to the ground. Typically, the higher the bed off the ground, the closer it would be to the warmer air.