waterbed

Vinyl sleep bladder

A waterbed is a mattress consisting of a water-filled vinyl bladder, typically set in a wooden frame.

Popular in the 1970s and 80s, waterbeds were marketed for comfort and therapeutic benefits but fell out of favor due to their weight, maintenance requirements, and tendency to leak.

The water can be heated: I loved my waterbed but the heater broke.

retro

seventies

1970-1979 period

groovy · disco · hippie · psychedelic · trendy · fad · kitsch · novelty · houseboat · swinger

bed

mattress

Padded sleeping surface

platform · canopy · daybed · bunkbed · trundle · sleigh · footboard · innerspring · boxspring · kingsize

mechanics

bladder

Organ holding urine

baffle · waveless · conditioner · liner · pump · hose · burping · temperature · leak · puncture

motion

wave

Oscillating motion through medium

rocking · floating · buoyancy · movement · oscillation · stabilization · dampening · flow · surge · settling

comfort

cushioning

Softening force or fall

weightless · therapeutic · soothing · cradling · cozy · snug · plush · relaxation · warmth · contoured

sleep

slumber

Light, restful unconsciousness

  • restCessation of activity
  • dreamsInvoluntary sleep visions
  • napBrief daytime rest

doze · siesta · insomnia · bedtime · night · pillow · blanket · duvet · linens · backache

Categories
Opposites
mattress construction/fill material

waterbedcoil mattress

Bed cushion with springs

spring mattress · foam mattress · air mattress · futon · latex mattress

sleep surface stability/motion

waterbedfirm mattress

Unyielding sleep surface

wooden platform · hammock

cultural/temporal associations

waterbedTempur-Pedic

Memory foam mattress maker

Sleep Number

Family

waterbeds

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G