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.
1970-1979 period
- eightiesYears from eighty-nine backward
- vintageQuality from past eras
- nostalgiaLonging for the past
- groovySixties slang for cool
disco · hippie · psychedelic · trendy · fad · kitsch · novelty · houseboat
Padded sleeping surface
- futonConvertible couch-bed
- frameSupporting outer structure
- headboardVertical bed frame panel
- platformRaised flat structure
canopy · daybed · bunkbed · trundle · sleigh · footboard · innerspring · boxspring
Organ holding urine
- vinylSynthetic resin plastic
- heaterDevice producing warmth
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
- baffleConfuse or perplex
waveless · conditioner · liner · pump · hose · burping · temperature · leak
Oscillating motion through medium
- rippleMinor surface disturbance
- undulateMove in waves
- sloshingLiquid shifting audibly
- rockingOscillating on curved base
floating · buoyancy · movement · oscillation · stabilization · dampening · flow · surge
Softening force or fall
- supportiveOffering help and reassurance
- conformingMeeting accepted standards
- floatingStaying atop liquid
- weightlessHaving no heft
therapeutic · soothing · cradling · cozy · snug · plush · relaxation · warmth
seventies
1970-1979 period
groovy · disco · hippie · psychedelic · trendy · fad · kitsch · novelty · houseboat · swinger
mattress
Padded sleeping surface
platform · canopy · daybed · bunkbed · trundle · sleigh · footboard · innerspring · boxspring · kingsize
bladder
Organ holding urine
- vinylSynthetic resin plastic
- heaterDevice producing warmth
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
baffle · waveless · conditioner · liner · pump · hose · burping · temperature · leak · puncture
wave
Oscillating motion through medium
rocking · floating · buoyancy · movement · oscillation · stabilization · dampening · flow · surge · settling
cushioning
Softening force or fall
- supportiveOffering help and reassurance
- conformingMeeting accepted standards
- floatingStaying atop liquid
weightless · therapeutic · soothing · cradling · cozy · snug · plush · relaxation · warmth · contoured
slumber
Light, restful unconsciousness
doze · siesta · insomnia · bedtime · night · pillow · blanket · duvet · linens · backache
- 70s decoravocado green, burnt orange, harvest gold, shag carpet, shag rug
- bedsdaybed, futon, cot, cradle, bassinet
- sleep essentialsmattress, pillow, blanket, sheets, comforter
- retro furniturebean bag chair, lava lamp, shag rug, credenza, papasan chair
- beddingsheets, pillow, blanket, blankets, mattress
waterbedcoil mattress
Bed cushion with springs
spring mattress · foam mattress · air mattress · futon · latex mattress