Bedding History; The History of Your Bed Bedding Report by Leigh A. Matelas Beds are a status symbol: the Tudor royals and noblemen showed off their wealth through their huge four-poster beds and elaborate drapes and hangings, and many people today covet a spacious and beautifully designed bed in their home. Beds in the ancient world More than 3,600 years ago, the Persians filled goatskins with water to cre ...