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	Four-poster beds exist since the 14th C., cast iron beds appeared in the 18th C. as did twin beds. The Imperial bed was in fashion during the Empire and Restauration periods.The early 19th C brought the new material, wrought iron. &nbsp;Le lit imperiale was in fashion in &nbsp;France during the Empire and Restauration periods. Le &nbsp;sleigh bed was the most popular in the 19th si&egrave;cle.&nbsp;</p>