Bedstead (noun)

A frame for a bed, typically consisting of a headboard, footboard, and two side rails.

Origin:

Middle english bedstede, from old english bedstede "bed-place".

Examples:

1. The bedstead was made of wrought iron.
2. He painted the bedstead white.
3. She chose a simple wooden bedstead for her bedroom.
4. The bedstead was creaky and needed to be fixed.
5. He used the bedstead to hold up the mattress and box spring.