By the '90s, waterbeds were so common that their novelty began to wear off quickly. Also, by this time, waterbed owners and prospective buyers were fully aware of the associated issues.

But whether waterbeds should make a comeback is an entirely different story. In their first-gen form, floatation beds don’t meet the demands of the modern-day sleeper — and manufacturers know ...

“It was our generation’s bed.” Waterbed sales skyrocketed from an estimated $13 million in 1971 to $1.9 billion in 1986, according to the New York Times.

We’ll dive into why that is in just a moment, but if you’ve heard talk of a waterbed resurgence, it could be due to a TikTok by @brenttelevision that went viral in 2023 (it currently stands at ...