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The Vispring Story

Every Vispring mattress is handmade using the finest natural materials and Vispring-made Vanadium steel springs, offering the perfect blend of support and comfort. Rooted in iconic British craftsmanship, we combine innovation with tradition, ensuring each mattress is a work of art.

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Where it All Began

Our story begins in 1899 with British engineer, James Marshall. When his wife was taken ill in Canada, James hand-made her a supportive mattress with coiled springs wrapped in muslin. It was a revelation in comfort.

But it wasn’t until 1901 that the revolutionary design came to Britain. Brought over by John Nolon and Frederick James, the pair decided to produce the mattress commercially and incorporated the Marshall Sanitary Mattress Company in 1901.

An Ocean of Luxury

In 1911, ocean liners were the way to travel. And it was here that Vispring (as they were now known) found their first major orders. The bespoke comfort of a Vispring mattress fitted perfectly in the opulent cabins and suites of the world’s finest ships like the Titanic and Olympic.

image of the titanic where the beds were Vispring
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Only the finest quality, and natural materials, such as shetland wool and horsehair, are used in our Vispring mattresses

Made Naturally

As the years went by, Vispring’s expert bed makers started to experiment with new mattress fillings. They introduced more natural materials like horsehair, pure cotton, and Shetland wool, as well as luxury finishes like silk and cashmere. In 1932, Vispring also created the world’s first pocket-sprung divan – that is known as the ultimate sleeping experience.

Award Winning By Design

After decades of innovation and countless bespoke mattresses, Vispring was given the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2012. The award honours any business that has excelled in the fields of international trade, innovation or sustainable development. It’s one of our proudest achievements.

the Queen's Award
modern day factory

A World Of Perfect Sleep

Today, Vispring beds are found in 50 countries and stocked by over 500 stores. The perfect night’s sleep is available to more people than ever before. But as we grow and evolve, we stay true to what we’ve always stood for – luxury, bespoke beds that are handmade just as they were over 100 years ago.

Completely Bespoke, Perfectly Imperfect

Each mattress is made to order, tailored to the individual sleeper, offering a variety of options in spring count,
filling and tension to suit your unique needs. To create a bed that truly feels like home, we use only the finest,
responsibly-sourced natural materials, ensuring every detail enhances your sleep experience.

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