Dear Mr Sims,

Thank you for your enquiry on our website.  The direct answer to your question is No!  Not all bed bases are made the same, however, the bulk of them are.

These cardboard topped things are a basic construction of a soft timber frame – cardboard platform top and covered in the fabric and you can spot these a mile off without cutting anything. The first indicator is the mattress it is paired with.  You can be certain that all open coil mattresses will be partnered with this kind of build.  The second indicator is if the fabric has no lining (ie you can virtually see the framework) then it will also be this basic construction.

The third indicator is the price.  As an example the John Lewis True Edge Divan base is £850 [Kingsize No Storage: 06.18] this is a pocket sprung Divan Base and as a comparison, the Vi-Spring Prestige Divan Base retails at £2070 [Kingsize No Storage: 06.18] also pocket sprung.

Your obvious question would be why the significant difference in price?  Like mattresses when you get into this range you really need to know where your money is going and come to the conclusion of Is it worth it?

As a final note, our budget base the Origins Platform Base is not constructed with the same quality of materials as our Artisan Base.

It’s not possible to manufacture a semi-decent base to retail below £200 or so.  It would be nonsensical to supply a decent mattress with a substandard base (and vice versa).

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact the office on 0161 250 9753 between 8 am and 8 pm Monday to Friday and 10 am and 4 pm Saturday and Sunday.

Kind Regards

Michaela