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Artisan Bespoke 002
A dual layer of calico springs and ultra deep comfort layers make this our highest specification highly responsive mattress. The hand crafted double spring unit accentuates support and natural fibres include soft bamboo.
Compare comfort
The firmness of the mattress you desire is determined by a few factors. Your weight and height, and the mattress of your choice. The upholstery layers are the very top comfort layers and give different degrees of firmness alongside the spring unit which should be chosen based on your weight.
Comfort chart
- Firmer upholstery
- Artisan Bespoke
- Artisan 1500
- Artisan Tailored Pocket 2000
- Artisan Naturals
- Artisan Bespoke 004
- Artisan Bespoke 002
- Artisan Luxury
- Softer upholstery
Spring tension chart
| 7–9st | 9–11st | 11–13st | 13–15st | 15–17st | 17–19st | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5'–5'3" | Soft / med | Medium | Medium | Medium | Firm | Firm |
| 5'3"–5'6" | Soft / med | Medium | Medium | Medium | Firm | Firm |
| 5'6"–5'9" | Soft / med | Medium | Medium | Medium | Firm | Firm |
| 5'9"–6' | Soft | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Firm |
| 6'–6'3" | Soft | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Firm |
| 6'3"–6'6" | Soft | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Firm |
Introduction
The closest comparable model we can find to this Artisan Bespoke 002 is The Vi Spring Tiara Superb. There are of course a few minor differences between the two. For example in the AB-002 there is an additional layer of Bamboo, we utilise pure horsetail rather than blending it with wool etc. but essentially the overall tension, spring quality, build and feel of this particular mattress can rightly be deemed as relatively similar. It is also these models that utilise a double tier spring unit that accentuate the overall support and comfort qualities of this particular model.
This model has a 10 year guarantee.
Springs
Despite some very misleading descriptions on the internet, there aren’t many manufactures who utilise actual Calico Pocket Springs in their mattresses. The most prominent manufacturers whom we know of are of course Vi Spring and Savoir Beds.
John Ryan-Artisan Bespoke 002 [King] 2508 (2 tiers) Calico encased Pocket Springs [ 56mm ] [1.40mm ] Sewn in individual calico pockets and hand-formed into a honeycomb-nested unit.
Vi-Spring-Tiara Superb [King] 2242 (2 tiers) Calico encased Pocket Springs [60mm ] [1.42mm ] Sewn in individual calico pockets and hand-formed into a honeycomb-nested unit.
We are also able to offer Soft, Medium or Firm spring tensions dependant on your weight requirements.
We also zone the perimeter sides (2 rows) of the mattress with a slightly firmer spring to aid the edge support. This stabilises the mattress when sitting on the edge.
Upholstery Layers & Comparison
The combined upholstery weight by GSM [Grams per Square Metre] in a mattress is a good indicator of who is giving you more filling for your money. Of course the fillings have to be similar by quality so once you know the overall weight you then have to break that down further by component. The Artisan 002 has three rows of Genuine hand side stitching. 8 padded turning handles on the KS.
The mattress has been traditionally hand tufted with woollen tufts. This mattress is covered in our white woven 100% Viscose with subtle John Ryan design.
John Ryan Artisan Bespoke 002: Combined Upholstery Weight: 3600gsm
Vi-Spring Tiara Superb: Combined Upholstery Weight: 3400gsm
| John Ryan By Design Artisan Bespoke 002 | Vi-Spring Tiara Superb | |
|---|---|---|
| Total GSM | 3600gsm | 3400gsm |
| 1 | 1200gsm Blended British Fleece Wool and Cotton | 1200gsm Blended real Shetland Isle Fleece Wool and Cotton |
| 2 | Hairproof Cambric Cover | Hairproof Cambric Cover |
| 3 | 200gsm Soft Bamboo | NA |
| 4 | 1200gsm Pure Horsetail | 1200gsm hand-teased long-stranded horsetail blended with real Shetland Isle fleece wool |
| 5 | 1000 gsm Bonded British Fleece Wool and Cotton | 1000gsm Bonded British Fleece Wool and Cotton |
| 6 | 2508 (2 tiers) Calico encased Pocket Springs [56mm] [1.40mm] | 2242 (2 tiers) Calico encased Pocket Springs [60mm] [1.42mm] |
How it will feel
This is a medium feel highly responsive mattress.
We can also accommodate people of differing bodyweights. In this instance we can have your mattress made with Dual Tension springs e.g: Half the mattress with soft tension springs and half the mattress with medium tension springs. Likewise, Half Medium and Half Firm.
We are also able to offer Soft, Medium or Firm springs dependent on your weight requirements.
| Bodyweight | Spring tension |
|---|---|
| Upto 9 Stone / 57kg | Soft |
| 9-16 Stone / 57-101kg | Medium |
| 16 Stone / 101kg Upwards | Firm |
Bases
Our John Ryan Pocket Sprung Edge Artisan bases are 13″ in depth plus 2″ for Shepherd Castors making them 15″ in total. This is a ‘true edge’ base.
If drawers are added then the base height will be 13″ plus 2″ for Shepherd castors making 15″ in total.
Spring edging can be looked upon as a mini mattress between the main mattress and the base. It offers a progressive support that dampens the strain of weight from the user. This significantly improves the overall comfort level of a mattress. This difference in comfort is often described as ‘Softer’ which is quite an incorrect term to use.
The drawers on the Artisan bases are 32″ wide, 20″ deep and 9″ high.
You can have 2 or 4 drawer options. If using bedside tables you may want to have 2 full size and 2 continental drawers so the drawers next to the bedside tables can be opened fully.
Continental drawers will have the same depth and height as the normal, but width will be 17.5 inches. To find out more such as the sizes and splits that Divans come in please read more here.
No drawers
2 full drawers
2 half & 2 full drawers
4 full drawers
Summary
We’ve based our price comparisons on Furniture Village. We are currently aware that the Vi-spring tiara superb [KING] retails around the £5000.00 mark (advertised with a RRP of £6750.00 [September 2012] We always try as best we can to base our comparable models to about half the lowest price we can find. In this case our retail price is about a third of the average retail price.
We have always said in order to see if you are getting a good buy you have to be able to do ‘like for like’ comparisons with a similar model. Although these two models are not identical per se, the comparison data we supply will be enough for you to make an educated purchase decision as to where you will get most value for your money.
Gran
Wanting the best bed we could afford, we looked at the top ranges on the high street and were staggered at the prices. Looking online, we came across John Ryan quite by chance. Obviously we had doubts at buying a bed online, but asked lots of questions, read reviews, and finally put in an order. We were not disappointed in the quality and comfort of our Artisan Bespoke 002 bed, comparable to our previous Vi- Spring bed. A small problem with the upholstery on the headboard was speedily remedied. Personal customer service was excellent from the outset, with individual advice on every detail.
In our opinion, this is a company with high standards in which a customer can put full trust. Gran
Jonathan
Superb
Ordered Artisan Bespoke 002 Kingsize in ‘Medium’ tension, plus a 4-drawer base. Ordering by phone was informative & straightforward, and an early delivery was accommodated because of our holiday commitments. Delivery itself was also well-handled. Although the quality of the bed was faultless, unfortunately after delivery we found the mattress more ‘medium-firm’ than expected, and after three weeks spent trying to get used to it, it became clear we needed something softer. After discussing this with JohnRyan, they agreed to a ‘Soft’ tension replacement without any quibbling whatsoever. The mattress arrived last week, and it is now perfect for us. The quality of their product really is superb, but I would suggest to just be certain that you have really ‘spent time’ trying the equivalent Vi-Spring bed so you know what to expect in terms of firmness. I’d also suggest you consider the bed’s height, as the mattress level is quite high off the ground compared to our old bed; this isn’t any problem, but it surprised us when the bed arrived. It does make the bed look quite luxurious, even in a larger room, but you may find your feet may dangle off the ground if your’e short! I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending both this bed, and JohnRyan. Jonathan
James
We chose the Artisan Bespoke 002 zipped and linked super-king mattress. The mattress was delivered on the pre arranged date by caring couriers but unfortunately had been marked prior to delivery. One phone call to factory – beds and a new mattress was ordered on our behalf to swap over within a few weeks. We have now had the mattress for a few weeks and it is as JR described , although we have complemented it with a good quality topper . I would highly recommend John Ryan . An excellent product at a fair price. James
Darren Jackson
First class service and advice given was the best I’ve experienced, the advice given by Julie in helping me decide what mattress was most suited to our requirements was absolutely spot on.
The delivery men Anton and Roy were very courteous, smartly dressed and professional and seem very proud in what they do and who they represent John Ryan.
I ordered an Artisan Bespoke 002 the quality of the mattress is equal if not better than its comparison Vi spring Tiara Superb at a fraction of the price.
I’m absolutely delighted with the service and product, I will certainly will be recommending John Ryan.
Faheem Khan
I have had this mattress for about 6 years now… not sure why I haven’t written a review yet! I have since bought other mattresses from JR without hesitation, solely based on the experience with my Artisan mattress.
We got a custom size and different tensions on either side – and I can honestly say nothing bad about it! It is extremely comfortable, and when my wife shuffles around in bed, I rarely feel it. It is most noticeable when we go on holiday and some places have really bad mattresses… My word, it amplifies and underlines just how good ours is!
£2000 on a mattress seems like its ostentatious… but really, if you spend a minimum of 6 hrs a day on it… over 10 years (guarantee period)… It is about 50p per sleep… And since it will probably last even longer than that, it is probably only ~35p per sleep 🙂
Don’t compromise on your mattress quality, you spend far more money on things which mater far less to you (expensive dinners, new coats, pub nights!); And you cannot put a price on good sleep.
Don’t hesitate, just buy it… you won’t regret it. And no, I was not paid to write this!!!