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Legacy Two

Name: Legacy Two Mattress | John Ryan By Design
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (6 reviews)

From: £4,295.00

5,400 GSM

2508 Vanadium Pocket Springs

100% Natural British Fibre

15 Years Guarantee

Our Legacy mattress combines British heritage handcrafting and the finest, 100% traceable, chemical-free natural fibres. If you prefer a medium to firm feel and only the very finest will do, then this is the mattress for you.

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Comfort layers and pocket springs serve distinct purposes. Comfort layers determine how deeply you sink into your mattress surface. Soft, plush layers create a softer sink; firmer, denser layers offer a more responsive and even support.

When combined with Pocket Springs this creates luxurious versatility, allowing you to tailor your choice to the mattress most suited to you. Sumptuous, soft comfort layers allow for a deep sink, even with a firmer spring. Conversely, a firmer comfort layer on medium or soft springs can provide a more resilient sleeping surface.

The Legacy 2 offers a firmer support in the comfort layers

Firmer upholstery

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The Artisan Bespoke has the firmest comfort layers

From £1,900.00

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The Legacy offers a firmer support in the comfort layers

£4,295.00 – £6,695.00

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The Artisan Sublime offers firmer support in the comfort layers

From £3,860.00

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The Artisan Bespoke 003 offers medium comfort layers

From £3,445.00

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The Artisan 1500 offers firmer support in the comfort layers

From £975.00

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The Artisan Latex offers medium comfort layers

From £1,500.00

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The Artisan Tailored Pocket offers a medium support

From £1,155.00

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The Artisan Bespoke 004 offers medium comfort layers

From £1,585.00

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The Artisan Naturals offers medium comfort layers and is our most popular mattress in this range

From £1,295.00

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The Artisan Bespoke 002 offers medium comfort layers

From £2,065.00

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The Artisan Luxury has the softest comfort layers in this range

From £1,720.00

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Softer upholstery

Upholstery layer 1: British Alpaca – 1000GSM Hand teased (separated by hand) is the very softest natural mattress fibre which is notoriously rare. Alpaca is also the highest wicking of breathable fibres. Keeping you warm in winter and cool in the summer. It’s the most expensive natural fibre used in mattresses and upholstery. As Alpacas are only sheered once a year so their exquisite pelts are highly sought after.

Upholstery layer 3: Swaledale Wool – 1200GSM his gold-certified wool comes from the Swaledale sheep over in Yorkshire. The sheep are sheered, then the pelts are cleaned and then processed on traditional needling machines. All carried out in traditional by hand methods. This wool is incredibly durable, high wicking and has a really high loft meaning less compression over time in your mattress.

Upholstery layer 5: Horsetail – 1200GSM provides the secondary spring unit to the Legacy and gives it the deep medium feel comfort. This is cleaned and then braided here in the UK, this braiding gives the horsetail its spring when it is then teased by hand into a pad.

Upholstery layer 6: Organic Flax – 1000GSM provides the perfect mattress ‘Insulator’ layer. This insulator gives an even surface for the fibres above to rest on. Made from 100% plant fibre it is breathable and incredibly resilient which helps give the Legacy is 15-year guarantee.

Side Panel – 1000GSM British Wool upholsters the side panels which is hand side stitched.

Support is provided by 2508 (2 tiers) [56mm] [1.40mm] Calico encased Vanadium Coated Pocket Springs.

Construction and upholstery layers of the Legacy Two Mattress

Legacy Two

1.	1000GSM BRITISH ALPACA FIBRES
2.	HAIRPROOF CAMBRIC COVER
3.	1200GSM SWALEDALE WOOL
4.	HAIRPROOF CAMBRIC COVER
5.	1200GSM HORSETAIL
6.	1000GSM ORGANIC FLAX
7.	2508 (2 TIERS) [56mm] [1.40mm] CALICO ENCASED POCKET SPRINGS
TOTAL:	5400GSM
DEPTH:	30-33CM
	CHEMICAL FREE COVER

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How it will feel

This British made mattress has an overall medium feel in the top comfort layer which with the additional upholstery layers makes for a forgiving feel medium-firm feel mattress. It comes in variable spring tensions which are tailored to your weight. Please choose the correct spring tension based on the table below or call for advice.

	7-9 ST	9-11 ST	11-13 ST	13-15 ST	15-17 ST	17-19 ST
5’ - 5’3	Medium	Medium	Medium	Medium	Firm	Firm
5’3 - 5’6	Medium	Medium	Medium	Medium	Firm	Firm
5’6 - 5’9	Medium	Medium	Medium	Medium	Firm	Firm
5’9 - 6’	Medium	Medium	Medium	Medium	Medium	Firm
6’ - 6’3	Medium	Medium	Medium	Medium	Medium	Firm
6’3 - 6’6	Medium	Medium	Medium	Medium	Medium	Firm

Summary

GSM: 5,400

Vanadium Pocket Springs: 2508

British Fibre: 100% Natural

15 Years Guarantee

If you’re looking for the Best of British in your luxury mattress then look no further than the Legacy Two. 100% Hand Made in the UK with British Luxury Fibres.

Alpaca wool is used in the very top upholstery layer having been reared here in the UK before being carefully handwoven. This super-soft layer is supported by Gold Certified Swaledale Wool from Yorkshire. Before the horsetail layer gives careful resistance to the sleeper. Topped off by an Organic Flax insulator layer to act as a gentle bridge between the calico encased vanadium coated pocket spring system and 100% natural comfort layers.

There is no worry of excess heat building up as both the Alpaca, Swaledale Wool, Horsehair and Flax plant fibre are all incredibly breathable.

So if you’re wanting the very best nights sleep, what is stopping you?

Mattress Endorsements

John Ryan is a NBF (National Bed Federation) Premier Retail Champion. The National Bed Federation is the recognised trade association representing UK manufacturers of beds and their suppliers.

We are also members of the Guild of Mastercraftsmen, showing our focus is firmly on quality and supplying only the best built and constructed mattresses available that can be retailed at a fair and acceptable price.

FAQs

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At John Ryan By Design, we pride ourselves on offering not only amazing mattresses, but also straight-talking, quality information about the world of mattresses. You might say that we’re obsessed with mattresses, and because of that our in-house team of experts are always on hand to answer your questions, and provide you with a wide range of advice and guidance.

However, when you’ve been doing this for as long as we have, you tend to notice that some questions get asked very regularly. We’ve therefore listened to what you need to know, and have put together a growing series of FAQs to help you to quickly find the answers you need!

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No, and no showroom or retailer sells our products. This is part of the reason why our prices can be so competitive: our internet-based company model allows us to avoid passing the excessive costs of other retailers on to our customers. Most staff within showrooms are also not bed experts (unlike our own in-house team). Sadly, such staff probably wouldn’t understand mattress manufacture to the extent that they could reliably answer your questions. To give you confidence in our way of doing things, our 60-day “love it or return it” guarantee offers the ability to return a mattress that doesn’t suit you for a full refund, or you can perform a one-time exchange and swap to an alternative model. You can visit our guarantee page for more information, or our article about buying a mattress online to see just why our approach actually benefits you!

From the time you place your order, there is a 4 week average lead time until delivery for most of our mattress models. This is because all of our mattresses, bases and headboards are handmade to order especially for you! You can visit our delivery page for more information.

No. At present, we don’t ship or deliver worldwide. However, we can deliver your purchase to any UK port that you choose, allowing you to arrange onward delivery from there. If you take advantage of this, please do note that exercising our 60-day “love it or return it” guarantee would require you to return your purchase to us at your own cost.

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Why buy a John Ryan Mattress

Our hand made UK mattresses are crafted from materials that are designed to provide you with a long-lasting experience. We’re upfront about every aspect of the buying process, from price range to the overall quality of a mattress.

If you’re not satisfied with what we’ve recommended then we operate under a 100% Money Back Guarantee. This means that if you aren’t happy with a product within 60 days we’ll arrange for the mattress to be collected free of charge. If your new mattress hasn’t met your expectations then we want to know about it, and we’ll ensure you find the mattress that’s right for you or provide a full refund.

Handmade in the UK

All of our mattresses are handmade in the UK and split into the following ranges:

Origins – Starter level pocket spring mattresses at an affordable price
Artisan – Bespoke pocket spring mattresses that contain natural fibres
John Ryan Express – Hand-made mattresses
Resilience – Supportive mattresses built for larger sleepers

Our quality mattresses range from Man Made pocket sprung to Natural Fibre pocket sprung, with every product finding the balance between comfort and value. Pocket sprung mattresses are one of the best choices because they are constructed to a high standard. Our best selling Origins Pocket 1500 mattress is comfortable and great value for money. Choosing the right mattress comes down to build quality and price, so you’ll want to keep that in mind.

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As members of the Institute of Spring Technology and Guild of Master Craftsmen, we pride ourselves on being experts in our field.

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Legacy Size Guide

Legacy Mattress	Size	Mattress Weight
Single	3′ x 6’3″ (90cm x 190cm)	42kg
Small Double	4' x 6'3" (120cm x 190cm)	56kg
Double	4’6″ x 6’3″ (135cm x 190cm)	63kg
King	5′ x 6’6″ (150cm x 200cm)	69kg
Extra King	6' x 6'3" (180cm x 190cm)	80kg
Superking	6′ x 6’6″ (180cm x 200cm)	83kg

Bed Frame Details

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	Our Scandi Bed Frame will add a touch of Scandinavian retro-chic to your bedroom. From £740.
	Our Deco Bed Frame will bring a touch of vintage Hollywood to your bedroom. It features a glamorous pleated headboard design and statement legs. From £820.
	The Braemar Bed Frame brings a regal feel to any bedroom with its buttoned roll-top headboard. Complemented by dark wooden legs. From £830.
	Our Chesterfield Bed Frame will add that traditional touch to any bedroom. Featuring a buttoned roll-top headboard and footboard. From £1150.
	Go big or go home with the Gatsby Bed Frame Featuring a striking extra large buttoned headboard this bed frame means business with its statement winged headboard. From £1280.

Size Guide

Mattress Size	Mattresses	5cm Topper	7.5cm Topper
Single	25-27kg	12-14kg	14-16kg
Double	35-38kg	20-24kg	24-28kg
King	40-45kg	22-26kg	26-30kg
Superking	45-50kg	26-32kg	32-38kg

Grading

Grade	Discount	Description
B	20% DISCOUNT	Will have been used by a customer and returned under the 60 night love it or return it guarantee, it may have a few marks from transit and courier handling.
C	40% DISCOUNT	Will have been used by a customer and returned under the 60 night love it or return it guarantee, it will have quite a few marks and could even have a small tear, nothing detrimental to the life or use of the mattress.

Our team will be able to guide you to the right product for you and your budget. We grade the products in our warehouse and the grading is decided based on the condition of the product upon return. All mattresses are Grade B or C. At this stage we cannot give you the history of each product or the very specifics of where any marks may be located so if this is important for you to know then a clearance bed may not be for you and you can choose your mattress in the normal way. We do however guarantee that the condition will be no worse than described below and in most cases is actually better!

Size Guide

Mattress Size	Dimensions
Single	3′ x 6’3″ (90cm x 190cm)
Small Double	4' x 6’3" (120cm x 190cm)
Double	4’6″ x 6’3″ (135cm x 190cm)
King	5′ x 6’6″ (150cm x 200cm)
Extra King	6’ x 6’3" (180cm x 190cm)
Super King	6′ x 6’6″ (180cm x 200cm)

Size Guide

Mattress Size	Dimensions
Small Single	2’ 6” x 6’3” (80cm x 190cm)
Single	3′ x 6’3″ (90cm x 190cm)
Small Double	4″ x 6’3 (120cm x 190cm)
Double	4’6″ x 6’3″ (135cm x 190cm)
Continental Double	4’7” x 6’6” (140cm x 200cm)
King	5′ x 6’6″ (150cm x 200cm)
Continental King	5’3″ x 6’6″ (160cm x 200cm)
Extra King	6’0 x 6’3 (182cm x 190cm)
Super King	6′ x 6’6″ (180cm x 200cm)

Size Guide

Mattress Size	Dimensions	Mattress Weight
Single	3′ x 6’3″ (90cm x 190cm)	42kg
Small Double	4″ x 6’3 (120cm x 190cm)	56kg
Double	4’6″ x 6’3″ (135cm x 190cm)	63kg
King	5′ x 6’6″ (150cm x 200cm)	69kg
Extra King	6’0 x 6’3 (182cm x 190cm)	80kg
Super King	6′ x 6’6″ (180cm x 200cm)	83kg

Size Guide Artisan Bespoke 003

Mattress Size	Dimensions	Mattress Weight
Single	3′ x 6’3″ (90cm x 190cm)	43kg
Small Double	4″ x 6’3 (120cm x 190cm)	57kg
Double	4’6″ x 6’3″ (135cm x 190cm)	64kg
King	5′ x 6’6″ (150cm x 200cm)	70kg
Extra King	6’0 x 6’3 (182cm x 190cm)	82kg
Super King	6′ x 6’6″ (180cm x 200cm)	85kg

Size Guide

Artisan Bespoke	Mattress Dimensions	Mattress Weight
Single	3′ x 6’3″ (90cm x 190cm)	36kg
Small Double	4' x 6'3" (120cm x 190cm)	48kg
Double	4’6″ x 6’3″ (135cm x 190cm)	54kg
King	5′ x 6’6″ (150cm x 200cm)	63kg
Extra King	6' x 6'6" (180cm x 190cm)	73kg
Superking	6′ x 6’6″ (180cm x 200cm)	75kg

Size Guide

Artisan Bespoke	Mattress Dimensions	Mattress Weight
Single	3′ x 6’3″ (90cm x 190cm)	39kg
Small Double	4' x 6'3" (120cm x 190cm)	52kg
Double	4’6″ x 6’3″ (135cm x 190cm)	58kg
King	5′ x 6’6″ (150cm x 200cm)	69kg
Extra King	6' x 6'3" (180cm x 190cm)	76kg
Superking	6′ x 6’6″ (180cm x 200cm)	78kg

Size Guide

Artisan Luxury	Mattress Dimensions	Mattress Weight
Single	3′ x 6’3″ (90cm x 190cm)	37kg
Small Double	4' x 6'3" (120cm x 190cm)	45kg
Double	4’6″ x 6’3″ (135cm x 190cm)	55kg
King	5′ x 6’6″ (150cm x 200cm)	61kg
Extra King	6' x 6'3" (180cm x190cm)	71kg
Superking	6′ x 6’6″ (180cm x 200cm)	74kg

Size Guide

Artisan Bespoke 004	Mattress Dimensions	Mattress Weight
Single	3′ x 6’3″ (90cm x 190cm)	36kg
Small Double	4' x 6'3" (120cm x190cm)	48kg
Double	4’6″ x 6’3″ (135cm x 190cm)	54kg
King	5′ x 6’6″ (150cm x 200cm)	60kg
Extra King	6' x 6'3" (180cm x 190cm)	70kg
Superking	6′ x 6’6″ (180cm x 200cm)	73kg

Size Guide

Artisan Tailored Pocket	Mattress Dimensions	Mattress Weight
Single	3′ x 6’3″ (90cm x 190cm)	35kg
Small Double	4' x 6'3" (120cm x 190cm)	46kg
Double	4’6″ x 6’3″ (135cm x 190cm)	52kg
King	5′ x 6’6″ (150cm x 200cm)	62kg
Extra king	6' x 6'3" (180cm x 190cm)	72kg
Superking	6′ x 6’6″ (180cm x 200cm)	74kg

Tension Guide

Artisan Spring Tension	Weight Range
Soft	Available as a Bespoke Product (Please Call)
Medium	Upto 16 stone / 101kg
Firm	Over 16 stone / 101kg

Base Guide

Size	No Drawers	2 Full Drawers	4 Full Drawers
Single	£205	£265	-
Small Double	£240	£300	£360
Double	£240	£300	£360
King Size	£300	£360	£420
Superking	£360	£420	£480
King Size Zip & Link	£300	£360	£420
Super King Size Zip & Link	£360	£420	£480
Extra King Size Zip & Link	£360	£420	£480

Base Guide

Size	No Drawers	2 Full Drawers	4 Full Drawers	2 Half 2 Full Drawers
Single	£0	+£75	-	-
Small Double	£0	+£75	+£150	+£150
Double	£0	+£75	+£150	+£150
King Size	£0	+£75	+£150	+£150
Superking	£0	+£75	+£150	+£150
King Size Zip & Link	£0	+£75	+£150	+£150
Super King Size Zip & Link	£0	+£75	+£150	+£150
Extra King Size Zip & Link	£0	+£75	+£150	+£150

Size Guide

Origins Comfort	Mattress Dimensions	Mattress Weight
Single	3′ x 6’3″ (90cm x 190cm)	23kg
Small Double	4' x 6'3" (120cm x 190cm)	31kg
Double	4’6″ x 6’3″ (135cm x 190cm)	35kg
King	5′ x 6’6″ (150cm x 200cm)	40kg
Extra King Zip Link	6' x 6'3" (180cm x 190cm)	46kg
Super King Zip Link	6' x 6'6" (180cm x 200cm)	48kg

Size Guide

Resilience	Mattress Dimensions	Mattress Weight	5cm Topper Weight	7.5cm Topper Weight
Single	3′ x 6’3″ (90cm x 190cm)	16-18kg	6-8kg	8-10kg
Double	4’6″ x 6’3″ (135cm x 190cm)	24-26kg	10-12kg	12-14kg
King	5′ x 6’6″ (150cm x 200cm)	30-32kg	11-13kg	15-17kg
Superking	6′ x 6’6″ (180cm x 200cm)	35-37kg	13-15kg	16-18kg

Size Guide

Total Bed Frame Size	Dimensions	Depth of Sprung Base	Mattress Depth	Base Pad Depth
Single	3′3 x 6’6″ (110cm x 200cm)	13" / 33cm (with Castors 15" 38cm)	11" / 28cm	8.5" / 22cm
Double	4’9″ x 6’6″ (149cm x 200cm)	13" / 33cm (with Castors 15" 38cm)	11" / 28cm	8.5" / 22cm
King	5′3 x 6’9″ (162cm x 210cm)	13" / 33cm (with Castors 15" 38cm)	11" / 28cm	8.5" / 22cm
Super King	6′3 x 6’9″ (192cm x 210cm)	13" / 33cm (with Castors 15" 38cm)	11" / 28cm	8.5" / 22cm
King Zip & Link	5′3 x 6’9″ (162cm x 210cm)	13" / 33cm (with Castors 15" 38cm)	11" / 28cm	8.5" / 22cm
Super King Zip & Link	6′3 x 6’9″ (192cm x 210cm)	13" / 33cm (with Castors 15" 38cm)	11" / 28cm	8.5" / 22cm
Extra King Zip & Link	6′3 x 6’6" (192cm x 200cm)	13" / 33cm (with Castors 15" 38cm)	11" / 28cm	8.5" / 22cm
Headboards	Standard Height 50" Plus additional 3 inch / 8cm in width	13" / 33cm (with Castors 15" 38cm)	11" / 28cm	8.5" / 22cm

Size Guide

Cot mattress size	Length	Width	Depth
120cm X 60cm X 10cm	120cm	60cm	10cm
140cm X 70cm X 10cm	140cm	70cm	10cm

Size Guide

Artisan Naturals	Mattress Dimensions	Mattress Weight
Single	3′ x 6’3″ (90cm x 190cm)	36kg
Small Double	4' x 6'3" (120cm x 190cm)	48kg
Double	4’6″ x 6’3″ (135cm x 190cm)	50kg
King	5′ x 6’6″ (150cm x 200cm)	60kg
Extra King	6' x 6'3" (180cm x 190cm)	69kg
Superking	6′ x 6’6″ (180cm x 200cm)	72kg

Size Guide

Origins 1500	Mattress Dimensions	Mattress Weight
Single	3′ x 6’3″ (90cm x 190cm)	32kg
Small Double	4' x 6'3" (120cm x 190cm)	43kg
Double	4’6″ x 6’3″ (135cm x 190cm)	48kg
King	5′ x 6’6″ (150cm x 200cm)	56kg
Extra King Zip Link	6' x 6'3" (180cm x 190cm)	64kg
Superking Zip Link	6′ x 6’6″ (180cm x 200cm)	67kg

Size Guide

Origins Reflex	Mattress Dimensions	Mattress Weight
Single	3′ x 6’3″ (90cm x 190cm)	25kg
Small Double	4' x 6'3" (120cm x 190cm)	33kg
Double	4’6″ x 6’3″ (135cm x 190cm)	37kg
King	5′ x 6’6″ (150cm x 200cm)	44kg
Extra King Zip Link	6' x 6'3" (180cm x 190cm)	49kg
Superking Zip Link	6′ x 6’6″ (180cm x 200cm)	52kg

Size Guide

Origins 1500	Mattress Dimensions	Mattress Weight
Single	3′ x 6’3″ (90cm x 190cm)	28kg
Small Double	4' x 6'3" (120cm x 190cm)	37kg
Double	4’6″ x 6’3″ (135cm x 190cm)	42kg
King	5′ x 6’6″ (150cm x 200cm)	49kg
Extra King Zip Link	6' x 6'3" (180cm x 190cm)	55kg
Superking Zip Link	6′ x 6’6″ (180cm x 200cm)	58kg

Base Guide

Sprung Edge Base	No Drawers	2 Full Drawers	4 Full Drawers	2 Half 2 Full Drawers
Single	£0	+£75	-	-
Small Double/Double	£0	+£75	+£150	+£150
King Size	£0	+£75	+£150	+£150
Superking	£0	+£75	+£150	+£150
King Size Zip & Link	£0	+£75	+£150	+£150
Super King Size Zip & Link	£10	+£75	+£150	+£150

Size Guide

Artisan 1500	Mattress Dimensions	Mattress Weight
Single	3′ x 6’3″ (90cm x 190cm)	35kg
Small Double	4' x 6'3" (120cm x 190cm)	47kg
Double	4’6″ x 6’3″ (135cm x 190cm)	52kg
King	5′ x 6’6″ (150cm x 200cm)	58kg
Extra King	6' x 6'3" (180cm x 190cm)	67kg
Superking	6′ x 6’6″ (180cm x 200cm)	70kg

Tension Guide

Artisan Spring Tension	Weight Range
Soft	Available as a Bespoke Product (Please Call)
Medium	8-16 stone / 50-101kg
Firm	Over 16 stone / 101kg

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