Hästens vs. Vispring: which luxury bed should you choose?
Hästens and Vispring both build premium beds using springs and natural fillings, but the experience varies significantly by model, firmness, topper and base. Avoid assuming every Hästens is soft or every Vispring is firm. Try the exact configuration you would buy and compare the full delivered price.
Our take: Consider Hästens if you like its layered bed-system approach and the feel of a specific model. Consider Vispring if you prefer a particular pocket-spring mattress and its available support configuration. This guide compares published product information; it does not claim a controlled side-by-side test.
At a glance
| Feature | Hästens | Vispring |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Swedish bedmaker | British bedmaker |
| Construction | Layered beds using springs and natural fillings; the system depends on model. | Pocket-spring mattresses and bases with model-specific fillings. |
| Materials | Some models list horsehair, cotton and wool. | Some models list horsehair, wool and cotton. |
| Feel | Depends on model, spring configuration, firmness and top mattress. | Depends on model, spring configuration, firmness and base. |
| Purchase | Compare the complete system and retailer terms. | Compare the mattress, base and retailer terms. |
Materials and construction
Hästens describes beds with combinations of horsehair, cotton, wool and springs. Its Maranga product page, for example, describes a middle mattress and base with both pocket and Bonnell springs. Included components vary; confirm whether a top mattress, legs and delivery are part of your quote.
Vispring’s Herald Superb lists hand-nested pocket springs with wool, cotton and horsehair. Other Vispring models have different spring layers and fillings. Natural materials can be appealing, but do not guarantee a particular temperature, allergy outcome or environmental impact.
Firmness, motion and temperature
Try each bed in your usual sleep position for several minutes. Side sleepers may want enough cushioning at the shoulder and hip; back and stomach sleepers may prefer more resistance through the middle. Body size, base and topper affect the result. Ask whether each side can be configured differently and how a change affects the quote.
Natural fibers and open spring systems can help airflow, but neither construction guarantees a cool night. If motion transfer matters, have a partner get in and out while you lie on the bed. Ask about rotation and whether the mattress or topper is designed to be flipped.
Cost, delivery and warranty
Luxury bed prices depend heavily on model, size, fabric and components. Request itemized quotes for the same size, including mattress, base, topper, legs, delivery, assembly and removal. Confirm access through doors and stairs before scheduling delivery.
Hästens’ FAQ describes a 25-year guarantee against spring or frame breakage; read the written terms and local consumer rights for your purchase. Compare Vispring’s current warranty and retailer terms separately. A warranty against specified defects is not a comfort trial, and custom orders may have special return conditions.
How to compare in person
- Book enough time to lie on each exact configuration in your normal positions.
- Wear comfortable clothes and note shoulder, hip and lower-back support.
- Test the edge and movement with a partner if those matter to you.
- Ask what is included, how the bed is maintained and whether a comfort exchange is offered.
- Take home written quotes and compare total costs and delivery timelines.
Contact Yawnder’s Encinitas showroom at 858-232-5760 to ask which luxury beds are currently available to try. Confirm Hästens or Vispring availability before visiting.
For more about one common filling, read why horsehair is used in luxury mattresses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hästens softer than Vispring?
There is no reliable brand-wide answer. Compare the actual models, firmness options and foundations.
Do both use horsehair?
Both brands list horsehair in some models. Check the specific construction if that material matters to you.
Are these beds suitable for allergies?
People react to different materials. Natural fibers do not guarantee an allergy-free bed; review the contents and speak with a clinician about known sensitivities.
Compare both beds against 142 tested mattresses
Sort all 142 mattresses we have tested by pressure relief, support, cooling, motion isolation, edge support, price, trial and warranty, then filter by how you actually sleep. Of those, 84 hold a complete standardized record and 41 a partial standardized record.