Beds born from nature
HÄSTENS BEDS
For more than 125 years, English natural Vispring beds and mattresses have been synonymous with luxury, elegance, comfort and healthy deep sleep.
Hästens is a family business whose roots reach back to the mid-19th century. Drawing on a tradition of saddlery, our master craftspeople make mattresses by hand from the finest natural materials. Our philosophy follows founder Pehr Adolf, for whom quality and good craftsmanship were sacred. Today, just as in 1852 when the first Hästens mattress was made, we value honest work and premium raw materials. We use only the finest cotton, horsehair, flax and wool, which breathe naturally and ensure maximum comfort.
The making of the majestic Grand Vividus bed is without equal: in our workshop in Köping, Sweden, every detail is crafted entirely by hand with extraordinary care by the finest artisans.
One bed. Many colours.
The best sleep of your life
There is a Hästens for everyone
A tradition of craftsmanship
Six generations of master craftspeople have made Hästens what it is today — a family business still driven by the benefits of sleep and humble pride in its craft.
The world’s most exclusive bed
Hästens has entered into an exclusive collaboration with world-renowned designer Ferris Rafauli.
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MATERIALS
We use only the finest natural materials. Sustainably sourced and obtained under ethical conditions, so they may one day be given a new life. A product that comes from nature wants to return to nature — and that is how it should be.
Hästens uses only the finest natural materials, meeting the highest standards of comfort, durability and a healthy sleep environment. Every material is selected for its origin, quality and natural properties that contribute to perfect rest.
True luxury lies in simplicity and respect for nature. Our materials come from sustainable sources and are obtained under ethical conditions. From selecting raw materials to final production, Hästens respects both the environment and everyone involved. Horsehair, cotton, wool, flax and wood are not only exceptionally functional, but renewable and naturally biodegradable. One day they can be given a new life and return to where they came from.
A product born from nature can naturally return to nature without placing an unnecessary burden on the planet. This is the true value of Hästens quality, responsibility and timeless craftsmanship.
HORSEHAIR
Horsehair is the foundation of Hästens beds and our favourite material. It also possesses several remarkable and surprising properties.
A BUILT-IN VENTILATION SYSTEM
Few materials can rival horsehair in a bed. Every curled strand acts as a small spring, supporting the firmness and resilience of our internal spring system. Horsehair also has its own highly effective ventilation system. Each strand is a tiny air channel: a hollow tube with a gentle capillary action that carries moisture away and brings fresh air in. It is so efficient that horsehair dries immediately after being immersed in water and shaken. Millions of comfortable natural micro-springs in a Hästens bed carry excess body heat and moisture away as you sleep, helping you fall asleep faster and enjoy uninterrupted deep sleep at the perfect temperature.
COMPLETELY FREE FROM ALLERGENS
The horsehair used in our beds has been examined by independent European research institutions and found to be completely free from allergens, so it cannot trigger allergic reactions. It is also an organic material with natural antibacterial properties and an ability to resist mould and mites, contributing to a healthy, hygienic sleep environment.
A FILLING MATERIAL SINCE THE 19TH CENTURY
We use genuine horsehair to harness its unique properties and create a truly natural, long-lasting product. It is washed in boiling water, thoroughly rinsed, spun and disinfected, then heated to 140°C at four times atmospheric pressure and high humidity. No foreign substances are added. The result is a completely clean, resilient natural material. It is stored until required for a Hästens bed or mattress. When the long fibres are combed out, the hair becomes beautifully curled and expands many times in volume. The process has remained virtually unchanged for two centuries.
OUR DIFFERENT TYPES OF HORSEHAIR
Exceptional care in selection and grading is the basis of our consistently high quality. Hästens uses different types with distinct properties: A-Luxury horsehair — specially selected pure horsehair using the longest and strongest strands for exceptional elasticity and a resilient, supportive bed. J-horsehair — a soft, resilient and flexible blend of high-quality horsehair and animal hair for a softer, more flexible bed.
COTTON
Cotton lets the entire body breathe naturally and perfectly complements horsehair. Soft, strong and pleasant.
Cotton may be nature’s softest and most comfortable gift to humankind. Soft Hästens cotton provides wonderful comfort and excellent breathability. It lets air circulate around the body, keeps you dry and creates a healthy sleep environment, helping you fall asleep faster and remain in deep sleep longer.
FRESHER SLEEP THROUGH BREATHABILITY
We breathe not only through our lungs but through more than seven million pores in the skin, releasing toxins from the body. To stay dry, it is important to sleep in a breathable bed that allows air to circulate around the body.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COTTON AND NON-POROUS MATERIALS
On a hot summer day, a cotton shirt feels fresher and drier than a synthetic one because cotton ventilates and carries away perspiration and moisture. Night-time perspiration is 98% water and evaporates easily in a breathable bed with suitable bed linen. Non-porous synthetic materials such as rubber and polyether provide virtually no ventilation. They retain moisture, leaving much of the body’s moisture in the bed, while mites multiply rapidly in warm, damp conditions.
WOOL
Wool warms you when you are cold and cools you when you perspire. It is a natural high-performance material and remarkably fire-resistant.
Nature created another small miracle and the perfect partner for horsehair and cotton: wool. Pure new wool helps maintain the ideal bed temperature, acting like a small climate-control system. For centuries people have known its ability to warm in the cold and cool in the heat. You remain dry and sleep at exactly the right temperature.
THE PERFECT RECIPE
Hästens beds contain a precisely balanced blend of wool and cotton for maximum comfort and natural flame-retardant properties. Wool is one of the most fire-resistant fibres. It is also antistatic, strong, elastic, water-repellent and thermally insulating.
PERFECTED BY EVOLUTION
Wool fibres have a complex spring-like structure and textured surface optimised by evolution for thermal protection. Air circulates freely between the fibres, providing excellent insulation, flexibility, elasticity and durability. Wool can absorb up to 30% of its weight in water without feeling wet. Tiny pores allow water to pass through the fibre, making wool equally comfortable on warm summer and cold winter nights.
ENDURING BENEFITS
Wool has been used for thousands of years. Babylonians and Egyptians wove it, and Sweden’s oldest woven wool dates from the Bronze Age, about 3,000 years ago. It was used not only for clothing but for bedding. We still benefit from its ability to warm and protect during sleep and waking. Carefully calculated combinations of wool, cotton and horsehair give Hästens beds temperature regulation and incomparable natural resilience.
FLAX
Flax has made life more comfortable since ancient times. It is exceptionally durable and flexible and also dissipates static charge. Scientific research shows that static electricity can cause headaches, dry mucous membranes and skin irritation. A charged body can attract unwanted particles from the environment, triggering or worsening allergies.
By using flax in carefully calculated layers, we remove static electricity from the body and help create more positive energy during sleep. Flax is also an excellent absorber of noise and vibration, contributing to peaceful, restorative sleep.
PINE WOOD
Our foundation… The slow-growing Swedish pine used in a Hästens bed is, in a word, strong. It gives the bed stability and support while ensuring quality and longevity.
SPRINGS
Springs are a science in their own right and a vital part of every bed. Ours are of the highest quality and made exclusively in Sweden. Every Hästens bed contains two or more cooperating spring systems: soft, flexible springs for surface comfort and firmer springs below for stability and support. Working in harmony, they let the bed adapt to the body while providing both support and relief. All springs carry a 25-year warranty.
WITH SPRINGS, SIZE IS NOT EVERYTHING
Hästens spring systems are defined not by the number of springs but by their different types, arrangement and combination with layers of natural materials. The dimensions, height and number of coils determine a spring system’s quality and properties. More coils generally mean higher quality and longer life, but too many reduce compressibility. Every variable must be balanced for the optimal result. Each system is carefully calculated to provide the precise relief and firmness needed for perfect sleep.
POCKET SPRING SYSTEM
Our pocket springs work independently in a unique way. Pressure on one spring has minimal influence on the next. Each spring reacts to the smallest movement, so you barely notice when your partner turns at night. Special heat treatment changes the structure of the steel, ensuring the springs retain their exact form and elasticity and always return after compression. Breathable pockets let air circulate through the entire bed for a healthy sleep climate.
BONNELL SPRINGS
The lower spring system absorbs the bed’s higher pressure load, supporting and relieving the body.
TOPPERS
SPRINGS
BJX LUXURY TOPPER
Filled with cotton, wool and premium horsehair, taking resilience to a new level. Height: 5 cm.
BJX TOPPER
Filled with cotton, wool and quality horsehair for extra comfort and ventilation. Height: 5 cm.
BJ TOPPER
Filled with cotton, wool, horsehair and a thick cotton core that is soft and supple. Height: 5 cm.
BV TOPPER
Filled with thick soft cotton and wool that first absorb and then carry body moisture away. Height: 4 cm.
Choose your preferred fabric from categories A, B or C.
TRADITIONAL TM MATTRESSES
We still make our traditional TM mattresses as our master bedmakers did in the past: each is filled with millions of the finest resilient horsehair spirals, hand-quilted and tied with decorative tufts. Ideal for those who appreciate a firm, airy sleeping feel.
Creating a masterpiece
Even the finest things in life can be improved. At Hästens, we have always sought to perfect our craft and continually improve what we do best. We put our heart into everything we make, creating something of which we can be immensely proud. In the pursuit of a true masterpiece, we constantly surpass ourselves. Every Hästens bed is the result of continuous refinement and tireless dedication to creating genuine masterpieces.
The sacred nature of craftsmanship
A devotion to craftsmanship
A master is someone who sees life as a masterpiece and tirelessly devotes it to creating exceptional things. We can consider ourselves fortunate to have repeatedly created great things throughout our lives — masterpieces that contribute to the greatest masterpiece of all: life itself.
Standing on the shoulders of giants
In the 19th century, Pehr Adolf Janson laid the foundations for the master spirit that shapes young Hästens bedmakers today. With respect for our craft heritage, as guardians of a sacred flame, they continue traditions passed from generation to generation. With humility towards their work and the products they create, they learn from the masters and embrace the challenges ahead. As the journey continues, every generation of Hästens masters builds on the legacy of its predecessors and carries the craft tradition forward.
The Hästens spirit
The Hästens spirit is the energy felt in our factory, in the people who work there and in the products they create. It is the love that gives every product its Hästens character and makes an important contribution to helping people live a more enjoyable life. This spirit is what makes Hästens beds unique. Everyone at Hästens has a pursuit of excellence in their DNA and a genuine dedication to the products they create.
Your dream bed is made right here
When you lie in a Hästens bed, you feel the unique embrace of a bed made right here — in the dream factory, with a passion for craftsmanship and a focus on your comfort. You experience first-hand how perfectly an even more comfortable bed has been created.
“My father was an old-fashioned craftsman — the words quality and craftsmanship were almost sacred to him. This attitude took root not only in my mind but in the minds of everyone working at this company. We want to make products worthy of respect. We have always held to these principles.”
David Janson, third generation (1892–1963)
A tribute to our saddlery heritage
“The highest quality, the finest materials and master craftsmanship.”
Per Thure Janson, second generation (1864–1926)
A master works only with the finest materials
Craftsmanship and love of detail make the difference. A Hästens bed is made exclusively from the finest materials available, so every moment in it can be enjoyed to the fullest.
The quality of the materials proves our commitment to ultimate comfort. Hästens beds are made from soft, workable natural materials such as horsehair, cotton, wool and flax. Because these materials breathe, they create a healthy sleep environment with exceptional comfort.
“Craftsmanship means doing something fulfilling — something you love with all your heart.”
Jan Ryde, fifth generation
A legacy of lasting creation
Welcome to the world of Hästens, where every detail reflects the essence of craftsmanship.
Hotels offering a unique Hästens sleep experience
With Hästens beds in exceptional hotels around the world, guests enjoy perfectly restorative sleep and wake up at their very best.
Hästens through the centuries
Six generations of master craftspeople have brought Hästens to where it is today — a family company still driven by belief in the importance of quality sleep and a humble pride in its craft. Every generation has played its part in shaping Hästens and overcome many challenges along the way.
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