Hästens and Vispring are both among the finest beds in the world, and the right choice comes down to feel and customization rather than which is “better.” Hästens, the Swedish maker, is known for a buoyant, cradling feel built on layers of horsehair and its iconic hand-built construction. Vispring, the British maker, is known for precise, made-to-order pocket-spring support and an exceptional range of natural fillings. If you want an instantly recognizable icon with a floating sensation, lean Hästens. If you want a bed tailored to your exact weight, firmness, and material preferences, lean Vispring.
How do their heritages differ?
Hästens is a Swedish family business with a long heritage of hand-building beds from natural materials, and a brand identity centered on its signature blue check and its status as a true luxury icon. Vispring is a British maker with deep roots in pocket-spring craftsmanship, celebrated for hand-nested calico springs and traditional side-stitching. Both carry generations of expertise; the difference is character. Hästens sells an iconic, aspirational object. Vispring sells quiet, bespoke British craftsmanship.
What’s the difference in feel?
This is the deciding factor for most buyers. Hästens tends to deliver a deep, buoyant, almost floating sensation — the horsehair gives the bed a lively, responsive springiness. Vispring tends to deliver a more precisely tuned support, because the bed can be built to your specifications with different spring tensions and filling combinations. Neither is universally firmer or softer; both can be configured across the comfort spectrum. The only way to know which your body prefers is to lie on both, which is exactly why these beds are bought in a studio rather than online.
Which offers more customization?
Vispring is especially known for made-to-order construction — spring tension, fillings, and firmness can be matched to your weight and preferences, including options for different fibers and even split tensions for couples. Hästens offers customization as well, particularly across its model range and finishes, with the choice often centered on selecting the right model tier for your needs. If a fully tailored, built-to-spec bed is your priority, Vispring’s made-to-order approach is a natural fit.
What about price and value?
Both occupy the ultra-luxury tier, and both are best understood as multi-decade investments rather than mattress purchases. Hästens’ top models reach the highest end of the market, while both makers offer a range of price points depending on construction and materials. Rather than comparing sticker prices, compare cost across the bed’s lifespan and the quality of sleep it delivers — that is where ultra-luxury beds justify themselves.
How to decide
Choose Hästens if you want an iconic, buoyant, instantly recognizable bed and you love the floating feel of horsehair. Choose Vispring if you want a precisely tailored, made-to-order bed with a wide range of natural fillings and tuned support. The honest answer is that both are exceptional, and the right one is the one your body prefers — so come test them side by side.
Experience both in our studio
We carry both Hästens and Vispring in our luxury mattress studio, so you can compare them in the same visit with no pressure. A specialist will walk you through the differences in feel, materials, and customization, and help you find the bed that fits how you actually sleep.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hästens better than Vispring? Neither is objectively better. Hästens offers a buoyant, iconic Swedish feel built on horsehair, while Vispring offers precise, made-to-order British support. The right choice depends on your preferred feel and how much you value bespoke customization.
What is the main difference between Hästens and Vispring? The biggest difference is feel and customization. Hästens delivers a deep, floating sensation and is a recognized luxury icon. Vispring is built to order, allowing spring tension and natural fillings to be tailored to your body.
Are both Hästens and Vispring handmade? Yes. Both brands hand-build their beds using natural materials and traditional craftsmanship, which is a major reason both sit in the ultra-luxury tier.
Which is more customizable, Hästens or Vispring? Vispring is especially known for made-to-order construction, including tailored spring tensions and a wide choice of natural fillings. Hästens offers customization primarily through its model range and finishes.
Should I buy a luxury mattress online or in a studio? A studio, because feel is the deciding factor between beds like Hästens and Vispring. Lying on both in person is the only reliable way to know which your body prefers.
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