The Vispring Story

At the heart of our story is a vision of exceptional sleep, born from a simple act of love.

A century of craftsmanship has followed, grounded in our unwavering commitment to ingenuity. honoured techniques. Here's how the journey began..

1899

James Marshall, a British engineer living in Canada, crafts the world’s first pocket-spring mattress to bring his wife comfort during a period of illness.

1901

John Nolon and Frederick James introduce Marshall’s innovation to the UK, founding the Marshall Sanitary Mattress Company in London.

1911

Vi-Spring is born. The company adopts the Roman numeral VI, a nod to the six springs sewn into each pocket, and the iconic hare motif.

1912

Our mattresses find a home aboard the legendary RMS Titanic, elevating sleep in each of its 39 suites and 350 First Class cabins.

1932

Vispring introduces The Vibase, the world’s first pocket-sprung divan, offering an unrivalled sleep experience.

1971

Production moves to Plymouth, where skilled artisans continue to handcraft each mattress using time-honoured techniques.

1977

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II receives a Regal Supreme bed for her Silver Jubilee, marking a moment of royal distinction.

1991

Vispring first enters Europe, opening a showroom in Brussels.

2010

We launch in North America, offering our bespoke mattresses to customers across the continent.

2012

Vispring receives the Queen’s Award for Enterprise, a recognition for innovation and excellence. We continue to expand, launching in Asia.

2022

We open our flagship store in London’s iconic St James’s, inviting those who seek the finest sleep experience to explore our heritage.

Today

We open our flagship store in London’s iconic St James’s, inviting those who seek the finest sleep experience to explore our heritage.

The Invention
of the Pocket Spring

At the heart of every Vispring mattress lies a carefully crafted single, double, or triple layer of Vanadium steel springs. Unlike most manufacturers we produce our springs in-house at our Plymouth workshop. With nine different wire gauges and 74 distinct spring types, it’s not just about quantity; it’s the precise shape and gauge that define our signature comfort. Nestled within natural cotton calico pockets, these springs contour to your body, ensuring a mattress that adapts perfectly to you and your partner offering the ultimate in responsiveness, support, and lasting luxury.

Discover Our Collections

The Invention
of the Pocket Spring

Discover Our Collections

With up to three layers and over 70 unique spring types, each configuration is carefully chosen to deliver a personalised balance of comfort, responsiveness and resilience — quietly redefining the way we sleep.