About Hästens Sängar AB

Craftsmanship

It is craftsmanship and attention to detail which makes the difference.

Since the mid 19th century, we have carefully maintained our tradition of master craftsmanship and proudly handed this down to each new generation of bed manufacturers. All Hästens beds are built with excellent craftsmanship and a feel for nature’s finest materials – qualities that only the most skilful bed builder can bring. In our opinion, no machine can replace a highly skilled human bed manufacturer. At Hästens, people contribute ideas, skills and hard work, while Mother Nature provides the materials. It is high quality and craftsmanship with feeling that matters. In our dream-factory, our co-workers always play the leading role. The superb craftsmanship and painstaking attention to every detail is evident wherever you look on your Hästens bed: the well constructed bed frame, the sturdy, precise stitching of the fabric, the flexible stretch fabric on the top with the Hästens emblem woven in – details that work together to create a bed for life. We are constantly working to improve and refine Hästens beds.

Your bed should last a very long time. The best thing for you is a more comfortable and long-lasting bed! People that have never seen our factory may doubt that the beds are actually made by hand. When two of our co-workers were doing a demonstration of their work at a store in Stockholm, people came up to them and said: “Come on, you can’t really work like that, can you...?” But we do. Our beds are made by hand, step by step, using natural materials. That is where the quality comes from. No machine can surpass the skills of a master craftsman when it comes to building a bed. We process the horsehair, we stitch, we cut and we tack. Finally, we make the last stitches and tuft the bed by hand to ensure the same quality. The fabric is measured, outlined and cut with great care. The fabric sections are then sewn with great precision, down to the millimetre. The seams of a Hästens bed stand up to close scrutiny.

Spring system

Hästens unique new patented spring system

After years of research, development and testing, Hästens has patented a spring system which is unique in the world of beds. This new system means that each spring can move more independently of the others, creating the most pliable and flexible bed. Just like any other component in a Hästens bed, springs are a science in themselves, and one of the most important parts of your bed. After all, it is primarily the springiness, durability and “softness” of the springs that determines how well you sleep at night, and in turn, how well you feel during the day. With a Hästens bed you can enjoy the latest technology in bed springs. Hästens’ new patented spring system, combined with our special tempered Swedish springs and comfortable natural materials, makes our beds wonderfully soft on the surface with comfortable support at every level. The springs used in Hästens beds are made exclusively in Sweden and are of the very highest quality. Hästens is the largest Swedish bed manufacturer that uses only springs made in Sweden. When we refine our products, we look at what you value in a bed, in order to make sure we constantly offer the best beds money can buy.

Hästens pocket springs are pliable, comfortable and supportive. We use a technique whereby the steel is coiled before it is tempered so that it retains its height and shape. This technique is more advanced, and more time-consuming than traditional methods, but here at Hästens we have always stuck to the principle: If we can find a way to make our beds more comfortable, we’ll do it. Hästens gives you a lot more for your money. Each spring is mounted one by one in individual pockets. This lets each spring move individually according to each little movement of your body, which means that when your partner turns over in bed you will barely notice it. Careful testing has shown the importance of surface softness, spring depth and bottom springs. Hästens' new patented spring system follows each contour of your body, giving you greater comfort and making the bed feel “bottomless”. This new bed technology combined with our all-natural material provides outstanding comfort. When we sleep, the body is restored and new energy is gathered. Today, because we have higher stress levels than ever before, the bed is more than ever the most important piece of furniture in the home. As it should be, since we spend one third of our lives in bed. Choosing a Hästens bed is both a wise and a pleasant way to prioritise your own well-being for many, many years to come. Try out a Hästens bed. You deserve the best.

Warranty

Hästens written warranty against spring and frame breakage

We hope that both you and your bed enjoy a long, good life. That’s why we give a long warranty when you buy a Hästens bed. 25 years to be precise. We can make this promise thanks to everything we’ve learnt during our 150 years as a manufacturer.

A 25 year warranty against spring and frame breakage is nothing new for us. Our beds have come with a 25 year warranty for many years. This is our obligation as Sweden’s oldest bed manufacturer. We make sure our beds will last. The Hästens bed you purchase in 2007 has a warranty that covers your bed until the year 2032. And if your bed lasts as long as the beds of the satisfied customers who write to us, you could easily still be using it beyond the year 2040. All real masterpieces are signed. And so it is with every Hästens bed that leaves our factory in Köping. Each and every bed has its own unique manufacturing number.

The warranty slip is signed by the master craftsman who builds the bed. Hästens only manufactures beds under the Hästens trademark, and none other. We do not compromise with simpler variations. Make sure you buy a genuine Hästens bed if you want to be sure of a comfortable and long-lasting bed. Invest in a real bed that you will be happy with and choose for yourself how long you wish to keep it. If you plan to keep your bed for a long time, it is really important that you choose the right bed. There is no way to find the bed that’s best for you other than trying it yourself. Be sure to try out all models and firmness levels. After that, you are ready to choose the right bed from our broad range. Our different models have various properties specifically developed to satisfy different requirements. Only you can decide which model suits you best. When you have chosen the model, you need to be careful in choosing the right level of firmness. Be sure you test each level until you are sure.

History

No compromises since 1852

Hästens has been run by the same family since the mid 19th century. Before Bell and Edison made their epoch-making inventions, we at Hästens were already working hard. Hästens was originally a saddlery. In those days, saddlers also made mattresses. The first Hästens mattress was probably made in 1852, when the current owner Jan Ryde’s great-great-grandfather laid the foundations for the family business.
Pehr Adolf was a craftsman of the old school – the words quality and good craftsmanship were almost holy – and he passed on that attitude to his colleagues and to future generations. It is a simple matter to cut corners and produce cheap products, and to earn good money doing so. But the customer who buys such products will never come back, so in the long run you lose! No, we want to make the kind of product that earns people’s respect. That is the guideline that we have always adhered to. We are proud to say that our history is the backbone of the company. Today, Hästens beds continue to be hand-made using the finest natural materials. Cotton, horsehair, flax and wool are materials that breathe. Therefore, you will sleep comfortably and naturally in a bed from Hästens.
Our view is the same today as it was when we began making bed mattresses in the 1800s – only the finest natural materials and the best craftsmanship should be used. When your aim is to build the world’s most comfortable beds, no other manufacturing method will do.

The word “automation” is not one which is high on the agenda at Hästens.
Hästens beds are built by hand. That is where the quality comes from. No machine can surpass the skills of a master craftsman when it comes to building a bed. Machines may do it cheaper, but humans always do it better, according to our tried and tested methods. Making our beds by hand involves feelings such as commitment, passion, interest, ambition and love. And not least the determination of a persistent person never to make something that they can’t be well and truly proud of. Our craftsmen make each bed step by step, using natural materials. After that, the parts are sewn together manually, for the best possible end result. That’s why we offer a 25-year guarantee covering spring or frame breakage.
For decades we have refined and renewed our methods so as to give Hästens bed owners many nights of comfortable and restful sleep – regardless of whether you live in a castle or a cabin. Hästens was appointed as a purveyor to the Swedish Royal Court for the first time in 1952, and we still have the pleasure of supplying the Royal Court today.
In 2006, Hästens was awarded the Swedish Trade Council’s annual export award. Jan Ryde accepted the award from King Carl XVI Gustav himself.