Somnium is a small maker in Venice, California, founded in 2006. It sells one slim 8-inch mattress in two feels, Regular and Firm. The core uses plastic springs instead of metal, with a 2-inch soy-based foam layer and a washable cover. Prices run from $2,400 for a twin to $4,500 for the largest European size. A queen is $3,800. The brand pitches it to athletes and hot sleepers. The big catches are a 10-day trial on web orders only and a warranty that is prorated after year 5.
Somnium Mattress RegularS
Somnium Mattress Regular, product photo
FirmnessRegular, the lighter feelNot yet researched
Mattress TypeMetal-free springZoned TPEE springs under 2-inch soy-based foam
Queen $$3,800$3,800
Coil CountNot yet researchedNot yet researched
Key Strengths
Athletes and active sleepers who want a firm, easy-to-move-on surface
Hot sleepers who want an open, metal-free build with a mesh-edged cover
Allergy-sensitive shoppers who want a removable, washable cover
Shoppers near a Somnium dealer who can try the bed in person
Good to Know
Anyone who wants a long risk-free trial or free returns
Bargain hunters, since a twin starts at $2,400
Plush pillow-top lovers who want deep cushioning
Shoppers who need published third-party certifications or coil counts
Good fit: athletes and active sleepers wanting a firm, movement-friendly surface marketed as nighttime fitness equipment; hot sleepers wanting an open metal-free ventilated build with mesh-edged cover; allergy-sensitive shoppers wanting a washable removable rayon-blend cover and toxin-free foam claims; lightweight sleepers or pillow-top converts (Regular) and average-weight or always-firm sleepers (Firm); design shoppers near its modern-furniture dealers.
Poor fit: shoppers wanting a long risk-free trial or free returns; bargain hunters (Twin starts at $2,400); plush pillow-top lovers; shoppers needing published third-party certifications or coil counts; buyers outside dealer areas who cannot test first.
Outside review scores
Review sites checked: Not yet researched. Their scores: Not yet researched. Model they tested: Not yet researched. Each site tests in its own way, so read each row on its own.
Somnium is a Venice, California maker founded in 2006 selling one slender 8-inch metal-free mattress in Regular and Firm feels ($2,400-$4,500) built on patented TPEE plastic springs with soy-based cold foam and a washable cover. Best for athletes and firm-support fans who sleep hot. Biggest caveat: only a 10-day website-only trial and a prorated warranty.
2006, Venice, California
Founded
8 inches
Mattress height
21 listed dealers
Dealers
When Somnium Beds makes sense
Athletes and active sleepers who want a firm, easy-to-move-on surface
Hot sleepers who want an open, metal-free build with a mesh-edged cover
Allergy-sensitive shoppers who want a removable, washable cover
Shoppers near a Somnium dealer who can try the bed in person
When Another Mattress May Suit You Better
Anyone who wants a long risk-free trial or free returns
Bargain hunters, since a twin starts at $2,400
Plush pillow-top lovers who want deep cushioning
Shoppers who need published third-party certifications or coil counts
Review site scores
How the big review sites score Somnium Beds
Each site's own score and the exact bed it tested, side by side.
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Publication
Reported Score
Configuration Tested
Testing Scope
Evaluation Focus
Main configuration: Not yet researched. Read each row's testing scope before comparing scores. Each outlet uses its own method, so we don't combine these scores into one rating.
Reading the scores
Why we don't average the scores
Use the dates and sources shown with each result. Prices, models and policies can change.
Chapter 02
Comfort and firmness: which mattress fits you
Why this matters to you: Feel names are the brand's words, not measurements. Use them to shortlist two or three beds, then let your body decide.
Side sleepers: both adult feels run firm by design, so strict side sleepers used to deep cushioning should test first; the Regular is the closer fit since its softer zones let shoulder and pelvis sink while firmer springs hold the lumbar. Back sleepers: the zoned spring layout suits back sleepers wanting alignment with freedom to move 5-10 times per hour, per brand sleep-movement philosophy; allow 7-14 days to adjust.
Stomach sleepers: the Firm is the logical pick for staying level. Hot sleepers: open metal-free interior, breathable open-pore foam and perimeter mesh target airflow; no published BTU or airflow test figures. Heavier sleepers: no weight-limit or per-weight guidance published; test the Firm in store.
Athletes: the brand's core pitch is alignment plus unrestricted movement for recovery and performance.
Firmness finder
Which Somnium Beds feel fits you?
Weight chart not yet researched
Weight and sleep position can change how a bed feels. We have not yet checked whether Somnium Beds publishes a fit chart by body weight, so use a trial, where one is offered, to test the bed the way you sleep at home.
Neck: on your side, your nose should line up with the middle of your chest, not tip up or down.
Shoulders: your bottom shoulder should sink in. Tingling or a numb arm means the bed is too firm for you.
Lower back: on your back, slide a flat hand under your waist. A big gap means too firm; no room at all can mean too soft.
Hips: ask someone to look from the side. Hips lower than shoulders means the bed is too soft for you.
Figure 2.1: Four checks to run in a store, lying still in the position you sleep in most. The store test in chapter 11 says how long to lie on each bed.
Chapter 03
Compare the mattresses
Why this matters to you: Models from one brand can differ in feel, height and layers. Match the feel label and height to how you sleep before you compare prices.
Somnium Beds lists 2 models. Feel names are the brand's labels.
Somnium Mattress Regular (core model, lighter feel of the two): the same 8-inch metal-free build with zoned TPEE springs (softer under shoulder and pelvis, firmer under lumbar) plus a 2-inch pre-compressed soy-based cold-foam layer and washable rayon-blend cover; brand guidance says lightweight sleepers and pillow-top converts should pick Regular; US sizes Twin $2,400 through King $4,200.
Somnium Mattress Firm (support flagship): identical construction with a firmer spring grade for average-weight, very active, or always-firm sleepers; same size grid and pricing as Regular; optional Somnium Box slatted foundation at checkout.
Somnium Baby crib mattress (seed line lists the adult Somnium Mattress; Baby is the nursery extension): same breathable, hypo-allergenic, toxin-free concept with washable cover in a lightweight kid-friendly size; price and dimensions not published as of Sept 2026.
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Model
Build
Profile
Firmness (brand words)
Queen $
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Somnium Mattress Regular
TPEE spring bed
8 inches
Regular, the lighter feel
$3,800
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Somnium Mattress Firm
The same build as the Regular with a firmer spring grade. Somnium says it suits average-weight sleepers, very active sleepers and anyone who always sleeps firm. It has the same sizes and prices as the Regular.
8 inches
Firm
$3,800
Where the maker doesn't publish a number, we say so.
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Model
Coil gauge
Coil count
Foam density
Latex
ILD
Model 1 of 2
Somnium Mattress Regular: For lightweight sleepers and pillow-top converts
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Somnium Mattress Regular
Somnium Mattress Regular, product photo
ConstructionTPEE spring bed
Profile8 inches
FirmnessRegular, the lighter feel
Queen $$3,800
Not yet researchedNot yet researched
Zoned plastic (TPEE) springs, softer under the shoulders and hips and firmer at the lower back. A 2-inch pre-compressed soy-based foam layer sits on top, under a washable rayon-blend cover. Somnium says lighter sleepers and pillow-top converts should pick this one.
Somnium Mattress Firm: For average-weight, very active or always-firm sleepers
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Somnium Mattress Firm
Somnium Mattress Firm, product photo
ConstructionNot yet researched
Profile8 inches
FirmnessFirm
Queen $$3,800
Not yet researchedNot yet researched
The same build as the Regular with a firmer spring grade. Somnium says it suits average-weight sleepers, very active sleepers and anyone who always sleeps firm. It has the same sizes and prices as the Regular.
Prices checked Not yet researched · recheck before buying
Mattress prices and value
Why this matters to you: A starting price can rise with size, base and delivery. Get the full price for your size in writing before you choose.
Brand-store mattress prices (mattress only, foundation extra): US Twin $2,400; Twin XL $2,450; Full $3,100; Full XL $3,200; Queen $3,800; King and C-King $4,200; European 160x200 $4,200; 180x200 $4,400; 200x200 $4,500; custom sizes up to 82 inches were coded in the cart but current pricing is not displayed. Somnium Box foundation: offered at checkout for US sizes only, price not published as of Sept 2026.
Dimensions: all adult mattresses 8 inches tall; King 76x80, C-King 72x84, Queen 60x80, Full XL 53x80, Full 53x75, Twin XL 38x80, Twin 38x75. Value read: premium pricing beside luxury innerspring rivals, justified by the brand on patented US-built plastic springs, washable cover and dealer service rather than a long trial; value hinges on in-store comfort confirmation since the web trial is only 10 days with return shipping at buyer cost.
Somnium Beds prices by size
Twin
38x75$2,400
Twin XL
38x80$2,450
Full
53x75$3,100
Full XL
53x80$3,200
Queen
60x80$3,800
King
76x80$4,200
California King
72x84$4,200
White-glove delivery, setup, and old-mattress removal are covered in Delivery & Setup.
Prices and sales discounts come from current brand catalogs. Prices may change during holiday promotions.
Are the expensive ones worth it?
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Chapter 05
How well do the mattresses hold up?
Why this matters to you: A mattress is a long buy. Lean on the written warranty and real owner reports to judge how it will last.
Brand-reported durability: 10-year limited prorated warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship across springs, construction and cover, with defect defined to include laminated-component separation and compression beyond the stated threshold; full repair-or-replace coverage in years 1-5 and replacement-fee coverage in years 6-10 (50/60/70/80/90 percent of current retail).
Care guidance: washable zippered cover, body adjustment of 7-14 days, flat even support surface required. Independent durability testing (rollator, ASTM sag, third-party longevity reviews): not published as of Sept 2026.
Company track record: founded 2006 in California by Rainer Wieland and Susanne Flother with California production and national dealer distribution; site footer dated 2026 with legacy 2011-2012 press, suggesting a long-running but small maker rather than a high-volume manufacturer.
What to watch for, and when:
Ownership, deals, lawsuits & launches
Company History & Model Evolution
Show the full company history
2006Founded
founded in 2006 by Rainer Wieland and Susanne Flother
Founded in California by Rainer Wieland and Susanne Flother
Each milestone comes from the brand's own pages, government and court records, or named news reports, each with the date we checked it. Factory suppliers may update minor parts over time.
What we could confirm, and what the brand doesn't say
The left column is what we checked. Rows marked THE BRAND SAYS only report what the brand says. The right column is what the brand doesn't publish. Use the right column as your list of questions for a store or the brand's chat.
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What we checked
What the brand doesn't publish
THE BRAND SAYSMetal-free TPEE spring core
NOT PUBLISHEDNo independent durability testing published
THE BRAND SAYS10-year limited prorated warranty
NOT PUBLISHEDNo certifications published
THE BRAND SAYSMade in California since 2006
NOT PUBLISHEDNot yet researched
THE BRAND SAYSNot yet researched
NOT PUBLISHEDNot yet researched
Where sources disagree
Chapter 06
Sleep trials, returns, exchanges and fees
Why this matters to you: Feel is hard to judge in a store or in a week. Know your exit plan and its cost before you pay.
Website sales only: test the mattress for 10 days after delivery and return for a full refund less all shipping and handling charges for any reason; the return request must be in writing within the 10-day window via the site contact form, email to office@somniumbeds.com, or mail to P.O.
Box 1804, Venice, CA 90294 with proof of purchase; the mattress is assigned a return order and must come back to a Somnium warehouse shipping pre-paid in original packaging and like-new condition or it is refused. All other retail and dealer sales are final with no brand-direct return; exchanges, restocking beyond shipping charges, and trial extensions are not published.
No brand-direct sleep trial beyond these 10 days; shoppers should confirm any dealer comfort policy before buying in store, since the brand exception explicitly excludes retailer sales.
Your trial, night by night
Day 1Not yet researched
Not yet researchedNot yet researched
Day 10Last day to ask for a return in writing
What each choice costs you
Keep it$0Nothing more to do
Return itRefund less all shipping and handlingShip back prepaid in original packaging, like-new
Swap itNot yet researchedNot yet researched
Not covered by the trial: Dealer and other retail sales
Figure 6.1: The trial in three dates and three prices. Put the last date in your calendar the day the bed arrives.
Check the terms for your seller and order date before buying from Somnium Beds.
Chapter 07
Delivery, setup and old-mattress removal
Why this matters to you: Delivery terms decide your first week with the bed. Confirm the date, setup and old-bed removal before you pay.
Delivery: transit within the 48 contiguous states is usually 7-10 business days, Monday-Friday daytime, with tracking typically 5-7 days after the order; threshold delivery or white-glove room-of-choice setup offered at checkout. Special Handling applies to Alaska, Hawaii, locations over 150 miles from a major airport, Saturday or after-hours delivery, and old-mattress removal and disposal for a fee.
Cost, carrier names and tracking specifics: not published as of Sept 2026. Setup: mattress needs only a flat even surface (Somnium Box, slats with max 2-inch gaps, platform, or firm floor in a pinch); no expansion or off-gassing wait is published since it is not a compressed bed-in-box. Base specs: flat even surface required; slatted frames max 2-inch gaps.
Old-mattress removal: available as paid Special Handling, not free white glove.
Typical wait: 7 to 10 business days
Figure 7.1: What happens between your order and your first night. Clear a path to the bedroom before the team arrives.
Confirm the delivery date, setup and removal terms for your address before ordering.
Chapter 08
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What do the warranties cover?
Why this matters to you: A warranty is only as good as its terms. Read the written terms and use a supported base, because the wrong frame can end coverage.
10-year limited prorated non-transferable warranty from initial purchase date covering all components and defects in materials and manufacturing including springs, basic construction and cover; defective means laminated-component separation or compression beyond the stated threshold. Years 1-5: repair or replace defective parts at no cost (buyer pays shipping and handling).
Years 6-10: replacement for a fee of 50 percent of current retail in year 6, 60 percent in year 7, 70 percent in year 8, 80 percent in year 9 and 90 percent in year 10, plus shipping and handling prepaid before shipment.
Excludes comfort preference and non-defect settling; full exclusions list and claim form: not published beyond the warranty page summary as of Sept 2026; start claims via phone 323-655-6700 or office@somniumbeds.com with proof of purchase.
Covered when the dip is deeper than Not yet researched, measured with nobody on the bed.
Strip the bed down to the mattress and wait a few hours so the top layers can recover.
Lay a straight edge (a broom handle or long level) across the dip, resting on the flat parts.
Measure from the edge down to the deepest point, then photograph the ruler for your claim.
Figure 8.1: How to measure a sag before you file a warranty claim. Drawing not to scale.
Before you set it up
Which bed bases keep your warranty
Warranty rules
Put the mattress on one of the bases marked OK. The wrong base can void the warranty, even on a new bed.
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Base
What the rule says
Somnium Box
Flat, even surface
Slatted frame
Gaps of 2 inches or less
Chapter 09
Review counts checked on each site · they change daily
Customer reviews and complaints
Why this matters to you: Star ratings depend on who posts and where. Read the low-star reviews for patterns, not just the average.
Brand-site reviews: a testimonials reference exists on the Good to Know page but no on-site star-rating system or countable reviews found; legacy press page cites 2011-2012 coverage (Equinox, Prevention, Design New England, ICFF design blogs) praising eco-friendliness, light weight and recyclability rather than scored reviews.
Third-party ratings (GoodBed, Google, Yelp, BBB, Sleep Foundation, RTINGS): no aggregated scores or countable review totals retrievable as of Sept 2026; the GoodBed brand page excerpt shows no customer ratings.
Complaint themes from retrievable sources: none documented as of Sept 2026. a small dealer-distributed premium maker with legacy web infrastructure concentrates feedback in showrooms, so public review trails are thin; confirm current owner sentiment with a dealer before buying.
How we read the reviews
Read each platform on its own: who runs it, its rating scale, how many reviews it has, and the date we checked it.
Reported praise and concerns:
Review sites side by side
What each review site says
Not yet researched
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Platform
Rating
Sample
Chapter 10
What are the mattresses made of?
Why this matters to you: Layer names say little without numbers. Ask what is inside your exact model, layer by layer.
Metal-free innerspring-style core of hourglass TPEE (thermoplastic polyether-ester elastomer) springs in two firmness grades, zoned softer at shoulder and pelvis and firmer at the lumbar, claimed to cut motion transfer; comfort layer of 2-inch pre-compressed open-pore cold foam made with water vapor and air pressure, soy content and solvent-free adhesives, claimed never to off-gas; removable two-piece zippered rayon-blend cover that is machine washable with an airy perimeter mesh strip, stated free of toxins, dyestuff, flame retardants and harmful chemicals; optional Somnium Box foundation of solid wood slats with air gaps in airy mesh upholstery.
Certifications with evidence: none published as of Sept 2026 (no CertiPUR-US, OEKO-TEX, GOTS, GOLS or Greenguard pages or marks found); chemical-safety wording is brand-reported only. Compatible bases: the Somnium Box, slats with gaps of 2 inches or less, any platform, or any flat even surface.
Safety labels, and what each one covers
Certifications
Not yet researched
We have not yet verified Somnium Beds's certification claims with the certifiers themselves.
What these labels do and don't prove
Read your law tag
How to read the law tag in three steps
Why this matters to you:
Law tag guide
How to read a mattress law tag
The three steps
1
TPEE plastic springs
2
Soy-based cold foam
3
Washable cover
Full law tag guide, factory code decoding, and the certificate glossary live on our shared safety page.
How to read this: the law tag, the brand's own statements, and certificates each cover different things. A spec the brand doesn't publish isn't proof it's missing; it just isn't shared.
Chapter 11
Where can you try and buy the mattresses?
Why this matters to you: Where you buy sets the price, the trial and who handles problems. Check the seller's terms, not just the brand's.
Buy direct online at https://www.somniumbeds.com/store.php (firmness, US or European size, Somnium Box or no foundation, quantity, cart checkout).
Try in store at 21 listed dealers via the Find Retailers map: Cassina (Los Angeles CA), Centro Modern Furnishings, Contemporaria, Design Collectif, Diva Los Angeles, Diva Seattle, Dzine (San Francisco area), Form + Function, Hundred Mile, In_Ex, KCC Modern Living, Luminaire Chicago (Chicago IL), Luminaire Coral Gables and Luminaire Lab (Miami/Coral Gables FL), Maxalto, Metro Home, OLC152, Parnian Design, Projects, Scan Furniture House, Surroundings Home; dealer cities span Berkeley, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Malibu, San Diego and San Francisco CA, Chicago IL, Coral Gables and Miami FL, Cleveland and Mentor OH, Scottsdale AZ, Seattle WA, Philadelphia PA, Rhinebeck NY, St.
Louis MO, Washington DC, Des Moines IA and Indianapolis IN. Contact: phone 323-655-6700, email office@somniumbeds.com, mailing address P.O. Box 1804, Venice, CA 90294; social profiles on Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram and a blog.
Showroom Network
Online at somniumbeds.com
Pick firmness, size and foundation at checkout
Store Access
21 listed dealers
Confirm dealer stock first
Sales Culture
Not yet researched
Not yet researched
Inventory & Delivery
Not yet researched
Not yet researched
How to test a bed in the store
Where Somnium Beds sells
A sample to show the mix of store types. Use the brand's store finder for the ones near you.
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Type
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Online
Online
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Los Angeles, CA
Retailer
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Chicago, IL
Retailer
Not yet researched. Checked Not yet researched.
Chapter 12
Somnium Beds vs. other mattress brands
Why this matters to you: A fair comparison needs the same facts for both beds. Line up price, trial and warranty for each one.
Versus Sealy/Serta luxury innerspring: Somnium wins on metal-free design, washable cover and motion isolation claims; mainstream brands win on published coil counts, long trials, nationwide white-glove networks and abundant reviews.
Versus Tempur-Pedic (premium foam): Somnium wins on airflow, movement freedom and lower chemical-odor positioning; Tempur-Pedic wins on deep contouring choice, long trials and published warranties with broad review history. Versus Savvy Rest/European latex specialists: Somnium wins on zoned spring support with a washable cover at a lower ticket than many organic builds; latex rivals win on GOTS/GOLS certifications and component-swapping.
Versus bed-in-box value brands: Somnium wins on dealer try-before-you-buy and distinctive spring tech; value brands win decisively on price, long free trials and free returns.
Competitor details reflect published prices and specs on the date shown. Mattress brands may update prices and trial terms over time.
Chapter 13
How we research and report
This page is an early draft built from our research sheet for Somnium Beds. We read the brand's own pages and public listings, and we do not test mattresses ourselves. Fields marked "Not yet researched" are still being checked.
Researched Sept 16, 2026 from official somniumbeds.com pages first (homepage, mattress springs/cover/foam/box/baby/care tabs, benefits, good-to-know, about, store cart with live price grid and firmness/size/foundation dialogs, shipping dialog, return policy and warranty pages, retailer map with 21 dealer records, conditions and 2011-2012 press page) plus the GoodBed seed page https://www.goodbed.com/mattresses/somnium/ (Regular and Firm comfort options, Venice CA, 2006 founding, no ratings in excerpt).
Brand claims are labeled brand-reported and gaps recorded. Key sources: https://www.somniumbeds.com/, https://www.somniumbeds.com/mattress.php, https://www.somniumbeds.com/store.php, https://www.somniumbeds.com/wheretobuy.php, https://www.somniumbeds.com/warranty.php, https://www.somniumbeds.com/returnpolicy.php, https://www.somniumbeds.com/about.php and https://www.goodbed.com/mattresses/somnium/.
How we check this page
Stage 01Factory
Who built the bed
Stage 02Test results
Outside test results
Stage 03Safety
Fire safety papers and the law tag
Stage 04Pressure and motion
Outside pressure and motion tests
Stage 05Reviews
Review scores, side by side
Quick Answers
Quick Answers Before You Buy
Safety and materials
Buying and policies
Who makes Somnium mattresses?
Somnium, a California corporation founded in 2006 by Rainer Wieland and Susanne Flother, with California production and national dealer distribution; contact at 323-655-6700 or office@somniumbeds.com.
How much does a Somnium mattress cost?
A twin is $2,400 and a queen is $3,800. A king is $4,200. European sizes run to $4,500. The Somnium Box foundation costs extra, and the price is not published.
Is there a sleep trial?
Website orders get a 10-day test with a full refund less shipping and handling; dealer and other retail sales are final.
Are the materials certified?
No CertiPUR-US, OEKO-TEX, GOTS or Greenguard certification found as of Sept 2026; toxin-free and hypo-allergenic wording is brand-reported.
What does the warranty cover?
10-year limited prorated coverage of defects in springs, construction and cover; free repair/replace in years 1-5, then 50-90 percent replacement fees in years 6-10.
Where can I try one?
Online at somniumbeds.com/store.php or at 21 dealers including Luminaire (Chicago, Miami), Diva (LA, Seattle), Dzine and Cassina; confirm dealer stock first.
How much do they cost?
Twin $2,400 through King $4,200 (Queen $3,800) plus European and former custom sizes; the Somnium Box foundation costs extra with pricing not published.
Prices and promos checked Not yet researched. Recheck before buying.
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