BEDDING
THE BOXSPRING BASE The boxspring base was invented in the United States in the mid-19th century and, together with a good quality pocket-spring mattress, provides incomparable comfort.
FOR SUPERIOR COMFORT AND QUALITY SLEEP
The "Woodenboxspring" is at the forefront of innovation. Over time, Elite has continued to improve the invention of Jules-Henri Caillet. In 2016, Elite proudly launched the Woodenboxspring base, an innovative new system created in partnership with the Bernese University of Applied Sciences. It was a response to a demand for those who favour 100% natural materials without metal components while still enjoying the comfort offered by a boxspring base. Box spring frame On a mission to increase well-being, Elite worked on the design to perfect the frame of its boxspring bases. The slightly bowl-shaped edges stabilise the mattress while making it easier to put the sheets in place for a perfectly made bed. In addition to their exceptional support, boxsprings provide ideal ventilation for the mattress. Elite boxsprings are handcrafted from solid Swiss wood sourced from forests near the workshop in Aubonne. Elite boxspring bases are repairable and last twice as long as those made by competitors. In addition, the natural materials emit no volatile organic compounds(VOCs). Unlike the inferior glue-laminated wood used by most commercial manufacturers, all Elite boxspring bases are made with dovetail joins, a sign of true craftmanship. Over time, the boxspring base has also become a de- corative element. Clients can choose from an endless va- riety of fabrics, colours and shapes. Integrated storage is also available.
In private homes, hotels or cruise ships all over the world, the boxspring base has become synonymous with luxurious comfort. This word boxspring literally refers to a frame with springs. It creates the ideal suspension for the pocket spring mattress and is far superior to the slatted base. Two types of springs Two types of springs are used to make the boxspring base. The Bonell springs, shaped like an hourglass, are interconnected and are the champions of sustainability, offering long-lasting quality and support. The Bagged springs are distinguished by their flexibility and used in the Windsor boxspring base. Most Elite bases are manufactured with an exclusive spring developed by its founder, Jules-Henri Caillet, a master upholsterer inspired by the Bonnell spring and the techno- logy used in the most comfortable seating at the time. His innovation combined the two technologies and transformed this know-how from the world of seating to that of bedding. The principle is simple: using conical shaped springs of diffe- rent heights allows for differentiated support for each part of the body. This is the secret to the exceptional comfort of an Elite bed. His innovation combined the two technologies and transformed this know-how from the world of seating to that of bedding.
HIS INNOVATION COMBINED THE TWO TECHNOLOGIES AND TRANSFORMED THIS KNOW-HOW FROM THE WORLD OF SEATING TO THAT OF BEDDING
Above, the "Windsor" boxspring, made with Swiss Pine sourced from sustainable forests
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