--- title: "Handmade Box Spring Manufacturing in Paris" url: https://le-briand.fr/en/box-spring/making/ description: "See how Le Briand makes made-to-measure sprung box springs by hand in Paris using traditional upholstery techniques and natural materials." lang: en-US updated: 2026-09-30 translations: fr: https://le-briand.fr/sommier-tapissier/fabrication/ source: https://le-briand.fr/en/box-spring/making.md --- # Making the Box Spring The genuine article. With the materials of the past, upholstery tools, and the gestures and techniques of the upholsterer. Drawing on centuries-old know-how, we make an essential piece of bedding designed to help you sleep more comfortably: the sprung [box spring](https://le-briand.fr/en/box-spring/). It is **made in France** and **made to measure** to support your body, particularly through the way it works together with a wool mattress. ![French box spring making](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2023/11/sommier-tapissier-guindage-ressort.jpg) ![box spring making](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2023/11/sommier-tapissier-sur-mesure.jpg) If you would like to learn more about sprung box springs and their benefits, **we can guide you personally** in several ways: - Get an [estimate for a Le Briand box spring](https://le-briand.fr/en/box-spring/making/estimate/) through a short form - Browse our [guides](https://le-briand.fr/en/guide/) to help you choose a natural, eco-friendly box spring - Discover the details of our made-to-measure French production below 👇👇 - [Visit us](https://le-briand.fr/en/address/) or [contact us](https://le-briand.fr/en/contact/) A few topics about making a box spring **according to time-honored standards**: 1. [Composition](https://le-briand.fr/en/box-spring/making/#composition) 2. [Made in France](https://le-briand.fr/en/box-spring/making/#made-in-france) 3. [Made to measure](https://le-briand.fr/en/box-spring/making/#made-to-measure) 4. [Handcrafting](https://le-briand.fr/en/box-spring/making/#handmade) 5. [Lead time](https://le-briand.fr/en/box-spring/making/#lead-time) 6. [Box spring price](https://le-briand.fr/en/box-spring/making/#price) 7. [Reviews](https://le-briand.fr/en/box-spring/making/#reviews) 8. [Delivery](https://le-briand.fr/en/box-spring/making/#delivery) 9. [Place an order](https://le-briand.fr/en/box-spring/making/#order) So many reasons to sleep on the Le Briand Box Spring Sleeping comfort above all The box spring adapts to your sleeping profile, not the other way around. This type of box spring adapts optimally to the shape of the body. A healthy, natural cocoon Sleep in a cocoon with no synthetic product and no chemical treatment. An investment to appreciate over the long term Although buying a Le Briand box spring may put more pressure on the budget at first, this effort becomes a saving over the long term. [Why choose a box spring](https://le-briand.fr/en/box-spring/why-box-spring/) ## Composition You know what makes up your box spring. This construction relies on springs connected and tensioned together by a traditional hand-lacing system. That is why it is **sometimes called a sprung bed base**. A traditional box spring, however, always contains springs. The springs, the fir-wood frame, jute cloth, flax tow, cord, tacks, and so on. However varied the components of a Le Briand box spring may be, they all have one thing in common: they are **carefully selected materials, with a limited carbon footprint and sourced through national supply chains**. Sleep naturally in a **healthy space** made of **natural materials**, with no compromise on comfort. No **synthetic components**. ### Non-deformable galvanized steel springs They cushion and support your movements and body shape, working together through the traditional lacing system. ### Wooden frame Our box spring frames are fully cut, assembled and nailed in our workshop. The wood of the box spring frame is fir. We used to work with poplar; as it became more expensive and harder to source, we switched to raw fir. Responsible sourcing is only the beginning: **the entire cycle**, from processing the materials and making the box spring through to delivery, reflects priorities that matter today: - [environmental responsibility](https://le-briand.fr/en/eco-friendly/) - [Made in France production](https://le-briand.fr/en/made-in-france/) Having a sprung box spring made is the **best way to restore France’s capacity for self-sufficiency** in making an essential everyday object. More information about the [components of our box springs](https://le-briand.fr/en/faq/box-spring/). ## Made in France You know the men and women who make your box spring. A sprung box spring made specifically for you, with your comfort in mind. We make sprung box springs **by hand, using exceptional craft expertise** and **methods and techniques unique to our workshop**. Through our experience and knowledge as box spring makers, we offer a complete and unique finished product **made with the care, exacting standards and precision demanded by the importance of sleep**. Discover every step involved in [making a sprung box spring](https://fabricantmatelas.com/comment-fabriquer-sommier-tapissier/), a process rooted above all in skilled handwork and traditional construction. All Le Briand box springs are made in our workshops on the Faubourg Saint-Antoine in Paris. Please visit us to find out more. ![wool mattress & box spring | Les Ateliers Le Briand](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2025/12/sommier-fabrique-en-france.jpg) ![making a box spring](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2025/04/fabrication-sommier-tapissier-ressort-ancien-1.jpg) ![box spring making](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2025/04/fabrication-sommier-tapissier-ressort-lit-ancien-1.jpg) ![making a box spring](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2025/04/fabrication-sommier-tapissier-ressort-1.jpg) ![box spring making](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2023/11/sommier-tapissier-guinder.jpg) ![wool mattress & box spring | Les Ateliers Le Briand](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2025/04/fabrication-sommier-tapissier-1.jpg) ![wool mattress & box spring | Les Ateliers Le Briand](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2025/04/fabrication-sommier-tapissier-sur-mesure-1.jpg) ![wool mattress & box spring | Les Ateliers Le Briand](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2025/12/fabriquer-sommier-tapissier.jpg) ![wool mattress & box spring | Les Ateliers Le Briand](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2025/12/fabriquer-un-sommier-tapissier.jpg) ![wool mattress & box spring | Les Ateliers Le Briand](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2025/12/fabriquer-un-sommier.jpg) ![wool mattress & box spring | Les Ateliers Le Briand](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2025/12/fabrication-sommier-tapissier.jpg) ![wool mattress & box spring | Les Ateliers Le Briand](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2025/12/sommier-tapissier-fabrication.jpg) ## Made to Measure Making one-of-a-kind pieces to meet individual needs A made-to-measure box spring that combines comfort and style We believe in **making each piece to measure** so that we can pursue our goal: helping you sleep more comfortably. We make **made-to-measure box springs** that fit into a bed frame or can stand on legs. While respecting traditional methods and principles, [made-to-measure, one-off production](https://le-briand.fr/en/made-to-measure/) gives us the freedom to create both **unusual styles** and **customized features** suited to the way you sleep. ### What makes it a made-to-measure box spring Without neglecting comfort, we also want to be able to **meet the widest range of specific needs** in the request: - the size of the box spring (length and width) - the height, which can be adjusted to achieve the right sitting height - the firmness of the box spring - the box spring finish: with or without raised edges - the style and type of fabric cover - the upholstery: with or without a decorative outer fabric - the shape of the box spring - adding a headboard - adding a bed valance - and so on. Whatever your requirements, our full range of expertise is available to accommodate every configuration and ensure that the box spring fits the shape of the bed frame: - for an antique bed, a boat bed, a wrought-iron bed or a corner bed - in a bed frame or on legs - Flexible or fixed side panels - Upholstered in a decorative fabric - Straight, fully curved or half-curved shape - With a notch - With a step If you want to test a bedding maker’s expertise, ask whether they can make flexible edges for greater comfort along the sides. To see more of the possibilities, discover our [creations](https://le-briand.fr/en/box-spring/photos/) always designed with well-being in mind. [Learn more about made-to-measure production](https://le-briand.fr/en/made-to-measure/) ## Handcrafted Production This is **centuries-old expertise**, shaped by experience accumulated [since 1880](https://le-briand.fr/en/history/). It values skilled handwork and a philosophy of making every piece to exactly the right measure. A few essential steps in making a traditional box spring. [Watch the video “Making a Sprung Box Spring @lebriand1880” on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_JmtJ6caew) Discover every step involved in [making a sprung box spring](https://fabricantmatelas.com/comment-fabriquer-sommier-tapissier/) according to time-honored standards. Our box spring frames are cut, assembled and nailed entirely in our workshop. From flexible to fixed side panels, with or without a notch, and from taut upholstery to a recessed top with or without a raised edge, we master every traditional box spring finish. A true bedding maker must command the full range of this historic craft to meet each customer’s needs. **8 questions** simple questions to get straight to the point. **Guide you** toward the essential information we need to **make estimating your project easier**. [Get an estimate for making your box spring](https://le-briand.fr/en/box-spring/making/estimate/) ## Making lead time **Lead time **4 to 8 weeks **If you have time constraints**, we invite you to share them so that we can do our best. Through our discussions before production, we will be able to **estimate the making lead time**. Knowing when your new bedding will be ready helps you plan for better sleep. ### What makes lead times vary The lead time varies mainly according to: - confirmed orders - workshop activity - the complexity of the piece to be made - the final destination of the mattress Thanks to a [direct, local and short supply chain](https://le-briand.fr/en/made-in-france/#sourcing), the acquisition of materials has less impact on our lead times. The **lead times shown on our quotes are estimates**, and we do everything we can to meet them. Because of the way we work, however, our schedule can be affected by a sudden rise in orders or an unfortunate sequence of vacation periods and public holidays. We will always be transparent, even when we need to tell you about a possible delay. If we happen to overlook an update, please ask us: we will give you a straightforward answer. ### Lead times in the bedding world Contrary to brands’ race toward ever greater immediacy, there is no quality logic in going ever faster in bedding. A sprung box spring requires a series of steps that cannot be shortened if it is to be made well; quality production cannot be completed in 24 hours. After waiting several years to replace a box spring, a few more weeks is a reasonable wait for restful, comfortable sleep. ## Made-to-measure box spring prices The price is forgotten, quality remains. We want to be fair and just. Our prices are set to serve the widest possible range of customers, thanks to: - a fair price - a price refined through made-to-measure production - an initial purchase price that should be considered alongside [the box spring’s cost over its useful life](https://le-briand.fr/en/guide/traditional-bedding-wool-mattress-prices/) Prices **vary mainly according to estimated working time and material costs**. For complete transparency, we have listed several [sample box spring prices](https://le-briand.fr/en/box-spring/prices/) to give you an idea of the budget involved. ### When the question of price arises. Craft businesses need to explain what makes their model different, including by discussing price openly and directly. Price should not be a black box, as it often is in standardized production, where margins can be disconnected from real value. That is why we explain what underlies price setting, the commitments behind it and how to put it into perspective. [Learn more about price](https://le-briand.fr/en/prices/) ![wool mattress & box spring | Les Ateliers Le Briand](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2025/04/sommier-tapissier-tendu-raye.jpg) ![wool mattress & box spring | Les Ateliers Le Briand](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2025/03/sommier-tapissier-finition-cuvette.jpg) ![wool mattress & box spring | Les Ateliers Le Briand](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2025/03/sommier-tapissier-jumeaux-finition-cuvette.jpg) ![made-to-measure slatted bed base](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2024/04/sommier-lattes-1.jpg) ![wool mattress & box spring | Les Ateliers Le Briand](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2022/09/sommier-tapissier-ressort-sur-mesure-ecologique.jpg) ![wool mattress & box spring | Les Ateliers Le Briand](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2025/03/sommier-tapissier-ancien-finition-cuvette-raye.jpg) ![wool mattress & box spring | Les Ateliers Le Briand](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2025/03/sommier-tapissier-ancien-finition-cuvette.jpg) ![wool mattress & box spring | Les Ateliers Le Briand](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2025/12/sommier-a-ressort.jpg) ![wool mattress & box spring | Les Ateliers Le Briand](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2025/12/sommier-tapissier-a-ressort-1.jpg) ![wool mattress & box spring | Les Ateliers Le Briand](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2025/12/sommier-tapissier-demi-corbeille.jpg) ![wool mattress & box spring | Les Ateliers Le Briand](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2025/12/sommier-tapissier-1.jpg) ![wool mattress & box spring | Les Ateliers Le Briand](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2025/12/sommier-tapissier-a-encoche.jpg) ![wool mattress & box spring | Les Ateliers Le Briand](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2025/12/sommier-sur-mesure-pour-lit-ancien.jpg) ![wool mattress & box spring | Les Ateliers Le Briand](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2025/12/sommier-ressort.jpg) ![wool mattress & box spring | Les Ateliers Le Briand](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2025/12/sommier-tapissier-cuvette.jpg) ![wool mattress & box spring | Les Ateliers Le Briand](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2025/10/sommier-tapissier-sur-mesure-damasse.jpg) ![wool mattress & box spring | Les Ateliers Le Briand](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2025/10/sommier-tapissier-ressort-raye.jpg) ![wool mattress & box spring | Les Ateliers Le Briand](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2025/06/sommier-ressort.jpg) ![wool mattress & box spring | Les Ateliers Le Briand](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2025/10/sommier-tapissier-damasse.jpg) ![wool mattress & box spring | Les Ateliers Le Briand](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2025/06/sommier-a-ressort-ancien.jpg) ## Reviews of the Le Briand Box Spring It is useful to understand the [benefits of a Le Briand box spring](https://le-briand.fr/en/box-spring/why-box-spring/). It is even better to hear those benefits confirmed by people who sleep on one. As you look for bedding that meets your comfort needs, take a moment to read [reviews of our made-to-measure box springs](https://le-briand.fr/en/box-spring/reviews/) from customers who have already chosen one. We publish every review, and **all of them come from verified customers**. ## Delivery of Your Le Briand Box Spring Once the work is complete, we remain by your side through delivery of your new box spring. We adapt the delivery method to the final destination: - Whenever possible, we like to deliver the box spring ourselves! - For customers farther away, we use a professional carrier. - If you prefer, you can also [collect your order directly from our workshops](https://le-briand.fr/en/address/). ### Keep Exploring Natural, Eco-Friendly Box Springs, Made to Measure in France **Subscribe to the Le Briand newsletter** for fresh ideas on sleeping more comfortably, with no spam. Sleep is good for your health! Sleeping on a good box spring preserves it! ![refurbishing a box spring | made-to-measure box spring](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2021/08/reparer-refaire-sommier-tapissier.jpg) ## Refurbishment A sprung box spring is the only type of bed base that can be refurbished. We also [refurbish box springs](https://le-briand.fr/en/box-spring/refurbishment/). We recommend **refurbishing a box spring every 20 to 25 years**, depending on its condition. A box spring repair **can be completed within a single day if there are no complications**. Please [contact us](https://le-briand.fr/en/contact/) in advance so that we can schedule the work and keep the time you are without your bedding to a minimum. ![mattress and box spring set | made-to-measure box spring](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2023/11/matelas-laine-sommier-tapissier-3.jpg) ## A Complete Bed We see the bed as a complete system in which every part works together. That is why we make [sheep’s wool mattresses](https://le-briand.fr/en/wool-mattress/) to measure for full synergy. We apply the same expertise and [the same principles](https://le-briand.fr/en/commitments/) to other bedding and decorative pieces: - the [wool and horsehair mattress](https://le-briand.fr/en/wool-and-horsehair-mattress/) - the natural [baby mattress](https://le-briand.fr/en/baby-mattress/) - floor mattresses - cushions, including floor cushions, - headboards, footboards and armrests. - etc… ![traditional made-to-measure box spring](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2023/11/sommier-tapissier-marteau.jpg) ## Guidance for Your Project Browse our guides to box springs and bed bases in general; we hope they will help you make the right choice: - [Guide to box springs](https://fabricantmatelas.com/sommier-tapissier/) - [How do you take apart a box spring?](https://fabricantmatelas.com/demonter-sommier/) - [Which bed base should you choose for a wool mattress?](https://fabricantmatelas.com/comment-choisir-sommier-avec-matelas-laine/) - The [advantages and disadvantages of natural, traditional French bedding](https://le-briand.fr/en/guide/traditional-bedding-advantages-and-disadvantages/) - [A box spring’s lifetime cost versus its purchase price](https://le-briand.fr/en/guide/traditional-bedding-wool-mattress-prices/) ## Everything You Need to Know About Box Springs [Refurbish a box spring](https://le-briand.fr/en/box-spring/refurbishment/) [Frequently asked questions](https://le-briand.fr/en/faq/box-spring/) [Introduction to the sprung box spring](https://le-briand.fr/en/box-spring/) [Why choose a box spring](https://le-briand.fr/en/box-spring/why-box-spring/) [Box spring reviews](https://le-briand.fr/en/box-spring/reviews/) [Box spring prices](https://le-briand.fr/en/box-spring/prices/) [Box spring refurbishment prices](https://le-briand.fr/en/box-spring/refurbishment/prices/) [Photo gallery](https://le-briand.fr/en/box-spring/photos/) ## Discover the ideal additions for better sleep [The Wool Mattress](https://le-briand.fr/en/wool-mattress/) [The Box Spring](https://le-briand.fr/en/box-spring/) [The Wool Pillow](https://le-briand.fr/en/pillow/) [The Duvet](https://le-briand.fr/en/duvet/) Sleep is good for your health! Sleeping on good bedding means preserving it! Do not overlook the quality of your sleep, which is so essential to a balanced life. Beyond the product itself, what matters is taking the time to [guide you](https://le-briand.fr/en/advice/) before production begins so that we can design a piece that truly suits you. To have your box spring made, we invite you to: [Contact us](https://le-briand.fr/en/contact/) [Visit us](https://le-briand.fr/en/address/) ...and we will be delighted to guide you toward more comfortable sleep.