The mattress maker through artists’ eyes

In the visual arts

When filmmakers turned their cameras on mattress makers

The trade rarely appeared on screen, even when mattress makers were everywhere, on every street corner, from the 19th century to the mid-1960s.

In France, mattress makers were usually relegated to the background in low-budget films such as B movies. They were simply part of the scenery.

There are, however, a few exceptions below that add a distinctive touch to the viewing experience.