Mattress Backbones

Mattress Backbones brings together mattress support essentials to help you explore options for creating a comfortable sleep setup. Browse the selection to find the right foundation or base for your mattress, bedroom and sleep preferences.

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Sleepy's Basic Adjustable Base

Starting at

$299⁹⁹

FREE with select mattress purchase³.

Sleepy's Basic Box Spring Foundation

10608

Starting at

$169⁹⁹

Sleepy's Signature Platform Frame

Starting at

$189⁹⁹

Sleepy's Basic Innerspring Firm Mattress

8676

Starting at

$249⁹⁹

Firm Comfort, best for

Back, Stomach Sleepers
Temperature
Pain
Bed Partner
Allergies
Toss and Turn

Sleepy's Universal Box Spring Foundation

6346

Starting at

$249⁹⁹

Serta Perfect Sleeper Charlotte 2.0 Medium Euro Top Mattress

2615

Starting at

$839⁹⁹

$1499⁹⁹

$660 OFF

Medium Comfort, best for

Back, Side, Stomach Sleepers
Pain
Toss and Turn
Temperature
Bed Partner

FREE ADJUSTABLE BASE ³ with code ELEVATE

Sleepy's Rest Firm 2.0 Innerspring Mattress

7001

Starting at

$449⁹⁹

Firm Comfort, best for

Back, Stomach Sleepers
Pain
Bed Partner
Temperature
Toss and Turn

Sleepy's Deluxe Adjustable Base

Starting at

$1399⁹⁹

Save $299 with qualifying mattress purchase. Code: ELEVATE

Beautyrest Greenwood 10.5" Firm Mattress

3368

Starting at

$339⁷⁷

$849⁹⁹

$510 OFF

Firm Comfort, best for

Back, Stomach Sleepers
Pain
Toss and Turn
Temperature
Bed Partner

Tempur-Pedic Charcoal Box Spring Foundation

1346

Starting at

$255⁰⁰

Serta Perfect Sleeper Sleep Excellence Medium PillowTop Mattress

1433

Starting at

$1299⁹⁹

Medium Comfort, best for

Back, Side, Stomach Sleepers
Pain
Toss and Turn
Temperature
Bed Partner

FREE ADJUSTABLE BASE ³ with code ELEVATE

Stearns & Foster SX4 Box Spring Foundation

718

Starting at

$315⁰⁰

Beautyrest BR800 13.5" Plush Pillow Top Mattress

2784

Starting at

$549⁹⁹

$1179⁹⁹

$630 OFF

Plush Comfort, best for

Side Sleepers
Toss and Turn
Pain
Bed Partner
Temperature

FREE ADJUSTABLE BASE ³ with code ELEVATE

Beautyrest Silver BRS900 11.75" Extra Firm Mattress

3296

Starting at

$579⁹⁹

$1399⁹⁹

$820 OFF

Extra Firm Comfort, best for

Back, Stomach Sleepers
Temperature
Pain
Allergies
Bed Partner
Toss and Turn

FREE ADJUSTABLE BASE ³ with code ELEVATE

Beautyrest BR800 11.25" Firm Mattress

2233

Starting at

$619⁹⁹

$1299⁹⁹

$680 OFF

Firm Comfort, best for

Back, Stomach Sleepers
Toss and Turn
Pain
Bed Partner
Temperature

FREE ADJUSTABLE BASE ³ with code ELEVATE

Beautyrest Black 24 Box Spring Foundation

254

Starting at

$250⁰⁰

Sealy Essentials Sudley 8.5" Firm Mattress

989

Starting at

$499⁹⁹

$999⁹⁹

$500 OFF

Firm Comfort, best for

Back, Stomach Sleepers
Pain
Temperature
Bed Partner
Toss and Turn

Sleepy's Elite Adjustable Base

1129

Starting at

$1399⁹⁹

Save $299 with qualifying mattress purchase. Code: ELEVATE

Beautyrest Silver BRS900-C 13.75" Extra Firm Mattress

1810

Starting at

$669⁹⁹

$1559⁹⁹

$890 OFF

Extra Firm Comfort, best for

Back, Stomach Sleepers
Temperature
Pain
Bed Partner
Toss and Turn

FREE ADJUSTABLE BASE ³ with code ELEVATE

Beautyrest Silver BRS900 11.75" Medium Firm Mattress

1745

Starting at

$669⁹⁹

$849⁹⁹

$180 OFF

Medium Comfort, best for

Back, Side, Stomach Sleepers
Allergies
Bed Partner
Temperature
Pain
Toss and Turn

FREE ADJUSTABLE BASE ³ with code ELEVATE

Purple Original Mattress

59743

Starting at

$1760⁰⁰

$2199⁰⁰

$439 OFF

Medium Comfort, best for

Back, Side, Stomach Sleepers
Temperature
Pain
Bed Partner
Toss and Turn
Allergies

Sleepy's By Sealy Slumber Cushion Firm Mattress

301

Starting at

$1379⁹⁹

Medium Comfort, best for

Back, Side, Stomach Sleepers
Bed Partner
Toss and Turn
Pain
Temperature

FREE ADJUSTABLE BASE ³ with code ELEVATE

Beautyrest BR800 12" Plush Euro Top Mattress

735

Starting at

$569⁹⁹

$1399⁹⁹

$830 OFF

Plush Comfort, best for

Side Sleepers
Toss and Turn
Pain
Bed Partner
Temperature

Sleepy's By Sealy Slumber Medium Mattress

175

Starting at

$709⁹⁹

$2299⁹⁹

$1590 OFF

Medium Comfort, best for

Back, Side, Stomach Sleepers
Bed Partner
Toss and Turn
Pain
Temperature

FREE ADJUSTABLE BASE ³ with code ELEVATE

Hollywood Enforce Platform Frame

304

Starting at

$299⁹⁹

Serta Perfect Sleeper Nurture Night 12" Firm Mattress

1186

Starting at

$619⁰⁰

$699⁰⁰

$80 OFF

Firm Comfort, best for

Back, Stomach Sleepers
Pain
Bed Partner
Temperature
Toss and Turn

FREE ADJUSTABLE BASE ³ with code ELEVATE

A mattress’s support core is its backbone, helping maintain the bed’s shape, promote proper spinal alignment and provide the dependable comfort you need night after night. Depending on the design, that core may include individually wrapped innerspring coils, interconnected coils, high-density memory foam, latex or a combination of materials. A hybrid mattress pairs responsive coils with pressure-relieving foam, while an all-foam mattress uses layered foam to cushion the body and distribute weight. The right mattress support system can help reduce motion transfer, support different sleeping positions and create a more stable sleep surface, making it an important factor to consider alongside firmness, materials and comfort preferences. Choosing the right support core starts with understanding how you sleep and what feels comfortable to you. Side sleepers often appreciate a mattress with contouring pressure relief around the shoulders and hips, while back and stomach sleepers may prefer a firmer, more supportive feel that helps keep the spine in a neutral position. Couples may want individually wrapped coils or memory foam to minimize motion transfer, and people who enjoy a responsive surface may prefer the buoyant feel of an innerspring or hybrid mattress. A strong mattress foundation or adjustable base can also complement the support core by providing a stable, even surface, helping your mattress perform as designed and giving you a comfortable place to rest for years to come.

What are mattress backbones? + -

Mattress backbones are the supportive components within a mattress, such as coils, foam cores or reinforced edges. They help shape the feel and structure of the mattress.

What materials are used in mattress backbones? + -

Common materials include steel coils, pocketed coils, high-density foam and specialty support foams. Some mattresses combine multiple materials to create a balanced design.

How are mattress backbones designed? + -

Mattress backbones may use targeted support zones, individually wrapped coils or layered foam constructions. Each design creates a distinct combination of structure, flexibility and responsiveness.

What is the difference between a coil and foam mattress backbone? + -

A coil backbone uses metal springs for a more buoyant, responsive feel, while a foam backbone uses supportive foam for a more uniform, contouring feel. Hybrid designs combine both approaches.

How do mattress backbones affect the overall feel of a mattress? + -

The backbone is one of several elements that influences how a mattress feels. Its materials and construction work with the comfort layers and cover to shape the mattress's responsiveness, flexibility and surface feel.