Divans and Bases

When considering the purchase of a new bed it is quite usual for people to give only passing consideration to the choice of divan or bed base. We would stress that the quality of construction of these items is of extreme importance as the full benefits of the mattress can only be appreciated if the correct type of support is used. It is important to remember that mattresses used in conjunction with the different types of divan, manufactured by Burgess, will yield different feels as a combination. Burgess classify their traditional divans / bases into three basic categories. They are, starting with the softest feel:

Sprung edge divans (storage and non-storage)
Burgess manufactures two types of Sprung Edge Divan. i.e. storage and non-storage. The basic non–storage sprung edge divans are manufactured using 7.5" or 9.5" solid wooden sided frames onto which a multi coil spring unit is mounted prior to upholstery and cover. The Sprung Edge storage divans are manufactured using a 9.5" solid wooden sided frame in the same way as the non– storage but modifi ed for drawer apertures. Again, a multi coil spring unit is mounted onto the frame prior to upholstery and cover. Several drawer options are offered. The filling specification consists of a heavyweight woollen/Typar (or Coir( spring insulator pad which is hand stitched to the spring, not stapled. Upholstery consists of multiple layers of wool and polyester. All double divans are offered split East to West or North to South and are linked together on assembly at the end users house with brass linking bars and wing nuts.
Firm edge divans / bed bases (non storage)
Firm edge divans (sometimes known as deep divans) and bed bases are of a similar construction. Bed bases are designed to fit onto or into a bedstead, whereas Firm Edge Divans, whether on legs or not, are designed to be free standing. The frame constructions for all these type of products are of solid timber sides. Individual heavy duty double cone upholstery springs are set into the framework, on supporting bars, then interlaced tightly together with jute webbing and a hessian insulator which together produce a fi rm surface, as a foundation, from which to upholster and cover. Upholstery consists of multiple layers of wool and polyester. All double divans are offered hinged (not split) East to West for ease of entry into the home. This particular type of base cannot be split due to the nature of the folding design. If required double sizes can be fully split from North to South to effectively create two single size beds, which can be linked together to form a double size.
Solid top / padded top divans (storage and non-storage )
Burgess manufacture two types of solid top divan i.e. storage and non–storage. The basic non–storage divans are manufactured using 13" solid wooden sided frames onto which a hardboard topper is placed to provide a solid foundation from which to upholster and cover. The Solid Top Drawer divan frames are manufactured in exactly the same way but are modified to include drawer apertures. Several drawer options are offered. As this divan has a solid top then no spring insulator is required. Upholstery consists of layers of wool and polyester. All double divans are offered split East to West or North to South and are linked together on assembly at the end users home with brass linking bars and wing nuts.
General Note
All divan borders and panels are sewn together with identical ticking and the cover is then taped edged using complimentary colour tape. Headboard fittings are fitted prior to delivery and require no tools to tighten or loosen. The last fi nishing touch to all divans is the application of a classic Burgess badge secured with brass tacks to confirm our hallmark of continued quality.