Hypnos

In fact, Hypnos has been practising and perfecting the art of making luxury pocket spring mattresses and beds by hand since Edwardian days. With 120 years of bed-making experience and insight into a great night’s sleep, our philosophy and commitment focus on sustainable designs, the pursuit of perfection and the delivery of a deep, energising night’s rest, helping to fulfil dreams of a healthy and enjoyable life.

A Royal Warrant from His Majesty King Charles III reinforces Hypnos' reputation for service excellence and the very best of British quality. Hypnos is proud to be the only bed manufacturer to have won the National Bed Federation's "Bed Manufacturer of the Year" three times, in 2011/12, 2014/15 and 2017/18. Hypnos also gained the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade in 2017 and for Sustainable Development in 2020.

Our master craftsmen continue to use traditional and time-honoured skills that have been passed down from generation to generation. Here at Hypnos, we create authentic pieces of Great British Furniture - a sublime expression of extraordinary and lasting British workmanship.

Hypnos is renowned internationally as the expert in making handcrafted deep pocket spring mattresses, supplying beautiful bespoke beds to homes and hotels, and also to the world’s royalty, VIPs and celebrities. Combining traditional skills with constant innovation, and using the finest natural materials, sustainable and low-carbon materials, Hypnos has a reputation for making the most comfortable beds in the world.

Today, sustainability is at the heart of our business and runs through everything we do. Over the past 15 years we’ve undergone a comprehensive sustainability journey that has seen Hypnos become the first carbon-neutral bedmaker in the world, receive the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development in 2020 and be awarded the Planet Mark in 2021.

His Majesty King Charles III Bestows Royal Warrant to Hypnos

For over 120 years, Hypnos has been handcrafting luxury beds and mattresses in Britain and has been a proud Royal Warrant Holder for 95 years, most recently to Queen Elizabeth II for Bedding and Upholstery. Now appointed by His Majesty King Charles III, Hypnos is continuing its legacy as a manufacturer of beds, mattresses and upholstery. With its first warrant awarded by King George V in 1929, this latest appointment sees Hypnos serve its fifth British monarch.

Throughout its long heritage, Hypnos has been a family-run business that has handcrafted beds from the finest natural and responsibly sourced materials to bring comfort with integrity. In its fifth generation of ownership under the Keen family, the company continues to deliver excellence of service and the very best of British quality. A Royal Warrant from His Majesty King Charles III underlines the bedmaker’s reputation for extraordinary and lasting British workmanship.

James Keen, chief executive officer, says, “Having held a Royal Warrant since 1929, being appointed by His Majesty King Charles III means a great deal to myself and continues our family’s proud history. It is testament to the continued relevance of traditional and time-honoured skills, that have shaped our company and a recognition of our commitment to crafting beds of the finest quality and comfort with ethical materials.”

Based in Buckinghamshire, Hypnos supplies handcrafted mattresses for homes, palaces and hotels around the world, and through its network of approved international partners.  

Hypnos take a pioneering role in responsible and sustainable bed manufacturing in Britain. In its anniversary year, the company has introduced two electric vehicles to its delivery fleet and transitioned to biodiesel to tangibly reduce its carbon emissions.  Hypnos is a proud supporter of British wool farmers and introduced traceable wool certified to the Responsible Wool Standard from British farms for its luxury mattresses in 2023. Alongside partnerships with the Eden Project, and most recently children’s charity Barnardo’s, Hypnos believes in making a positive difference to people and the planet.

David Baldry, group managing director, Hypnos, says, “We are delighted to have been given the Royal Warrant as Manufacturers of Beds, Mattresses and Upholstery by His Majesty King Charles III. Holding a warrant for nearly a century recognises the care and attention of every generation to consistently deliver comfort with integrity.  The warrant holds significant value, representing the outstanding quality of our luxury beds celebrating the best of British to a wider international audience.  This is an exciting conclusion to our 120^th celebratory year and we look forward to working with our partners on delivering our next chapter.”