Kingsdown Mattress Review
Century-old North Carolina builder focused on pressure-mapped support matching.
About Kingsdown
Kingsdown has built mattresses in North Carolina since 1904 and remains privately held, which is unusual among the legacy names. It sells largely through independent furniture retailers rather than national chains.
The brand's differentiator is fitting: Kingsdown retailers often use in-store diagnostic beds that measure body pressure and recommend a firmness. It is a sales tool, but the underlying idea — match the support level to body weight and sleeping position — is sound.
Construction is conventional pocketed-coil and hybrid, with a wide firmness ladder inside each collection. Availability is regional, so model names and prices vary by dealer.
What they make
Pocketed-coil and hybrid mattresses across mid and luxury tiers; foundations; adjustable bases.
Origin
American — manufactured in North Carolina
Kingsdown Signature Technologies
Bodyscan / In-Store Fitting
Retailer diagnostic system that maps pressure and body profile to recommend a firmness within the lineup.
Quantum Edge Coils
A pocketed-coil perimeter used instead of foam encasement for usable sleeping surface right to the edge.
Zoned Comfort Layers
Firmness zoning under the lumbar region to reduce hip sink on softer models.
Best for
- Buyers who want a fitted recommendation instead of guessing firmness
- Couples with very different body weights
- Shoppers who prefer independent furniture retailers to chains
- Anyone who wants full-perimeter usable surface
Not ideal for
- Online-only shoppers — the lineup is built around in-store fitting
- Buyers wanting a nationally consistent model to compare prices on
- Memory foam fans, since the range is coil-led
How Much Does a Kingsdown Mattress Cost?
Kingsdown queens run $900–$3,500 across the lineup (mid to luxury tier). The table below estimates the rest of the size ladder from that queen range using the standard size pricing brands apply — the low column tracks the entry model, the high column the flagship. Treat these as planning estimates rather than quotes: promotions move real street prices by 20–30% for weeks at a time.
| Size | Dimensions | Entry model (est.) | Flagship (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | 38" × 75" | $555 | $2,170 |
| Twin XL | 38" × 80" | $595 | $2,310 |
| Full | 54" × 75" | $735 | $2,870 |
| Queen | 60" × 80" | $900 | $3,500 |
| King | 76" × 80" | $1,150 | $4,480 |
| California King | 72" × 84" | $1,150 | $4,480 |
Estimates based on Kingsdown's published queen pricing and the standard US size ladder. Local dealer delivery and setup. Set by the retailer (commonly 100 nights); 10-year limited warranty on most models.
How to Pay Less for a Kingsdown
Every Kingsdown model in our directory
Specs, construction, size options, and current pricing for each Kingsdown model we track — including the ones that haven't come through the Encinitas lab yet.
500vz Blue Medium Firm
Aldridge Cushion Firm
Cedar Glen Ultra Plush Pillowtop
Crown Imperial Crest Plush
Crown Imperial Empire Firm
Delmonico Firm
Delmonico Plush
Duet Holly
Duet Ivory
Grand Summit
Heather Glen Firm Euro Top
Hunters Creek
Irest Fisher
Ivy Lake
Jenner Cushion Firm
Palais Royale
Passions Aspiration Pillowtop
Passions Imagination Plush
Passions Paris Green Medium Firm Pillow Top
Passions Vienna Blue Medium Firm
Platinum Pillowtop
River Bend
River Oaks
River Oaks Cushion Firm Euro Top
Series 200 Eurotop Gold Plush
Series 400 Green
Series 600 Blue
Series 600 Gold
Series 600 Green
Series 600 Red
Series 800 Blue
Series 800 Green
Siena Pointe Extra Firm Euro Top
Sleep To Live
Spring Valley
Squeeze 7
Vegas Cushion Firm
Vintage Collection
Vintage Collection Berkeley Red
Vintage Collection Dunnigan Green
Pricing, Trial & Warranty
Price range (Queen)
$899–$3,499
Mid to luxury
Solid when a dealer discounts; hard to price-compare
Trial period
Set by the retailer (commonly 100 nights)
10-year limited warranty on most models
Shipping
Local dealer delivery and setup
Financing
Dealer financing varies
Pros
- Long manufacturing history and consistent build quality
- Coil edge support is better than foam-encased rivals
- In-store fitting reduces the risk of buying the wrong firmness
- Broad firmness choice within each collection
Cons
- Regional availability and dealer-specific model names
- Little online presence for spec comparison
- Trial terms depend entirely on the dealer
Kingsdown FAQ
Are Kingsdown mattresses good quality?
Yes — Kingsdown builds conventional pocketed-coil and hybrid mattresses to a solid standard and has done so for over a century. The catch is that model names and specs differ by dealer, so you are buying the specific mattress in front of you rather than a nationally consistent product.
Where are Kingsdown mattresses made?
In North Carolina, where the company has manufactured since 1904.
Is the in-store body scan worth doing?
It is a useful starting point for firmness, especially for couples with a large weight difference. Treat the result as a shortlist, then lie on the recommended models for at least ten minutes each.
How does Kingsdown compare to Stearns & Foster?
Both are coil-led premium builds. Stearns & Foster has more hand finishing and national availability; Kingsdown competes on fitting and edge-to-edge coil support, often at a lower dealer price.