Handmade Mattress Excellence by Carter and Lewis

Welcome to Carter and Lewis, West Yorkshire’s premier artisan mattress maker. For over two decades, our workshop in Liversedge has been crafting exceptional handmade mattresses that combine Yorkshire’s rich heritage of quality craftsmanship with the finest natural materials. Each handmade mattress from Carter and Lewis represents generations of Yorkshire craftsmanship, creating the perfect foundation for restorative sleep and wellbeing.

The Handmade Textile Yorkshire Tradition

Yorkshire's textile-making heritage dates back centuries, with the region's favorable climate supporting sheep farming that provided high-quality wool renowned for its insulation and breathability. The tradition of handmade mattress Yorkshire craftsmanship evolved significantly during the Industrial Revolution, when steam-powered factories introduced new possibilities while maintaining the core values of exceptional quality and attention to detail.

At Carter and Lewis, we proudly continue this legacy. Our handmade mattress Yorkshire workshop continues techniques established generations ago, combining them with modern innovations to create sleep solutions that honor our regional heritage while meeting contemporary needs for comfort and support.

The Industrial Revolution transformed Yorkshire into a hub for textile production, with skilled craftsmen gaining recognition for creating exquisite hand-crafted beds, often using sturdy oak with intricate carvings. This foundation of excellence continues to influence our work today, as we maintain the standards that established Yorkshire's reputation for superior mattress craftsmanship.

 

Artisan Mattress Craftsmanship: Our Process

An artisan mattress from Carter and Lewis combines traditional craftsmanship with modern comfort technology. Our master craftspeople employ time-honored techniques that mass production simply cannot replicate:

Hand Side-Stitching

This traditional technique reinforces mattress edges, maximizing the sleeping surface while reducing motion transfer. Each of our luxury mattresses features meticulous hand side-stitching that ensures exceptional durability and edge-to-edge support.

Hand-Tufting

We secure natural fillings through careful hand-tufting, preventing material migration and ensuring even weight distribution throughout the mattress. This painstaking process is essential to creating an artisan mattress that maintains its comfort and support for decades.

Calico-Encased Pocket Springs

Our artisan mattress collection features individually wrapped pocket springs, each encased in natural calico. This traditional approach allows each spring to move independently, providing targeted support and minimizing partner disturbance.

When you choose an artisan mattress, you're investing in superior quality and personalized comfort that mass-produced alternatives simply cannot match.

Premium Materials in Our Luxury Handmade Mattress Collection

Each luxury handmade mattress features premium natural fillings for exceptional comfort. We source only the finest natural mattress materials, including Yorkshire wool and organic cotton, selected for their superior qualities:

British Swaledale Wool

Sourced from Yorkshire farms, this exceptional wool provides natural temperature regulation, keeping you cool in summer and warm in winter. Its natural resilience creates gentle cushioning that adapts to your body.

Organic Cotton

Our chemical-free cotton coverings enhance breathability while providing a soft, luxurious feel against the skin. This sustainable material creates a healthier sleep environment free from synthetic irritants.

Natural Horsehair

Hand-teased horsehair creates thousands of tiny air pockets that enhance ventilation throughout the mattress, regulating humidity and temperature for optimal sleeping conditions.

Your Perfect Bespoke Mattress Experience

Your bespoke mattress is crafted to your exact specifications for the perfect night's sleep. At Carter and Lewis, we understand that sleep preferences are highly individual, which is why we offer comprehensive customization options:

Personalized Firmness

Choose from soft, medium, firm, or extra firm support levels, or even specify different tensions on each side for partners with different preferences.

Custom Dimensions

Beyond standard sizes, we create mattresses for antique beds, unusual spaces, or specific requirements. Your bespoke mattress can be crafted to any dimensions you require.

Material Selection

Select your preferred combination of natural fillings based on your comfort preferences, temperature regulation needs, and any specific health considerations.

We guide you through every step of creating your bespoke mattress, from firmness to materials, ensuring the final product perfectly addresses your unique sleep needs.

 

The Benefits of Handmade Mattresses: Sustainability and Quality

The benefits of handmade mattresses extend beyond personal comfort to environmental responsibility. At Carter and Lewis, sustainability is woven into every aspect of our production:

Local Sourcing

We minimize our carbon footprint by sourcing materials locally whenever possible, supporting Yorkshire's farming communities while reducing transportation emissions.

Natural Materials

By using biodegradable, natural materials, we create products that are not only healthier for you but also for the planet. Our mattresses contain no synthetic foams or chemical flame retardants.

Longevity

Among the key benefits of handmade mattresses is their exceptional durability. A quality handmade mattress can last 15-20 years—twice as long as mass-produced alternatives—reducing waste and resource consumption.

Ethical Production

We provide fair wages and safe working conditions for our skilled craftspeople, preserving traditional skills while supporting our local economy.

Discover the many benefits of handmade mattresses, from customized comfort to improved sleep quality and environmental sustainability.

Complete Your Sleep Experience with Our Artisan Beds

Our artisan beds combine beautiful design with uncompromising comfort and support. Each bed frame is crafted with the same attention to detail and quality materials as our mattresses, creating a complete sleep system that enhances both your rest and your bedroom aesthetic.

 

Carter and Lewis artisan beds are handcrafted in our Yorkshire workshop using traditional techniques, including mortise and tenon joints for superior strength and durability. Choose from classic designs that showcase Yorkshire's rich furniture-making heritage or contemporary styles that complement modern interiors.

Discover the difference that artisan beds make to your sleep quality and overall wellbeing by visiting our showroom to experience our complete collection.

 

Proud Tradition of Handmade Mattress UK Excellence

As a premier handmade mattress UK manufacturer, we maintain the highest standards of craftsmanship. The British tradition of mattress making has evolved over centuries, with Yorkshire at its heart. Today, while many manufacturers have moved production overseas, Carter and Lewis remains committed to preserving and advancing the handmade mattress UK tradition.

 

Our reputation as a leading handmade mattress UK producer is built on generations of expertise, combining time-honored techniques with carefully selected innovations that enhance comfort and durability without compromising our artisanal values.

When searching for a handmade mattress UK customers trust, Carter and Lewis delivers unparalleled quality backed by our 10-year guarantee and personalized customer service.

Experience the Carter and Lewis Difference

We invite you to visit our Liversedge showroom to experience the exceptional quality of our handmade mattresses and artisan beds firsthand. Our sleep specialists will guide you through our collection, helping you discover the perfect combination of support, comfort, and craftsmanship for your needs.

For those unable to visit in person, we offer virtual consultations on TikTok lives and detailed information packages to help you make an informed decision from the comfort of your home.

 

Carter and Lewis Artisan Mattresses
Workshop & Showroom
Unit 1 Holme Street, Liversedge, England, WF15 6JF
Email: support@carterandlewis.co.uk

 

Opening Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9am-5.30pm
Saturday Morning: By appointment only