Birch Foundation

Best for: Sturdy hardwood foundation

A 7.5″ spruce foundation with 12 slats under an organic cotton cover, rated over 1,200 lbs.

Good to know: Needs a frame or legs under it, the trial is only 30 nights, and the page gives both 5- and 10-year warranty terms.

Where to get it

birchliving.comQueen $359 (sale (list $448.75)) · checked Oct 22See price

We may earn a commission if you buy. Check the size and price on the seller’s site.

The facts

Type: Foundation · Wood
Material: Kiln-dried spruce, 12 slats, organic cotton cover; made by Mennonite artisans
What it’s made of: Kiln-dried spruce frame and slats, organic cotton cover; made in Mexico by Mennonite artisans (brand)
Headboard: None
Height: 7.5″
Stated weight capacity: 1,200 lb (Over 1,200 lbs (brand); doesn't say whether that includes the mattress)
Slats and support: 12 kiln-dried spruce slats under an organic cotton cover
Outside size (queen): 59.5 × 79″
Needs a foundation: No
Assembly: Tool-less (brand)
Trial and returns: 30-night sleep trial
Warranty: Conflicting on page: '10 Year Warranty' badge vs '5 year limited warranty on all of our Foundations' in the size section

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Sizes

Twin38 × 75 inFits this mattress sizeTwin XL38 × 80 inFits this mattress sizeFull · 54-inch54 × 75 inFits this mattress sizeQueen60 × 80 inFits this mattress sizeKing76 × 80 inFits this mattress sizeCalifornia king72 × 84 inFits this mattress size

Price for every size

From the seller’s site on Oct 24. Prices change often, so check before you buy.

Size	Price
Twin Standard 7.5-inch	$280 sale	See it
Twin XL Standard 7.5-inch	$299 sale	See it
Full Standard 7.5-inch	$308 sale	See it
Queen Standard 7.5-inch	$337 sale	See it
Cal King Standard 7.5-inch	$374 sale	See it
King Standard 7.5-inch	$374 sale	See it

Where this information came from

Spruce and organic cotton, 12 slats, Mennonite-made in Mexico, 1,200 lb, per-size W × L × 7.5″ H, Queen price, 30-night trial, 10-year badge vs 5-year text

Checked Oct 22. Specs and terms can change.

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