History

Simmons is the maker of Beautyrest®, BackCare®, BackCare® Kids™, Connoisseur™ and World Class® mattresses. Simmons is committed to helping consumers attain a higher quality of sleep and supports its mission through a Better Sleep Through Science® philosophy, which includes developing superior mattresses and promoting a sound, smart sleep routine.

Take a walk through more than 125 years of history and see how Simmons introduced technological innovations like the Pocketed coil® spring machine, the Wall-A-Bed® and the Hide-A-Bed® bedding products. Learn how famous people like Henry Ford, Dorothy Lamour and Eleanor Roosevelt were advocates for Simmons. Find out how Simmons’ research formed the basis for modern-day sleep technology and how they continue bringing you products that exemplify our Better Sleep Through Science® philosophy.