Need advice to make vintage platform bed more comfortable

[phoenix]

Hi Lilster530,

Thanks for the pictures but unfortunately I can’t see the design of the support surface or how it’s constructed under the fabric so it would help to see the inside.

there are two wrought iron convex bars that run underneath and one vertical convex wrought iron bar that runs the length in the middle. Those live underneath a thin stretched fabric material. This means that the mattress is supported on the 2 inch hard border “frame” and the middle becomes hammock/trampoline-like.

Based on your description it sounds like the bedframe was designed to support a foundation rather than directly supporting a mattress so if you have confirmed that your mattress works for you on the floor then one of the foundations mentioned in the foundation post here or if you wanted a lower profile then a bunkie board or the slat conversion kit mentioned here should provide a suitable non flexing and even support surface for your mattress.

Phoenix