Type of bed to use with latex

I have an antique four poster bed that belonged to my grandmother. I would like to continue to use it. Can a latex mattress and foundation be used on that kind of bed?

Hi Emmanuel,

There is more about the different types of support systems that are most suitable for different types of mattresses in the foundation post here and the posts it links to (in the second paragraph).

If your antique bed has a center beam with good support to the floor and at least 5 cross slats then it would probably be suitable to use along with a suitable foundation but you may need to have a foundation custom built (or make one yourself) because antique beds are usually odd sizes and a standard size foundation may not fit so I would make sure that you do some careful measuring before buying either a mattress or a foundation for an antique bed that may be a “non standard” size.

Phoenix