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title: "Sprung Edge (Divan)"
description: "What a sprung-edge divan is, how it differs from a firm-edge or platform-top base, and how it changes the bed’s feel."
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date_published: 2026-10-21
date_modified: 2026-10-21
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# Sprung Edge (Divan)

> A sprung-edge divan has a spring unit under its upholstered top. It adds a little give beneath the mattress, so the bed can feel softer and more resilient. A firm-edge divan keeps the springs inside a rigid frame for a steadier edge. Storage is a separate choice, so ask about drawers.

**Definition.** A sprung-edge divan has a spring unit under its top, adding give beneath the mattress. A firm-edge version keeps the springs inside a rigid frame.

Also called: sprung edge divan, spring base, firm edge divan.

The base changes how the mattress feels, so try them together if you can.

Check the base and mattress together, as the pair sets the overall feel.

Full guide: [divan beds: platform top vs sprung
edge](/beds/divan-platform-vs-sprung).

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