Elite pricing for subpar service and mediocre product
I purchased a floor model Essentia mattress at a show and was initially excited about owning what I thought was a premium, organic product. Unfortunately, the entire experience has been nothing short of a nightmare.
First, the shipping process was a disaster. Despite paying $500 for in-state delivery, no one ever contacted me to schedule a date. Instead, they automatically set it up for three weeks later than promised, completely without my input. To make matters worse, Essentia never provided clear instructions or a proper tutorial on how to use the third-party platform they insisted I use—one that turned out to be faulty.
When the mattress finally arrived, it became clear that half of it was defective. The middle is uncomfortably soft, while the edges are rock-hard, reminiscent of a worn-out mattress that should have been replaced years ago. Adding insult to injury, I was told my 120-day sleep trial wouldn’t apply because this was a floor model—something that was never adequately explained beforehand.
Their customer support chat repeatedly touted Essentia’s zero-waste ethos, yet they were completely unwilling to offer any form of resolution or customer satisfaction. For a so-called “organic” mattress, I’ve since learned that there are several other companies offering truly organic, high-quality products at a fraction of Essentia’s price. If Essentia wants to command a premium, they need to stand behind their guarantees and treat their customers better.
On a final, devastating note, I tore my MCL, LCL, and suffered a bucket tear on my meniscus while trying to remove the mattress to locate serial numbers on the frame—serial numbers that weren’t even included in any paperwork. This injury could have been avoided if Essentia had simply upheld their return policy or helped resolve the issues with this deeply unsatisfactory bed. Overall, this has been a massive disappointment from start to finish, and I would strongly advise looking elsewhere for your mattress needs.