Sealy Posturepedic (Sealy) Carver (11" Firm)

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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026

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Reddit IconAntiquus
7 months ago

We bought one too and are pretty happy with it. Our last mattress was a $5k class mattress which was a hugely well made piece, but after many years got too lumpy. The Sealy is holding up very well. I do make a point of not sitting on the edge as the edge seems to give too much. As it is it very firm out to the edge after 3 years use.

Reddit Iconlttrsfrmlnrrgby
7 months ago

I bought the Novaform "firm" hybrid mattress on the basis of Wirecutter reviews and after a lifetime of sleeping on firm innersprings the memory foam is just a little too soft. I'm a back and side sleeper. Have tried the Sealy Carver innerspring firm mattress I bought my dad and I wound up preferring that. The executive membership for delivery and take away was worth every penny, though.

7 months ago

Same. Also bought a full sized firm Sealy innerspring and box spring, delivered along with my Novaform. The Sealy has also held up really well.

Reddit IconSpoonFed_1
7 months ago

I bought mine at Costco....Sealy posturpedic Carver, firm, it was less than $1000 I love it.

Reddit IconSlavMak
6 months ago

Agreed. They’re more affordable too, get Sealy Orlando in firm from PC Richard or wherever, $800 for Queen. Good for both back and side sleeping.

Reddit IconLegitimate-Boot-2219
10 months ago

Sealy xtra firm with 3 inch memory foam topper it has worked out incredibly well as a heavier person 265 lbs side and back sleeper

Reddit IconDistinct-Debt-8124
12 months ago

We are on an old watered frame with osb covering the frame.   We have an old Sealy extra firm king size box spring and mattress. We really liked the set up. But it's about 10 years past it's lifespan.  Do you have any recommendations for what to buy and/or where?

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