Sleep Blog

Artisan hand-stitching natural fabric on a luxury mattress in black and white close-up

How a masterpiece is made

Time is a relative concept. It flies during our hectic days but flows slowly when we are at ease. Here at Midsummer, we do not count the minutes nor the...

How a masterpiece is made

Time is a relative concept. It flies during our hectic days but flows slowly when we are at ease. Here at Midsummer, we do not count the minutes nor the...

Why a round mattress helps you sleep better

A rounded mattress, like any type of mattress, is simply an additional means to obtain a great evening rest. Buckminster Fuller, the innovator of the Geodesic Round would certainly have...

Why a round mattress helps you sleep better

A rounded mattress, like any type of mattress, is simply an additional means to obtain a great evening rest. Buckminster Fuller, the innovator of the Geodesic Round would certainly have...

Black sheep with curled horn standing on grassy hill, rocky coastline in background

Not all wool is created equal

Norwegian sheep graze in the mountains all summer long. The cool climate provides poor living conditions for bacteria, which means that once sheared the wool does not have to be...

Not all wool is created equal

Norwegian sheep graze in the mountains all summer long. The cool climate provides poor living conditions for bacteria, which means that once sheared the wool does not have to be...

Artistic illustration of a man and woman with long hair sitting on a bed with bright pillows

John and Yoko's Iconic Bedroom

A new installment in our occasional series on famous bedrooms. During the Vietnam War in 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono found an original (albeit controversial) way to protest against...

John and Yoko's Iconic Bedroom

A new installment in our occasional series on famous bedrooms. During the Vietnam War in 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono found an original (albeit controversial) way to protest against...

Black sheep with thick wool standing in snowy field with snow-covered trees in background

Not all materials are created equal

  Nature provides us all with so many wonderful and useful things. From beautiful sights, to food, shelter, to maintaining the delicate balance necessary to sustain life on this planet....

Not all materials are created equal

  Nature provides us all with so many wonderful and useful things. From beautiful sights, to food, shelter, to maintaining the delicate balance necessary to sustain life on this planet....

Artisan handcrafting a luxury mattress with natural fibers in a workshop setting

The importance of Slow Manufacturing

The current industrial system is based on automated manufacturing plants which allow for fast, serial production. However, here at Midsummer we pride ourselves on being an authentic Italian company, and...

The importance of Slow Manufacturing

The current industrial system is based on automated manufacturing plants which allow for fast, serial production. However, here at Midsummer we pride ourselves on being an authentic Italian company, and...