I love the bed, but before you purchase......
I read the reviews prior to purchasing, and yet was still surprised with my order! Not because the mattress is not perfect, it is!!!!
There was no odor whatsoever! I'm super sensitive to aromas, scents and odors. Not even a hint!
The mattress immediately opens up and shapes perfectly! It has two packagings, so don't be afraid as I was if you take it out of the box, it will still roll up. It's when you take off the second air vacuum sealed packaging is when the mattress inflates. Inside the box, it fit in my Toyota Prius C with seats layed down perfectly!
The base. You do not need to purchase a bedframe! The base is heavy! It's wood! It comes with a beautiful cover, but it is not foam! It's a heavy duty base, which I assembled by myself in about 20 minutes. I contemplated returning the base, because I did purchase a bedframe, which I opted to return instead. I can't imagine using the base as a box spring.
The decision I had to make was having the bed flat on the floor, using the base included in this deal, or return it, keep the mattress and use the frame I purchased separately so the bed could be off the floor and show more of beautiful area rug and grey/brown wooden flooring.
I opted to return the frame that is off the floor, of which I purchased separately on sale, and actually is less expensive than the base deal included with the mattress. The reasons; I've personally have had bad luck with frames in the past. Squeeking, breaking, hitting my shins etc. my room is not big enough for a sleigh bed or a beautiful bed with a base and headboard. THIS base is sturdy and heavy duty!!! My bed looks beautiful sitting on the floor! And the mattress, omgawd! It's sooooooooo comfortable! I purchased a queen firm. It's NOT too firm. I still bought a goose down bed pad, for the days I want a softer, fluffier feel. I imagine the winter months is when I will use it the most.
I hope this helped. I couldn't tell from the other reviews the answers provided if a bed frame was needed or not.
So again, if you buy the set, you won't need a bed frame!! If you have a bedframe, just purchase the mattress, which can be purchased as a single piece.
I'm 100% satisfied with my order!