Absolutely not and this matters more than most people realise. Many ottoman bases sold in Spain are made for lighter European mattresses and will struggle under the weight of a heavy British pocket sprung mattress. Our ottoman bases are manufactured in British factories using precision machinery, specifically engineered to handle the weight of premium British mattresses. The lifting mechanism is built to last and the gas pistons are rated for heavy loads. We have seen cheap ottoman bases fail within months. Ours are built to last decades. If you are investing in a quality British mattress, make sure the base underneath it is up to the job.