Porto Bed Base Review
The Porto Bed Base is a stylish and practical frame that combines effortless assembly with sturdy support.
With its fabric-wrapped finish, solid slatted design, and Australian-made certification, it represents a dependable option for those after a minimalist yet versatile bed base.
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✏️ Product summary
- Australian-made timber slat base
- Choice of 3 colours (light grey, beige, charcoal)
- No tool assembly
- 10 year warranty
- Current best price is $449.10 (queen)
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Purchase and delivery
How do I buy a Porto Bed Base?
The Porto Bed Base can be ordered online directly through the Mobile Mattress website.
This product comes with free delivery to metro areas of QLD, NSW, and VIC for orders over $499. For metro WA, SA, NT, and TAS, delivery is charged at a flat rate of $120.
If you’re local to Brisbane, you can also enjoy same-day pick-up from the Capalaba warehouse.
Our queen size sample arrived in a single large package (196cm x 38cm x 36cm). The box is long and heavy, but still manageable for one person with care.
Assembling
Is the Porto Bed Base easy to assemble?
Yes – in fact, this is one of the easiest bed bases we’ve ever put together. The package includes two side beams, a head beam, a base beam, a centre beam, and pre-connected slats attached with fabric strips.
Assembly involves clipping the beams into place and placing the slats in the right positions. Some of the slats have special grooves to squeeze into to help with secure placement.
You can then pull the removable fabric cover tightly over the frame. Velcro strips secure the cover neatly and also help hold the slats in position. The nine legs simply screw in.
While everything can be managed by one person, two people will make the process even quicker. Total setup time in our test was under 15 minutes.
You can also choose to skip the legs (10cm high) for a lower profile, which drops the bed height from 35cm to 25cm.
Again, this bed base really is a breeze to set up.
Stability and practicality
Is the Porto Bed Base sturdy and quiet?
The Porto Bed Base feels stable and secure under use. The solid pine timber slats are spaced at around 9.5cm apart (each slat is approximately 7cm wide), providing even weight distribution and compatibility with almost any mattress.
Once assembled, the base was impressively silent – no creaks or wobbling – and partner disturbance should be minimal thanks to its solid frame.
We also appreciated the versatility of being able to use the frame with or without the fabric cover. Without the cover, you’re left with a lighter ‘Scandi-inspired’ exposed timber look.
Style and design
Will the Porto Bed Base suit my room?
If you decide to use the included fabric cover, the Porto comes in three fabric – light grey, beige, and charcoal – all of which are neutral and modern. Our queen sample in charcoal felt edgy yet contemporary and blended easily into a minimal, uncluttered bedroom setting.
The fabric cover provides a soft, tailored appearance, while the option to leave the cover off gives flexibility in styling. At 35cm high, it sits at a comfortable level for most sleepers and should suit both higher profile and standard height mattresses.
Sustainability
Is it environmentally friendly?
The Porto Bed Base is Australian-made and certified, using pine sourced from sustainable plantations. The foam materials used across the brand’s product range are CertiPUR® certified, meaning they are free from harmful chemicals.
For those wanting a locally manufactured base with sustainability credentials, the Porto ticks important boxes.
The finer details
What else should I know?
Assembled Measurements & Weights
- Single 92 x 188 x 35cm – 22kg
- King Single 107 x 203 x 35cm – 23kg
- Double 137 x 188 x 35cm – 26kg
- Queen 153 x 203 x 35cm – 28kg
- King 183 x 203 x 35cm – 34kg
Package Dimensions
- Single 181 x 33 x 28cm
- King Single 196 x 38 x 30cm
- Double 181 x 38 x 30cm
- Queen 196 x 38 x 36cm
- King 196 x 38 x 36cm
- Height 35cm (with legs), 25cm without legs
- Warranty: 10 years
- Australian Made licence no: 7245
Available sizes
What size options are available?
The Porto Bed Base is available in 5 sizes (king, queen, double, king single and single) so it should accommodate most sleeping arrangements.
The graphic below includes all of Australia’s standard bed (mattress) sizes in 2025. Again please note that the Porto Bed Base is available in 5 of these sizes.
Prices
How much does the Porto Bed Base cost?
Here are current retail prices of the Porto Bed Base:
- King: $599
- Queen: $499
- Double: $449
- King Single: $399
- Single: $349
The Porto Bed Base is cheaper than many other bed bases.
A typical cost of a good quality bed base (queen size) is around $500 but many other, upmarket bed bases cost more than $1,000 (queen size).
Final verdict
Is this the right bed base for you?
The Porto Bed Base is a reliable, Australian-made option that balances durability, style, and affordability.
With its easy assembly, stable feel, and choice of colours, it’s well-suited to those wanting a simple, fabric-wrapped frame without paying premium designer prices.
Bedbuyer’s rating: 4.6 / 5
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