Unconsolidated Affiliate Companies	9 Months Ended
Unconsolidated Affiliate Companies	Sep. 30, 2014
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Unconsolidated Affiliate Companies	Unconsolidated Affiliate Companies The Company has ownership interests in a group of Asia-Pacific joint ventures, as a result of the Sealy Acquisition, to develop markets for Sealy® branded products in those regions. The Company’s ownership interest in these joint ventures is 50.0% and is accounted for under the equity method. The Company's investment of $12.8 million and $7.8 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, are recorded in other non-current assets within the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company’s share of earnings is recorded in equity income in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The entire disclosure for equity method investments and joint ventures. Equity method investments are investments that give the investor the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of an investee. Joint ventures are entities owned and operated by a small group of businesses as a separate and specific business or project for the mutual benefit of the members of the group.

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