EXHIBIT 23.1     
   
The Board of Directors     
   
Sealy Corporation:     
   
  We consent to the use of our report included herein and to the reference to
our firm under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus.     
                                             
                                          KPMG Peat Marwick LLP     
   
Cleveland, Ohio     
   
May 5, 1998