Why is a futon frame and futon mattress better than a conventional sleeper sofa?
With a futon, we don’t include the notorious bar in the middle of your back, making it the obvious choice for those prefer sleeping comfortably to tossing and turning all night and waking up with a sore back. Sleeper sofa mattresses cannot compare to even a middle–line futon in terms of comfort or support. Most must fold 3 ways. Given that and thickness restrictions inherent in their design, there is no comparison. With a futon, it’s also easy to change the upholstery and the mattress. With a futon you can purchase a second upholstery grade cover and change the whole look of any given room. All of our frames are solid Oak, Ash or Birch. Please let us know if you find a sofa sleeper with a Solid Oak or Birch frame on sale for less than $3,000. We have NEVER seen this. At Futon Factory you can purchase a futon mattress, frame and cover for less than $500. Finally, one person can disassemble or move a futon without difficulty. Have you ever tried to lift, or even move a sofa sleeper? It i