Futon Sofa Bed – The Best Manufacturers
When it comes to selecting pieces of furniture for décor, some people just prefer the look and feel of comfortable and multipurpose pieces. Such is the case with people who prefer to use a futon sofa bed as opposed to regular sofas because of their multifunctional capabilities. The word futon is actually a Japanese term that was traditionally used to refer to a style of Japanese bedding consisting of padded mattresses and quilts and some people often refer to them as a futon couch bed. These mattresses are flexible enough to be folded and put away during the day and then taken out at night when it is time for bed. Therefore, they make it very practical to use the room for purposes other than sleeping.
Today, it can be quite confusing when you are shopping for futon sofa beds. However, there are several high quality manufacturers that are available, bringing a wide range of styles, colors and materials to the futons they make. Here are just a few of them.
American Furniture Alliance – American Furniture Alliance is a company that started in 1986 with the name American Bean Bag Company. They are still located in California as they were when they originally started, however their focus shifted from bean bags over the years to a wider range of furniture, including futons. They have a wide range of futons, including the Evolution Metal Frame, Hudson Wooden Frame, Maestro Metal Frame, Maliprint Metal Frame and Round Arm design. All designs come in a wide range of fabrics however what makes them different is the type of material used to make the frames.
Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company – this is another American company that has been around for a while, and is located in North Carolina. Their furniture pieces, including some of the futons and mattresses, are made all over the world. Their Hickory at Home division is the one that focuses on making futons, and they come in a wide range of lines. These include Alala, a hardwood construction; Hamlin, also hardwood with drawers at the bottom; Langley, another hardwood variation in white; Sinclair, hardwood with dual drop down trays; Rigo, hardwood arms with metals seat decks; and Kayla, with a full metal construction.
Strata Furniture, Inc – Strata Furniture, Inc is known for the type of futon technology that eliminates the need to move the frame from the wall before expanding the futon. Parts of their lines include the Addison, which is a full-size hardwood futon; the Orion, which is a modern hardwood framed futon in either a full-size or a loveseat; and the Mission Rim, which is a full-size dark cherry hardwood futon.
There is a wide range of futon manufacturers to choose from, depending on your taste as well as your budget. Spend some time online looking at some of the most popular ones that have a good track record.
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